However, Zheng Huaiyu said innocently, "Aunt, what are you talking about? Mother invited a nanny to teach us the rules for our welfare and for the glory of Prince Duan's Mansion. Which noble girl doesn't learn the rules? I also want to be as elegant and decent as my mother, so that I can be respected when I leave the mansion in the future."

Zheng Huiyi was furious and tapped her forehead hard: "Are you stupid? Who dares to look down on us?"

Everyone is very polite in front of the women in Prince Duan's Mansion.

Zheng Huaiyu said calmly: "Are you willing to be trapped in this small mansion for the rest of your life and not go out and see the world?"

Zheng Huiyi was slightly stunned: "Going to Shengjing?"

Zheng Huaiyu nodded: "Yes, I am eager to go to Shengjing. I really don't like the young men here."

Princess Duan's eyes flashed with joy: "Great, Huai Yu has ambition!"

Zheng Huaiyu raised his chin proudly.

Zheng Huiyi, on the other hand, was a little at a loss. She had never considered what her future husband's family would be like or how she would spend her days.

Ever since she could remember, the nanny around her told her that as the daughter of Prince Duan, it would be an honor for the other family no matter which family she married.

Therefore, she never worried about the future and firmly believed that her destiny would be smooth sailing.

Now, Zheng Huaiyu told her that they had the opportunity to marry into a more prominent family, which made Zheng Huiyi at a loss for a moment.

A hint of surprise flashed across Gu Qinlan's face. For a girl of her teens, the desire to marry into a prominent family is a normal aspiration. However, Zheng Huaiyu was only ten years old, and he blurted out such surprising words. There was no doubt that someone had instilled some inappropriate ideas in her.

Her gaze lingered briefly on Zheng Huaiyu's maid and wet nurse, but her mind was still not focused on the person who spread the inappropriate remarks.

Therefore, she could only say to Zheng Huaiyu in a serious tone: "Young girls should be careful about what they say and do, and not talk about marriage carelessly!"

However, Princess Duan had a different view: "What's wrong with this? Huaiyu has lofty aspirations, which is commendable."

Gu Qinlan smiled bitterly in her heart and retorted, "Mother, my daughter's ambition is commendable, but Huaiyu is only ten years old and still a child. If what she just said were to spread, my Prince Duan's Mansion would become a laughing stock in Jindu City, and it would even anger all the noble families in the city."

Princess Duan's face changed slightly when she heard this, and she asked worriedly, "Is it really that serious?"

"Mother, Huaiyu's words actually belittled all the young talents in Jindu City. If someone slandered the two young masters Fenghui and Fengyun of our Prince Duan's Mansion, wouldn't you feel indignant?"

Princess Duan finally came to her senses and smiled awkwardly: "I... I really didn't think deeply about it..."

Gu Qinlan has always been a person who is good at speaking, but at this moment she was speechless and could only say in a hoarse voice: "The future of the two girls in the mansion is still long. I hope mother will not be too kind in the future. Tolerance now will be cruel to them in the future."

Upon hearing this, Princess Duan quickly responded, "I understand. Just let Aunt Zhang teach you. I promise I won't interfere."

Gu Qinlan did not have high hopes for such a promise.

Zheng Huiyi remained naughty and unyielding: "Anyway, I don't want to learn, whoever wants to learn can go and learn!"

Princess Duan rebuked her flatly: "If you don't learn, you will never be able to leave your home in your life!"

"Mother!" Zheng Huiyi stamped her feet angrily, "I have no intention of marrying far away in Shengjing, why should I learn all those red tape!"

Princess Duan was unwavering this time: "Come here, send the young lady back to her courtyard. If she doesn't agree to learn etiquette, she will not be allowed to step out of her room."

Zheng Huiyi turned around and tried to escape, but was intercepted by the maids and nannies in Princess Duan's courtyard and was eventually sent back to the house. Zheng Huiyi was extremely angry, crying loudly and struggling hard, but she could not get rid of the restraints.

Princess Duan turned around and said to Madam Zhang with a little embarrassment: "I am really sorry to make you laugh, Madam. I have spoiled this child since he was a child and made him lawless. He has developed a willful character."

Aunt Zhang rebuked her mercilessly, "Young Miss's etiquette is a complete mess. I'm afraid I can't take on this important task."

Princess Duan knew the seriousness of the situation and quickly comforted her, "Madam, don't worry. Just teach her boldly. If she is naughty and disobedient, punish her if necessary."

In the past, Princess Duan did not think that there was anything wrong with her daughter. However, since she had Gu Qinlan as a reference, she suddenly realized that Zheng Huiyi's behavior was really intolerable.

She herself had lived a cowardly life, but she would never let her daughter make the same mistake.

Therefore, even if her heart ached, she had to harden herself.

Nanny Zhang glanced at Gu Qinlan, who nodded slightly. Nanny Zhang then said, "Then I will dare to give it a try. If the young lady is still stubborn, I hope the old lady will find another expert."

Princess Duan responded hastily, "Okay, okay, please rest assured, Madam. That girl is tough on the outside but soft on the inside. If you detain her for a few days, she will definitely become obedient."

Gu Qinlan couldn't help but smile, thinking that the mother and daughter were indeed very affectionate. Zheng Huiyi's personality was truly typical of someone who was tough on the outside but soft on the inside. The only thing she had was a stubborn mouth, but she was actually a complete coward at heart.

Princess Duan turned around and sternly warned Zheng Huaiyu: "From now on, you must stay close to Nanny Zhang and learn the palace etiquette. You must not be willful anymore. From now on, you must be careful with your mouth and control what you say. You must know your limits. Do you understand?"

Zheng Huaiyu bowed respectfully and said, "My granddaughter will remember this in her heart."

Then, Zheng Huaiyu left with Nanny Zhang.

Princess Duan turned around and said to Gu Qinlan with a gentle look, "From now on, you have to pay more attention to the whereabouts of those two girls. They have been spoiled by my pampering and always ignore my teachings. Looking at the whole mansion, it seems that you are the only one who can intimidate them."

Although Gu Qinlan was unwilling to take on this thorny problem, she had no choice but to comfort herself, thinking, "Too many worries won't make you feel painful, and too many debts won't make you feel heavy."

"Don't worry, mother. As long as you remain steadfast, they will gradually understand these etiquettes."

Princess Duan pondered for a moment, then suddenly slapped her thigh and realized, "Maybe I should just stay away for a while!"

Gu Qinlan asked in confusion: "Avoid?"

Princess Duan smiled awkwardly: "You should have noticed that I am easily influenced... I am worried that if they send people to complain to me every day, I will be soft-hearted again. Therefore, I plan to stay in the temple for a while and pray for the well-being of Ding Lian."

Gu Qinlan was secretly happy in her heart. With the departure of Princess Duan, the turmoil in the mansion seemed to be alleviated a lot.

However, she could not show any joy, but pretended to be concerned and comforted: "Mother, summer is coming, and the temple is very hard. I am afraid your body can't bear it."

Princess Duan gently waved her hand and said firmly: "It has been decided. You go and make the arrangements. I will set off at dawn tomorrow morning."

Gu Qinlan seemed reluctant to give a few words of advice, but in fact she turned around and made careful preparations for Princess Duan's trip.

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