Chapter 268, Changes
After Li Zixuan and Li Zixin followed Daohua to her yard, they were fascinated by the flowers and plants in the yard even at night.
Surrounded by the faint floral fragrance in the air, both of them took a deep breath.
"Cousin, your yard is so nice." Li Zixuan praised sincerely.
Daohua smiled and said, "If you like, you two cousins can stay for a few more days." As she said that, she led the people into the main room.
Sisters Li Zixuan and Li Zixin followed him in. Their first impression was that the room was spacious and elegant. There were not many decorations, but each piece was exquisite.
At this time, Daohua asked Guyu and Lixia, "Is the warm room ready?"
Guyu smiled and said, "I packed it up early this morning and put the two cousins' things there as well."
Daohua nodded, then pulled Li Zixuan and her sister to sit on the couch, and personally made tea for them. As she handed them the tea, she smiled and said, "My yard is not big, so I'll have to ask you two cousins to squeeze in and live in the warm room."
Li Zixuan took the tea and said with a smile, "Cousin, please stop saying things like that. What's wronged or not? I think it's fine this way."
Li Zixin also said: "That's right, I just hope that our coming here will not disturb you, cousin."
Daohua smiled and said, "What are you bothering me about? I've been waiting for you to come over. Now that you're here, just treat it like your own home. Don't be polite to me. When I first came to your house, I was very casual. If you don't come back after having fun, you'll be at a disadvantage."
After hearing Daohua say this, Li Zixuan and Li Zixin both laughed and felt relieved at the same time.
If my cousin doesn't be polite to them, they will feel more at ease.
At this moment, Wang Maner walked in with a smile: "Girl, the bath water is ready."
Daohua nodded and said to Li Zixuan and her sister, "You two cousins must be tired after sitting on the boat for most of the day. After you wash up, you can rest."
Li Zixuan nodded, and she and Li Zixin followed the maid to the ear room to wash up.
After the two of them have finished washing, the rice flowers will be washed.
When she finished washing, Sister Li Zixuan was already lying on the bed in the warm room.
Daohua, wearing a light blue double-breasted blouse and a pale blue long skirt, with her waist-length hair draped over her, walked in and asked with a smile, "Is there anything else you need?"
Li Zixuan quickly sat up: "Nothing is missing, everything is fine."
Daohua looked at the layout of the warm room and saw that everything she needed was there. She nodded in satisfaction.
Li Zixin lay in bed and smiled, "Cousin, stop worrying about us and go back to sleep."
Li Zixuan took over the conversation: "Yes, it's almost October, and the weather is getting colder day by day. You just took a shower and you're wearing so little. Be careful not to catch a cold."
"Okay, okay, I'll go back to sleep right away. You should also get some rest early." Daohua smiled and walked out.
After Daohua left, Li Zixuan retreated into the bed.
At this time, the voice of the old woman came from outside: "Miss Man'er, it's time to lock the door."
Wang Man'er: "Are all the people in the yard back?"
Mother-in-law: "We are all back."
"Then close the gate!"
When the sound faded away, Li Zixin turned to look at Li Zixuan: "Sister, what are they doing?"
Li Zixuan: "This is the rule of wealthy families. At night, every courtyard must be locked to prevent servants from running around and causing trouble."
Li Zixin sighed, "The rules at my aunt's house are really strict."
Li Zixuan nodded: "It was only after my aunt's family moved to Xingzhou City that the rules became stricter."
Li Zixin stretched her head to look outside the greenhouse, and seeing no one around, she whispered, "We came here today, but we didn't see my uncle's former favorite concubine."
"Thinking back to when we first came to visit my aunt, that concubine dared to come out to see us openly and even sat there with such a thick face that she wouldn't leave. She was really disgusting."
“When I came here this time, I thought I would see her again.”
Li Zixuan smiled and said, "Didn't you hear what my aunt and my mother said? My uncle is getting higher and higher in official rank now, so he will pay more and more attention to the rules. Naturally, he will not let his concubine come out to meet guests anymore."
"Besides, Cousin Yiyi is no pushover. I don't think she will let that concubine run around like that."
Li Zixin nodded: "That's right, this time when I came to my aunt's house, I felt that many things had changed."
"My aunt's family used to be very poor and had to rely on us for support. But now, look at the furnishings in my cousin's room. Any item is worth a lot of money."
"Also, the things my cousin uses are much better than what we buy outside. The rouge, powder, and moisturizer she prepared for us are all different from what we usually use."
Li Zixuan thought about what she had seen and heard at the Yan residence today and was silent for a while: "Aunt's family has really changed, becoming more and more noble."
Li Zixin sighed, "Our family is well-off, but compared to my aunt's family, we do lack something. Sister, what do you think is missing?"
Li Zixuan thought for a moment and said, "It lacks the scent of books! I just finished taking a shower. While I was waiting for you, I took a look at the east wing. The maid said that it was my cousin's study."
"My cousin is a girl, and her aunt and uncle have such strict requirements on her, not to mention cousin Wenxiu and the others."
"Although we hired a teacher, he only taught us a few words. Compared to my cousins, it's nothing compared to them."
Li Zixin looked regretful and said, "It's a pity that none of my brothers have much talent for studying."
Li Zixuan: "Thankfully, my aunt married my uncle, so our family finally has someone to rely on. Otherwise, we would be like those merchants who were bullied by the powerful and wealthy but still had to apologize."
"Isn't it true? Merchants have the lowest status."
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On the other side, Daohua lay down on the bed and fell asleep in a short while. The next morning, before dawn, she brought Wang Maner to the open space in front of the Chuihua Gate.
Qin Wu looked at Daohua, who was dressed neatly, and smiled: "I thought you couldn't come today!"
Daohua: "How can I not come? I've been neglecting my martial arts for almost three months. If I don't practice, my martial arts skills will definitely decline."
Qin Wu showed admiration on his face: "It's a good thing to be able to endure hardships. Come on, let me see if you have improved or regressed during this period of time."
After that, Daohua resumed his usual morning whip practice.
After finishing whip practice and returning to the yard, Daohua quickly washed up and took Li Zixuan and her sister to the main courtyard. She paid her respects to Madam Li, and then they all went to the old lady's yard to have breakfast together.
After breakfast, Madam Li said to Li Zixuan and her sister, "I've already told Master Shen, so during your stay at the Yan residence, you can go to class with Daohua and the others."
"Master Shen is very good in everything from learning to etiquette and even needlework. You must study hard."
Li Zixuan and Li Zixin both nodded seriously.
Before they came, both Mrs. Fan and Mrs. Jiang had told them to learn from their cousin, which would be of great help to them when they get married in the future.
Let’s not talk about others, just take Master Shen, who is somewhat famous in Zhongzhou Province. As long as they tell outsiders that they have been taught by her, they will be looked up to.
(End of this chapter)
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