An Lingrong after rebirth

The next day, before dawn, the nanny came to the yard and rang the doorbell. The ladies got up quickly and lined up in the yard to form groups!

An Lingrong, Fang Chunyi and Tao Zhe, three girls live in the same room. An Lingrong said to Fang Chunyi, "I heard the nanny say yesterday that they would be divided into groups this morning, is that right?"

Fang Chunyi smiled and said, "Yes, every group of twenty people!" Hearing this, everyone stood up and walked towards the yard. After a while, everyone came to the yard.

The nanny started to call out names and divide everyone into five groups. An Lingrong, Fang Chunyi, Tao Zhe and 20 others were assigned to the first group.

One of the maids said, "We will start to divide into groups now. Those whose names are called should stand next to me." The young ladies began to whisper, guessing who they would be in the same group with.

After the roll call, the two groups stood up. The maid looked at everyone and said seriously: "From today on, you will learn various etiquette and talents. I hope you can study hard." After that, the two maids led their respective teams to different directions.

One of the maidens led a group of people to a spacious room with various musical instruments. "This is the music room. You will learn music and dance here in the future." The maiden pointed at the furnishings in the room.

On the other side, another nanny led another group of people into a beautifully decorated study room. "This is the painting and calligraphy room, where you will learn painting and calligraphy." The nanny's voice echoed in the room.

Each group started an intense and fulfilling study life. The girls listened attentively to the teachings of the madams and worked hard to improve their skills. They looked forward to becoming more elegant and charming women through these courses.

In the music room, the nanny showed a beautiful dance, and the young ladies were amazed. Then, the nanny began to teach basic dance moves, and the young ladies followed and practiced. Although they were a little rusty at first, they were all very attentive.

In the painting and calligraphy room, the nanny showed the young ladies an exquisite painting, which made them appreciate the charm of art. Then, the nanny taught them the painting techniques and brushwork. The young ladies listened carefully and then practiced, trying to draw the beautiful pictures in their minds.

Whether it is music or painting, the ladies are full of enthusiasm. They communicate and learn from each other and make progress together. In this process, they not only learn skills, but also cultivate teamwork spirit and friendship.

"Okay, those from the first group, follow me." Nanny said, and led the first group out of the courtyard gate and walked towards the palace.

Along the way, An Lingrong was very nervous, she didn't know what kind of training was waiting for them today. Fang Chunyi seemed very excited and kept chatting with the sisters next to her.

Finally, they arrived at a spacious training ground. At this time, people from other groups were already there. Mammy asked everyone to stand in a row and then announced the content of today's training: etiquette training.

"From today on, you have to learn all kinds of court etiquette. This is a compulsory course for becoming a concubine." Even if you are not a concubine, you will go to the princes' legitimate or concubine wives, the nanny said with a serious face and her tone left no room for doubt.

For your future, for your good life, please take it seriously and don't be careless! After all, this is in the palace, full of intrigues and schemes. If you are not careful, you will fall into an irretrievable situation, and you may even lose your life at any time! Therefore, you must be alert and don't take it lightly!

An Lingrong couldn't help thinking after hearing this. She was born in a humble family, and whether she could do well in these complicated palace etiquettes depended entirely on her own efforts. She muttered to herself, "The palace etiquette is so complicated, how many people can really learn it?"

Although she was full of doubts and uneasiness, An Lingrong still tried to concentrate and listened carefully to Nanny's explanation. She knew that this opportunity was hard to come by, and if she didn't seize it, she might not be able to change her fate for the rest of her life. She secretly warned herself: "I must not give up, this is my only chance to become a concubine."

The nanny began to demonstrate various etiquette movements one by one, including bowing, greeting, standing posture, etc. An Lingrong observed the nanny's every move with full concentration, trying her best to learn. She silently said in her heart: "I must learn these etiquettes well, only in this way can I have a place in the palace."

Although she was inevitably a little nervous, An Lingrong still mustered up her courage and followed the instructions of the nanny. She practiced every subtle movement repeatedly, striving to achieve perfection. She kept cheering herself up in her heart: "I can do it well, I must believe in myself. As long as I work hard, I will be able to master these court etiquette."

During the learning process, An Lingrong kept reminding herself to stay focused and try to master the details of each movement. She thought to herself.

Because of her nervousness, An Lingrong's movements seemed a little stiff, as if she was frozen. Aunt Qiufang saw this and said to everyone, "Don't be nervous, ladies. This is not a talent show. Relax a little and maybe you can get a different effect!"

After saying this, she even looked at An Lingrong with a look of comfort and encouragement. Fang Chunyi noticed An Lingrong's embarrassment, quietly pulled the corner of her clothes, and whispered, "Don't be nervous, let's work hard together."

Aunt Qiufang gave An Lingrong an encouraging smile. Feeling Fang Chunyi's kindness and support, An Lingrong felt warm in her heart and relaxed a little. Her originally tense body gradually relaxed and her movements became a little more natural.

The training lasted for a whole morning, with several breaks in between. During the breaks, An Lingrong, Fang Chunyi, and Tao Zhe exchanged their learning experiences and corrected each other's movements. The relationship between them became more harmonious.

Near noon, the nanny commented on everyone's performance and pointed out areas that needed improvement. Although An Lingrong still had some shortcomings, her overall performance was recognized by the nanny. An Lingrong secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and at the same time, she was determined to study etiquette harder to prepare for her future life in the palace.

In the following days, in addition to daily etiquette training, An Lingrong and others also added a lot of cultural courses to their studies. The nanny invited several senior scholars to teach them about poetry, songs, music, chess, calligraphy and painting. These courses not only broadened An Lingrong's horizons, but also improved their temperament and accomplishment.

An Lingrong was particularly interested in ancient poetry. She often read poetry alone in the dead of night, trying to figure out the artistic conception and emotions of the ancients. Whenever she read a good poem, she would immerse herself in it, as if she had resonated with the poet. She liked to interpret poetry in her own way, draw inspiration from it, and incorporate it into her own words and deeds.

Fang Chunyi is good at painting. Her brushstrokes are delicate and her style is fresh, which is pleasing to the eye. Every time she paints, she concentrates on it and draws beautiful patterns stroke by stroke. Her paintings are often praised by people and become masterpieces of art in everyone's eyes.

Tao Zhe has a unique talent in music. Her voice is clear and melodious, like the sound of nature. Whether singing or playing a musical instrument, she can show extraordinary talent. In various activities in the palace, her performance always wins applause from the audience.

The three of them learned from each other, complemented each other's strengths and made rapid progress. They often discussed literature, art and music together, sharing their experiences and insights. Through communication and cooperation, their friendship became deeper, and at the same time, they stimulated each other's creativity and potential.

Life in the palace is not always smooth sailing. Although An Lingrong and others try their best to adapt to the palace's rules and etiquette, they still inevitably encounter some difficulties and challenges.

Sometimes, they would make mistakes due to negligence and be severely criticized by the nanny; sometimes, they would have disputes due to disagreements, which affected their feelings for each other. But no matter what problems they encountered, they always maintained an optimistic and positive attitude, bravely faced difficulties, and worked hard to solve problems.

Aunt Qiufang was indeed a very strict person, which made An Lingrong feel a little scared and nervous. However, she also understood the truth that "strict teachers produce excellent students", so she was willing to accept this teaching method.

Only through strict training and guidance can one continuously improve one's skills and become an excellent embroiderer. Thinking of this, An Lingrong could not help but be full of expectations for the future. She was determined to study hard, live up to Aunt Qiufang's expectations, and at the same time create a better future for herself.

After the etiquette training was completed, the next step was calligraphy and painting. Aunt Qiufang told An Lingrong and the others that they would start calligraphy and painting training tomorrow morning.

The next morning, sunlight poured into the room through the window. Aunt Qiufang arrived at An Lingrong's residence early and led her team into the painting room. The painting room was decorated simply and elegantly, with some exquisite paintings hanging on the walls, giving people a strong artistic atmosphere.

After entering the painting room, Aunt Qiufang introduced today's painting master, Aunt Qiuqiu. Aunt Qiuqiu greeted everyone with a smile and began to explain the basic knowledge of painting. She explained in detail from the selection of brushes, the mixing of pigments to the use of lines, so that An Lingrong and others had a deeper understanding of painting.

"My dears, painting is an art that can express our inner feelings and thoughts." Aunt Qiuqiu said gently, "First, we must learn to observe the shapes, colors and textures of things, and then use a paintbrush to show them!

Aunt Qiuqiu picked up a paintbrush and lightly drew a few strokes on the paper, and a vivid flower picture appeared before everyone's eyes. An Lingrong and others were amazed and admired Aunt Qiuqiu's painting skills.

Aunt Qiuqiu asked everyone to start painting. An Lingrong held the brush tightly and carefully painted on the paper. She recalled the flowers in the garden and tried to freeze their beauty on the canvas.

Fang Chunyi used her imagination to draw a cute little rabbit, while Tao Zhe drew a landscape painting that was peaceful and distant.

During the painting process, An Lingrong and the others gradually forgot everything around them and devoted themselves to the creation. Time passed quietly, and when the sun set, they realized that several hours had passed.

In the evening, An Lingrong and others took their works and showed them to Aunt Qiuqiu with great joy. Aunt Qiuqiu carefully examined each painting and gave affirmation and suggestions from time to time.

Aunt Qiuqiu commented on everyone's works one by one. She praised An Lingrong's meticulous observation, Fang Chunyi's creativity and Tao Zhe's color usage skills.

In the next few days, An Lingrong and others continued to practice painting skills under the guidance of Aunt Qiuqiu. They learned how to use colors to create atmosphere and how to convey emotions through lines.

Every progress made them feel ecstatic. In addition to painting classes, they also did not neglect calligraphy. In the study room filled with the fragrance of ink, they practiced calligraphy quietly, feeling the charm and beauty of Chinese characters.

Time flies, and a month has passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, An Lingrong and others have not only significantly improved their skills, but also been nourished spiritually. They have become more confident and elegant, and exude a unique charm in their every move.

"You young ladies are all very talented, but you still need to practice more." Aunt Qiuqiu said with a smile.

An Lingrong and others were greatly encouraged after hearing this and expressed their willingness to continue working hard.

In the following days, they continued to improve their painting skills under the guidance of Aunt Qiuqiu. In the process, they also discovered more beauty in life and recorded each wonderful moment with their brushes.

An Lingrong knew that her talent for painting was really not that good. After all, these two skills were very important for a lady from a wealthy family.

An Lingrong is also looking forward to learning new things, hoping to improve her accomplishments and temperament through these courses. When it comes to painting, Tao Zhe is gifted!

An Lingrong walked up to Tao Zhe with a smile and said in a cheerful tone: "Sister Tao Zhe, I know that you have superb painting skills and can be regarded as an expert in this field. Could you please give me some advice on my painting?" Her eyes were full of expectation and curiosity, and she seemed to attach great importance to Tao Zhe's evaluation.

Tao Zhe smiled shyly and said softly: "Sister, you are joking. I just like painting more." Although she was humble in her words, she was still somewhat confident in her heart.

Tao Zhe does have his own unique insights and skills in painting. However, facing such an outstanding person as An Lingrong, Tao Zhe dare not easily reveal them, for fear of causing unnecessary trouble or misunderstanding.

Tao Zhe chose to respond to An Lingrong's invitation with a humble attitude, hoping to keep a low profile and avoid causing controversy.

An Lingrong smiled slightly, took Tao Zhe's hand, and said sincerely: "Sister, why be so modest, I really want to ask you for advice. If you don't mind, just treat me as your student."

Tao Zhe said seriously: "What are you talking about, sister! We are good sisters! We are just learning from each other!" Her eyes were full of sincerity and kindness, which moved people.

Seeing An Lingrong's sincerity, Tao Zhe could no longer refuse and agreed. Then, the two found a quiet corner, and Tao Zhe began to carefully examine An Lingrong's paintings.

She sometimes pondered, sometimes smiled, and gave An Lingrong advice and guidance seriously. An Lingrong listened humbly, asked questions from time to time, and discussed painting techniques and expression with Tao Zhe.

Under Tao Zhe's guidance, An Lingrong's paintings gradually improved, and her understanding of painting became more profound. The two communicated while creating, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. After this exchange, An Lingrong and Tao Zhe became closer and became good friends who could talk about anything.