Zhang You listened to Lanxiang gossiping about Qiao Er again.
For example, the second young lady is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and is a famous talented woman in the capital.
However, due to her status as a concubine's daughter, she was always outshined by the Fourth Young Lady, which also made the Second Young Lady easily bullied by the children of the aristocratic families.
Zhang You only thought: Is it possible that you don't know Qiao Er very well? Her quick and decisive use of the knife to remove the Gu didn't mean she was timid.
Another example: The second young lady was extremely filial to the prince and princess. She would pay her respects to the princess every morning and evening, and every month she would care for the prince's old injuries and make medicine for him... and so on, there were countless other things she did.
Zhang You said: I agree, I agree very much!
After all, she rushed back and the first thing she did was to go for the princess.
Another example: The second young lady was in the capital before, but she felt that her talent was not recognized. Although she was a very skilled doctor, the prince and princess did not allow her to show her skills in public or to provide free medical services, so she could only go out secretly to treat patients.
Zhang You was deeply skeptical: Maybe she was being low-key? Maybe she just didn't want to be exposed?
For example: Although the Second Miss doesn't seem to like to eat anything, she actually loves sweets. But when she was in the capital, all the good things in the mansion were taken away by the Fourth Miss. Over time, the Second Miss also seems to have no particular favorite food.
Zhang You was shocked: "I really didn't notice that at all! So, when I handed Qiao Er the candied fruit on the road earlier, didn't she dislike it? I thought her expressionless face showed disdain, which is why I didn't dare to eat in front of her afterwards."
For example: The noble ladies in the capital all care about their appearance, and the second young lady is no exception. However, the second young lady's makeup has always been light and elegant, not ostentatious or overwhelming.
Zhang You agrees: "Indeed, Qiao Er's makeup looks are definitely natural makeup." But I always feel like her natural makeup looks too understated. She'd look stunning with all that makeup on...
For example: The second young lady has a good temper and is kind to her servants, unlike those aristocratic families in the capital, who often punish their servants, and in serious cases, some even beat them to death.
Zhang You strongly agreed, this is the most normal person!
On the way back, they talked a lot about Qiao Er. Most of the time, it was Lanxiang who did the talking, and Zhang You just agreed with her.
As soon as I arrived in the yard, I saw Jinglan coming towards me.
"Sister Jinglan." They both spoke at the same time.
"The Second Young Lady has instructed you to go to the Qian family's banquet in three days. You must learn some etiquette from me these few days to avoid embarrassing the Second Young Lady."
Jinglan conveyed Qiao Er's instructions in a serious tone.
They are truly worthy of being master and servant, neither of them showing their joy or anger.
"Really? That's great! Thank you, Sister Jinglan."
Lanxiang was so excited that she almost jumped up after hearing this.
"Sister Jinglan, what rules should we learn?"
Zhang You was not so happy, but just asked politely with a smile on his face.
"Once you've packed up, come find me in the pavilion and I'll teach you then."
After saying that, she went back to prepare what was needed for teaching.
Zhang You and Lanxiang went back to their rooms and went there together after packing up.
Jinglan looked around at them and shook her head.
“Your standing posture is not good.
Stand respectfully, do not look directly at your master, and do not hunch your back."
As she spoke, she picked up the ruler and used it to show them the proper posture.
Zhang You was extremely reluctant, but he had no choice but to endure it.
Feudal dregs!
What kind of banquet would require them to train so strictly?
Jinglan asked them to stand respectfully for an hour.
During this time, she was still teaching them what to do.
For example, stay alert.
At the banquet, guests will give toasts and so on, so they need to be smart and place the food and wine glasses that the second young lady will need.
For example, when the second lady stands up, they must quickly line up to maintain the second lady's status.
For example, at a banquet, these maids are not allowed to make loud noises and must be careful not to overstep the line.
…
After talking so much, Zhang You's legs became numb.
Even the slightest movement would be noticed by Jinglan, who would then give her a lecture.
For three days in a row.
They all suffered under Jinglan's devilish training.
Even Lanxiang, who seemed silly and happy at the beginning, now has a sullen face and can't smile anymore.
"Oh, really, I shouldn't be happy so early, really."
After a whole day of training, Lanxiang complained tiredly.
“This job is really not something someone like me can do.
I'm only fit to be a messenger girl, I can't do the work of close servants!"
Lanxiang sat on the stone table in the pavilion, looking hopeless.
“It’s too hard to bear.”
She grumbled, too tired to move.
"Well, anyway, the banquet will be over tomorrow and we'll be free."
Zhang You sat on the stone bench and rested for a while, feeling much better.
Thinking that the banquet would end at noon tomorrow, she felt hopeful about the future.
"Yes! You can go out with the Second Miss tomorrow! You can't embarrass her!"
Lanxiang suddenly stood up, her face full of energy, and it was hard to tell that she was still complaining about everything just a second ago.
"You're so full of life."
Zhang You looked at her with some envy.
Is this the charm of idols?
Can this all be revived with full health?
Time flies.
In a blink of an eye, it was the day of the banquet.
Zhang You and the others started helping the second young lady with her makeup early in the morning.
Juxiang wanted to help the second young lady to tie a bun like Chaoyun Jinxiang. She took a peach wood comb and slowly combed Qiao Er's soft hair.
Jinglan helped Qiao Er choose a suitable hairpin.
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