The next morning, Tang San arrived at the classroom for lessons as usual, and today, they were to have an etiquette class.
Etiquette class was an indispensable part of their curriculum, yet who would have thought that Tang San would need to learn etiquette!
In Moon Pavilion Academy, one had to learn everything!
Besides, for Tang San, who was completely clueless about music, the learning process was quite laborious.
"How to invite someone to dance with you at a ball!"
A voice rang out.
All eyes turned to her!
Yuehua entered the classroom.
Upon hearing this, all the students immediately straightened up, forming two lines with men and women facing each other.
Next, the women placed their hands together just below the navel, while the men extended their left hand to rest at their backside and reached out with their right hand towards the women, hoping to be accepted as dance partners!
Beautiful music began to play.
And there was one girl left without a dance partner!
All of this was seen by Tang San, meaning that only the two of them had not found partners.
Everyone else promptly found their own partners, only to see Tang San slowly approach the girl, exhibiting quite a gentlemanly demeanor.
He extended his right hand, showing a polite gesture.
He was hoping that this classmate would dance with him!
Regretfully, the girl with short hair displayed a look of disdain and quickly backed away, not wanting to partner with him.
Although Tang San had made significant progress, in their eyes he was nothing!
Watching Tang San's daily improvements, they felt a bit remorseful inside, clearly because they envied how quickly he learned and absorbed things compared to them.
Tang San looked at her with a puzzled expression on his face, signaling that he didn't understand why she was ignoring him!
And he hadn't offended her either!
It was truly baffling why the situation had to be so awkward.
At this moment, Tang San saw everyone else pairing up smoothly!
Only he himself could not find a partner!
Yuehua, standing to the side, saw this.
She remained silent.
"As a commoner, Tang San should recognize his place and not attempt to ingratiate himself with those high above,"
said one young man to Tang San.
A youth approached Tang San.
As soon as he finished speaking, he drew the attention of those around, and soon they were all crowding around them!
They had come to add to the excitement, not caring if things got blown out of proportion!
"Tang San, I don't want any rumors spreading that could damage my reputation, so please understand and find another classmate to practice with,"
the girl bluntly rejected Tang San's invitation!
"People without noble status have no right to study at Moon Pavilion Academy. I really don't know where he gets his confidence from, still having the face to stand here."
"That's because he has a thick skin. Can't you tell?"
"Tsk, just look at that bumpkin's poor demeanor."
At this point, all present were discussing and commenting.
They looked at Tang San with eyes full of disdain.
Tang San displayed an indifferent attitude.
At that moment, he did not respond to any of their words.
Instead, he acted as if he was none the wiser!
Oh no, if Xiaosan's killing intent were to lose control again, should I go over and help ease the tension to avoid any unnecessary trouble?
These noble children always liked to bully those who were honest, especially kids like Xiaosan, who were often the easiest to draw everyone's dissatisfaction!
They found everything disagreeable!
Yuehua thought to herself inwardly,
with a look full of melancholy.
"Etiquette has taught me to be restrained, music brings me calm, whereas you have learned for much longer and should have become even more disciplined and noble than me, yet the opposite seems to be the case,"
suddenly Tang San retorted back bluntly.
The crowd looked at him with disbelief.
He too was fed up with these high-and-mighty nobles!
"A mere commoner, do you even understand what it means to be noble?!"
A woman said to Tang San.
Such arrogance!
She was so agitated she almost released her Martial Soul!
Fortunately, she restrained the rage in her heart!
"Hmph! Of course I know, you're really underestimating me. Even I, a mere commoner, understand that nobility isn't carved into your skin or flowing in your blood. It's a badge of honor you earn with your conduct,"
"It's a badge of honor you earn with your conduct. Heroes can come from any background. We've all been studying together for so long, and we've all seen Tang San's excellence."
"In less than a year, Tang San has become quite proficient with the harp, reaching a level of mastery that's said to be transcendent."
"And his demeanor—such an elegant temperament, distinctly different from the average person."
The crowd discussed among themselves.
These people's ability to change their faces was faster than flipping through a book!
"Tang San, oh Tang San, you really think you're an intellectual, don't you?"
"You're really full of yourself. It doesn't matter whether you're a commoner or of noble birth, it has no effect on me whatsoever."
This girl was different from the other students.
With her brown hair.
And a cute, likable face.
She is Xue Qinghe's sister, her name is Xue Ke.
Xue Ke!
Xue Ke had significant prestige among the nobles; although she was a girl, her adorable appearance won the favor of many.
Unfortunately, Tang San hadn't left a good impression in her heart!
Xue Ke spoke with a serious demeanor.
Then the crowd looked on with puzzled faces.
"What's going on here? Does our classmate Xue Ke have a problem with Tang San? The tone of her remarks is quite concerning. Is there some misunderstanding between you two?"
"Feel free to share so that we can all hear."
This man dared to ask such a question, seemingly unconcerned about making a scene bigger!
Xue Ke glanced at him.
Realizing his mistake, the man immediately clamped his mouth shut.
Full of vigor!
Fearing that Xue Ke might beat him up.
"If there's something I've done wrong, Xue Ke, you can tell me. There's no need to point fingers in front of everyone. That's not really appropriate, is it?" Tang San asked.
This made everyone present extremely awkward.
"Keep your distance from someone like Tang San. Otherwise, you'll all be unlucky—just be extra careful," Xue Ke said.
Which is why she spoke ill of Tang San in front of everyone!
It was because she had her own prejudices against Tang San!
Altogether, she gave the impression that she wasn't exactly a nice person.
"Xue Ke, you should not cause trouble without reason—you're supposed to be a role model for Yuehua," Yuehua said sternly.
Being Tang San's aunt, of course, she had to speak well on his behalf to prevent others from forming a bad opinion of him.
She hoped that everyone would be friendlier to Tang San!
Since Tang Hao had personally entrusted Tang San to her care, she naturally wanted to protect him well.
It was the least she could do to honor Tang Hao's trust!
"The foundation of etiquette is respect."
Yuehua walked over to the crowd and said.
A pair of terrifying eyes glared in Tang San's direction.
That was Xue Ke.
Her attitude towards Tang San was very poor, she even wanted to deal with him directly!
Unfortunately, it wasn't the right time; the moment was not yet ripe.
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