When the first ray of sunshine in the morning shines through the clouds, everyone in the White House has been waiting in the front yard for a long time.
Today is the first day for Grandma Xi to officially start teaching and teach the ladies of various aristocratic families the etiquette of the palace. Naturally, all the palaces have restrained themselves and waited respectfully, waiting to listen to the teachings.
The long and lengthy lectures were mainly directed at Bai Yanqing and Lai Feiyan, while the rest of the group only listened to a few sentences.
After all, Grandma Sun was old. In addition, she was dragged around by Bai Yanqing for most of the day the day before. She looked a little weak today. Therefore, many of the regulations were relayed by the accompanying maid.
The rules of the harem have always been strict, and there is no room for mistakes. Therefore, the maid's statement was also very cautious. The content included the ceremony that the beautiful girl performed when she met the emperor after entering the palace, and when the beautiful girl met the concubines in the harem,
The etiquette that should be performed. And because of the different levels of concubines, the etiquette performed is also different, etc.
In addition, since this draft is to select concubines for several princes of the right age, among the daughters of various aristocratic families, in addition to palace etiquette, the requirements for the appearance, figure, clothing, and moral character of the daughters of each family are also extremely strict.
You must first cultivate your body and then your appearance.
"I dare you, my little girl, to ask this sister, which princes are choosing their concubines this time?"
After listening for a long time, Lai Feiyan finally lost her temper and asked hurriedly.
Little did she know that her opening her mouth would bring trouble to herself. After all, the palace maid just said that cultivating one's behavior, training one's heart, and honing one's patience are the most important ways of doing things in the palace. Being too impatient will
Often there are no good results.
Now, Lai Feiyan is so impatient and impatient, no matter what, he will have to suffer a little.
"Palm mouth."
Without raising her eyebrows, Grandma Sun spoke directly and ordered someone to punish Lai Feiyan.
Before Lai Feiyan could react, she saw the accompanying palace maid standing beside her. She walked up to her and slapped her hard. The slap made her dizzy and she was stunned for a long time. When she came back to her senses,
When she came, she was crying and shouting, looking like she was going to fight with the palace maid.
Lai Feiyan has always been favored by the Ren family, but has she ever been wronged like this? Has she ever been beaten in front of everyone?
"Why do you hit me?"
Until this moment, Lai Feiyan still didn't understand where she went wrong and why Grandma Sun ordered the palace maid to hold her captive.
Bai Furong, who was on the side, felt heartbroken when she saw her daughter being beaten. However, she saw that Grandma Sun's face was not kind, and she did not dare to speak without permission, so she had to turn her eyes to Mrs. Bai Ren for help.
When Mrs. Ren saw Lai Feiyan being beaten, she was already a little worried. Then she saw Bai Furong's face was anxious, and she was worried. She ignored the rules and raised her feet to step forward. She was about to argue with Grandma Sun, but unexpectedly
, Grandma Sun spoke first.
"The most important rule in the palace is: if the master does not speak, the slave must never speak first."
Grandma Sun said sternly, and then glanced at Mr. Ren lightly as a warning.
When Mrs. Ren saw this, she had no choice but to retract her feet and did not dare to say anything else. After all, for now, they were still counting on Grandma Sun.
Lai Feiyan on the side was crying profusely, and no one dared to say a word.
In the huge courtyard, apart from the sound of the wind blowing through the treetops, all that was left was Lai Feiyan's cries, from high to low, from deep to shallow, and in the end there was only a soft sob.
Others may have only watched Lai Feiyan being beaten, but did not notice the words used in Grandma Sun's words.
Servant?
Haha, it’s so interesting!
Bai Yanqing lowered his head slightly and raised the corners of his mouth slightly.
What Grandma Sun gave Lai Feiyan was more than just a simple admonishment!
The anxious Ren family members didn't notice the words "slaves" spoken by Grandma Sun, but Bai Yanqing, a bystander, heard them very clearly.
It is very important to observe people's words and emotions. It is even more important to remain calm in times of crisis.
For example, at this moment, everyone's attention was focused on Lai Feiyan, and only Bai Yanqing could hear the implication of Grandma Sun's words.
Slave? If you are a slave, how can you be your master?
Does this count as... Grandma Sun has been destined to die for Lai Feiyan?
"From the moment you step into the palace gate, you must treat yourselves as deaf, blind, and dumb! Only when the masters ask questions can you speak back. Before the masters speak, don't act smart!
"
At that moment, Grandma Sun's eyes flashed with light and she spoke majestically.
Although what Nanny Sun said didn't sound very nice, it was such a reasonable thing. Anyone with a discerning eye would know that. However, there are always those people who have no memory and remember to eat but not to fight, so they are looking for trouble.
"What did you say, mama? I am entering the palace to select the prince and concubine, and we are not going to be slaves or maids. Why do we have to compromise like this?"
Lai Feiyan had stopped crying at this time, but there was still a bit of dissatisfaction and dissatisfaction on her face. At that time, she had not realized what she had said!
"Huh, Princess? Just wait!"
Grandma Sun was too lazy to argue with ignorant people, so she steeled herself and handed some brief regulations to the young palace maid to relay. Then she sat quietly aside, watching Bai Yanqing and Lai Feiyan learn the rules and etiquette.
Princess?
Lai Feiyan's thoughts are really beautiful! Did she think that she entered the palace to be the prince's concubine? How could she be better than those noble ladies and the legitimate daughters of noble families? Is it because her mother's family is strong enough? Or is she herself more beautiful?
Human? Or should we say she has great talents?
She doesn't have it, she has nothing! The only thing she has is the support of the Bai family. The only thing she has is to depend on others and be under someone else's roof! Of course, Lai Feiyan probably never felt that the three of them, mother and daughter, were under someone else's roof. After all, she had already
She already calls herself the lady of the White House!
The incident of Lai Feiyan being slapped is just a small incident. Aunt Sun won't care about it, and neither will the rest of the Bai family. I'm afraid only Bai Furong and Ren will be a little distressed, but then again,
What's the use? After all, Lai Feiyan can't stand the eyes of others!
From beginning to end of this incident, Bai Yanqing did not say a word. She just stood aside silently and watched quietly, taking in all the emotions on the faces of everyone present.
Bai Yanqing didn't like Lai Feiyan to begin with, and she wasn't that generous. Naturally, she never thought of standing up for Lai Feiyan from beginning to end. What kind of person Lai Feiyan was, she was only worthy of how others should treat her!
Although Grandma Sun said very little today, only a few short sentences, it gave Bai Yanqing an idea. Look at this situation, the road after entering the palace will be difficult!
The dusk was getting darker, and everyone just stopped to take a breath.
Everyone in the Bai Mansion was busy, and Bai Yanqing and Lai Feiyan, who had been tired for the whole day, had some time to rest.
Bai Yanqing didn't show anything, not even a hint of fatigue on her face. But Lai Feiyan's little face was full of dissatisfaction and resentment.
After listening to the casual palace maid saying that they were allowed to rest on their own, Lai Feiyan led the maids around her back to the small courtyard where she lived without looking back.
Bai Yanqing was not in a hurry to leave, and whispered a few instructions to Cai Xing. Then Cai Xing left in a hurry, and not long after, Cai Xing appeared again. At this time, she was holding a delicate small porcelain bottle in her hand.
son.
"Why hasn't Miss Bai left yet?"
The maids accompanying Grandma Sun were a little surprised to see Bai Yanqing still standing in the courtyard, and hurriedly stepped forward to salute and greet her.
"Auntie, you're welcome."
Bai Yanqing smiled slightly to show her return.
"My daughter, I see that my grandma is not in good spirits today. When she returned to the house, her steps were a little sloppy. I think it was because my daughter was willful yesterday and she tired her. And today, my grandma has been working hard all day, so she ordered someone to take care of her.
These are some health pills, I hope grandma won’t dislike them.”
Bai Yanqing spoke apologetically, with genuine concern and worry on her face.
"Miss Bai is interested. I will thank you on behalf of my grandmother."
There was a bit of warmth on the maid's face.
Bai Yanqing didn't stay too long. He just handed the health pills to Grandma Sun's maid, then said goodbye and left.
This action was sincere and not flattering. It showed concern for Grandma Sun but was not overly enthusiastic and annoying. It was reasonable and reasonable.
In the house, Grandma Sun took the health pill from the palace maid, stood at the window and looked at Bai Yanqing who was leaving, her eyes full of approval. This girl was with her yesterday, and she was tired, but she was not.
Aren't you tired? Although she didn't show any trace of tiredness, looking at her back when she left, it was not difficult to see that she was already a little unsteady. She was able to hold on, straighten her back and practice the palace rituals for a day.
, it’s really not easy.
After returning to Nianchu Xiaozhu, Bai Yanqing was not in a hurry to rest. Instead, she went through the palace etiquette she had learned today in her mind again before she lay down peacefully.
Bai Yanqing is the legitimate daughter of the Bai family, and with the support of the Ji and Bai families, she does not need to work so hard. Just with the name of these two families, she can safely enter the palace and wait for selection, even if the palace etiquette is not satisfactory.
, others did not dare to embarrass her. However, she had her own plans in mind. She knew that to be prominent in the world, it was not just the fame brought by the family behind her.
Once you enter the palace gate, you are as deep as the sea. In the wind and rain, you can only rely on yourself.
It's late at night, some people are sleeping soundly, while others are tossing and turning.
At that time, in a certain courtyard of the White Mansion, several women's roars could be heard from time to time. As for why, no one knew for the time being, but there was always no shortage of good people in this huge White Mansion.
Early the next morning, as soon as Bai Yanqing woke up in a daze, she was bumped into by Cai Xing, who rushed in hastily. Thanks to her quick reach, Kan Kan'er and Cai Xing passed side by side.
"Who is stepping on your tail again?"
Bai Yanqing helplessly stretched out her hand to support Cai Xing, who was about to fall.
"Miss, miss, something happened to the miss!"
Cai Xing finally managed to steady his body, picked up the cup on the table, took a sip of water, and then spoke hurriedly while panting.
"Have you forgotten all the etiquette taught by my aunt in the palace yesterday? If you continue to be so reckless, I will not take you into the palace."
Bai Yanqing obviously had no interest in the "big things" Cai Xing mentioned. She frowned slightly and scolded Cai Xing.
There is an extra grace in this draft: that is, ladies from all major aristocratic families can bring one or two personal maids into the palace. The premise is that the personal maids entering the palace this time must undergo strict training. The maids
They have to learn all the etiquette rules of the palace, and compared to their masters, they need to learn and pay attention to more palace rules, which are more complicated!