After a few days, Mama Zhong came over and began to teach Yingqi various etiquette.

Although Mama Qin and Mama Zhang had taught Ying Qi the basic knowledge of aristocratic etiquette during the trip before, it was still quite difficult to really learn.

Walking with lotus steps and a basket on his head, Ying Qi initially thought it was a book or a water cup or something, but it wasn't. Books were sacrosanct in the eyes of the ancients, and it was impossible for you to contact this, and if the water cup was on top, if it was poured, it would not get wet, and it would be troublesome to change clothes. So while it's true that training to walk is to carry something on top of it, so as to ensure your sense of direction and straightness, it's just a basket with embroidery on top.

Of course, the requirements are also very strict, and it must not be crooked, otherwise what will it look like if you walk crookedly. And once in a while, you have to throw something over, you have to learn to wear your shoes gracefully to dodge, not to be surprised, not to fall at will. Learn how to dodge these simple gaffes.

At first, Ying Qi was proud to walk without any problem wearing shoes at the bottom of a flower pot, but after walking for two days, she realized that her feet soon had blood blisters. But Xueyun and Lixia only found a plaster for her to paste, and they still had to practice as usual the next day, after all, this is a compulsory course, and in such a family, everyone has experienced it since childhood.

When you are done walking, learn to sit, and the sitting posture is the same. You must keep your head up and your chest up, sit up straight, and you can't bend over and hunch. At the same time, to sit elegantly, you must have the charm of a girl. Hands and feet should be in order, not arbitrary. She could sit for half an hour in one position, and Ying Qi felt like she was about to turn wood. As soon as she twisted or bent over, the soft silk in Mama Zhong's hand waved over, which did not hurt her, but it was a hint.

Then there is the rule of eating and drinking. After finally surviving seven days, Mama Zhong nodded with a little satisfaction. Then he began to explain to her the basic knowledge of the Manchu aristocracy. Who is called, how to move between relatives and friends, how to manage the slaves.

For these, Ying Qi is still very interested and studies very seriously.

After dinner that day, Ying Qi was taking Xueyun and Lixia to prepare to go back to her own hut, and Wu Ya Jieyu chased after her in small steps.

"Sister Qi, I got a magnolia picture before, are you interested in taking a look?" Wu Yajieyu looked sincere.

Ying Qi thinks about it, it is rare for people to invite, and it may not be good not to go.

"Of course, I'm afraid to disturb you, second sister. ”

"No, no, I'm welcome. Then I'll wait for my sister to come over tomorrow. I'll go and tell my ancestor that Ming'er and my sister will have dinner in my courtyard, okay?" Wu Yajieyu said.

"Okay. Ying Qi nodded. They said goodbye to each other and left, and when they saw Wu Yajieyu going back directly to their own courtyard, it seemed that they had already reported to the old lady.

Ying Qi shrugged her shoulders and continued to return with Xue Yun and Lixia in disapproval.

On the second day, after the teaching was over, Ying Qi went back to the house to change her clothes, and Wu Yajieyu's little maid had been waiting in the outhouse for a long time.

Ying Qi took Xueyun and followed her to Wu Yajieyu's courtyard.

Wu Yajieyu, as the second lady, has her own separate courtyard.

From afar, you can see that the small courtyard of Wuya Jieyu is surrounded by clusters of roses, and the glazed tile houses are green and blue, which looks elegant and quiet among the flowers.

At the gate of the courtyard, there was a horizontal plaque surrounded by roses, which said Biqiang Garden, Ying Qi couldn't help but nodded, it was really worthy of the name.

As soon as I entered the courtyard gate, I heard Wu Yajieyu's voice coming.

"Sister Qi, welcome, welcome!" the person also walked up quickly.

"Second sister. Ying Qi also greeted him with a smile.

Wu Yajieyu personally took her hand and led her into the courtyard.

"Sister, this little courtyard is really beautiful. Ying Qi exclaimed.

"No, I don't. It's just that the roses are blooming at this time, and if you come in autumn, it will be deserted. Wu Yajieyu said with a smile.

"It's just as quiet, and the flowers naturally have a different flavor. Ying Qi smiled.

"yes, in the autumn I like to pick rose petals to make nail polish or something. The two of them talked happily for a while.

Entering the house, Wu Yajieyu asked her to sit on the side of several cases.

"I heard that my sister occasionally embroiders embroidery, you see, the magnolia picture I just got may enter my sister's eyes?" Wu Yajieyu asked people to send the magnolia picture.

At the same time, it was also put on the tea and a few colors of pastries.

A white magnolia, a large orchid with a horizontal branch, and a magpie standing at the tip of the flower, very elegant.

"It's so beautiful!" Ying Qi is more fond of magnolias, primroses in early spring. A large number of flowers are like a brocade, always bringing people the infinite warmth of spring.

"It's good if my sister likes it. Give it to my sister. Wu Yajieyu smiled sincerely.

"How dare you do that. Ying Qi quickly refused. Such a painting looks quite atmospheric, and there is a seal behind it, in case it is a famous one, it is not good.

"It's okay, it's okay, is my sister deliberately praising it, but she actually dislikes it. Wu Ya Jieyu said.

"No, it's really beautiful. Ying Qi blinked, "Then I'm welcome." Thank you, second sister. ”

"It's good if my sister likes it. Come and taste it, this is the peach blossom cake I just learned. Even though we don't have to cook, it's nice to have an occasional dish or two. Later, when my sister comes to study with us, we will know. Wu Yajieyu said.

Xue Yun was on the side, thinking, my young lady doesn't only have one or two dishes.

"It's delicious. Ying Qi praised as she tasted it.

The two of them talked about embroidery.

The night was slightly dim, and the lanterns in each courtyard were lit one after another. After dinner, Ying Qi said goodbye and left.

Two days later, the old lady summoned Mama Zhong to ask about Yingqi's learning progress, and then announced that Yingqi's initial study was over at breakfast.

"Qi girl, then you can rest for two days, the eighth day of the new year is an auspicious day, so go to school with the little sisters on that day. The old lady saw the auspicious day and set the time.

"Yes, Ancestor. Ying Qi nodded in agreement.

After coming down, Lixia sent a large amount of silver ingots to Mama Zhong, which was a thank you gift.

On the eighth day of the first month, Lixia put on a water-colored goose yellow skirt for Yingqi, and was about to set off after washing, when Wu Yajieyu came over.

"Sister Qi, I'll go with you, okay?" The olive branch extended by others, Ying Qi continued, anyway, she didn't stay in this house for long.

"Thank you, cousin. I'm a little scared. Ying Qi Ying smiled.

"Let's take a carriage ride together. Wu Yajieyu's carriage was very large, so Ying Qi agreed, and at the same time asked Hui Yu to return the carriage she had arranged for herself.

"The school is in Nanyuan, which is on the south side of Jingxiu Lake. "Jingxiu Lake?" Ying Qi hasn't had time to visit yet.

"My sister hasn't walked around the garden yet. When the school is resting, I'll take you for a good walk. We call it the East Garden, there is a big Jingxiu Lake in the backyard of our inner courtyard, we are in the east, so it is called the East Garden, and some guests live in the south garden, which is the South Garden. There was a wall from the south, and then there was the outer courtyard. On the other side of the outer courtyard are the West Garden and the North Garden. ”

"Hmm. Ying Qi nodded as she listened.

"We have three masters, Master He, Master Wei and Master Shen, who teach us piano and chess, calligraphy and painting, embroidery and cooking respectively. Master He is more cold, Master Wei is stricter, and Master Shen is the kindest. You'll know then. ”

In the conversation between the two, the carriage soon drove into Nanyuan.