I Want to Be the Grand Chancellor.

Summary

Tang Xiu Cai advises his son Tang Yi on the importance of respecting teachers and the growing popularity of the study of the heart. Despite Tang Yi's maturity, he expresses skepticism about the practical value of such studies, preferring to focus on passing imperial exams and securing a stable life. As Tang Yi prepares for school, he arrives late but finds his teacher, Zhao Wen, has not yet begun class. Observing the strict discipline in the classroom, Tang Yi witnesses the harsh punishments meted out to students for failing to recite lessons. Despite the severity, he notes the teacher's innovative methods for teaching reading and memorization.

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