"Oh, what exactly happened? Could you tell me?" Li Rouniang asked with interest.
Zhang San Niangzi said, "I don't really know the specifics. I only heard it from my husband. A few days ago, a retired palace maid came. She passed through the government office and was instructed to take good care of her, but not to disturb her unless necessary. That's why she's being so discreet."
It is said that she once taught etiquette to nobles in the palace. Therefore, her knowledge of etiquette and manners is quite profound. If children could become her students, they would not only learn etiquette and manners, but also develop their interpersonal skills if opportunities arise later in life.
Zhang San Niangzi said seriously, Li Rou Niang didn't care about the development of interpersonal relationships, but if she really apprenticed to such a master to learn from, she would probably gain a lot.
She immediately had an idea: "I wonder where she lives. Could I take the children to visit her first?"
“It’s in the big house at the very end of this street,” said Zhang San Niangzi.
Li Rou Niang nodded, tidied up the snacks and gifts, and then took the children to visit.
This time, she brought not only Da Ni and Er Ni, but also San Ni and Xiao Cao. There are only four girls in the family, and she thought they could all study together.
Xiuer was very grateful to Li Rouniang, who always thought of her daughter. She worked even harder.
Li Rouniang stepped forward and knocked on the door. The servant who opened the door asked, "Who are you looking for?"
"Hello, I came to visit you because I heard that Granny Gu lives here. Please let me know." Li Rou Niang said politely.
The servant nodded: "Please wait here for a moment."
A moment later, the servant came out and said, "Unfortunately, the host has guests today, so it's inconvenient."
Li Rouniang was somewhat disappointed upon hearing this, but still smiled and said, "Then please forward these gifts."
The servant refused to accept the gifts, but Li Runiang hurriedly put them down and left with the children.
"Mother, who are we going to see?" Da Ni asked curiously.
"Your mother plans to have you apprentice under Granny Gu in this house, so she can teach you manners and etiquette. It is said that she is a very capable person, and if you can be taught by her, you will learn a lot."
Li Rouniang explained, and Da Ni felt a longing in her heart. She had seen that Brother Liu Wenyuan's behavior was always very proper, and he probably liked girls with good manners. She wanted to be like him, but she didn't know how.
If she really had the chance, she would definitely study hard.
Unbeknownst to her, Da Ni's girlish heart had already been stirred.
Erni was somewhat absent-minded. She didn't like these things that restricted her; she longed for freedom.
The little slingshot her father gave her a while ago was accidentally broken, and she was sad for a long time, wondering who could help her fix it. Why wasn't her father back yet? She missed him; he could take her hunting in the mountains and teach her kung fu.
Her light-footed skills have improved a lot; she can now climb very tall trees, but her father has not yet returned.
Just thinking about it makes me feel down!
But soon she thought of that chubby kid at the end of the alley who was defiant of her, and she was thinking of rushing over to teach him a lesson!
She's the little tyrant on this street, hehe, of course she avoids her mother.
Sanni and Xiaocao were still at an age where they were completely innocent and did whatever their mother said. They didn't have any other thoughts, but Sanni just missed her brother Xiaoshan and wondered when he would come back.
Xiao Cao only remembered her mother's instructions to take good care of San Ni, and ignored everything else.
For three days in a row, Li Rouniang was turned away at the door. At first, she thought the host family had guests.
However, this made her realize her master's attitude, and she immediately felt very distressed: "Rou Niang, how is it?"
As Zhang San Niangzi entered, she asked.
Li Rouniang sighed and waved her hand: "It seems there's no hope."
Zhang San Niangzi was also quite helpless: "Sigh, it's said that she's familiar with the old lady of the Liu family. It's a pity we don't have any connections. Otherwise, if we could meet with someone we know, we could let her see if the children are going to work out so she can give up."
Zhang San Niangzi's words reminded Li Rou Niang that she was indeed not familiar with Old Madam Liu, but she could ask Liu Qingfeng for help.
She'll give it her all for the children.
When Qian Duobao was on vacation and brought Liu Qingfeng along, Li Rouniang mentioned this matter.
Qian Duobao had never heard of Granny Gu before. Her family was in business and traveled all over the country, but they weren't very familiar with the people in the palace.
Liu Qingfeng had met Granny Gu once through his grandmother.
He thought about it for a moment, then nodded. He knew in his heart that Erni couldn't stay like this forever; sooner or later she would become the mistress of the house, and she still needed to learn more about rules and etiquette.
Seeing that Liu Qingfeng nodded, Li Rouniang breathed a sigh of relief.
This is the Liu family's visiting card, and Li Rouniang and her companions have finally entered the Gu family mansion as they wished.
"You're the ones who want to see me? What's your relationship with the Liu family?"
Sitting in the central hall was an elderly woman dressed impeccably and dignifiedly. She spoke slowly and deliberately, which was very pleasant to listen to.
"Greetings, Granny Gu. I apologize for disturbing you. I have four children I would like you to teach them manners. Would you be willing to take them as your apprentices?" Knowing that it was not easy to see her, Li Rouniang directly stated her purpose.
Actually, even if she didn't say anything, Granny Gu already knew, since Li Rouniang had been coming for three days in a row. Granny Gu looked at the four children.
She was quite pleasing to the eye, but she was getting old and didn't want to expend any more energy on the children, so she declined: "I'm really sorry, my health isn't good, and I don't plan to take on any more disciples. You should find another expert."
Li Rouniang understood. In fact, the fact that she hadn't seen him for three days already explained the situation. She was just not giving up, and she wanted to tell him now so that she wouldn't pester him. She could only bow and take her leave.
"Then I'll have to bother you." Just as he was about to turn and leave, he heard an old man in front of him say with a smile, "Old Gu! I've come uninvited again today."
Li Rouniang greeted the old man with delight and exclaimed, "Father, what brings you here?"
Old Man Gu was also surprised to see Li Runiang: "You know Gu Rong?"
Li Rouniang shook her head: "No, I wanted to ask Granny Gu to teach the children manners."
"Old Mo, is she your daughter? I've never heard that you have a daughter." Granny Gu stepped forward and asked.
"It's a long story. She's the goddaughter I told you about whom I met on the road, and she's also from the northern desert. By the way, Lao Mo, do you like these children?"
Granny Gu said, "I originally didn't plan to take on any disciples, but out of respect for you, I'll accept these four. However, let me make this clear beforehand: I will be very strict with them, so don't feel sorry for them. And if they are disobedient, I will send them back."
“Of course, I’m at ease with the children in your care,” Old Man Mo nodded.
Li Rouniang never expected things to take a turn for the better, and she quickly pulled the children aside to have them become her disciples.
All four of them respectfully kowtowed to Granny Gu.
Starting tomorrow, the four of them will have their mornings packed with classes every day!
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