Chapter 74: A Teachable Child
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Yu Qingning’s mind cleared up a little, and she stammered, “I-I’ve never been punished by you before, so I was momentarily stunned and lost my composure. It’s not that I don’t know how to respect my teacher, but after calming down, I realized that you’ve been treating me well. I feel both regretful and panicked, and I know that I was wrong. Grandmother, I really want to learn from Ms. Ye.”
This time, she had learned her lesson. However, Old Madam Yu was impatient and said coldly, “Nanny Liu, tomorrow, go and get a nanny from the Education Department to teach Concubine He and Fourth Miss the rules. When she has finally learned the rules well, she can go out and return to school. Otherwise, she will ruin the Yu Residence’s reputation.”
Boom!
Yu Qingning’s eyes widened in shock, as if she had been struck by lightning.
Even Yu Youyao was shocked.
The Education Department was part of the Ministry of Rites, and was in charge of teaching etiquette, music, and the families of criminals. Grandmother wanted to find a nanny who specialized in teaching etiquette.
Although there were nannies in wealthy families who specialized in disciplining young mistresses, many families would go to the Education Department to look for and teach their restless concubines and daughters of the family. These nannies were all very fierce, and there was not a single person who did not suffer under them.
Yu Qingning’s face was filled with horror. She crawled and knelt at Old Madam Yu’s feet, crying and begging. “Grandmother, I know I was wrong. I won’t dare to do it again. Please don’t go to the Education Department to find me a nanny…”
Yu Qingning had often heard that there was a family in the capital who had gone to find a nanny to discipline the daughters of their concubines. There was also a family whose daughter had been tortured beyond recognition by the nanny in the Education Department…
She also knew that all the nannies in the Education Department knew how to torture people. Anyone who fell into their hands would be tortured inhumanely.
Old Madam Yu couldn’t stand to hear Yu Qingning’s cries. An eight or nine-year-old girl crying so badly wasn’t likable and would only make people frustrated. Hence, she waved her hand. “Take her out!”
Yu Qingning felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar. In her panic, she saw Yu Youyao beside her, and hope ignited in her heart. “Big Sister, it’s my fault. I shouldn’t have snatched your position. I apologize to you. I’m sorry. Can you quickly help me tell Grandmother? Grandmother dotes on you the most. Big Sister, help me…”
In the past, Yu Qingning had always acted arrogantly in front of her just because her father doted on her. Yu Youyao had never seen Yu Qingning in such a panic before. She couldn’t help but be stunned for a moment. She pursed her lips and looked at her grandmother with some sympathy, then opened her mouth…
Old Madam Yu reached out to stop Yu Youyao. She stared at Yu Qingning with an unfriendly expression. “At this point, you still don’t know how to repent. You think that I’m biased towards Yao Yao because you stole her position, so I’m punishing you. Do you think that as long as Yao Yao is willing to intercede for you, this matter will be over? Do you still think that all of this is Yao Yao’s fault and that she was the one who harmed you?”
Yu Qingning’s face turned pale. “Grandmother…”
Old Madam Yu’s voice turned stern. “In the past, when have I ever held it against you for causing trouble with Yao Yao? As a disciple, you thought you were smart and fooled Mentor in our school. After being exposed by Mentor, you refused to repent, refused to be taught, and contradicted her. As a younger sister, you don’t know how to behave like a real sister. You don’t respect your eldest sister, and don’t know how to respect your elders. You even played tricks on me, but you don’t even take me, your grandmother, seriously. You don’t know how to respect your teacher or be filial. You’ve lost the manners and upbringing of the Yu Residence. Have you learned all the rules, etiquette, and principles from a dog?”
In a big family, the way of interacting with each other was also a way of socializing and dealing with people. In the future, when the sisters grew up, they would have to step out of the house and socialize with outsiders. They had all been trained by the residence.
No matter how much she doted on Yao Yao, she wouldn’t interfere with her growth.
In the past, Yu Qingning had relied on the fact that she doted on her and often competed with Yao Yao. No matter how uncomfortable she felt, she would always turn a blind eye to it.
Yu Qingning felt like her bones had been pulled out. She fell to the ground and struggled. “Grandmother, I know I was wrong. I really know I was wrong. Grandmother, please spare me this time. I won’t dare to do it again…”
Old Madam waved her hand. Out of sight, out of mind.
Previously, when she had said that she was going to the Education Department to hire a nanny for Yu Qingning and Concubine He, she had been a little hesitant. Although she didn’t think much of Yu Qingning, she was still her granddaughter after all. How could she really bear to let an outsider teach her a lesson?
However, Yu Qingning’s unrepentant behavior had completely hardened her heart.
Yu Qingning howled even louder. Bai Kui strode forward, grabbed Yu Qingning’s arm, and half-dragged her out.
Yu Youyao sighed softly. She was very surprised by this outcome, but after thinking about it carefully, she was not that surprised.
Although Yu Qingning was arrogant, she wasn’t really stupid.
Previously, when she was studying at home, she was not only unwilling to return the position to her, but also unwilling to be punished. She felt that it was because she had not attended school for a month and had not been chased out by the teacher, that she had made so many mistakes.
It was too obvious that she wanted to compete with her. She didn’t know how to hide it at all.
It was a huge taboo for powerful families to compete with each other. If it were anyone else, they probably wouldn’t have been dealt with so easily.
Yu Youyao glanced out the door, but she could no longer see Yu Qingning. She could only vaguely hear her cries and voices.
Old Madam Yu noticed her gaze and patted her hand gently. “Yao Yao, have you softened?”
Yu Youyao did not know what to say, so she did not say anything.
She did not think that Yu Qingning deserved any sympathy.
Yu Qingning was a classic example of someone who remembered how people treated her. Although she called her Big Sister and apologized, she probably really felt that everything was her fault and hated her as her grandmother had said.
She did not have the kind of heart that repaid evil with kindness.
Old Madam Yu didn’t know what she was thinking, so she took the opportunity to guide her. “Yu Qingning usually makes a fuss with you, but you’re still thinking about your relationship as sisters. It’s obvious that Yao Yao is kind-hearted. However, when people interact with each other, it depends on fate, not relationships. Even sisters aren’t that different, understand?”
Yu Youyao nodded thoughtfully. “Grandmother, I understand. Fourth Sister and I have our differences, so I won’t interfere. However, we’re sisters after all. Fourth Sister’s palm is swollen from being slapped by Mister today. Get Qiu Xing to send a box of Jade Beauty Cream over later to show some concern.”
Old Madam Yu smiled and tapped her forehead. “You’re a promising child!”