Divine Doctor Mommy Is A True Big Shot-Chapter 94 - 96 Astonishing Debut (Part 2)

“Whether they are lucky or not remains to be seen. The Head of the Academy refrains from discussing the zither because a true connoisseur is hard to find.”

Dugu Wu’s strange eyes flickered. He had once heard the academy head play the zither, and her music was like mountains and flowing water, distinct from ordinary people.

Behind the screen, a beautiful woman plucked the zither strings, playing an ancient tune that was melodious and gentle, the sound of the zither as if a feather lightly touching people’s heartstrings.

After the melody ended, the female students looked at each other, even the Deputy Head and people like Nalan Yan’er were astonished in their hearts.

This melody, none of them had ever heard it before.

Dugu Wu glanced at Feng Bailing. The twists and turns of this melody, someone who has not experienced the life or death of a battlefield, I am afraid would truly be unable to comprehend.

“Deputy Head, give them each a sheet of paper, let them write out their feelings after listening, limited to fifty words.”

The Head of the Academy yawned.

The Deputy Head had desks brought over, asking the female students to step forward one by one and write down their impressions.

When it was Ouyang Chenchen’s turn, she grasped the pen and frowned for quite a while, remembering Feng Bailing’s words about resonance, she simply picked up the pen and wrote down a few lines.

Feng Bailing stepped forward, wrote a few lines; fifty responses, all sent behind the screen.

“Today’s assessment has ended. The final ten people will be announced in half an hour; everyone may wait outside Yuxiu Academy.”

The Deputy Head signaled the female students to leave first.

When leaving Wangyue Pavilion, Ouyang Chenchen stretched lazily.

“Bailing, let’s go eat something delicious, I’m about to faint from hunger.”

“Aren’t you concerned about the assessment results?”

“What’s the use of being concerned? That piece of zither music, no one has heard before, it’s probably composed by the Head herself. Although I don’t enjoy listening to music, I have heard all sorts of melodies at home.”

Feng Bailing saw the other female students around her discussing the ancient melody they had just heard; it seems they truly had not heard it before.

However, she had heard that ancient zither music.

It was a very famous pipa melody called “Ten Sides Ambush”, which indeed had never existed in Great Chu. This piece, Feng Bailing had only heard it in the 22nd century; by rights, no one in Great Chu should know it.

Yet the Head played it, but her version was not complete. The complete “Ten Sides Ambush” has thirteen sections, including setting camp, blowing, striking, and more.

The Head only played a part of it.

How could the Head have heard “Ten Sides Ambush”?

“What feelings did you write down?”

Feng Bailing asked casually.

“It’s annoying, what time is it already, it’s holding up my meal.”

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Ouyang Chenchen thought to herself, since she couldn’t really make out any feelings anyway, just feeling it was about time for a meal, the Head of the Academy must be hungry as well, so she wrote just that.

Feng Bailing smiled wryly.

As they spoke, they had already neared the Spring Garden.

Near dusk, with the morning glow spread across the sky, they saw the female students from the Yuxiu Academy walking in twos and threes under the sunset.

Feng Bailing and Ouyang Chenchen had walked a few steps when they saw, not far ahead, Princess Consort Guo walking together with a young woman.

Upon seeing Feng Bailing, the young woman looked terrified and hastily hid behind Princess Consort Guo.

Princess Consort Guo gave Feng Bailing a harsh glare, comforted the young woman with a few words, and quickly left.

Feng Bailing felt that the young woman looked somewhat familiar but couldn’t recall who she was at the moment.

“Sister Ling, how did you do on the exam?”

Feng Xiangxue approached, her eyes showing a trace of disdain when she saw Ouyang Chenchen.

Feng Bailing really lacked discernment; now that she was at least a Commandery Princess, she should be more careful about who she befriends. This woman, with her obesity and rude manners, is obviously of low birth.

“Xiangxue, why bother asking her? I’ve heard already, the assistant dean said she’s not fit for elegant company.”

Princess Anyang displayed an arrogant demeanor, walking over with several noble young ladies.

She had inquired immediately after school, and although Feng Bailing had luckily passed the first round, she’d disgraced herself in the second.

If not for someone pleading on her behalf, she would have been eliminated already.

“Sister Ling, you’ve been too careless; how did you manage to anger the assistant dean again? Even if commoner female students pass the exam, they need to be accepted under the tutelage of a specific teacher. Having offended the assistant dean, I’m afraid no teacher would dare to take you in. Then, even if you pass the assessment, you won’t be able to enter the academy.”

Feng Xiangxue said with a face full of pity.

Female students without a recommendation letter need to be taken under the wing of a teacher to officially become Yuxiu Academy students. Feng Bailing was unaware of this previously, as she had a recommendation letter when she first enrolled.

Similar to the students at the Imperial Academy seeking a future by apprenticeship under high-ranking officials in the court, Yuxiu Academy also has the concept of mentorship.

There are generally two types of apprenticeships: one where a student’s exceptional talent is recognized and they are proactively taken in.

The other is through connections and substantial gifts to be accepted.

“It’s all my fault; I should have reminded you earlier.”

Feng Xiangxue blamed herself. Seeing Dongfang Li and Nalan Yan’er approaching, her eyes glanced around.

“Sister Nalan, I have a favor to ask. I hope you can, for my sake, help Sister Ling apologize to the assistant dean.”

Nalan Yan’er had planned to wait for Dugu Wu, but he had gone to the Imperial Academy to pick up Dugu Xiaojin.

Lately, Dugu Wu was paying even more attention to Dugu Xiaojin.

“Xiangxue, why would you bother asking for her, this kind of person?”

Dongfang Li couldn’t stand the sight of Feng Xiangxue being aggrieved; he helped her up and spoke harshly towards Feng Bailing.

“Feng Bailing, Xiangxue has been sincerely kind to you, yet you’ve made things difficult for her time after time. Apologize to her at once.”

Before Feng Bailing could reply, Ouyang Chenchen was already indignant.

“Are you deaf? When has Bai Ling asked for her help? A dog trying to catch mice – always meddling in others’ affairs – get lost.”

Ouyang Chenchen, without saying another word, forcefully bumped into Dongfang Li.

Dongfang Li became irritated and wanted to push Ouyang Chenchen away but found that upon bumping into her, her stance was as steady as Mount Tai. In contrast, Dongfang Li himself was pushed back several steps and ended up seated on the ground.

“Seventh Prince!”

With two cries of alarm, they saw Feng Xiangxue and Feng Ruoyan one on each side, coming to support Dongfang Li.

Feng Xiangxue’s face slightly changed color as she glanced at Feng Ruoyan.

Under the warning look from Feng Xiangxue, Feng Ruoyan quickly withdrew her hand.

“Xiangxue, I can’t help you with this; otherwise, it would be unfair to the other female students.”

Nalan Yan’er gently shook her head, her tone revealing a hint of regret.

“Princess Shengping has been eliminated in the third round. The list of ten has already been chosen, and the assistant dean will announce it shortly.”