Chapter 14
As the lessons continue, the gap in learning achievements and progress were further exaggerated with the difference in ability between sisters, to the point where Molan could no longer keep up with Hualan . This is after all very natural, the learning speed that of an elementary school student compared to a junior high student were fundamentally different . However, Molan who seemed demure was in fact extremely strong-willed, deliberately attaching herself to Hualan’s side and constantly bombarding Governess Kong with questions . At times it was obvious Hualan could progress to the next step but due to Molan’s persistence, Governess Kong could only slow down the lessons .
Hualan weathered and endured, she lost count of the number of times she complained to w . a . n . g shi . w . a . n . g shi was also helpless, whenever she went to Sheng Hong he merely spouted lines such as ‘Mo’er is also eager to study, sisters ought to behave amicably’ and similar sentiments . However regardless of how it was worded, his reaction was not anger but instead indifference . Ancient China did not have access to capable psychiatrists therefore it was inevitable that Older Sister Hualan exploded .
This fateful afternoon, the weather was slight dry and chilly . Once Governess Kong finished teaching a particularly long section, she felt her throat slightly parched thus instructed the girls to practice greeting peace to the elderly . She herself retired to her rooms to drink Fuling1 to moisten her throat . Hualan seeing Molan hunched on the embroidered stool resting while gasping for air, her heart gave in to a burst of resentment and couldn’t help but sneer “Fourth Younger Sister is really giving your all . Normally, these complicated rules do not of many uses but Younger Sister being this dedicated, it seems like you will definitely have use for them in the future . ”
Molan turned slightly red and softly answered “Governess said that although these are merely vain formalities, I would rather learn and not use them than be made fun of by others . This Younger Sister is stupid and is afraid to dishonour the family, so can only use all of my strength to study . ”
Hualan is after all the First Young Lady, after she vented her little anger she was no longer willing to lower herself to the level of a child and merely sat by the window looking out at the scenery . Unfortunately, Rulan was different . The past couple of days whilst listening to w . a . n . g shi’s grievances she too nurtured a stomach roil with anger . She jumped out at once, receiving the quarreling baton and coldly said “Since Fourth Older Sister knows that you are stupid then be more sensitive . Do not bother Governess Kong all day long, being a burden to Big Sister . ”
Molan was enraged and bickered “In what way did I ever bother Governess Kong? It’s only that Father instructed me to properly study under Governess Kong and he wants to test me after . I dare not disobey, whatever areas I do not understand, I must clarify . ”
Rulan snorted and looked at Molain in disdain “Do not use Father’s name to suppress me . Governess Kong was specially invited by the Old Madame for Big Sister . Big sister is her student and teaching us is merely a bonus . Everyday you s . n . a . t . c . h Big Sister’s limelight, hindering Big Sister from properly learning from Governess Kong . How is that reasonable? Hmph! I do not know where you’ve learnt such underhanded methods . You do not like to see the good fortune of others and like to s . n . a . t . c . h others belongings!”
Molan’s face turned red all of a sudden and the tears in the eyes grew . In a trembling voice, she said “What is Fifth Younger Sister saying? I do not understand! What underhanded methods? What s . n . a . t . c . hing others belongings? We are born from the same father, you are just taking advantage of the fact that I am concubine-born! Okay! Okay! Okay! I am the only unnecessary one, why do I bother staying on this earth to obstruct others eyes, why not I just die cleanly!” Finishing her tirade she bent over and wept loudly .
Rulan panicked, rushed before Molan and shouted “Cry again! Cry again! Each time there’s a problem, you just drop golden peas and pretend . If Governess Kong sees this, she would think I am bullying you and ask Father to punish me! You! You! You!” In anger and in panic, she stomped her feet and choked silent . Seeing this Hualan couldn’t ignore the situation anymore and came over, she spoke in a neither cold or warm tone “Fourth Younger Sister, do not come to tears so quickly, we no longer dare provoke you in the future . Every time there is a disagreement you cry as if your mother pa . s . sed away, we’re definitely afraid of angering you . ”
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