Too high to reach

Chapter 87 This is an expert
With the medication, the swelling on Mo Yi's face subsided considerably.

Only that bruise was a bit scary.

Fortunately, she was able to get back to work. She cut up the blood-stained dress. The fabric was good quality and brand new; it would make nice little bags, perfect for packaging when selling goods!
Once the idea was in place, I directed Xiangzhi to work on it. In a short time, they had made a whole bunch of things, big and small.

She was enjoying herself when Qiu Hong came to say that the madam had invited her.

It's a bit strange, why would they call me over at this time?

Upon entering the room, I found that both Mo Wen and Mo Qing were there.

Several people in the room were looking at her face... Although she was still ugly, at least she didn't look like a steamed bun anymore.

"The governess your aunt mentioned will be here soon. All of you should go and see what she has to say. It will only benefit you!"

The woman Wang was referring to was a woman in her forties, thin, wearing a brown silk robe with narrow sleeves and a fitted body. She wore several delicate hairpins in her hair and white satin shoes of the same color as her robe.

The powder on her face was light and delicate, and the lip rouge on her lips was soft and glossy. Seeing her, Mo Wen remembered that there were two women in Dajue Temple who also wore such powder and lip rouge; they must have been quite expensive.

His eyes were very bright, he puffed out his chest, rubbed his neck and back, and clasped his hands on his abdomen.

He was clean, efficient, and meticulous.

He greeted Wang several times, speaking clearly, and his posture and angle of bowing were impeccably standard.

Wang looked at her with curiosity and admiration in her eyes.

"The woman's husband's surname is Yang, but when she comes out to teach, people outside call her 'Madam Chen'."

She spoke in a soft, rhythmic voice, unhurried and with little variation in tone.

This is completely unlike Wang's usual high-pitched, chattering voice!
Sitting there, with his posture upright, he stood out from the crowd at first glance...

Wang and Mowen exchanged a glance, quite satisfied.

Last time we went to Dajue Temple, Mowen paid special attention to Zhang Xianlin and Madam Hou. She felt that their demeanor was the best. Although Old Madam Liang came from a respectable background and Liu Yuan was talented, their bearing was slightly inferior to that of Madam Hou and Miss Zhang…

Perhaps it's the influence of a family with a rich history and years of cultivation that allows such qualities to shine through. The Xu family, for example, has a long and distinguished lineage of officials. That's why Xu Ke possesses a certain spirit...

These are my weaknesses!
The gap in family background cannot be bridged in a short time. Now that you know your shortcomings, you must study hard!
"Then please tell me about your experiences and what skills you possess, Madam Chen?"

Madam Chen's expression remained unchanged as she confidently stated, "My master was Granny Jiang, who served the former Empress Dowager. After serving the Empress Dowager and leaving the palace, she took on several apprentices, myself being one of them. After completing my apprenticeship with my master, I've been in this profession for many years, having mentored hundreds, if not thousands, of young ladies. Some were daughters of marquises, others daughters of civil and military officials. Now, some have become princesses or concubines, while most are heads of high-ranking families."

Not only officials and descendants of prominent families, but nowadays, far-sighted wealthy families also pay great attention to cultivating their daughters. Therefore, they will also invite women to their homes.

Those who had been trained by women generally found good marriages. Once married, they behaved well and made no mistakes, earning them the respect and favor of their mothers-in-law and husbands.

"Oh, this is exactly the effect I wanted!" Wang nodded as she listened.

"Mrs. Mo, your idea of ​​having a tutor instruct your daughter is very practical and farsighted. Your vision is much broader than that of the average woman!"

The way she said it was so sincere. Her mother would probably be happy!

Sure enough, Wang was immediately overjoyed. "Oh, my family, although we weren't poor, when we were little, we only ever hired some needlework masters to teach us accounting, but we never thought about sending us to school or hiring a tutor to teach us manners. Looking back now, we were short-sighted! Now, my sister and I understand! Girls should learn early, it's not like we can't afford it!"

"This shows that both your family and your husband's family are doing well and their lives are getting better and better! When life is more prosperous, people's horizons naturally broaden, and their requirements in all aspects are different!"

Wow, Madam Chen's flattery is a bit too obvious, but I'm still happy to listen to it.

"Madam Chen is right! Look, I, a young lady, have found a good match..." She started babbling again.

Madam Chen glanced at the three girls present, her gaze sharpening slightly when she saw Mo Yi, but her expression remained unchanged. After Madam Wang finished speaking, she nodded directly: "Your and Madam Qin's idea is absolutely correct. There are still six months until the wedding, now is the perfect time to learn! Moreover..." She carefully examined the three Mo family girls, "Your girls all have a good foundation, with just a little guidance... you'll see, they'll be even more remarkable!"

"That's wonderful! May I ask... what kind of courses do you teach?" Wang asked.

"First, there's walking, sitting, and lying down. As the saying goes: stand properly, sit properly, and eat properly. There's a lot to it, so don't underestimate it!"
Secondly, there is etiquette, including actions and how to greet different people. The eldest daughter has a good marriage prospect, and she may enter the palace in the future and have to deal with noble ladies, so she will need this knowledge even more..." Upon hearing this, Madam Wang's eyes lit up.

"The third is clothing, including how to dress and what to dress for different occasions. I have excellent connections with some jewelry stores and clothing shops, so I can guarantee that the clothes and jewelry I sell are the latest and most fashionable!"

This person…could he be a shareholder of the shop? Mo Yi wondered to herself…but the Wang family is in the same business! Trying to earn this money from her mother probably won't work!
"The fourth is how to get along with one's mother-in-law and husband. These are the basics that a bride needs to learn."

Building upon this foundation, if needed, you can also learn about social interactions, gift-giving and receiving, and so on. Of course, there are also courses available for those who want to learn housekeeping and property management.

There will be even higher levels. For example, I have a considerable appreciation for jewelry and calligraphy. If the young lady needs this in the future, she should learn it. Finally, there are some suggestions regarding dowry management and property acquisition within the household…”

Wow! A master of all trades! Amazing. Is teaching just a part of her business strategy? Tsk, that's a viable approach too! Mo Yi was still lost in thought.

"It all depends on how much and how long you want your daughter to learn. If you want her to learn everything and master it, it will take two or three years."

Upon hearing this, Wang's heart pounded, and she exclaimed, "That won't take that long... My eldest daughter only has a month or two to learn manners. She'll be married in a little over six months, and there's still a lot to do."

"Understood. That's fine too. Your daughter has a good foundation, so it will be easy for her to learn. As long as it's just her, she can be married off in a month or two. When the time comes, her mother-in-law will know at a glance that she is a well-mannered, beautiful, and generous daughter-in-law!"

Wang nodded excitedly: "That's right, that's right, if it can be done like this, then it will be fine."

Mo Wen felt that her mother's attitude was a bit humble: "Mother, our family has supported girls' education before, so I know a thing or two about it. It's just that we didn't focus on it much before, unlike Madam Xu who has summarized it like this."

“Yes, yes, yes!” Wang nodded vigorously again.

Madam Chen nodded and said, "Your marriage is very good, a marriage of a higher social standing. Therefore, your behavior is very important. You can't be too subservient or humble! If you're always meek and subservient, always putting others before yourself, people will look down on you. But being too arrogant will make you seem like you're just putting on a brave face, and even more shallow. There's a trick to finding the right balance!"

His words convinced Wang Shi quite well. "That's exactly right! Although her husband's family is good, I've raised her with all the luxury I've provided. She's quite pampered! It's only right that she be filial to her mother-in-law and respectful to her husband, but we can't let others look down on us!"

"You're wise, madam!"

They had a very pleasant conversation.

"How about we book for a month first?" Wang thought to herself.

“Alright. Then let’s set February for the whole month. I’ll arrange another student for March. I’ll ask you a few questions in a bit so we can decide on the content to be taught this month in advance.”

They're professionals at this! They're truly exceptional!
Xu Niangzi's various behaviors pleased both Wang Shi and Mo Wen.

"How is this fee calculated?" Wang asked.

"The Mo family doesn't need to provide lodging; I'll bring a young maid to serve them. She only needs to be responsible for lunch and dinner, as well as tea and snacks. If you only want to teach the eldest daughter, the tuition fee is ten taels of silver per month, plus one tael of silver for carriage expenses."

This was roughly what Wang had planned, so he nodded.

Madam Chen glanced at Mo Yi and Mo Qing, "You have two more girls here, it's convenient for them to learn together. How about this, seven taels for each additional person, and if all three girls learn together... I'll be happy to oblige, twenty taels in total!"

He's good at bargaining! Mo Yi really admires him.

Madam Wang hesitated: "Madam Xu is so kind; she's probably always being invited. Who knows when we'll invite her again? Besides, the cost of inviting her alone is high."

Why not let the three of them...? Then Mo Wen said, "Mother, it's only a month, I'm afraid I'm quite nervous."

Upon hearing this, Wang said, "Forget it, let's focus on Wenwen first. We'll talk about them later. Besides, if the Liang family doesn't work out, who knows who Mo Yizhi will marry! Learning all this might be useless!"

"Madam Chen, this time we're mainly looking after my eldest daughter. The other two are still young, so we'll invite you over when we have more free time."

"That's fine too!" Madam Chen didn't show it, but she couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

I got back from dinner late yesterday, so this is the late update.

Thank you all for your continued support.

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