Chapter 181
Indeed, she's clever.
“Now, not only is Auntie good at putting on airs, but she has also dabbled in the Zhou Rites. She can’t keep it hidden forever, can she?” Mama Wu said with a smile. “The young master came to me in the first place so that Auntie could get out of her suffering as soon as possible. If Auntie keeps hiding it like this, I’m afraid the young master will suspect that I haven’t taught her properly.”
Although it was said in a joking tone, Yunxi still took a serious look and replied earnestly, "It's already the end of the month, and the new moon will be here in a few days. According to the rules, the young mistress and I should go together to pay our respects to the madam. If we can perform the proper etiquette in front of the madam and win her praise, I'm sure the young mistress won't make things difficult for me."
Mrs. Wu nodded: "Auntie, that's a good idea."
However, Wu's mother then changed the subject: "But I remember that Madam didn't seem to be satisfied with the concubine either?"
"Madam is kind-hearted. She is only dissatisfied with me. Compared to the young mistress, Madam is probably easier to talk to."
Unlike Yun Wan, who spends all her time plotting how to kill her.
Ms. Wu nodded and stopped talking about it, then continued with yesterday's lesson.
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Several days passed in the blink of an eye, and finally the new moon arrived.
Yunxi got up early in the morning and went to Liuyun Garden. After paying her respects to Yunwan, she went to Rongxi Hall with Yunwan.
On the way, Yun Wan glanced at Yun Xi and said, "You've been learning etiquette from me for a while now. Don't embarrass me when we get to my mother-in-law, or it won't be as simple as just standing at attention!"
Yunxi lowered her eyes and responded softly, "Yes."
Rongxi Hall was extremely lively at this time.
After all, on this day, not only did they have to come to pay their respects to Madam Zheng, but Shen Jun's concubines also had to come to pay their respects according to the rules.
Shen Jun's concubines could be counted on both hands, and they were all sitting in Rongxi Hall at the moment.
Although Madam Zheng sat in the head seat, the concubines were chatting and laughing while surrounding someone else.
"Greetings to my mother-in-law."
"Greetings to the Madam."
Before Madam Zheng could speak, a woman stood up and swayed her hips as she walked towards Yun Wan: "Oh my, this must be the young mistress. She truly comes from a distinguished family. Just look at her bearing!"
This woman was Aunt Chen, who was about the same age as Madam Zheng. However, she was beautiful and dressed in a pink dress, which made her look quite charming at first glance.
Yun Wan naturally knew of Aunt Chen's existence and didn't give her a friendly look. She ruthlessly shook off her hand: "If I remember correctly, Aunt Chen is a concubine, which is essentially just a servant. You're trying to pull me like this. Does Aunt Chen even know the meaning of the word 'rules'?"
Yun Wan's words were undeniably harsh, and upon hearing them, Zheng's tense expression immediately eased considerably.
However, Aunt Chen was no pushover either. She scoffed and said, "I don't know the meaning of rules, Madam. She didn't teach me."
"She lacks manners; that's the mistress's fault." With just one sentence, the blame was shifted onto Madam Zheng.
Zheng's expression, which had just begun to ease, instantly darkened again.
Yun Wan knew she was in trouble, but she didn't know what to do. When she met Aunt Chen's smug gaze, she almost ground her teeth to powder.
This woman is indeed difficult to deal with!
Aunt Chen smiled and looked at Yunxi again: "This girl looks kind. She must be the one the young master cherishes most, right? Only a girl with such a bright and intelligent spirit could win the young master's heart!"
As she spoke, she reached out to take Yunxi's hand.
She knew that Madam Zheng disliked her and this girl, but she insisted on getting close to the girl to infuriate Madam Zheng!
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