That day, Luo Yixiu and I came back late from feeding the fish, and Mrs. Luo was unhappy. She also detained Yining and didn't want her to go out.

She personally taught Yining to read and write.

The Luo family was a scholarly family, and even their daughters were expected to learn to read and write. To this end, Yining's father hired a female teacher to teach the girls. Yining was ill and couldn't go to school, but with nothing better to do, she decided to practice her sloppy handwriting.

Yining lay down on the small table with difficulty.

In her previous life, when she was still a boudoir girl, she always forced herself to practice calligraphy, but after so many years of practice, her writing was only barely neat. She thought that perhaps she really had no talent for studying, so she simply put her energy into learning needlework. Now this little legitimate daughter has too high a status and too good a family background, so she probably has to study.

Old Lady Luo had the maid bring her copybook, and then she opened the lattice fan, watching her practice from the side. She said to her, "Your father is my son, born in my old age. Although everyone dotes on him, I dare not slack off, which is why he can write so well. Your mother married into the Gu family and was also a well-educated and well-mannered lady. You must not embarrass them."

Yining nodded eagerly and lowered his head to practice calligraphy.

When Mrs. Luo looked at her again a while later, she had actually fallen asleep on the long table. The little girl's soft cheek rested on the paper, stained with ink. She was as pale as a bun, but the small red mole on the corner of her eyebrow was very cute.

Mrs. Luo laughed at what she saw and softly told Mrs. Xu, "Carry her in to sleep."

Yining dozed off while practicing calligraphy, and when she woke up, she found herself sleeping in the gauze cupboard. She felt rather embarrassed; after becoming a child, she had indeed developed a childish temper, having actually fallen asleep while practicing calligraphy. Seeing that she had finally woken up, Old Lady Luo ordered the maid to set dinner.

Yining felt that practicing calligraphy was really exhausting. After finishing a bowl of rice, he added a whole bowl of glutinous rice and red date porridge. Old Mrs. Luo said, "Your father and mother are both famous for their talent and learning. Why can't you do it?"

Yi Ning was also helpless. She had no hope of being called a talented woman in this life. She sighed, "Grandma, I also want to practice calligraphy, but I fall asleep as soon as I see a book. I don't want to do that either."

Mrs. Luo smiled and patted her granddaughter's head, saying, "Your eldest and second brothers are coming back. Didn't you always say a few days ago that you would show your two brothers a good handwriting when you practiced it well? Why are you getting lazier now?"

The eldest and second brothers that Old Lady Luo mentioned were the biological sons of the eldest wife, Chen. Chen was truly blessed. Although Yining's uncle had a concubine, he only had two illegitimate daughters, while Chen had two legitimate sons and daughters.

On the contrary, Lin Hairu was not so lucky. She had no children since she got married, so she had no right to stand on this point. That was why Aunt Qiao had always stepped on her head. After giving birth to a son, Aunt Qiao's back became straighter.

The two brothers have always been taught by Chen to be gentle and polite, and they are usually very nice to their younger sisters. Xiao Yining likes the two brothers from the next room very much. A few days ago, they went to visit a teacher together, and Xiao Yining missed them for several days.

Of course, Yining had no interest in these two brothers. No matter how close they were, they were still brothers from another family and could never be better than her own biological sister.

After a few days, the two brothers came back as expected.

Luo Yiyu and Luo Yixiu were also delighted, and the west side room was bustling with laughter and chatter. Luo Huaiyuan and Luo Shanyuan brought many gifts to share among their younger siblings. Luo Yiyu and Luo Yixiu received a pair of hairpins inlaid with jasper gourds, while Yi Ning received a pair of beautiful double-stranded Hetian jade bracelets, the two strands intertwined, making a tinkling sound when worn. Yi Lian received a jade pendant for fortune, wealth, and longevity, and three-year-old Luo Xuanyuan received a longevity lock.

Luo Yixiu never cared about details, but Luo Yiyu curled her lips and said quietly, "Why is Seventh Sister's gift more beautiful?"

Luo Yiyu wore a light pink jacket with a white background, a snow-white lace skirt, and a dark green belt today, looking very beautiful and outstanding.

Chen knew her eldest daughter was always proud and said calmly after putting down her teacup, "Your sister is younger, so it's natural that her gift is better than yours."

Yi Ning shook the two bracelets, they were indeed very beautiful. She asked Xuezhi to put them away for her.

At this time, a maid came in and bowed and said, "Madam, the third young master is here to pay his respects to you."

When Yi Ning heard this, he subconsciously looked towards the door. After the tall, thin figure appeared, everyone couldn't help but look at him. Luo Shenyuan saluted the old lady in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, and she asked him to sit down.

Seeing him wearing a pale green gown with a bamboo leaf pattern, Yi Ning thought he quite liked the pattern. After the maid served the tea, he held the teacup with his right hand. As his sleeve slipped down, Yi Ning clearly saw a hideous scar on the back of his hand. Thinking it was from saving little Yi Ning, Yi Ning always felt that the scar was particularly hideous and glaring.

The steam from the teacup was thick, and the late spring sunshine was beautiful. Luo Shenyuan's handsome young face looked even calmer, as if he was oblivious to the bustle.

Mrs. Luo smiled and said, "Huaiyuan loves our Meimei, and this little girl misses you too. A few days ago, she kept saying that she wanted to practice her handwriting to show her two brothers, and she was eagerly looking forward to your return. Take a look, isn't her handwriting better than before?"

Mrs. Luo asked Xuezhi to show everyone Yining's calligraphy. Luo Huaiyuan looked at it and smiled, saying, "She's made a lot of progress. Meimei, are you used to the silver wolf-hair brush that big brother gave you?"

Yi Ning could only say, "I'm used to it."

Seeing that it was almost noon, Chen and others felt it was not appropriate to stay with Mrs. Luo for dinner, so they took their children and left.

Luo Shenyuan stayed. He was silent for a moment and took out a paper bag from his arms.

"Grandma, this is the peach cake made in my grandson's room. I thought it was soft and delicious, so I brought some over for you."

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