The Shu Family's large mansion was in the south of the city, and although it was relatively secluded, the place was spacious. Later, when the old master of the Shu Family, Shu Xing, retired and returned to his hometown, he established the Tongxiang Academy right beside the Shu Family's courtyard. The newly built academy, with its beautiful environment of mountains and rivers, was quite appealing.
Moreover, Tongxiang Academy offered very affordable tuition to students from poor families, allowing many impoverished students to attend school. As a result, it gained a very good reputation in the area.
