The next day, Song Yaoyao was roused early, as the Song Household was hosting a banquet.
Today, Song Yaoyao would formally accept Xia Wanyun and Leng Lingyi as her disciples.
After Song Yaoyao had washed and dressed, Xia Wanyun and Leng Lingyi arrived.
Xia Wanyun linked arms with Song Yaoyao and asked:
"Master, do you think my outfit looks nice today?"
"It does!"
Just then, Bi Tao came to report:
"Miss, your disciples Li Mingyu, Zhuang Yiran, and Pang Fei have arrived."
"Understood."
Song Yaoyao turned to Xia Wanyun and Leng Lingyi and said:
"Come, let's go meet them."
"Yes."
When they reached the front hall, Li Mingyu and the other two immediately bowed:
"Greetings, Master."
"You may all rise."
"Yes."
"Why have you come so early today? Aren't you on duty?"
Li Mingyu said:
"Today is the big day when you accept new disciples, Master. We wanted to come early and see whether there was anything we could help with.
"So we swapped shifts with our colleagues."
"I see!
"It's been a while since we last met. How are your studies coming along?"
Li Mingyu said, "Master, there are indeed a few things I don't understand. I need your guidance!"
Zhuang Yiran said, "The same goes for me."
Pang Fei said, "And me as well."
"There's no rush. Once today's banquet is over, I'll find time to answer your questions one by one!"
"Yes."
Just then, Sima Yifeng arrived with his disciple, Lu Xuangu Gui.
Today, Sima Yifeng wore a wine-red robe and looked particularly festive. Anyone who didn't know better might have thought he was the one accepting disciples!
Looking at his outfit, Song Yaoyao asked:
"Valley Master Sima, why are you dressed so festively today?"
"Aren't you accepting disciples today?"
"Yes, I'm accepting disciples.
"What does that