The last four words, Second Miss Zhang said them very softly.
Second Madam Zhang glanced at Eldest Miss Zhang, then looked at the others, thinking that the ladies were grown up and understood the gravity of these matters. She thought for a mont and, though she didn’t answer directly, said, "You must not speak casually about the Yan Family’s matters outside, otherwise, family law will be served upon you."
With this, what else was unclear to the Zhang Family ladies? Their faces were full of shock and disbelief.
The family background of their aunt (mother’s side) turned out to be so powerful, so powerful that they dared not even imagine!
Royal relatives... such identities were only seen in theater plays with actors portraying them. Never did they imagine they could actually be connected to such a family.
...
Not long after everyone dispersed, the masters of the Zhang Family received a startling piece of news.
Yan Yile kept Zhang Huahan for lunch at Wutong Courtyard!!!
Furthermore, she sent a senior maid to instruct Zhang Huahan on etiquette and rules.
When this news ca out, even the Eldest Master Zhang in the front courtyard was stunned for quite a while.
Old Madam Zhang was dumbfounded for a mont, then smiled: "That one... ultimately cannot give up her own birth daughter."
It’s good she cannot let go, as she would then plan for Fifth Miss.
With the Yan Family’s pedigree, even if Fifth Miss cos from a rchant background, there would be a queue of aristocratic young n seeking to marry her, marrying into a prestigious family would not be difficult.
Though the Yan Family is illustrious, they are still the maternal family. No matter whom Fifth Miss marries in the future, she would still rely on the Zhang Family for support.
As such, wouldn’t she help elevate her own siblings?
At this mont, Old Madam Zhang genuinely hoped Zhang Huahan would marry well. If she does well, the Zhang Family would surely benefit.
...
Coming out of Wutong Courtyard, Zhang Huahan’s mind was still a bit dazed, not expecting her mother to send Aunt An Jing to personally instruct her on etiquette and rules.
Although she still didn’t see her mother this ti, and even though she spent the entire day practicing walking, walking until her legs went soft, at this mont, Zhang Huahan was full of joy.
Mother... finally willing to pay attention to her!
Moreover, she was allowed to co to Wutong Courtyard every day in the future.
Caiwei looked at Zhang Huahan with tearful eyes and was happy for her: "Miss, you had lunch and dinner at Madam’s place today, I believe one day, you will be dining with Madam together."
Anticipation also shone in Zhang Huahan’s eyes, she hoped: "I hope there will be such a day."
The next day, when Zhang Huahan went to greet Old Madam Zhang, she saw Second Madam Zhang, Third Madam Zhang, and all the ladies of the Zhang Family had arrived earlier than her.
Usually, she was almost always the first to arrive, but today, second aunt, third aunt, and all the sisters seed to have deliberately made an appointnt.
Zhang Huahan knew they ca so early just to ask about her day in Wutong Courtyard yesterday. She was a bit annoyed and after greeting Old Madam Zhang, she sat briefly and then got up to leave.
Second Madam Zhang imdiately laughed: "Fifth Miss, why are you leaving in such a hurry? Your elder sister is soon to be married. You sisters should gather and chat heart-to-heart."
Zhang Huahan glanced at her and smiled faintly: "Second aunt, mother has instructed to go to her courtyard every day to hear her teachings. It would be difficult to explain myself if I’m late, so I ask for your pardon."
Second Madam Zhang paused, surprised: "Every day?"
Zhang Huahan nodded.
Eldest Miss Zhang couldn’t hold back and asked: "Learning etiquette and rules every day?" Etiquette and rules don’t need everyday learning, do they?
Zhang Huahan shook her head: "That, I don’t know."
Eldest Miss Zhang asked again: "Then what did you learn yesterday?"
Zhang Huahan disliked her questioning manner, but seeing everyone looking at her, she knew if she didn’t say sothing, these people would keep pestering her: "Nothing much, just practicing walking."
"Walking?"
Second Miss Zhang called out in shock: "Fifth sister, don’t play with us, who doesn’t know how to walk, why would you need a whole day to practice?"
Saying this, she humd, "You may fool us, but grandmother is here too."
Zhang Huahan frowned: "Second sister doesn’t believe , then I have no way out." Then, looking at Old Madam Zhang, "Mother’s teachings to , there’s nothing that can’t be said to outsiders. If grandmother also doesn’t believe it, she can send soone to Wutong Courtyard to inquire."
Old Madam Zhang cast a stern look at Second Miss Zhang and smiled at Zhang Huahan: "See this child, how can you take it seriously? Your second sister is joking with you, she is just that kind of person. You are a good child, don’t take it seriously."
Zhang Huahan’s brow furrowed tightly, although she had long stopped holding any expectations for the Zhang Family, she was still extrely averse to grandmother’s diating ways. Without saying much more, she said directly: "Grandmother, I will head to mother’s place then."
Watching Zhang Huahan leave, Second Miss Zhang muttered under her breath: "See how proud Fifth Sister looks! Aunt only kept her for one day, and she’s already not showing grandmother any respect."
Old Madam Zhang imdiately glared over, causing Second Miss Zhang to shrink her neck.
"Humph!"
Old Madam Zhang looked sternly at the Zhang Family ladies: "You used to love making digs at Fifth Miss, but from today on, you must change your attitude towards her."
"A young lady’s most important matter is her marriage prospects. Getting along well with Fifth Miss won’t hurt you."
Until the Zhang Family ladies all nodded, Old Madam Zhang withdrew her gaze: "Just now, Fifth Miss didn’t lie. The rules and etiquette of official families have always been strict, with every word and deed having strict standards."
Saying this, she looked at Second Miss Zhang.
"In the future, things you don’t understand or don’t know about should not be spoken casually. You’ve grown up, don’t mistake ignorance for frankness, it will only lead to ridicule."
Second Miss Zhang’s face turned pale, and she admitted the mistake softly.
Though she admitted the mistake, she didn’t really feel she was wrong.
Walking... even if practiced well, can it really turn out well?
Not only her, but others also felt Old Madam Zhang was making a fuss over nothing.
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