In the morning, there was an Analects and Calligraphy class. The Master's surname was Jiang and he came from the Hanlin Academy. He was 42 years old this year and was a rather experienced Hanlin official.
After he entered the classroom, all the students, including the two princesses, stood up and bowed to him.
This was Su Xiaoxiao's first bow as a student. She followed Princess Jingning's example.
Princess Jingning thought to herself, "She's even looking at me.'
After Master Jiang gestured for everyone to sit down, they began the official lesson.
Su Xiaoxiao's special appearance and the fact that she was sitting in the first row made her look especially eye-catching.
Master Jiang glanced at her and realized that her table was empty.
Master Jiang frowned. "Where's your book?"
Su Xiaoxiao looked around.
There was an Analects book on everyone's table, except hers.
She said, "No one sent it to me."
