"These are the academy uniforms—two sets, both for summer and autumn. There are winter ones too, but those will be issued once the weather turns cold." Luo Xiao handed Liu Yuanzhou the two sets of uniforms. "This is your identity waist token. Keep it safe. You'll hardly use it here, but you must wear it when going down to the medicinal fields or carrying out assignments."
Liu Yuanzhou accepted the clothes and waist token.
The waist token was a rectangular bronze plate, roughly two-thirds the size of a palm. Its front bore the sunken inscription, "Tai Xuan Sect Yan Province Academy," encircled by auspicious clouds. The back was engraved with his name, along with words such as "Merit Division" and "attendant" denoting his identity and post.
Liu Yuanzhou carefully tucked the waist token into the pocket inside his clothes.
"Brother Luo, I heard the academy has dormitory rooms for attendants. Can I apply for one?" Liu Yuanzhou asked.
"You want to live in the academy?" Luo Xiao was somewhat surprised. He knew a little of Liu Yuanzhou's background and knew that he was Steward Liu of the Miscellaneous Division's nephew.
"Yes. I've only just arrived, after all. It'll be more convenient to live here," Liu Yuanzhou explained.
"Oh, there should still be plenty of vacant rooms. Aside from those on night duty, not many people live in the academy. I'll apply for one for you later." Luo Xiao did not dig to the root and ask every question; he simply agreed to help him apply.
Liu Yuanzhou said gratefully, "Thanks, Brother Luo. Once I'm settled in, I'll treat you to a meal."
"Heh heh, it's a small matter." Luo Xiao smiled.
Having collected his uniforms and waist token, all matters concerning his admission to the academy had been completed. All