"Take it back, give it to the master, study well in the school, and when I return next time, I will examine your homework. Those who don't pass won't be allowed to leave the school gate."
"Oh..." said Little Black, looking dispirited, as he carried the letter, sent by Yu Ziqing into the Dao Court.
He dawdled to the Ghost Gate, entered the Long Bridge, crossed over it, and walked out from the initial entrance, returning to the school.
It was just after class time, and Little Black paid no attention to the expectant or admiring glances from other little blacks, as he took the letter to find the master from the previous class.
The master was discussing the matter with Yu.
Yu, with a solemn face, calmed the teaching master and then spoke slowly upon seeing Little Black.
"The scholars of the school are all good children and good students. It's impossible for them to openly skip classes; there must be another reason."
