Chapter 6 The Marquis has a sharp tongue but a soft heart
Yu Tingwan frowned and looked at Lin Yu. "It's still early for classes at the Imperial College. It won't be too late to go there now. You are Li'er's uncle, and Youning's uncle as well. Aren't you being a little harsh on Youning?"
"Who wants to be her uncle? You just came back and you're already treating me like a sister..." Lin Yu's voice gradually lowered, but he rolled his eyes, clearly showing his impatience.
Lin Siqiong looked at this scene, without showing it on her face, but in fact her mouth was almost crooked with laughter.
Lifting her handkerchief and plucking the corners of her mouth, Lin Siqiong spoke gently, "Yu'er, I also feel sorry for Youning. Please be considerate of her!"
"What's there to be understanding about?" Yong'an Hou was very impatient. "A loving mother often spoils her son! Don't come so late again!"
Yu Tingwan looked deeply at Yong'an Hou and said, "Yes."
The voice was still gentle, but with an imperceptible hint of coldness.
The Marquis's wife glanced at the Marquis of Yong'an with a look of reproach. "Why is the Marquis so fierce? Tingwan and Youning have just returned. They need to learn all these things slowly! Youning, don't be afraid of your grandfather. He is a man who is tough on the outside but soft on the inside."
Yu Youning trotted over to Madam Hou, hugged her legs, and looked up at her, "Grandma is so kind to Youning!"
Everyone in the Marquis' Mansion strictly observes etiquette and would never do such intimate actions, after all, it is inappropriate.
This was the first time that the Marquis's wife had her legs hugged by a child.
This felt a little strange and surprised her.
But if you feel it carefully, you won’t reject it.
This is probably what it feels like to have children and grandchildren around your knees!
Madam Hou raised her hand and touched Yu Youning's head, her voice very gentle, "Youning is my grandmother's biological granddaughter, so of course I have to treat you well!"
When Lin Siqiong heard what Mrs. Hou said, she tightened her grip on the handkerchief.
Marquis Yong'an frowned and looked at Yu Youning, "Stand up straight! You are a good lady from the Marquis' Mansion, but you are standing without any manners. What a shame!"
This is the Marquis' Mansion. Now that you're back, you should learn the rules of the Marquis' Mansion and not bring your country ways into the Mansion."
Yu Youning's eyes were full of doubts, and he blinked, "Grandfather, is it against the rules to be closer to my grandparents?"
But she used to act like this by hugging her grandparents and master's legs!
They never said she was unruly, and they would even get jealous because she wasn't the first one to curry favor with them. Why was it different in the Marquis' Mansion?
Being stared at by Yu Youning's pair of bright black eyes, Yong'an Hou felt a little uncomfortable. He snorted coldly, "Who taught you to question your elders? You have no manners at all! You went to the Imperial College today, so you should learn some good manners! If you do it again, you will be punished by family rules!"
After saying this, Marquis Yong'an flicked his sleeves and turned away.
The Marquis's wife glanced at the back of the Marquis of Yong'an with concern, and then pushed Yu Youning away without hesitation. "Youning, your grandfather is doing this for your own good. Young ladies from aristocratic families really don't act like this! You must remember not to do this again in the future!"
Yu Youning pouted, "Oh, Youning knows."
If you don’t want to hug me, then don’t hug me!
Anyway, there are so many people waiting to be hugged by her! It’s too late to wait!
Lin Siqiong watched this scene quietly, her mood had turned from gloomy to bright, and the corners of her eyes and eyebrows were full of smiles, which she couldn't hide.
The worry just now was really unnecessary!
The Marquis' wife might be fooled by this little village girl, but the Marquis of Yong'an is a man who attaches great importance to rules and etiquette, and will definitely not fall for it!
Relieved, Lin Siqiong smiled and walked to Madam Hou's side, hugging her arm. "Mother, it's getting late. Let Li'er and Youning leave quickly. It would be bad if they were late."
The Marquis's wife nodded gently, "You are right, Li'er, Youning, hurry up and get in the carriage, and go!"
Lin Ruoli bowed to the Marquis's wife and Lin Siqiong with standard movements and elegant posture, full of dignity that was not suitable for her age.
"Grandma, mother, Li'er has gone to school."
When Mrs. Hou and Lin Siqiong saw this, they both showed satisfaction in their eyes.
That's how it should be!
Li'er is the future Crown Princess! She must be extremely observant of etiquette and rules, and there can be no slacking off!
After Lin Ruoli saluted, she walked up the wooden steps to the carriage and sat upright in it.
Yu Youning trotted to Yu Tingwan.
Without waiting for Yu Youning to say anything, Yu Tingwan squatted down, opened his arms and hugged Yu Youning in his arms.
"Youning, when you go to the Imperial College, you must study hard with the teacher and don't act naughty."
Yu Youning gave Yu Tingwan a loud kiss on the face.
"Don't worry, mother. Youning will definitely study hard with the teacher!"
After saying that, Yu Youning skipped up the wooden ladder, his little figure looking very happy.
Sitting in the carriage, Yu Youning supported himself on the bench with one hand and raised the other hand to wave.
"Mother, grandmother, aunt, Youning is leaving! When Youning comes back from school, I'll tell you all the interesting things that happened in the Imperial College!"
Hearing Yu Youning's words, Yu Tingwan's eyebrows twitched violently.
She suddenly had a bad feeling when she heard that something interesting was going to happen before they even arrived at the Imperial College.
But the curtain of the carriage had already fallen by this time, and the carriage was gradually moving away.
Yu Tingwan looked at the carriage gradually moving away, a look of worry on her face.
I just hope Youning can be more restrained and not make things too big a deal!
When Lin Siqiong saw the deep worry on Yu Tingwan's face, she felt even more proud.
Are you worried now?
Too late!
After today, everyone in the capital will know that the eldest daughter of the Yong'an Marquis's family has not only been living away from home for many years, but also married an unknown man and even gave birth to a bastard!
Lin Siqiong felt relieved when she thought about Yu Tingwan being pointed at and despised by others.
Lin Siqiong looked at Madam Hou with a smile, "Mother, they have already left, let's go back first!"
"Okay." Madam Hou gently patted Lin Siqiong's hand, then said to Yu Tingwan, "Tingwan, you come along too. Your father and I have discussed this. Now that you're back, we still need to make up for what we left behind."
"Something dropped?" Yu Tingwan was a little confused. "What did mother talk about?"
"Of course, it's the things that any young lady from aristocratic families should know: poetry, song, calligraphy, painting, needlework, cooking, and housekeeping. Have you ever learned any of these?"
Yu Tingwan shook his head, "I haven't learned anything yet."
Mother had said that she could learn these things if she wanted to, and not learn them if she didn't want to. Naturally, she didn't want to, so she never learned anything.
The Marquis's wife frowned instantly, "Then can you read?"
Could it be that you don’t even recognize the characters?
While thinking this in her heart, the Marquis's wife did not notice that her eyes were already filled with disgust.
Yu Tingwan saw the disdain in Madam Hou's eyes and felt her heart pierced again. She spoke in a much softer voice, "Learn to read."
The Marquis's wife finally breathed a sigh of relief. "That's not bad. Let's go back to the mansion first. I'll slowly make arrangements for you."
Lin Siqiong glanced at Yu Tingwan proudly, and helped the Marquis's wife into the Marquis' Mansion first.
Yu Tingwan actually doesn't know anything! This is really great!
There is a gap of more than 20 years between the two of them. Even if Yu Tingwan studies hard, she can't catch up with her!
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