A slender woman, dressed in a long blue lotus-patterned dress, was eating a bowl of porridge in small sips; her movements were undeniably captivating.
Xiang Lian was immediately captivated by the sight.
Xiang Lian thought that if her young mistress recovered and her cheeks became fuller, she would look very beautiful.
Looking at the gentle and quiet young lady, Xiang Lian secretly vowed to fatten her up.
After finishing her meal, Qingyin put down her chopsticks and asked Xianglian, who was beside her.
"Mother, where is the etiquette matron you mentioned?"
"Oh, Miss, you mean this? Madam said that the nanny will come to teach you at Shenshi (3-5 PM) in the afternoon."
Qingyin nodded. Since the etiquette matron was coming in the afternoon, she would have more time to rest during the day.
Qingyin was quite content with Madam Lin's dismissive attitude.
I spent a pleasant morning in the leisurely holiday time.
While waiting for the etiquette matron to arrive in the afternoon, Qingyin was still somewhat reluctant to leave. She reluctantly closed the system movie screen in her mind before finally calming down and looking at the serious-looking etiquette matron.
However, Qingyin's actions were interpreted differently by the newcomer.
Granny Li was a retired palace maid who had reached the required age. Because she had served several imperial concubines in the palace, she was highly sought after as a former etiquette maid. The Lin family had to pay a hefty sum to keep her in the Lin residence to teach the ladies of the household manners and etiquette.
Madam Lin summoned her to personally teach Qingyin because she was afraid that Qingyin would not learn the rules well and would embarrass her. That's why she specially called her over.
Looking at the girl who turned her head with a nonchalant expression, the usually stern-faced Granny Li frowned and said sternly, "If Miss wants to learn etiquette, she must have the right attitude. Otherwise, this old servant can report to Madam to have a different etiquette nanny sent to Miss."
Qingyin blinked, her eyes sincere, and calmly looked at Granny Li: "Thank you for your guidance, Granny. I understand."
The girl had a pair of captivating eyes, eyes that changed Lin Nanxu's mind upon their first meeting, and naturally, they could also sway Li Mama.
Looking into those clear, water-like eyes, Granny Li secretly admired the exceptional eyes of this young lady who had fallen from grace, and unconsciously changed her mind.
His tone softened: "Since Miss understands, then let's learn how to walk from this old servant first."
Qingyin nodded.
Granny Li cleared her throat: "When a woman walks, she must keep her body and mind steady, without leaning forward or backward, swaying from side to side, and with her head slightly lowered... Miss, this old servant will demonstrate for you first, and then you can try walking it once."
Qingyin: "Okay."
As expected of a palace maid, every step Li took seemed measured, with consistent size and distance. Every movement was meticulously planned, exuding elegance and Li's inherent aloofness.
Qingyin enjoyed it for a while.
After Granny Li left, Qingyin began to study.
The more Qingyin learned, the more surprised Granny Li became.
Half an hour later, the originally stern Li Mama looked at the elegant young girl beside her with standard movements and her attitude had completely softened.
Although this young lady was raised by a peasant woman, she learned the rules very quickly. Her ability to learn and master them perfectly matched the kind of quick-witted student that Granny Li admired most.
In the afternoon, Qingyin took her leave of Granny Li, who greatly admired her.
I'm starting to enjoy my free time again.
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After leaving Yun Jin Pavilion, Granny Li went straight to Madam Lin's Cui Yun Pavilion and told Madam Lin about Qingyin's progress in her studies that day.
"She actually has this skill?" Madam Lin looked at the serious-looking Granny Li below the stage with surprise and suspicion in her eyes.
With a stern face, Granny Li knew exactly what Madam Lin was thinking. Her face darkened; Madam Lin's suspicion was a direct slap in the face to her, the most dignified etiquette granny.
Granny Li said coldly, "Although the young lady has never studied it, she is intelligent and learns quickly, and this old servant has been watching her the whole time."
The subtext is that she couldn't possibly be lying.
Mrs. Lin was disgruntled. Wasn't it because her eldest daughter had grown up in the countryside and hadn't learned manners in the past ten years that surprised her?
However, Madam Lin was still happy that Granny Li genuinely praised her eldest daughter, who had crawled out of her own mother's womb.
Therefore, Madam Lin asked Li Mama, "In your opinion, how long will it take for my eldest daughter to learn properly?"
After thinking for a moment, Granny Li replied, "Given Miss's intelligence, a week should be enough."
Madam Lin nodded, "Very well, Granny Li, please teach that girl to learn etiquette properly as soon as possible. If there's anything she's lacking, please let me know."
Granny Li nodded.
She would naturally agree to any matters concerning etiquette, especially since Qingyin was a rare and excellent student.
After Li Mama left, Madam Lin looked at the things on the table. She felt that since her eldest daughter had returned and was doing well in her studies, she should give her some encouragement.
After thinking it over, Madam Lin beckoned to one of her trusted confidantes, Bihe, and said, "Bihe, look, haven't we just sent over a few more bolts of silk brocade from the south? Pick out two good ones and take them to Yunjin Pavilion, saying they're for Qingqing to make clothes."
"Yes, Madam," Bihe replied respectfully, bowing and curtsying before turning to leave.
Meanwhile, Qingyin was unaware that her terrifyingly fast learning speed had earned her a satisfying gift from her cold-hearted mother.
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