Chapter 4 Opportunity
"Miss, the old lady sent a message to you to come over."
When the sky dawned, Yun Chuxue was awakened by Tao'er.
Today is the first day of the new year. According to the rules, you have to kowtow to the old lady to welcome the new year. Yun Chuxue actually didn't get much sleep.
"Grandma?" Pass her?
This is an unprecedented first time.
Seeing Yun Chuxue lifting up the quilt and about to get up, Tao'er hurriedly stepped forward to serve her, "Miss, don't panic, Sister Xiu'er who came to deliver the message said that the old lady knew you were sick and specifically told you not to worry."
"Well, let's wash and change clothes."
Yun Chuxue calmed down and thought about it for a while, and she probably figured out what was going on. She looked calm on the face, but she was still somewhat nervous in her heart.
Yesterday, she rushed over, other than those little thoughts, mainly to confirm one thing.
It seemed that everything in her memory was still the same, but... on this day in her previous life, the old lady never called her over.
It seems that she made the right bet.
Her aunt Yun Yinling was a model of proper etiquette for women in the capital. She was also the only person who gave her some warmth in her previous life. She was very fair. If the old lady could call her over today, it must be this aunt who spoke up.
She will definitely seize this opportunity to leave this small courtyard and move to the East Wing Pavilion...
When you get there, not only can you learn something, but you can also temporarily ensure that you have enough food and clothing. With your aunt watching over you, the eldest lady will never treat you badly.
"Miss, what do you think?"
The bronze mirror was also newly delivered. It was still early in the morning, so Tao'er held the candlestick and came closer to let Yun Chuxue see it more clearly.
"Let's go!"
Yun Chuxue stood up without looking at her. She was just a ten-year-old child now. Everything was simple, decent and clean. They only gave her two new sets of clothes, so she didn't have much to choose from.
At this moment, the old lady's seat was already full of people.
No one dared to neglect the first day of the new year. People from all houses and courtyards came here early. In fact, it was also believed.
"You saw the Sixth Girl yesterday. Why did you call her here? She's still sick. Look, the chess pieces are all here. You pick them first?"
The daughters-in-law and granddaughters have all greeted each other. The wives of each room are sitting in turn. The ladies and aunts stand behind their wives according to the rules. They are all here. Everyone is curious about what they are waiting for. After hearing what the old lady said,
Quite surprising.
Liu Yatou? Is love waiting for her?!
It's really...unexpected.
"Mom, it's not too late to send a message. Just wait. There's no rush."
Yun Yinling sat upright and smiled slightly. When she heard what she said, the old lady could only purse her lips and give up.
"Grandma, isn't Sixth Sister sick? Naturally, we should walk slower. Auntie is always fair. If Sixth Sister is left alone, wouldn't it mean that others will gossip about Auntie behind her back? I won't be in a hurry if I wait."
Yun Chuqin is the eldest among the girls in the Yun family, and she was raised by the old lady, so she is her darling. All the other girls stood in front of her mother, but she was the only one who waited on the old lady.
"Hmph! I wonder who dares to gossip and not take good care of himself when he's sick, I'm afraid... I wish they were as sensible as you."
The old lady glanced at the door and looked slightly unhappy.
It was obvious that she wanted to show her generosity and explain that she was not in a hurry, so after waiting for a while, she became rude in her words.
"What Mom said is inappropriate. Today is the first day of the new year, and Mom is the one asking people to tell her stories. How can a junior like her avoid seeing her on the grounds of illness? That's really rude."
In the Yun family, Yun Yinling was the only one who dared to talk to the old lady like this.
The old lady didn't take it seriously and said, "If she is really filial and comes to pay respects regardless of her illness, shouldn't it be time for her to arrive as well, and everyone younger than her will come."
"Mom, on this day in previous years, did everyone come so early? It's not bright yet, so it's not too late." Everyone knew why the house came so early today, but my mother's partiality was a bit obvious.
No wonder those six girls were dying and no one cared about them.
It's like having no father or mother, and it's really not easy to survive until now if my grandmother doesn't want to see her anymore.
"You're wondering why you're talking to that little girl like that?"
The old lady frowned and looked at her daughter. For the sake of a little girl, she contradicted her in front of so many juniors. What an enemy.
"Old Madam, Miss Six is here."
Yun Chuxue arrived just in time, and everyone looked towards the door, only to see a small red figure being supported by someone standing there.
"Hey, I look much more energetic than yesterday."
The eldest lady said with a smile.
The old lady raised her brows slightly and said in a nonchalant manner, "It's windy outside, why are you still standing there? Come in."
After that, Yun Chuxue took off her hood and cloak and stepped across the threshold.
After entering, I started to salute the old lady from a distance and said hello. New Year's greetings require kowtow and a big salute.
"Granddaughter, please say hello to the old lady!"
Without those nice congratulations, I guess the old lady wouldn't be interested in hearing them either.
"Okay, let's get up. Since you're sick, you don't have to stand. Someone, come here and bring a chair for Liu Yatou."
The old lady waved her hand casually, turned to look at her daughter, "Everyone is here now, you can choose."
Naturally, everyone would not take Yun Chuxue's attitude seriously, thinking that it would be impossible for her to get such a good thing.
Yun Yinling didn't procrastinate, she just agreed. After all, they were her own girls, so she couldn't really refuse to teach them.
As she stood up, all the girls became nervous.
"Sixth girl, you came late, I don't know why I called you..."
Everyone was shocked, but they didn't expect Yun Yingling to explain to Yun Chuxue seriously that the old lady called her here specifically because she was just caring about the old girl's fair reputation.
"...The ugly words are ahead. It's all voluntary to follow me to learn the rules and etiquette. Those who I will name after a while will have to move to the East Wing Pavilion for the time being. During this period, everyone will be treated equally in terms of food, clothing, housing and transportation. Those who cannot bear hardships will be disobedient.
Please tell me as soon as possible. Once you move into the East Wing Pavilion, you will be under my control for the time being. No matter whether you are beaten or punished, you must not complain. Please don't feel bad for your sisters-in-law."
The ladies quickly stated that they would not interfere and left everything to the sister-in-law.
Although this sister-in-law is not easy to deal with, she does have a good reputation. The girls she trains are easier to talk to about marriage.
Besides, this is my own girl, so I’m not afraid that she won’t do her best.
"I don't teach more at one time. Since my mother agreed to the Mei family, we will also choose three girls from the Mei family!"
"Three? Ling'er, isn't that too few? There are many girls in our house who are of marriageable age and can be married. If not, just one more. I'll teach the four of them piano, chess, calligraphy and painting first."
When the old lady heard that her daughter was only willing to teach three students, she immediately became unwilling.
Hearing the old lady's appointment, the other girls instantly felt aggrieved.
They are all granddaughters, and they are not the only four who can be said to be close.
"It's not impossible to have a few more. Why don't you go talk to the Mei family? What about their family next time?" Yun Yingling looked calm.
"How can that be done... But there are three..."
"Mom, my last name is Yun. As long as the children are well-behaved, I will teach them next time. I will choose three this time."
"Why should we choose between the three of us? Qin'er is discussing marriage, and the chess girl is not young anymore. You can choose between the book girl and the painting girl. It's not like my grandmother is partial..."
There are only three of them, and the others can only endure their grievances. Qinqi, Shuhua and Qinqi are the eldest daughters of each house, so they can't compete with each other.
Yun Yinling sighed secretly, knowing that if it didn't go to the old lady's liking, she would have to trouble her for a while.
"Since Chu Qin and Chu Qi have reached the age of marriage proposal, they will teach them first this time. I will choose the remaining one. Those who are over ten years old will stand up and kowtow to me.
Chapter completed!