Chapter 490 - 481: Maternal Grandparent’s Home
A few days later, in the late afternoon, Chen Afu, in a semi-worn out cotton padded jacket, sat on the bed, teaching the little brothers how to stack blocks. Ms. Chu, meanwhile, was learning to tie knots from Mrs. Li.
Perhaps owing to developmental issues in her childhood, Ms. Chu’s finger joints were not very flexible. Thus, Chen Afu asked her to practice tying knots often to improve flexibility.
The weather had begun to warm, and only a basin of charcoal was lit indoors. Even the bed was not heated. A thick quilt was laid on the bed, and sitting atop it did not feel cold at all.
From time to time, Chen Afu and Ms. Chu laughed heartily due to the antics of the little boys.
At this time, a maid from the Outer Court delivered a note from the Zhennan’s Marquis Mansion, stating that Mrs. Ma from the Marquis’ Mansion would visit The Chus’ eldest daughter tomorrow morning. accompanying her would also be Granny Ma, the eldest daughter’s maternal aunt, as well as her cousin, Lady Ma.
Zhennan’s Marquis Mansion is the maternal home of Lady Ma.
Chen Afu furrowed her brows, "They’ve come at last." She said to Ms. Chu, "The Mas are coming to see you tomorrow morning. You don’t need to go to school."
The Marquis’ Mansion had hired a scholar specifically to teach Ms. Chu.
Ms. Chu nodded her head and continued tying knots.
The next day, Chen Afu dressed Ms. Chu. She was wearing a light green satin blouse and long skirt, with ruby-coloured brocade and a shawl over her shoulders. Plum blossoms were embroidered on the edges of her sleeve and skirt, and two jade rabbit hairpins were stuck in her hair bun. Despite not applying any makeup, Ms. Chu still looked stunningly beautiful.