Chapter 217, Eldest Sister Style
"Master, what should we do with this cart of vegetables and fruits?" Defu asked with a stiff upper lip.
Even though the relationship between the master and the other courtyard seemed to have eased a little since the Dragon Boat Festival this year, he knew in his heart that the master still had some doubts in his heart, and some things were not so easy to get over.
However, it would be a good thing if the two sides could increase the opportunities for contact.
As servants, they can only live a good life when their master is well and in a good mood.
Xiao Yeyang looked at the food cart and waved his hand impatiently: "Take it away quickly, it's not a gift for me, why are you leaving it in my yard? It's an eyesore!"
Defu was delighted when he heard what happened next and quickly looked towards Deshou who was still kneeling on the ground.
Deshou was also smart. He knew that his master agreed to send the things in the carriage to the villa, so he immediately stood up and pulled the carriage away at the speed of light, as if he was afraid that Xiao Yeyang would change his mind.
Meilin Villa.
Looking at the entire carriage of fruits and vegetables, Guo Ruomei's face and eyes were full of smiles. She said to Mei Shuang and Mei Xue beside her, "My brother wrote to me before, saying that Yang'er has grown up and learned to be considerate of him. Knowing that he didn't have much to eat, he sent him a whole cart of fruits and vegetables from far away. He was really showing off."
"Now I have it too. Hurry, get some pen and ink. I want to write a letter too."
Mei Xue immediately smiled and turned around to get the pen, ink, paper and inkstone.
Mei Shuang went forward and looked through the things in the cart. Seeing that most of them were the Master's favorites, she immediately smiled and said, "What fresh green vegetables! You can tell they are delicious at first glance."
"Master, the young master has been thinking of you. He knows you like to eat fruits, and fruits are hard to come by in winter, so he brought a full cart here."
As he said that, he reached out and took a red apple, "It smells so good!" Then he quickly handed it to Guo Ruomei.
Guo Ruomei held the apple, feeling warm in her heart even though the mountain was covered in snow. "Oh, Yang'er gave me so much food as a gift, so I have to give him something too. What do you think I should give him?"
"The little master will definitely like everything the master gives."
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After that, every time Daohua prepared vegetables, fruits and melons for Xiao Yeyang, she would send a cart to the other courtyard. Although Xiao Yeyang always looked impatient, he never refused.
After receiving the gifts, the villa would also send some items in return, such as purses and belts embroidered by Guo Ruomei, clothes made by herself, or other rare items.
Although Xiao Yeyang put these things aside and did not touch them, the servants started talking to each other as the two sides went back and forth. They visited each other more and more frequently and would even ask for help if there was anything.
This can be considered as communication between the two masters.
Of course, these rice flowers were completely unaware of this. They didn't know that her unintentional action actually promoted the warming of the relationship between Xiao Yeyang and his mother.
Yan Mansion, Deyi Academy.
There was a roaring charcoal fire burning in the classroom, so Daohua and the others sitting in the room didn't feel cold at all.
Daohua was flipping through the book on talents on the desk, and from time to time she looked up at Master Shen who was sitting above her.
She didn't know what was going on, but since November, Master Shen had become increasingly strict with her.
In the past, you only needed to learn what was in the textbooks, but now you even have to learn some talents.
"Burning incense, playing chess, sipping tea, listening to the rain, appreciating the snow, waiting for the moon, drinking wine, gardening flowers, seeking quiet places, and playing the zither are the ten most elegant pleasures in the world. Ladies don't have to know all of them, but they should at least be proficient in two or three. That way, whether you're visiting guests or having fun with your family, you won't be at a loss for words or bored."
Master Shen drank his tea and spoke slowly, taking in the expressions of the four girls below.
"Big girl, have you decided what you want to study?"
Hearing the teacher's question, Daohua immediately sat up straight: "Master, I have made my choice. I want to learn to play the guqin." In her previous life, she had always wanted to learn the guqin, but unfortunately, she never had the chance.
Master Shen smiled and nodded: "Among all instruments, the qin has the highest virtue. Playing the qin can cultivate one's sentiments, express one's feelings, and comprehend nature. It's quite good!"
After receiving the affirmation, Daohua smiled and put the music sheet on the top of the table. Unexpectedly, Master Shen asked again: "Besides playing the qin, is there anything else you want to learn?"
Daohua was stunned. Isn’t learning the piano enough?
Seeing Master Shen looking at her with a smile, Daohua had no choice but to lower her head and look through the book introducing talents again. Finally, after some selection, she chose burning incense.
In ancient times, people could not live without burning incense. It was used to fumigate clothes, to fumigate houses, and even in sacrificial ceremonies.
Anyway, it is used in many places.
Daohua is still very interested in burning incense. In particular, she wants to make her own spices, especially some spices with medicinal effects, which must be very profitable.
"Burning incense in a quiet room, enjoying the leisure time." Master Shen's smile widened a little, "Anything else?"
This time, Daohua withstood the pressure and decided not to choose to study anything else.
Her daily schedule was already very full, and now with playing the piano and burning incense, the time left for her to use freely was even shorter, and she could no longer learn anything else.
Master Shen seemed a little regretful, but he didn't force Daohua. "From today on, the eldest girl's needlework will be moved to the morning, and in the afternoon, you will learn to play the zither and burn incense. It will be the same every day, staggered."
Daohua nodded respectfully: "Yes, Master."
Afterwards, Master Shen looked at Yan Yihan and the other two.
Master Shen did not ask much of these three people and only asked them to learn one thing.
Yan Yi likes quietness and chooses to learn chess;
Yan Yishuang is self-conscious about her elegance and chooses to learn tea tasting;
Yan Yile loves to play and chooses to learn flower planting.
After class, Daohua waited for Master Shen to leave before she stood up to leave. As she reached the door, she heard Yan Yile speaking sourly to Yan Yihan and the others.
"Master Shen treats Big Sister differently. Not only did he teach her his unique skill, Double-Sided Three-Different Embroidery, but now he has learned one more talent than us."
Daohua stopped, turned around, and looked at Yan Yile seriously: "Fourth sister, where are the rules and etiquette you learned?"
Yan Yile wanted to turn back immediately, but was stopped by Yan Yihan: "Big sister, Fourth Sister just said it without meaning it."
Daohua interrupted her directly: "Alright, I'm tired of hearing about her being blunt, saying things without meaning, and being young. You and I both know whether she's using these excuses to vent her frustrations."
As he spoke, Daohua straightened his face.
"Originally, I didn't want to interfere with you, but your behavior concerns the reputation of the Yan family, so I have to say a few more words."
"Master Shen always teaches students in accordance with their aptitude. I have learned so much because I can accept so many courses. My three sisters, ask yourselves, even if I ask you to learn, can you do it?"
She is not really a child. Her thinking is mature, she can sit still, and she has a good memory, so even if she has more schoolwork, she can still handle it.
But the other three are real children, and their learning ability is not as good as hers.
"Come on, if you really want to learn, you can ask Master Shen in person for permission instead of gossiping and complaining behind his back. It's not like a lady from a wealthy family."
"Master Shen teaches us about etiquette every day, hoping that we will pay attention to everything and integrate etiquette into every aspect of our lives, rather than just blindly copying others and learning only the surface. Once something goes wrong, we will be embarrassed and make a fool of ourselves."
"Think about what you did just now. You were slandering the teacher behind his back and your words were full of complaints. Is this how Master Shen usually teaches us to behave?"
As he said this, he looked at Yan Yile.
"Fourth sister, you will be ten next year. You can no longer use your youth as an excuse for your mistakes and ignorance. Today, you were slandering the teacher behind his back. I will punish you by making you copy a hundred large-character articles to calm your impatience."
Yan Yile's face became anxious, and she immediately retorted: "I don't want it."
Daohua's face was indifferent: "It's up to you whether you want to write it or not, but next time I go out to visit someone, I won't dare let you follow me. Otherwise, if you speak your mind again, others will think that my daughter of the Yan family has no family education."
After saying that, she glanced at the other two and left with her maid.
Yan Yile became anxious and looked at Yan Yihan and Yan Yishuang for help.
Yan Yishuang said a few words of comfort as if it had nothing to do with her, and then left quickly.
Yan Yihan sighed and pulled her sister towards the second courtyard: "Go ask mother and see what she says."
After the girls left, Master Shen, who had heard and seen everything in the main room, shook his head and smiled.
The maid behind her handed over the tea and said with a smile, "It's worth your teaching, young lady. The eldest daughter of the Yan family is sensible and grateful."
Master Shen took the tea and said with a smile: "Although this girl is not the best among the students I taught, she is the most insightful. Now she is becoming more and more like an elder sister."
(End of this chapter)
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