Ah Luo was very hungry. Since she couldn’t neglect her own stomach, she deliberately leaned over to pick an emerald shark fin dumpling between her chopsticks: “What does Daddy want to tell me? Aw, Daddy, Ah Luo can’t reach this…”
That dish was what Wei Zheng liked to eat the most, so the maidservants had gotten used to placing it in front of her. A moment ago, Wei Zheng had spitefully declared she wasn’t going to eat, and Wei Kun had a mind to educate her by letting her suffer some setbacks, or else she would become too wilful with everything. Right away, he said to a maidservant: “Place this dish in front of the fourth Miss.”
Wei Zheng had said she wouldn’t eat in anger. She had cried a whole night, and crying also consumed energy, so now she was also absolutely hungry. She had meant for Wei Kun to coax her and let her mother join them. She hadn’t expected that not only would he not coax her, but would also give her favorite dish to Wei Luo! Feeling wronged, she wanted to cry, however, she thought of the words that Madam Du had spoken to her yesterday, to restrain herself and to tolerate, and to hold her tears back. She could not cry, mother had said there was no use crying. She had to think of a method to rescue mother and reunite with her.
Wei Zheng looked anxiously at the emerald shark fin dumplings that were put in front of Wei Luo. One plate of steamed stuffed buns and one of seasoned bracken salad were the only dishes that remained in front of her, dishes that she didn’t like.
Wei Luo pretended not to see Wei Zheng’s line of sight, and clamped an emerald shark fin dumpling between her chopsticks to give to Changhong: “Changhong, eat more. Fourth Aunt said that if you eat a lot, you’ll grow tall faster.”
Hearing the last sentence, Changhong raised his eyes to look at her: “Can it also let me grow taller than you?”
At this age, girls grew quicker than boys. Even though they were born on the same day, Ah Luo was taller than Changhong by half a finger.
Ah Luo nodded with a smile: “Sure it can!”
She was chatting with Changhong harmoniously, talking and laughing, with Wei Kun occasionally inserting a sentence or two. No one took the initiative to talk to Wei Zheng, making her look like an outsider.
There used to be Madam Du before, who completely doted on her, and even personally fed her, though she was already five. Now that Madam Du wasn’t there, she actually couldn’t even feed herself.
Ah Luo and Changhong were done eating, while she was still sluggishly picking up the food. Wei Kun knitted his brows, saying to the children: “I’ve invited a gentleman for you, he’ll teach you how to read and write. The gentleman will come over tomorrow, you should go and meet him first. Remember to greet him properly.” Having said that, he turned to Wei Luo and Wei Zheng: “For the two of you, I’ve also invited a female tutor, she’ll teach you manners and etiquette. Ah Zheng’s behavior today of throwing the chopsticks cannot happen again.”
Wei Zheng was quiet, not that interested about the tutor. Wei Luo, on the other hand, was looking forward to it very much.
In her previous life, she had grown up in a farmer’s family. There had been one scholar in that village, who had been the only literate person. Though she had studied a little, it had been insufficient. In particular, when she had returned to the capital at 15, she had increasingly felt the gap between herself and the other noble ladies. Other people’s manners had been elevated and splendid, even if they were standing still, they would attract attention. Her own face had been pretty, but she hadn’t possessed the type of bearing they’d had, so she had fallen short in comparison.
She had still been young then, and hadn’t known anything. Having grown up in those circumstances, the gap had only become more apparent.
Therefore, she had to take advantage of the fact, that she was on even grounds with the other noble ladies at this point in time. She was very eager to study poetry and etiquette. What her past self hadn’t learned, she wanted to make up for it all, and become a genuine well-bred young lady of a prominent family.
Wei Luo blinked her eyes, asking: “What is the gentleman going to teach us? I’ve heard that third and fourth older brothers were studying the Book of Songs (a collection of poetry), I also want to learn.”
Wei Kun laughed, patting her head, “It’s too early for you to study the Book of Songs. Let the gentleman teach you all the Three Character Classic first, and how to write letters.” Thinking about it, he was feeling guilty towards Ah Luo, so he was more considerate of her, “Every day after your lectures, Ah Luo can come to my study, and I’ll check your progress personally.”
Ah Luo was very hungry. Since she couldn’t neglect her own stomach, she deliberately leaned over to pick an emerald shark fin dumpling between her chopsticks: “What does Daddy want to tell me? Aw, Daddy, Ah Luo can’t reach this…”That dish was what Wei Zheng liked to eat the most, so the maidservants had gotten used to placing it in front of her. A moment ago, Wei Zheng had spitefully declared she wasn’t going to eat, and Wei Kun had a mind to educate her by letting her suffer some setbacks, or else she would become too wilful with everything. Right away, he said to a maidservant: “Place this dish in front of the fourth Miss.”Wei Zheng had said she wouldn’t eat in anger. She had cried a whole night, and crying also consumed energy, so now she was also absolutely hungry. She had meant for Wei Kun to coax her and let her mother join them. She hadn’t expected that not only would he not coax her, but would also give her favorite dish to Wei Luo! Feeling wronged, she wanted to cry, however, she thought of the words that Madam Du had spoken to her yesterday, to restrain herself and to tolerate, and to hold her tears back. She could not cry, mother had said there was no use crying. She had to think of a method to rescue mother and reunite with her.Wei Zheng looked anxiously at the emerald shark fin dumplings that were put in front of Wei Luo. One plate of steamed stuffed buns and one of seasoned bracken salad were the only dishes that remained in front of her, dishes that she didn’t like.Wei Luo pretended not to see Wei Zheng’s line of sight, and clamped an emerald shark fin dumpling between her chopsticks to give to Changhong: “Changhong, eat more. Fourth Aunt said that if you eat a lot, you’ll grow tall faster.”Hearing the last sentence, Changhong raised his eyes to look at her: “Can it also let me grow taller than you?”At this age, girls grew quicker than boys. Even though they were born on the same day, Ah Luo was taller than Changhong by half a finger.Ah Luo nodded with a smile: “Sure it can!”She was chatting with Changhong harmoniously, talking and laughing, with Wei Kun occasionally inserting a sentence or two. No one took the initiative to talk to Wei Zheng, making her look like an outsider.There used to be Madam Du before, who completely doted on her, and even personally fed her, though she was already five. Now that Madam Du wasn’t there, she actually couldn’t even feed herself.Ah Luo and Changhong were done eating, while she was still sluggishly picking up the food. Wei Kun knitted his brows, saying to the children: “I’ve invited a gentleman for you, he’ll teach you how to read and write. The gentleman will come over tomorrow, you should go and meet him first. Remember to greet him properly.” Having said that, he turned to Wei Luo and Wei Zheng: “For the two of you, I’ve also invited a female tutor, she’ll teach you manners and etiquette. Ah Zheng’s behavior today of throwing the chopsticks cannot happen again.”Wei Zheng was quiet, not that interested about the tutor. Wei Luo, on the other hand, was looking forward to it very much.In her previous life, she had grown up in a farmer’s family. There had been one scholar in that village, who had been the only literate person. Though she had studied a little, it had been insufficient. In particular, when she had returned to the capital at 15, she had increasingly felt the gap between herself and the other noble ladies. Other people’s manners had been elevated and splendid, even if they were standing still, they would attract attention. Her own face had been pretty, but she hadn’t possessed the type of bearing they’d had, so she had fallen short in comparison.She had still been young then, and hadn’t known anything. Having grown up in those circumstances, the gap had only become more apparent.Therefore, she had to take advantage of the fact, that she was on even grounds with the other noble ladies at this point in time. She was very eager to study poetry and etiquette. What her past self hadn’t learned, she wanted to make up for it all, and become a genuine well-bred young lady of a prominent family.Wei Luo blinked her eyes, asking: “What is the gentleman going to teach us? I’ve heard that third and fourth older brothers were studying the Book of Songs (a collection of poetry), I also want to learn.”Wei Kun laughed, patting her head, “It’s too early for you to study the Book of Songs. Let the gentleman teach you all the Three Character Classic first, and how to write letters.” Thinking about it, he was feeling guilty towards Ah Luo, so he was more considerate of her, “Every day after your lectures, Ah Luo can come to my study, and I’ll check your progress personally.”
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