Chapter 46: Chun Hua Xue Yuan

It's clearly the former self's concern, so why does it still affect my emotions?

She doesn't care at all about the Kang Clan, the Jiang Clan, or how they treat her.

No matter how they treat her, she can still live very well!

But...

Why does her heart hurt so much, ache so badly that it makes her care, makes her suffer, makes her unable to control her emotions?

In the end, she left.

After returning to the Rhyme Courtyard, her heart gradually calmed down.

"They stayed behind; previously we set up a courtyard, but that's obviously not enough."

"Men and women should be separate; you taught me that."

"I also had Deng Zi find people to set up another courtyard—one for men, one for women."

"Life-Death Contracts—I had them all sign."

"Right, those two brats won't listen—I had Bai Zhi force them to stamp a big palm print."

Ning Hanmo said it silently, not waiting for Jiang Yunchu's reply, as if talking to himself—whether she listened or not, he would say the same.

"Moreover..." the little one paused.

"The mung bean cake and hibiscus slices you prepared, plus the lotus-scented cake I specially made—I had the Kang clan's great-uncle and great-aunt take them away."

Jiang Yunchu looked at Ning Hanmo, slightly curled her lips, and said, "Thanks!"

Ning Hanmo smiled and said, "Between us mother and son, what's there to be polite about?"

"You're Jiang Yunchu—what could possibly stump you?"

"Even the young master can't beat you; you're absolutely number one under heaven, after all, the young master aims to be second under heaven."

Jiang Yunchu smiled even happier, and suddenly the gloom that had shrouded her dissipated.

She seemed to be affected by the original owner's emotions—after all, she wasn't originally a fragile-hearted person, but after more than half a year, can the original owner's emotions still affect her?

……

In fact, Jiang Yunchu will never know—there's no such thing as the original owner's emotions; it's just her orphan identity that makes her empathize.

"Pay respects to the elder sister." Early in the morning, Kang Ziwei brought Kang Nai Xin to the Rhyme Courtyard; after reporting in, they came to pay respects.

She knows this path is her own choice; no matter what lies ahead, she will keep walking.

"Has the little canteen over there opened? Have you eaten?" Jiang Yunchu asked.

Without waiting for their reply, she pointed to the spot beside her and said, "Sit down."

Kang Ziwei is older—she's twelve this year, while Kang Nai Xin is nine.

Seeing their tentative expressions, Jiang Yunchu smiled and said, "In the Regent Prince's Manor, my word is command."

"What I say goes."

"Do you understand?"

Yue Yue had been sitting beside Jiang Yunchu, but after glancing at the two newly arrived aunts, she got up and sat next to her brother, leaving the seat for the two sisters.

Zi Wei pulled Nai Xin to sit down; Zi Su brought out utensils for the two, then placed the egg pancake on a plate, along with a bowl of millet porridge.

"Try it and see if it suits your appetite." After saying that, Jiang Yunchu fell silent, and the room fell into quiet.

Watching Yue Yue eat like a little flower cat, Jiang Yunchu called Zi Wu: "Take the young lady to wash up."

"Ning Hanmo, this afternoon I'll check the recitation of the first part of the Three Character Classic."

Now there's no tutor, so she can only follow her own pace; actually the children are quite smart, it's just that the previous methods were misapplied.

"Good." Ning Hanmo finished the last sip of porridge, then stretched out his hands and said, "Shunzi."

Jiang Yunchu rubbed her brow, calculating the time; this child's leg should be healed soon—let's check on him tomorrow.

Going like this, he's actually adapting; Shunzi is getting strong quickly.

"Zi Wei, what do you want to do in the future?" Jiang Yunchu sat with them and asked carefully.

Kang Ziwei thought it over; before, she just didn't want to live like her older sister, but now...

What does she want to do?

"You haven't figured it out yet?" Seeing Zi Wei's expression, she immediately knew.

"Then just think about it slowly."

"Today you rest; tomorrow morning you don't need to come pay respects—have lunch in the courtyard, then wait for school. This afternoon, Zi Wu will deliver your textbooks."

For early education, she doesn't want the girls to learn the Three Obediences and Four Virtues; since it's enlightenment, let them study together with the boys.

"Yes!"

Kang Ziwei's eyes lit up; Kang Nai Xin has always followed her sister, doing whatever her sister does, though she still has some innocence.

"Go back, rest well; if anything feels off, go straight to Zi Wu."

Jiang Yunchu smiled, looking at the little girl—indeed her mood would be great.

Su Xin handles the outside shop and manor.

Zi Su takes care of all her arrangements and daily affairs.

Bai Zhi is simple—she just protects her safety.

Zi Wu used to be in charge of Yue Yue, but Yue Yue is four now; although she's young, we should start a little enlightenment, leading by example.

Zi Wu was assigned to Chun Hua Xue Yuan.

Chun Hua Xue Yuan—why is it called that?

Mainly because Jiang Yunchu's mind keeps drifting to the Spring Flower Kindergarten...

Spring blossoms represent new hope, also represent full bloom and flourishing—how philosophically meaningful!

Actually, she's just lazy!

Yes!

Zi Wei brought Nai Xin back to the Courtyard, and Nai Xin was a bit confused, "Older sister, why are we in the Wang Fu?"

Being at home would be nice, with father and mother to rely on, and maids to attend to.

Now it's just a matter of putting on clothes; they have to do it themselves, and at mealtimes no one serves them vegetables.

Zi Wei looked at her sister's appearance and said, "This must be the price of transformation."

"Nai Xin, if you want to decide your own future, you can only persevere; even if you can't hold on, you must grit your teeth and persist."

"You can cry, but you must hide secretly under the blankets."

"You can lose your temper, but you must do it in a place where no one is."

"You can also complain, but you need to think clearly about how you will walk your future path—do you want to be like the eldest and second eldest sisters?"

Nai Xin heard the eldest and second eldest sisters, quickly shook her head, and her little face turned pale from fright.

"The second eldest sister is injured, she was beaten, and she can't go back home."

The last time the Kang Clan's second young lady came back, her mouth was all split wounds; that was from being struck by her husband, and the Kang Clan patriarch exploded in thunderous fury—now the in-laws dare not provoke them at all.

But...

Is this the kind of life they wanted?

"Then let's persevere." Kang Ziwei said to her younger sister.

In the Kang Clan, although they are young ladies, the elders do not favor males over females; what is theirs has never been lacking.

Just as the two young ladies of the Kang Clan were about to return to the Spring Flower Ladies' Institute, Zi Wu's steps grew hurried, and he ran toward the Rhyme Courtyard.

"Princess Consort, the Cao Clan people are causing a disturbance outside."

"They came quite quickly."

Jiang Yunchu smiled, then had Zi Su find her a set of white clothes; she never liked wearing any ornaments, so now she wears only a plain white robe with wide sleeves, and she has become much slimmer.