Chapter 81: Grandma Kong Enters the Sheng Family
After the betrothal ceremony, Sheng's private school reopened.

However, although the private school reopened, Hualan no longer came.

Because she had already arranged a marriage with Yang Wenyuan and completed the betrothal ceremony, she no longer came to the school.

Instead, she went to Shou'an Hall every day, followed Old Madam Sheng, and learned the inner house skills that the mistress of the house should know.

There is a lot of knowledge in this area.

Not only do you need to learn accounting skills in order to manage the household affairs of the marquis's mansion.

You also need to understand the ways of the world regarding interpersonal communication and networking.

These are things that Wang Ruofu does not possess.

Wang Ruofu was well aware of this.

Therefore, she was happy to let Hualan go to Shou'an Hall every day to learn the skills of the eldest lady.

April.

The weather is no longer cold and is starting to get warmer.

It is a good time of year when spring flowers are blooming.

Shengjia Book School.

The school is surrounded by green trees providing shade, and a breeze blows through from time to time, making people feel relaxed and happy.

This should be a good time to play polo or go out for an outing, but inside the school, all of Zhuang Xuejiu's students were tense and did not dare to relax at all.

It’s all because of the upcoming provincial examination.

Although the provincial examination is roughly equivalent to the entrance examination from primary school to junior high school, everyone present is confident that they can pass it.

But being confident is one thing, being nervous is another.

After all, this is an important exam that affects your future life.

One wrong step would delay several years, so they had no choice but to take it seriously.

Zhuang Xuejiu knew that the students were nervous at this time.

He simply stopped teaching and started by asking everyone to simply recite the classics. He then announced that the school would be closed and everyone should come back after the provincial examination.

After saying this, he took out a folding fan from his sleeve and went out to visit his friends.

After Master Zhuang left, everyone in the hall began to clean up the tables.

Yang Wenyuan simply packed up his homework.

He was not as nervous as others.

After all, he had a title as a guarantee, so even if he failed the provincial examination, he had enough confidence to try again.

What's more, the imperial examination was just icing on the cake for him, not a timely help.

……

The private school was suspended, but the Sheng family was still as lively as ever.

The men prepare for the upcoming provincial examination.

The women also have important matters approaching - the palace governess invited by Old Madam Sheng, Nanny Kong, is coming to the Sheng family!
Shou'an Hall.

Old Lady Sheng was talking to Wang Ruofu.

"Hua'er is steady and decent in her work, dignified and virtuous, and she is also good at calculating. As long as she can figure out those things like flower arrangement and tea tasting, she will be worthy of the status of the eldest lady of the Marquis' Mansion."

Old Madam Sheng picked up the teacup in her hand and said softly, "Although these pretentious skills are not useful, they are another thing when you get into a family."

Wang Ruofu nodded.

"Mrs. Kong has sent me a letter and will come home in a few days..."

Hearing this, Wang Ruofu immediately showed a hopeful look. Old Madam Sheng took a sip of tea, glanced at Wang Ruofu, and continued, "You want your daughters to go to her for lessons. One is a teacher, and the other two are also teachers. I will talk to her, and it shouldn't be a difficult thing."

"Most of the daughters in the family are thanks to their mother!"

Wang Ruofu immediately smiled happily.

Old Madam Sheng nodded slightly: "Madame Kong is a female official respected by some nobles in the palace. She has more experience than some noble families. It would be good if my daughter had a chance to be with her."

Wei Ruixuan.

Wang Ruofu got the news from Old Lady Sheng and immediately found Hualan to tell her.

"Hua'er, the palace tutor your grandmother hired through her connections will be here soon."

As she spoke, Wang Ruofu glanced at Rulan, who was sitting next to Hualan, boredly applying ink to the inkstone with a brush, and said, "If your grandmother has reached an agreement with Madam Kong, Ru'er, you will also go with her."

Hualan was naturally overjoyed when she heard this.

But when Rulan heard this, she looked bitter.

The first thought that came to my mind was that I didn't want to attend Grandma Kong's class.

Rulan's eyes swiveled around, and she continued, "Grandmother is the most proficient in these elegant things, why doesn't she come and teach in person?"

Wang Ruofu naturally understood Rulan's personality and chuckled:

"Do you really want your grandmother to teach you?" Rulan's face froze when she heard that.

She is not like Minglan who was raised by her grandmother.

Rulan was still a little afraid of this old lady whom she seldom met, and she did not dare to be taught by her grandmother.

Knowing that she couldn't escape the clutches of the etiquette class, Rulan immediately frowned and looked miserable.

Why is my life so miserable!
Mu Cangzhai.

Wei Shuyi also learned from Minglan that Nanny Kong was coming home, and he was extremely happy.

Minglan was raised by the old lady and was the most favored one.

The old lady would definitely not let Minglan miss such a good thing.

When Wei Shuyi thought about his daughter being able to receive instruction from the palace's nanny and receive education from a noble lady in the future, he suddenly felt mixed emotions.

Wei Shuyi gently squatted down, took Minglan's hand with one hand, and gently stroked Minglan's fair face with the other hand, and said softly: "Grandma treats you so well, you must remember it in your heart, always follow grandma's teachings, never let her worry, and try your best in class. Such an opportunity is not easy to come by, understand?"

Minglan pursed her lips, tightened her face, and nodded vigorously.

"I know, little girl, I'll know tomorrow!"

……

A few days later.

An ornately decorated sedan stopped in front of the Sheng family’s door.

The sedan stopped and an elderly woman wearing a light red jacket and with mixed black and white hair walked out.

Seeing this, Old Lady Sheng, who had been waiting at the door for a long time, came forward with Wang Ruofu.

Grandma Kong was naturally enthusiastic when she met her good friend whom she hadn't seen for many years, and she also had a familiar conversation with Wang Ruofu.

Welcome people in.

Old Madam Sheng first asked Wang Ruofu to go to Weiruixuan and wait, and then asked Madam Kong to go to Weiruixuan to find her.

Wang Ruofu was extremely happy.

Understanding that the old lady was talking to Madam Kong first to mention the matter of adding the other daughters in the family, he nodded quickly, left with a happy face, and went to wait in Weiruixuan first.

Shou'an Hall.

Old Madam Sheng and Madam Kong took their seats one after another.

Nanny Kong is very good at judging people, and she can see through people like Wang Ruofu at a glance.

Therefore, as soon as they sat down, Madam Kong smiled and said to Madam Sheng: "This lady of yours is quite straightforward and quick in doing things. I thought you had not been very happy these years, but after seeing your lady, it seems that is not the case."

Old Mrs. Sheng shook her head.

"There's nothing to be proud of, just make do with it. But my wife is just like you said, although she sometimes acts rashly, she is still a very nice person."

"That's enough of the small talk."

After a pause, Old Madam Sheng said to Madam Kong, "I asked you to come here first because I wanted to ask you, besides Hualan, can the other daughters of my Sheng family attend your class?"

Madam Kong had no objection, but she still teased Madam Sheng lightly.

"You can teach it yourself, why bother me?"

Old Mrs. Sheng shook her head.

"I can do this, but it's better for you to do it."

"Why? Are you sure that I, an old woman, am destined to be a hard worker?" Madam Kong rolled her eyes at Madam Sheng and said unhappily.

"Of course not."

Old Madam Sheng sighed lightly and said, "Old sister, I invited you here for one reason: Hualan will marry into the Pingyang Marquis's Mansion in the future and must learn the etiquette of a noble family; secondly, it is for the other daughters in the family to learn some etiquette, prune branches, and marry into a good family in the future; thirdly...

I still need you to help me sort out the atmosphere in this family, so that there won’t be any more trouble in the future.”

"Trouble?"

Madam Kong was a little surprised. "I think your wife is pretty good. Could it be that she hid it so well that she even fooled me?"

Nanny Kong tried hard to recall Wang Ruofu's behavior when she was speaking just now, but after going over it several times, she couldn't find any mistakes.

I can't help but doubt myself. Could it be that I have made mistakes sometimes?
"No."

Old Madam Sheng glanced at Madam Kong and shook her head, saying, "She is my concubine, and it is also my own fault in the early years, and it has now become deeply rooted.

I had originally planned to let my legitimate son deal with it on his own, but recently I discovered that it has the potential to infect the next generation.

I am old after all, and I am soft-hearted. I cannot bear to see this, so I invited you to my home to help sort it out, so as not to ruin the foundation of the younger generation."

Hearing this, Nanny Kong seemed to be thinking about something.

"Okay, I've finished explaining. As for the rest, you'll naturally know it after you stay here for a while."

Old Madam Sheng smiled and waved her sleeves, saying, "Mother Fang, please take Madam Kong to Weiruixuan, so that my mistress won't get impatient waiting for them."

(End of this chapter)