For students, the most precious time of day is the morning.
Scholar Meng was a learned man and accustomed to rising early. Thus, when Zhao Dong arrived at the school with Zhao Zhitong, he was already up and watering his vegetable garden.
Seeing the small figure hopping and skipping over from afar, he knew the Zhao Family had arrived for the apprenticeship ceremony and immediately put down his work.
Scholar Meng exchanged a few pleasantries with Zhao Dong before getting down to business.
"I have already spoken with Country Gentry Wei," Scholar Meng began, "and he has agreed to let the young girl study at the school. Therefore, after the apprenticeship ceremony today, she can enter the school directly."
Zhao Dong was overjoyed. "Thank you, Teacher, for your efforts!"
He bowed slightly at the waist, adopting a very humble posture.
