Leaving the study, Chu Qingmeng remembered that she had wanted to come and watch the children study that morning. She had Chunhe support her and walked over to where the children's classes were now held. It was currently summer, and the tutor was holding class with the children under a giant pavilion. Just as Chu Qingmeng had anticipated, there were truly an overwhelming number of children! She had no idea who was who or what any of their names were.
Standing in the corridor a short distance away, she listened to the sound of their reading. Every word and phrase reached her ears and went straight to her heart. Chunhe wiped down a long bench in the corridor and invited Chu Qingmeng to sit. Seeing the undisguised joy on her face, Chunhe let out a quiet sigh of relief. Ever since Chu Qingmeng lost her sight, she had rarely seen such an expression on her face; most of the time, even when she smiled, something always seemed to be missing. Only Third Master could truly bring a smile to the young lady's face.
After listening for who knows how long, Chu Qingmeng suddenly recalled that famous line from her own school days: "Study for the rise of Long Country." She chuckled with nostalgic fondness. "Ha, youth is truly wonderful indeed. Back then, studying by the lamplight into the night, I could only sigh at what a non-human existence it was. Now, what on earth am I feeling nostalgic for?"
Chapter 240