Chapter 2357: Chapter 2354: Teaching the Rules
That’s why these days, she has been pondering what kind of gift to prepare.
“It’s almost done, just a little finishing up left.” Ever since a young age, Chu Ziluo began embroidering her trousseau.
Back then, her mother hoped for her to have a perfect marriage, everything according to etiquette, she worked slowly, but after four or five years, it was almost plete.
“Well then.” Madam Wang had grown accustomed to Chu Ziluo’s matured way of handling things, moving from initial surprise.
Madam Wang hesitated, wanting to ask: “Well… is everything alright with your mother?”
“Second Aunt, everything is fine, my parents are doing well.” Chu Ziluo responded with a gentle smile.
Seeing her unforced smile, Madam Wang thought it must be similar as before; she really didn’t expect that after Third Brother’s incident, this sibling left everything aside.
Although a bit willful, it went to show their strong emotions.
“By the way, I’ve intercepted the letters from the old home and didn’t mention the incident with Third Brother.”
“Mm, thank you for your hard work, Second Aunt. The grandparents are getting older, and now it’s so cold, we should wait till March when it’s warmer to tell them, so they don’t worry and fall ill.”
“I know, I know, don’t worry. I haven’t revealed the family’s situation to any associates, so no one will gossip about it to the elders.”
Chu Ziluo hadn’t expected that after just declining Madam Wang’s assistance yesterday, today she would receive an Imperial Decree from the palace, with the Empress sending a Madam of Etiquette to teach her etiquette.
Chu Ziluo had no choice but to call Madam Wang back for help to oversee.
Even though she asked her to oversee, the authority still lay with Chu Ziluo, with Madam Wang simply appearing as the elder present.
Relieved that she didn’t have to manage the Chu family’s matters, Madam Wang exhaled: “I was worried I wouldn’t be able to manage well, but if I don’t have to, it’s fine. I’m used to being just a decoration at the shop, all the work is left to the servants, absolutely no problem.”
Grateful for her support, Chu Ziluo thought for a moment and glanced at Chu Qingyu, who seemed a bit bored following closely behind Madam Wang, without daring to look around.
“Second Aunt, has Qingyu’s marriage been discussed?” Chu Ziluo suddenly asked.
Without much thought, Madam Wang waved her hand: “Not settled yet, this child just wants to find a family with spare money, good temperament, and not a troublesome one. I’ve approached many acquaintances, but most are already engaged, and the unengaged ones are mostly illegitimate sons. These sons of merchant families lack status at home, and my good daughter would be wronged if married there. So, I’m hesitant.”
“If it hasn’t been decided, why not let Qingyu learn some etiquette with me? If I host a banquet in the future, I will certainly invite you relatives, learning etiquette will prevent her from being embarrassed at social events.”
“Really possible?” Madam Wang gulped, “Those nannies are from the palace, reportedly having taught many nobles, can they teach us ordinary families?”
The Chu Family’s Second House’s assets aren’t much, mostly shops under Madam Wang’s name, not really merchant class. The eldest is the only scholar who has sailed out to sea, hence they have more ties with merchant families.
With more interactions, she understood the somewhat lower status of merchants.
Some understanding of the prejudice towards social standing.
Before Chu Ziluo could respond, Madam Wang quickly waved her hand: “No, no, if those nannies get upset and report back to the palace nobles, they will surely be displeased with you, Chu Ziluo.”
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