"Mr. Song?" Speaking with such gravity, the First Master didn't react right away, thinking it might be some renowned scholar he hadn't heard of before. He glanced at Xiqiu, who smiled and explained, "It is Mr. Song Yuanzheng from Changzhou, a scholar from 1519, currently teaching some children at the mansion."
It was then that the First Master understood. Min was trying to raise his teacher's status intentionally, leading him to nod in agreement, "Since you are under such tutelage, you must study diligently and not disappoint your parents and teacher!"
"I will remember Grandfather's teachings!" Min replied respectfully.
The First Master nodded with satisfaction and presented a set of scholarly items as a gift, which Min accepted with respect.
Xiqiu then turned to salute Tong Shen Zhi, and also to Jiang Shilin and Ren Jun, before leading Min to sit beside Tong Xiyan and Tong Xiyang.
