Chapter 254 The Mad Couple 18
Chapter 254 The Mad Couple 18
"You must be Xiaohua?"
The woman smiled slightly, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze, "I am your female tutor, my surname is Ji, and my given name is Dan. From now on, you will study under me."
Ji Xiaohua was taken aback for a moment, then quickly realized what she meant and bowed respectfully: "Greetings, Teacher!"
Ji Dan nodded slightly, his tone gentle:
"Okay, from now on we're family. Go wash up first, and we'll start class in a bit."
Ji Xiaohua nodded, feeling a surge of excitement.
She had just turned around to go wash up when she saw the little maidservant walk up to her with a smile and say in a lively tone:
"Miss Xiaohua, I am your maid, Xiaohe. From now on, please leave the household affairs to me, and you can focus on your studies."
Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaohua blushed slightly, her voice tinged with shyness:
"No need to call me Miss, just call me Xiaohua."
Xiaohe smiled and nodded: "Okay, Miss Xiaohua."
After saying that, Xiaohe followed Ji Xiaohua into the house with a smile, and quickly prepared warm water, towels and soap for washing up.
She gently wet the towel and handed it to Ji Xiaohua, her tone tender:
"Miss Xiaohua, please wipe your face first, and I will go prepare some clean clothes for you."
Ji Xiaohua took the towel and said somewhat awkwardly:
"Xiaohe, you don't need to go to so much trouble, I can do it myself."
Xiaohe smiled and shook her head, her tone carrying a hint of insistence:
“Miss Xiaohua, you will be studying with the teacher from now on, so leave these trivial matters to me. You just need to focus on your studies and don’t need to worry about anything else.”
Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaohua blushed slightly, her tone tinged with embarrassment:
"But... I've never been served like this before, and it feels a little strange."
As Xiaohe took a clean set of clothes out of the closet, she said with a smile:
“Miss Xiaohua, you’ll get used to it eventually. As Miss Ji’s younger sister, you naturally don’t need to do these little things yourself.”
Ji Xiaohua wiped her face and looked at Xiao He's busy figure, feeling a warmth in her heart.
She said softly, "Xiaohe, you're so kind. Thank you."
Xiaohe turned around and said with a smile:
"Miss Xiaohua, you're too kind. It's my pleasure. Here, try on this outfit and see if it fits."
Ji Xiaohua took the clothes and said hesitantly:
"Isn't this clothing too expensive? I usually wear coarse cloth clothes. I'm afraid I'll ruin such delicate clothes."
Xiaohe smiled and shook her head, her tone encouraging:
“Miss Xiaohua, you will be studying with the teacher from now on, so it’s only right that you dress more presentably. Besides, this dress was specially prepared for you by my sister, so you must not disappoint her.”
Upon hearing this, a hint of gratitude flashed in Ji Xiaohua's eyes: "Sister is so good to me."
Xiaohe nodded, her tone gentle:
"Yes, the young lady dotes on you the most."
Xiaohe smiled as she helped Ji Xiaohua change her clothes, carefully adjusting her collar and cuffs, her tone filled with satisfaction:
"Miss Xiaohua, you look absolutely stunning in this dress!"
Ji Xiaohua looked at herself in the mirror, her face slightly flushed, and her voice carried a hint of shyness:
"Really? I've never worn such beautiful clothes before."
Xiaohe said with a smile, "Of course it's true! You're going to be someone who does great things in the future, so it's only right that you dress presentably."
Hearing this, Ji Xiaohua felt a warmth in her heart.
She looked at Xiaohe, her eyes filled with gratitude: "Xiaohe, thank you. You're so kind to me."
Xiaohe smiled and shook her head, her tone gentle:
"Miss Xiaohua, you're too kind. It's what I should do. Come, let's go have breakfast first. The tutor will be giving you a lesson later."
Ji Xiaohua nodded and followed Xiao He out of the room.
She looked at the bright sunshine in the courtyard and felt a surge of anticipation.
Xiaohe led Ji Xiaohua toward the restaurant. Along the way, she walked briskly, glancing back at Ji Xiaohua from time to time with concern in her eyes.
Inside the restaurant, the carved wooden table was spotless, and several exquisite breakfast items were already laid out on it.
Ji Xiaosong was already seated in the main seat. When he saw Ji Xiaohua enter, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a gentle smile.
Xiaohe quickly stepped forward and gently pulled out the chair next to Ji Xiaohua. After Ji Xiaohua sat down, she carefully pushed the chair back into a suitable position.
Then, she turned and walked to the food box next to her, steadily holding out a bowl of steaming porridge with both hands. The porridge was milky white, with plump grains of rice, and it also had a faint aroma of red dates and longan.
Xiaohe carefully placed the bowl of porridge in front of Ji Xiaohua and said softly, "Miss Xiaohua, this is a beauty porridge specially made for you. It contains red dates, longan, and lotus seeds. It's nourishing and delicious. Please try it."
Ji Xiaohua looked at the exquisite bowl of porridge, her eyes filled with wonder and gratitude. "Xiaohe, this is too much trouble for you."
Xiaohe smiled and waved her hand, "It's no trouble at all. Miss, you're enjoying your meal, that's my greatest credit."
After speaking, she took out a plate of exquisite pastries from the food box. The pastries were shaped like lotus flowers, with tiny sugar frostings on the petals that shimmered in the morning light.
"These are lotus-shaped pastries that Ji Fuzi and I made before we came today. They are crispy, sweet, and delicious. Please try them, Miss."
As Xiaohe spoke, she pushed the snack plate towards Ji Xiaohua.
At this moment, Ji Xiaosong, who had been watching quietly, spoke, her voice gentle yet authoritative:
"Xiaohua, from now on, don't be shy here. Eat and drink well so you can concentrate on your studies. Xiaohe will take care of you, so you should get used to it."
Ji Xiaohua nodded quickly, "Thank you, sister."
She picked up the spoon, gently scooped up a spoonful of porridge and put it in her mouth. The soft, sweet porridge instantly spread on her tongue, and she couldn't help but show a satisfied expression.
Xiaohe watched from the side, her eyes full of satisfaction, and then handed her a silk handkerchief, saying, "Miss, eat slowly, don't burn yourself."
Ji Dan sat quietly to the side, watching Ji Xiaohua enjoy the porridge.
It worked through the night to organize and collect all the information about the current dynasty, which is why it can now present it so skillfully.
After Ji Xiaohua swallowed her first mouthful of porridge, Ji Dan gently put down his teacup, sat up slightly, and said:
"Little Flower, the way of eating is not only about filling your stomach, but also about etiquette. In the imperial court and in the mansions of nobles, there are many rules about dining etiquette. You will come into contact with them a lot in the future, so let's start learning from breakfast today."
As she spoke, Ji Dan slowly picked up her chopsticks, her movements elegant and fluid. She gently placed the chopsticks across the bowl, gesturing for Ji Xiaohua to look closely.
"Look, there's a trick to how you place chopsticks. You can't just cross them, and you can't point the tips at others. You have to place them horizontally on the bowl to look dignified."
Ji Xiaohua stared intently at Ji Dan's movements, nodded thoughtfully, and tried to pick up the chopsticks and place them across the bowl, though her movements were a little clumsy.
Ji Dan nodded slightly and continued, "When taking food, you should not stir it up carelessly, but only take what is in front of you and nearby."
After speaking, she reached out with her chopsticks, picked up a lotus-shaped pastry, and placed it on her plate with light and graceful movements.
Seeing this, Ji Xiaohua also carefully reached out with her chopsticks to pick up the lotus-shaped pastry on the plate, but due to nervousness, her chopsticks trembled slightly and she almost knocked the pastry off.
Xiaohe frowned slightly, wanting to step forward to help, but Ji Dan stopped her with a look.
Ji Dan gently encouraged, "Don't panic, take your time, you'll get better with practice."
Ji Xiaohua took a deep breath and tried again. This time, she steadily picked up the pastry, placed it on the plate, and a look of joy appeared on her face.
Then, Ji Dan demonstrated how to elegantly hold a bowl and drink soup. She picked up the bowl, turned slightly to the side, and took a sip of porridge with graceful movements.
Ji Xiaohua imitated diligently, and with Ji Dan's patient guidance, she gradually grasped some of the essentials.
This breakfast time, in a warm atmosphere, transformed into a lively etiquette lesson.
Just after they finished their breakfast, Wu Chufeng sent someone over.
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