Mo Yi is the fifth daughter of an ordinary family in the capital. Her lifelong wishes:
To marry a blue-robed scholar;
To live in a sunny little courtyard;
If she could also open a...
Chapter 104 You Be the Judge
"Mammy...there is one more thing."
"It's like this: my eldest sister is getting married in six months. Originally, my family hired a tutor for her and she was going to start classes in February. But after seeing you... they are more convinced and admire you, so they want to come and audit my classes without affecting my classes. I wonder if you can make it easier for me, tutor?"
"Miss Mo, why don't you analyze it for me? Should I let them come? What are the pros and cons of this?"
Mo Yi thought for a moment and said, "In theory, we shouldn't agree to it."
"Oh? Why?"
"Looking at your demeanor, you are completely different from the Master Chen that my mother found for my sister! You can come to teach me in this way, there must be a special reason. Otherwise, the Mohist School would not have invited you! This is not a question of whether you can afford the tuition..."
At this moment, Aunt Zhao showed a hint of ridicule for the first time.
What she was thinking: Invite me to class?
The personal maid of the Emperor's first wife, and also the Empress's family. When I was teaching Princess Ming'an, she was naughty and I punished her with a ruler! Although I just made a gesture...
Thinking of this, my heart aches. Who would be willing to hit a person like that?
I can't invite any princesses or daughters from the royal or marquisate. Even if a huge fortune is placed in front of me, I won't even blink!
Mo Yi continued, "You didn't tell me the reason, so I guess you don't want others to know. So their coming here will be a bit of a hindrance."
"Hmm." Nanny Zhao hummed but did not comment.
"Also, there are only ten days until the second day of the second month. For someone like me, it is not easy to learn the etiquette of entering the palace and use it correctly. It is not easy to be polite and respond appropriately when the queen summons you. The maids don't have extra time and energy, especially... there is no obligation for them to come and listen!"
"Well, what the girl said makes sense. So are you willing to let them come?"
"Mammy, I still hope they can come." Mo Yi said softly.
"Why?"
"Before, I had outstanding older brothers and sisters and lovely younger brothers and sisters. I was the least noticeable one in the family. Now, I have suddenly become the target of public criticism. From the perspective of the elders in the family, one person is teaching, and three people are also teaching. They are sensible and will not cause trouble. It is beneficial to the family, and they have their reasons. If I refuse, not only will they not understand, but it is also easy to cause misunderstandings.
That would probably add more trouble to me... and end up causing more trouble. Besides, sisters, if you give each other advice, your teaching might go more smoothly. "
Although Zhao Mama's expression did not change, she was deeply shocked: What a girl who did not pretend, she did not express filial piety or sisterly love, but made rational analysis. This is very good!
"Well! I'll talk to them about this later. Miss Mo, we are really short on time. Some content needs to be repeated constantly, and one action may even be done hundreds of times to form a deep memory. You must get rid of distracting thoughts!"
"Yes. Mo Yi will put his heart into it!"
When Nanny Zhao came out, another large family from the Mohist clan was waiting in front.
Zhuang came over and said, "It was prepared in a hurry. Is there anything else you need, Madam?"
"Everything is fine. Thank you for your help, Mrs. Mo."
Wang looked at Mo Yi anxiously and asked with her eyes: Did you say it?
I can tell who Madam Zhao is even from the corner of my eye.
She said calmly, "I just talked to Miss Mo. Next, we will officially start the class. I hope that my family will not come to disturb me when I am in class! My girl will be at the door. If you have any questions, you can talk to her first."
Zhuang said quickly: "I won't disturb you!"
"Just now, Miss Mo Yi told me that she wanted the other girls in the family to attend classes as well."
The women looked at her nervously.
Mo Wen originally thought that Mo Yi would never say it, but he didn't expect that he actually said it...
"To be honest, I am not talented, but there are countless families in the capital who want to invite me to teach. But only a few dare to ask!"
The arrogance in her bones suddenly emerged, and her aura changed again.
The Mohist women became even more nervous.
"My lessons are priceless. Not to mention, I already had an imperial decree when I was twenty years old."
When Zhuang heard this, she was shocked. She thought she was just a capable nanny, but she didn't expect that she was already a lady with an imperial decree.
He stood up quickly and said, "Madam, I'm sorry! We didn't know. I'm sorry!"
The women of the Mo family, including Mo Yi, had not expected this. Thinking of the nonsense she had just talked to others, her face turned red.
Madam Zhao smiled and said, "Mrs. Mo, there is no need to be like this. I am here to do something. I did not reveal my identity because I did not want you to have any concerns!"
She looked at the girls from the Mo family and said, "Now, I want to make an explanation. What I am about to teach are just some basic etiquette, such as: walking, walking, sitting, eating, courtesy, speech, etc. These are similar to what the master that Mrs. Mo hired for the girls taught, and there is nothing special about them.
My strengths lie elsewhere. And these are not necessary for ordinary women.”
The Mohist women looked at each other, not quite understanding what Madam Zhao meant.
"At present, Miss Mo Yi has no use for it. What I mean is that what I want to teach Mo Yi now is no different from what other masters want to teach."
Mo Wen and Mo Yuan, however, were so excited that their hearts were beating wildly. They liked this kind of person about Zhao Ma: she was gentle and smiling on weekdays, but when she was serious, she made people feel scared from the bottom of their hearts.
"However, since Miss Mo Yi has spoken, I am not so unkind. Girls who want to learn can come and listen. Prepare your own pen to take notes. However, you must not interfere with my lecture to Miss Mo Yi.
Besides, I won’t teach you! I won’t answer your questions in class. I won’t comment on whether you are right or wrong. After class, if I have time and I am not too tired, I can answer a few questions. After all, I like girls who are eager to learn and are motivated. "
Mo Yuan bowed and said, "I understand what Madam Zhao said! I am willing to go to class and I promise to abide by the rules set by Madam Zhao!"
When Wang saw Mo Yuan running ahead again, she hurriedly poked Mo Wen.
Mo Wen also reacted and stepped forward to salute: "Mo Wen thanks Madam for your support!"
Wang went to see Mo Qing again.
Mo Qing was afraid of Aunt Zhao, so he shook his head vigorously at Wang, indicating that he would not go.
Zhao Ma Ma continued, "Girls, make up your mind, and come with your things! Classes will start at 7:00 in the morning until lunch. After lunch break, classes will start at 5:00 in the afternoon until 9:00 in the evening. Latecomers will not be allowed in. During class, no noise can be made without my permission. Let's be clear about this first..."
If it were based on Mo Wen's previous personality, she might not have come if she had been looked down upon like this.
And today…even though I’m a little dissatisfied, I’m excited when I think about what I’m going to face.
"Thank you, Aunt Zhao. We sisters will abide by your rules in everything!"
(End of this chapter)