Mao Tongtong's first impression of Mama Ai was "serious". She's not afraid of serious people. Such people are generally businesslike and fair. This is a good thing for learning the rules.

"Mama Ai, these are the three girls in our family. This is the eldest sister Chen Ruzhu and the second sister Chen Ruyu, both of whom are my sisters-in-law's daughters. The third sister, Mao Tongtong, is the daughter of my aunt and grandmother. All three girls are in next year's draft, and the rule will get rid of you. "Su's this is a formal introduction of Mao Tongtong and the three of them to Mama Ai.

Mama Ai looked over one by one, and her eyes were not any different. She nodded and said to Su Shi: "Since the old slave has received the silver, he will naturally teach with his heart. This year, I'm going to bother in the house. ”

"What did Mama say? We are glad that Mama has accepted this errand. Your house has been cleaned, and it's next to the yard of my three girls. Su smiled kindly.

Mama Ai nodded again and said, "There are still three rules to talk about before the old slave starts teaching. If the ladies and girls listen to it and can't accept it, it's too late to regret it. ”

"Mama, please speak." Su Shi was already a little impatient in his heart. I didn't expect this Mama Ai to be so able to put on music. She said that she had cleaned the yard, and she actually came to the three chapters of the law!

Chen's heart felt a little appreciative of Mama Ai. No wonder it is said that it is not only about money and power to invite Mama Ai. Although this man came out to teach rules for life, he also had his own principles. It is already rare to be able to stick to principles and not give up.

Mao Tongtong and the three of them were a little curious, and they didn't know what rules Mama Ai would say.

"First, there should be no doubt about the way the old slaves were taught. Whether it is the reward or punishment of the old slave, the master cannot question it. If the old slave is to be dismissed for this reason, the bundle will not be returned. Second, the girls are not allowed to take leave during the year unless they are sick. Even if it is a New Year's holiday, it is still not less than two hours of study. Thirdly, no one is allowed to inquire about the secrets of the palace from the old slave, but once the old slave will leave, and the bundle will not be returned. Mama Ai said word by word, very slowly. Then she stood quietly, her eyes calm, waiting for Su's reply.

This rule is harsh, but it is not even a harsh rule. But Mama Ai's tone is hard, so that those housewives who are usually high up will be uncomfortable when they listen to it. But thinking that she can make a name for herself like this, you can see her real ability.

"Do you three sisters have an opinion?" Su Shi didn't respond immediately, but looked at the three Mao Tongtong who were sitting on the side.

Chen Ruzhu and Mao Tongtong shook their heads at the same time, Chen Ruyu hesitated for a moment, and then shook his head.

Su Shi looked at Mama Ai and said with a smile: "Just follow Mama's rules, we have no opinion." ”

"That's good. Today, the girls will rest for another day, and from tomorrow onwards, they will gather at the end of the day to start studying. Mama Ai said.

As soon as these words came out, Mao Tongtong was the first to cry out in his heart! It's still early spring, and it's five or six o'clock in modern times, and the sky hasn't dawned yet! She has never been up so early since she came to the Qing Dynasty!

Chen Ruzhu and Chen Ruyu sisters were also stunned. Although the Su family does not allow them to sleep lazily on weekdays, they usually get up when it is almost dawn, and they don't say that it is so early.

It's just that just now, the three of them have agreed to come according to Mama Ai's rules. It's too late to say anything back.

"Then go and rest first. Look at what is still missing in the house, let people say, you're welcome. Su said.

Mama Ai was blessed, and then she retreated.

As soon as she left, Chen Ruyu yelled at the Su family, "E-niang, can you let Ama change her mother!" It's too hard to get up so early every day to learn the rules! ”

"It's easy to please God, but it's hard to send God. It's just been a year, gritting your teeth and persevering. Su comforted her and said, "With your eldest sister and third sister as your companions!" ”

Chen pulled Mao Tongtong aside and whispered: "This Mama Ai is a stern person, if you feel unbearable, you will tell Eniang." Let's go back to Yangzhou tomorrow, just to come to the capital to play. ”

Mao Tongtong's heart was really full of emotion. Chen is such a good mother! Everywhere is for her sake. I came to the capital to learn the rules so that she could have more than two rounds of drafts, so that she could find a good in-law in the future. Now she takes the initiative not to learn the rules, and she is reluctant to endure hardship!

She gently held Chen's hand and said in the same low voice: "E-niang, don't worry, I think this Mama Ai is strict and severe, and she will not punish people casually." As long as I study hard, I won't be punished. As for this early bed, I got used to it after two more times. ”

"E-Niang's Tongtong has really grown up." Chen looked at Mao Tongtong with a relieved expression.

Mao Tongtong smiled weakly. Although she will be a fourteen-year-old body, the core is in her twenties! Besides, why don't you just get up early, it's not worth mentioning at all compared to the suffering she suffered in her previous life.

The Chen family spent so much effort for her, and owed the Zhang family a favor and took a boat to the capital, how could she retreat for this hardship! No matter what, we have to stick to this year!

Over there, Su Shi and Chen Ruzhu were still comforting Chen Ruyu, and it took a long time before they saw Chen Ruyu pouting and said reluctantly: "Okay, I'll just learn." ”

"Ruyu is good, this is also for my future future." Su smiled and touched her head.

Hearing the word "future", Chen Ruyu cheered up. She is the one who is going to enter the palace in the future, and she really has to learn the rules well.

Seeing Mama Ai, who taught the rules, Mao Tongtong made up her mind to stay again, and the Chen family was ready to return to Yangzhou.

"Eldest sister, stay two more days. It's never too late to see how Tongtong learns. Uncle Chen tried his best to keep it.

Their sister and brother are far apart, and it is rare to see each other, so they are naturally reluctant.

"I don't look at it." Chen smiled and said, "It was good to see Mama yesterday. The younger siblings are also well taken care of. Tongtong gets along well with the eldest sister and the second sister. I don't have anything to worry about. Your brother-in-law and nephew are at home, and you can't do it without a woman. ”

She actually didn't dare to watch Mao Tongtong learn the rules. She herself has been drafted. Although I didn't let Mama teach me in advance, I was also impressed by the month I spent in the palace. Every word and deed, every move must be according to the rules, and she can't be aggrieved. Her daughter is a more unbearable character than her, and she doesn't know how uncomfortable she is when she learns the rules!

It's just out of sight and out of mind. That's why she deliberately rushed to leave tomorrow.

"Eldest sister, you've only been here for a few days, what are you doing in such a hurry! Aren't there slaves and maidservants at home who take care of their brother-in-law and nephews? You'll play for two more days, and I'll take you on a boat next time!" Uncle Chen tried his best to keep it.