Learning Household Management, Rules of the Inner Court

Lady Xu's proud words left Madam Chu and Chu Xin instantly speechless.

Chu Xin couldn't help but glance at Zhao Changge, only to see her calmly sipping her tea, looking relaxed and at ease. In Chu Xin's eyes, resentment and jealousy gradually flickered.

Madam Chu's expression had also turned somewhat unsightly.

Although her husband's official position in Pingcheng could be considered among the top, compared to the capital, especially compared to the Zhao and Xu families, they were truly nothing.

At this moment, she truly realized the gap between the two families.

Her previous calculations, it seemed, were completely impossible to realize!

Even if she couldn't build a close relationship, she absolutely could not offend them.

Hurriedly speaking up, Madam Chu softened her voice: "My apologies, I was impetuous. It's just that my Xin'er is truly eager to learn."

"Pingcheng has no shortage of famous teachers."

"Indeed," Madam Chu quickly agreed.

The two sides chatted for a few more sentences before tactfully changing the subject, temporarily putting aside the previous matter. But before long, Madam Chu took the initiative to bid farewell.

The person who escorted them to the door was only a head maid by Lady Xu's side.

Madam Chu helped Chu Xin into the carriage.

Chu Xin lifted the carriage curtain, looking back at the head maid who was still standing at the door watching them, her eyes gradually turning red. She choked out, "Mother, why... can they treat us like this?"

Hearing this, Madam Chu glanced at Chu Xin and said flatly, "When meeting those more noble than yourself, no matter how much grievance you feel, you can only swallow it."

Chu Xin lowered her eyes. Although she reluctantly murmured an agreement, her eyes were filled with unwillingness. She felt that she was in no way inferior to Zhao Changge, and was even far more proud than her.

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In the main courtyard, after the mother and daughter of the Chu family left, Zhao Changge looked at Lady Xu with excitement and admiration: "Mother, you are so formidable!"

"Their tricks in the capital are nothing more than petty schemes," Lady Xu curled her lips, her tone filled with disdain.

Looking at her mother's proud demeanor, Zhao Changge couldn't help but give a thumbs-up in her heart. *So imposing!* This was truly the bearing of a noble daughter from a prestigious clan. Thinking back to her past self, she was like trash standing before Lady Xu.

In her past life, she thought she could be glorious and illustrious, believing herself to be clever and capable, but in reality, people only respected her because of the Zhao and Xu families.

Thinking of this, she realized how naive she had been in her past life. She had smugly thought she could rely on the methods she learned from the future to run amok in ancient times, but it turned out to be nothing but an illusion.

Living another life, she had become much more mature.

Seeing Zhao Changge's admiring gaze, Lady Xu's heart softened. She smiled gently and said, "Xiao Xiao, you are already ten years old. From now on, come to Mother's place at the end of every month to learn household management." And to teach her some survival rules of the inner court.

"Yes!" Zhao Changge agreed without any hesitation.

She didn't know if these things would be useful in the future, but she understood very well—the more she knew, the harder it would be for others to exploit and hurt her.

In this life, she would definitely learn to be a true noble daughter.

Seeing her agree without any doubt or objection, Lady Xu was even more satisfied. She suddenly remembered something else and asked, "How has Teacher Ning arranged your studies?"

"Teacher Ning told me to go to her place during the Chen hour and the Shen hour every day to learn the Qin, Qi, Calligraphy, and Painting," Zhao Changge replied.

Hearing this, Lady Xu couldn't help but feel happy, her lips curling up: "Are you sure you are learning the Qin, Qi, Calligraphy, and Painting?"