Too high to reach

Chapter 104 You Decide
"Granny... there's something else."

"Here's the thing: My eldest sister is getting married in six months. Originally, the family hired a governess for her, and they planned to start classes in February. But after seeing you... they have even more faith in and admiration for you, so they would like to audit the classes without interfering with my lessons. I wonder if you could do me that?"

"Miss Mo, why don't you analyze this for me? Should I let them come? What are the advantages and disadvantages?"

Mo Yi thought for a moment and said, "Logically speaking, we shouldn't agree."

"Oh? Why?"

"Judging from your demeanor, you are completely different from the Master Chen that Mother found for my sister! There must be a special reason why you would come to teach me, and in this way. Otherwise, the Mohist school wouldn't be able to invite you! It's not just a matter of whether you can afford the tuition..."

At this moment, Zhao Mama revealed a hint of sarcasm for the first time.

What she really thought: Was she asking me to come and teach?

She was the personal lady-in-waiting of the Emperor's first wife, and also a relative of the Empress. When I was teaching Princess Ming'an, the princess was naughty and even got a beating from my ruler! Although it was just a gesture…

Thinking of this, my heart aches. Who could bear to really hit someone like that?
Even princesses and young ladies from princely and marquisate families couldn't get me to come. If a fortune were placed before me, I wouldn't even blink!

Mo Yi continued, "And you didn't say the specific reason, so you probably don't intend for others to know. Their arrival will be somewhat of a hindrance."

"Hmm," Zhao Mama hummed in response, neither confirming nor denying.

"Furthermore, there are only about ten days left until the second day of the second lunar month. For someone like me, it would be quite difficult to learn and use the etiquette for entering the palace correctly, and to be able to respond appropriately and without being impolite when the Empress summons me... That would already be very difficult! The nannies don't have the extra time and energy, and especially... they have no obligation to let them come and listen in!"

"Hmm, what the young lady said makes a lot of sense. So, would you like them to come?"

"Granny, I still hope they can come," Mo Yi said gently.

"Why?"

"Before, I had outstanding older siblings and lovable younger siblings, but I was the least noticeable person in the family. Now, I've suddenly become the target of everyone's criticism. From the perspective of the elders in the family, teaching one person is the same as teaching three people; they are sensible and won't cause trouble. They are beneficial to the family, and they have their reasons. If we refuse, they will not only not understand, but it will also easily lead to misunderstandings."

That might add even more distractions and troubles to my life... ultimately backfiring. Besides, sister/classmate, mutual guidance might make your teaching go more smoothly.

Although Granny Zhao's expression remained unchanged, she was inwardly quite shaken: What an unpretentious young girl! Instead of feigning filial piety or sisterly affection, she offered a rational analysis. That's excellent!

"Very well! I'll discuss this with them later. Miss Mo, our time is indeed very tight. Some things need to be repeated constantly, and a single action may even need to be done hundreds of times to form a deep memory. You must eliminate distractions!"

"Yes. Mo Yi will do her best!"

When Granny Zhao came out, the entire Mo family was waiting in front of her.

Madam Zhuang came over and said, "The preparations were made in a hurry. Is there anything else you need, Granny?"

"Everything is fine, thank you for your trouble, Mrs. Mo."

Wang looked at Mo Yi anxiously, her eyes asking: Did you say it or not?

You can tell what kind of person Granny Zhao is just by looking at her out of the corner of your eye.

She said calmly, "I just had a talk with Miss Mo. Next, we will officially start classes. I hope that my family will not come to disturb me while I am teaching! My maid will be at the door. If you need anything, you can talk to her first."

Mrs. Zhuang quickly replied, "I won't bother you!"

"Just now, Miss Moyi also told me that she wanted the other girls in her family to attend classes as well." The women all looked at her nervously.

Mo Wen originally thought Mo Yi would never say it, but unexpectedly she actually did...

"To be honest, I'm not very talented, but in this capital city, countless families want me to teach. However, very few actually dare to ask!"

Her inherent arrogance suddenly surfaced, and her aura changed again.

The Mohist women became even more nervous.

"My lessons are priceless. Not to mention, I already had an imperial title when I was twenty."

When Zhuang heard this, she was shocked. She thought that this was just a capable governess, but she did not expect that the woman was already a lady with an imperial title.

He quickly stood up: "Madam, I'm so sorry! We were unaware of this and were extremely rude!"

The women of the Mo family, including Mo Yi, hadn't expected this. Thinking about how she had just been spouting nonsense, her face flushed.

Granny Zhao smiled and said, "Mrs. Mo, there's no need for that. I'm here to do something, and I didn't reveal my identity because I didn't want to make you all feel uncomfortable!"

She looked at the Mo family girls and said, "Now, I'd like to make an explanation. What I'm about to teach are just some basic etiquette, such as walking, sitting, eating, manners, and speech. These are similar to what the tutors Mrs. Mo hired for the girls teach, and there's nothing special about them."

My strengths lie elsewhere. And these are things ordinary women don't need.

The Mo family women looked at each other, not quite understanding what Granny Zhao meant.

“At present, Miss Moyi doesn’t need it. What I mean is that what we are going to teach Moyi now is no different from what other masters are going to teach.”

Mo Wen and Mo Yuan, however, were pounding with excitement. They loved Zhao Mama's personality: usually gentle and smiling, but when she became serious, she instilled a deep-seated fear in people.

"However, since Miss Mo Yi has spoken, I won't be so heartless. Girls who want to learn are welcome to sit in. Please prepare your own pens to take notes. But you must not interfere with my lecture to Miss Mo Yi."

Furthermore, I won't teach you! I won't answer your questions in class. I won't comment on your right or wrong answers. After class, if I have time and am not too tired, I might answer a couple of questions. After all, I like studious and ambitious girls.

Mo Yuan bowed gracefully, "I understand everything that Granny Zhao said! I am willing to go to class and promise to abide by the rules set by Granny Zhao!"

When Wang saw that Mo Yuan was running ahead again, she quickly nudged Mo Wen.

Mo Wen also realized what was happening and stepped forward to bow, saying, "Mo Wen thanks you for your guidance, Granny!"

Wang went to see Mo Qing again.

Mo Qing was afraid of Granny Zhao, so she shook her head vigorously at Madam Wang, indicating that she would not go.

Granny Zhao continued, "Girls, once you've made up your minds, prepare your things and come over! Classes will be held every morning from Chenshi (7-9 AM) until lunchtime. After lunch break, classes will continue from Weishi (1-3 PM) until Youshi (5-7 PM). Those who arrive late will not be allowed in. During class, you must not make any noise without my permission. Let's get this straight up in advance..."

If it were based on Mo Wen's previous personality, she might not have come if she had been treated with such disrespect.

Today... although I have some dissatisfaction, I am also very excited about what I have to face.

"Thank you, Granny Zhao. We sisters will follow your rules in everything!"

(End of this chapter)