Chapter 399 - 139: Nanny Wang Returns
Yueyao walked to the backyard and, observing the thick layer of snow that covered the bamboo, went forward and shook it, causing the snow to pitter-patter as it fell.
Xi Juan was about to laugh at Yueyao’s childlike behavior, but then she saw Yueyao pick up a bamboo leaf, put it to her lips, and a melodious tune began to resonate throughout the Lanxi Courtyard.
In her previous life, Yueyao had also dabbled in musical instruments; she was most proficient with the zither, followed by the flute. However, it was in the Nunnery that she had learned to play music with leaves. Life in the Nunnery was monotonous, and once, with nothing to do on the back mountain, she took it up as a pastime. Later, whenever she had free time, she would go there to play tunes for fun. Because of this, the Great Grandmaster never allowed her to take the tonsure, claiming that her worldly attachments were not yet severed.
Xi Juan asked dumbly, "Young Lady, when did you learn to play music with a leaf?" She had been at the young lady’s side for so many years, knew the young lady had learned the zither for a few days, but was unaware of when she had learned to play music with leaves – and play so enchantingly at that.
Yueyao replied with a smile, "I’m self-taught." Actually, listening to music occasionally is good for one’s mental and physical health, and with this in mind, Yueyao would indeed play a tune from time to time after her period of mourning ended.
Xi Yu came over and said, "Young Lady, the Peng Family and the Li family have brought their young ladies over." Xi Yu was aware that some new faces would soon be joining the courtyard.
Yueyao looked over the three maids who were brought to her, around seven or eight years old, not much different in age from herself. As Nanny Hao had previously met with them, Yueyao trusted Nanny Hao’s judgment. This meeting was just for her own confirmation; after seeing them and asking a few questions, she agreed to take them in. After hearing the three girls’ names, Yueyao thought it over and then renamed them, calling them Ruo Cui, Ruo Mi, and Ruo Xiao respectively.
The three maids were quickly taken down by Nanny Hao. They would first have to learn the proper conduct from Nanny Hao, and only after mastering it could they truly start serving.