Do You Know?: Rule the World.

Chapter 53 The same spirit connects branches
"Yes, Mammy, Hua'er has always been dignified and well-behaved. How could she kneel with these evil creatures?"

When the word "evil" was mentioned, Wang Ruofu glared at Molan fiercely.

Nanny Kong smiled slightly and turned her head to look at Hualan.

"Don't worry, my lord and madam. Today's incident has nothing to do with the young lady."

"But as the eldest sister, she is wrong for not being able to discipline her younger sisters."

Wang Ruofu was left speechless by what Madam Kong said. She frowned and sat down on the chair.

After Sheng Hong glanced at Madam Kong out of the corner of his eye, he immediately acted like a strict father, scolding them for being ignorant of etiquette and embarrassing themselves, and even said that he would use family rules.

The shrewd Madam Kong could see what Sheng Hong was thinking. She said calmly, "My Lord, please don't rush to use family rules."

"We need to make the girls understand where they went wrong, and discuss today's events in front of you two."

"Fourth Miss, let me ask you this: Fifth Miss said that you're always striving for the top spot, stealing the limelight from your sisters and even monopolizing my teaching time. Do you agree or not?"

Molan raised her tearful eyes, twisting her handkerchief with her delicate fingers, and said in a voice that was a little sad, "It's all Mo'er's fault. I just thought that since Madam came here so rarely, I followed her to learn more things, so that I could bring honor to Daddy and bring glory to our family."

"My fifth sister thinks I'm a bastard and not worthy of learning these things."

"It's all Mo'er's fault. Please punish me, Ma'am."

As soon as these words came out, Sheng Hong immediately frowned and looked at Rulan, "You bastard, you actually brought up the issue of legitimate and illegitimate children again!"

"It seems the lessons I taught you in the past weren't enough!"

Rulan was frightened by this sudden scolding. She stiffened her neck and said defensively, "Daddy, you are biased. It's clear that Fourth Sister is also wrong!"

Wang Ruofu was so angry that she stomped her feet. If it weren't for Madam Kong being here, she would have definitely made a big fuss today.

"Fourth Miss, I don't know where you learned these flowery words and confusing right and wrong."

"You said you wanted to bring honor to the Sheng family, but are you the only girl in the Sheng family?"

"You need to learn something, but your sisters don't?"

"Besides, the eldest lady is here. Is it your turn to say the word 'long face'?"

"I..." Molan was speechless for a moment and looked at Lin Qinshuang for help.

Lin Qinshuang knew that Madam Kong was a powerful figure, and now was not a good time to speak up for Molan.

Madam Kong spoke calmly again, "Just as the eldest lady said, although you are a concubine's daughter, your food, clothing, and other expenses are not what a concubine's daughter should have."

"These days, I've noticed that whenever you're unhappy, you cry and wail, blaming yourself for not being born in the womb of the Madam."

"Acting like this not only chills your father's heart, but also hurts the bond between sisters." She suddenly emphasized, "Being arrogant due to favor is the easiest way to bring disaster. I've seen it all before!"

After saying that, he turned to look at Rulan again, seeing that she was still pouting in dissatisfaction. "Fifth Miss, you speak without restraint, always poking at people's hearts and lungs. You should know that disaster comes from the mouth. You need to work on your temper."

These words were spoken to both Rulan and Wang Ruofu.

When she looked at Hualan, Madam Kong's tone softened slightly.

"My dear, you are dignified and serious, and your behavior towards others is impeccable. I have seen it all."

"If you can't even manage your sisters in your boudoir, how will you cope when you get married and have to face multiple wives and concubines, sisters-in-law and aunts?" "As for the sixth young lady, you did nothing wrong today, but you should know that sisters in a family are of one mind and share the same fate."

"If one person is honored, the whole family will be honored. If one person is lost, no one in the family can escape."

Minglan looked up at Madam Kong in a daze and said, "Madam, you are right. Minglan will keep it in mind."

"Today, I will punish each of you with ten slaps on the hand. Go back and copy the 'Incense Promise' fifty times. If anyone doesn't finish it by tomorrow, don't come to see me."

Nanny Kong stood up, her eyes fixed on the four girls.

As the candlelight flickered, the sound of the ruler falling on the palm was particularly crisp. Wang Ruofu looked at Hualan and Rulan with eyes full of heartache.

-

After all the betrothal gifts were prepared, Mother Hu found a famous fortune teller in the city.

Finally, the auspicious day for the engagement was set on the first day of the next month, which was a good day with the harmony of heaven, moon, six harmonies and good luck.

On this day, the fragrance of ink lingered in the Hanlin Academy.

Zhao Han came to the side hall and bowed respectfully, saying, "I wonder why Lord Hai has asked me to come here?"

Hai Ning smiled slightly, stroking his beard and saying, "Editor Zhao, you have always been an outstanding writer. You have been working diligently in the Hanlin Academy recently, without making any mistakes or omissions. I have seen it all."

"Teacher Wang's mother is seriously ill and has asked for a few days' leave. You will take his place at the lecture in Wenhua Hall today."

Hearing this, Zhao Han's heart tightened and he looked at him with a little surprise.

"What? Are you scared?" Haining narrowed his eyes slightly when he saw him hesitate.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you can make sense of it and gain the appreciation of the government, it will be of great benefit to your future."

Zhao Han's throat moved slightly. He was just an editor who had just entered the Hanlin Academy and had little experience. He had never thought that he would be able to step into the Wenhua Palace and face the emperor directly.

But the opportunity is fleeting.

He took a deep breath, bowed, and said, "I will do my best to live up to Lord Hai's support."

"Just prepare well and go."

After Zhao Han responded, he hurried to prepare.

The government admires the ways of governing the country of Yao, Shun and Yu, and the lectures on the classics in recent days have mainly focused on the "Book of Documents".

"Why does Lord Hai think so highly of Editor Zhao? Could it be that he wants to take him as a disciple?" After Zhao Han left, an official from the Hanlin Academy, who was nearly fifty years old, could not help but ask, twirling his gray beard.
Haining snorted lightly. He had been openly treating Zhao Han differently recently.

This is just so that when Zhao Han's identity is made public in the future, the court officials will involuntarily think of the various signs today, which will not only reduce the sense of abruptness, but also make them more identified with his identity.

Inside the Wenhua Hall, a thick stack of memorials lay on the desk, but the emperor was absent-minded, his eyes frequently looking outside the hall.

Zhang Maoze stood aside and said softly, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. When the time for the tutor comes, His Royal Highness will come naturally."

"My son is getting married and the engagement is in, but I can't even handle it myself, and I have to hide it like this. It's really ridiculous!"

　Please pursue reading and monthly tickets~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)