Moonlight Pavilion Opens for the New Term

The woman watched Ghostly Charm's departing back, a thoughtful look appearing in her eyes. But soon, as if she had thought of something, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she looked at Bi Zihan's room in disbelief.

"His surname is Bi, and he holds the highest status in Spirit Hall. Other than that person, who else could it be?" The woman smiled and rose from the stone table as well.

As for the three people in the room, they were about the same age. If they could get along well, they should have plenty of common topics to discuss.

Early in the morning, Bi Zihan and Hu Liena left the courtyard and followed Ghostly Charm to Moonlight Pavilion, the Heaven Dou Empire Royal Court Etiquette Academy.

The three arrived at the most prosperous district in the center of Heaven Dou City and stopped before a tall building. It was a small five-story structure, considered quite tall even in the bustling Heaven Dou City.

The first impression the building gave was one of elegance. Its overall architectural style was somewhat antiquated, and the plaque above the entrance bore only two simple words: Moonlight Pavilion.

Not many people entered or left Moonlight Pavilion, but all of them were either richly dressed or possessed exceptional bearing. There were also children around Bi Zihan and Hu Liena's age, though there were very few of them.

"So this is Moonlight Pavilion? It looks quite nice." Bi Zihan looked at the pavilion before him and nodded lightly. Even from outside, it carried an elegant atmosphere, making it a fitting place to cultivate one's character.

"Young Master, Nana, I'll see you to the entrance. Take your admission notices and go in yourselves. When school ends, I'll come pick you up," Ghostly Charm said, letting the two enter on their own.

"We understand. Ghost Elder, you should head back first." Bi Zihan waved carelessly. Their courtyard was not far from Moonlight Pavilion; it would only take a few minutes to walk there.

"Alright, Ghost Elder. We can go in by ourselves." Hu Liena smiled at Ghostly Charm, then followed Bi Zihan toward Moonlight Pavilion's entrance.

The moment the two entered, they were stopped by two young men. The pair were dressed neatly, with faint smiles on their faces.

The young man on the left spoke. "Little friends, do you have Moonlight Pavilion admission notices? Without admission notices, you cannot enter."

Bi Zihan and Hu Liena each took out their admission notices and handed them to the young man before them.

After checking both notices, the young man held them and said, "Come with me. I'll take you inside."

"Thank you!" Hu Liena thanked him, then followed Bi Zihan behind the young man into Moonlight Pavilion.

As soon as they entered the first floor of Moonlight Pavilion, a faint fragrance greeted them.

The screen wall was carved from fine huanghuali wood, giving off a subtle woody scent. Before it stood two rare orchid plants, each three meters tall, exuding a faint, secluded fragrance. Though they had only just entered Moonlight Pavilion, it already seemed to shut out the noise and distractions of the outside world.

Past the screen wall was a spacious hall. Long rectangular tiles covered the floor, while the surroundings were filled with decorative furnishings made from all sorts of precious woods. Several delicate young women stood behind the front desk, and wooden staircases stood on either side of it.

The young man led Bi Zihan and Hu Liena directly to the desk, placing their two admission notices before one of the young women. "They are new students. These are their admission notices. If there are no issues, take them to see the Pavilion Master."

The young woman nodded gently and began carefully examining the admission notices. After a while, she said, "There are no problems with the admission notices. I'll take them to see the Pavilion Master. Go back to guarding the entrance."

"Alright, then I won't disturb you any longer." The young man smiled, not minding her remark about guarding the entrance.

The young woman stepped out from behind the desk, took the two admission notices, and ascended the staircase on the left. Bi Zihan and Hu Liena followed behind her.

"Little friends, since you have come to study at Moonlight Pavilion, remember to pay attention to your attire and appearance. Moonlight Pavilion only receives refined guests, and you may not leave your hair loose. However, since this is your first time here, you may not know Moonlight Pavilion's rules, so we'll let it pass this time. But remember to comb your hair properly before coming in next time." The young woman glanced at Bi Zihan, her meaning obvious.

Bi Zihan did not pay much attention to it. If he knew how to tie up his hair, he would not have kept it loose all this time; even eating breakfast was troublesome. But for the sake of his pride, he certainly could not admit that openly. After all, on the continent, children his age basically all knew how to comb their own hair.

Before long, the young woman brought them to the fifth floor and stopped before a room. She raised her hand and knocked on the door. "Madam, I have brought the two children enrolling this year."

"Bring them in." A gentle voice sounded from within the room.

"Yes, Madam." The young woman pushed open the door and gestured for Bi Zihan and Hu Liena to enter, but she herself remained at the doorway, with no intention of going inside.

The moment Bi Zihan and Hu Liena entered the room, they felt a faint fragrance wash over them. The furnishings were somewhat simple, yet they gave off an extremely elegant feeling.

At the far end of the room stood a desk, behind which sat a beautiful woman. At first glance, she appeared to be around twenty-seven or twenty-eight, yet her eyes seemed able to see through everything in the world. They were far beyond what a woman of twenty-seven or twenty-eight could possess.

The silver palace gown she wore fit her perfectly. In terms of bearing alone, Bi Zihan felt that only his mother, Bibi Dong, could compare with her.

The beautiful woman also scrutinized Bi Zihan and Hu Liena, though most of her attention rested on Bi Zihan.

After a while, the beautiful woman's voice sounded through the room. "Let me see your admission notices."

"Our admission notices are not with us at the moment. They are with her." Bi Zihan pointed at the young woman by the door, his gaze instinctively avoiding the beautiful woman's eyes.

Under the beautiful woman's gaze, he felt as though he had been seen through completely, and that feeling made him extremely uncomfortable.

The young woman walked in and placed Bi Zihan and Hu Liena's admission notices before the beautiful woman.

Looking at the admission notices, the beautiful woman spoke softly. "Hu Liena, Bi Zihan. Take Hu Liena to learn the usual etiquette. As for this child named Bi Zihan, you cannot teach him."