Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 229 - 93 Recognizing Relatives_3

Chapter 229: Chapter 93: Recognizing Relatives_3

Chapter 229: Chapter 93: Recognizing Relatives_3

Yueyao smiled and said, “I’ve been learning for a few days.”

Ma Peng smiled and spoke, “Ruo Lan, your aunt also writes a fine plum blossom calligraphy style.”

Ruo Lan was somewhat curious, “Cousin, how long have you been studying?” She must have put in a great deal of effort.

Yueyao smiled a little, “I started practicing after I came across a book of plum blossom calligraphy style rubbings left by my mother a while back, nearly a year ago now. As for embroidery, I’ve been learning it from a master, almost half a year now.”

Ma Peng was astonished.

Ruo Lan was also very surprised, but she was adept at hiding her emotions, “Sister truly has a good aptitude.” To be able to embroider the plum blossom script in just one year, and although it was not of a stunning level, one could deduce from this that her handwriting must certainly be exceptional. Looking at Yueyao, Ruo Lan thought that the rumors of the talented lady were indeed not unfounded.

Ruo Lan was well acquainted with the elite circles of the Capital City and had a clear understanding of those talented ladies. Those from noble families were not to say incompetent, but often there was an exaggerated aspect. Four parts talent inflated to nine, but the cousin in front of her was a genuine talented lady.

Yueyao modestly smiled, “I can’t accept such praise, cousin-in-law, it’s merely a hobby of mine.”

Ruo Lan did not expect Yueyao to be so humble; indeed, to have written the plum blossom calligraphy this well in such a short period must have taken diligent effort.

Ma Peng shook his head, smiling, “Sister, there’s no need for modesty. I’ve heard from Nanny Liu that you’re very diligent, rising to practice calligraphy before dawn each day, and not going to sleep until the Zi Hour at night.”

Ruo Lan looked at Ma Peng in surprise, “Is what you’re saying true, husband?”

Ma Peng smiled, “How could it be false? Father said that with your hard work, you might become a calligraphy master one day.” “Sister has both insight and persistence, the only thing lacking is guidance from a Great Scholar. It’s a pity that those scholars aren’t willing to take female students, otherwise your progress would be even greater.”

This time, Ruo Lan was truly astonished.

Yueyao quickly said, “Cousin-in-law, don’t take brother’s words to heart, I only practice when I have free time. Normally, I have to learn proper etiquette and embroidery, how could I spend the entire day on calligraphy?”

Tingzheng had been off to the side all this time, like a part of the scenery, but now that everyone was praising Yueyao, he looked at her with twinkling eyes, which was very endearing.

Yueyao smiled while gently patting Tingzheng on the head, “Speaking of which, the most hardworking one here is our Brother Zheng.” Both siblings were very diligent, just learning different things.

Ma Peng, being too far apart in age from Yueyao and given the separation of the sexes, found there was little to talk about after a few words, so he simply took Brother Zheng to the study.

Yueyao smiled and patted Tingzheng on the shoulder. Although her elder cousin’s Palace Graduate status might have been gained through cheating, his Juren title was earned through his own efforts, more than enough to guide Brother Zheng.

Once her husband had gone, Ruo Lan asked Yueyao about her daily activities at home, “Cousin, with the need to learn both etiquette and embroidery, aren’t you very busy?”

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From the interaction between her husband and Yueyao, Zhuang Ruo Lan could tell that her husband’s affection for Yueyao was indeed genuine. It wasn’t one-sided; Yueyao was also very close to her husband. And from Yueyao’s behavior and composure, she was truly the lady of a noble family, just as she had imagined, which made her feel very positively towards her.

Yueyao replied with a smile, “In the mornings, I study etiquette and manners with my nanny, and after, I learn from a master. I practice my calligraphy in the mornings and evenings, and during my spare time, I might read some books or occasionally paint.”

Ruo Lan was a bit surprised, “The schedule seems quite tight. What kind of books do you usually read?” If it had been anyone else, Ruo Lan would have assumed poetry and songs, but looking at Yueyao, she didn’t think so. This girl was different from those other talented ladies whom she knew.

Yueyao shyly smiled, “Travelogues, medical books, agriculture, poetry, and such. I read merely for leisure, covering a variety of subjects, not limited to a single genre.”

Ruo Lan was taken aback, “You even read travel books?” The outside world was vast, but women were destined to not venture beyond the quarters of their compounds. However, her mind was open, not confined to the four walls, which showed a broader perspective.

Yueyao gently smiled, “Just as a pastime.”

After chatting for a while, Ruo Lan smiled and asked, “Cousin, do you play chess?” Zhuang Ruolan had a fondness for the game of chess; it was her greatest pastime.

Yueyao smiled and replied, “I know a little bit.” She did play chess, but was not an expert, with only a partial mastery; after years of initial interest, she had stopped and hadn’t touched it for over a decade.

Cai Yun brought the chess set along with a maid.

Yueyao played chess slowly and carefully, pondering long before each move. Zhuang Ruolan played decisively, contemplating briefly before placing her pieces down.