Chapter 11 Avoiding Blunders, Recognizing People is Key
She had only been acting spoiled for a short while when, coaxed gently by everyone's soft words, Song Ci obediently dressed and was helped out of the main hall.
A glance across the large main hall revealed only a few people seated; upon seeing Song Ci emerge, they all stood up to greet and pay respects.
"Blessings and peace to Mother."
"Wishing Grandmother health and happiness."
Song Ci watched the people paying their respects with proper etiquette and was full of praise in her heart.
Such is the demeanor of a grand family; the etiquette and manners were impeccable. Not a single hem moved, nor were their waists swayed. It was truly classical etiquette, engraved into their bones with a natural grace that was pleasing to the eye, rather than the awkwardness of a forced performance in a period drama.
Seated in the main position, Song Ci quietly admired, not realizing that those below, with bent knees or stooped backs, had not been invited to rise, leaving her slightly puzzled.
Nanny Gong coughed lightly, bent down with a smile, and reminded softly in Song Ci's ear, "Grand Madam, were you planning to let Madam and Second Madam have breakfast in Chunhui Hall today?"
Song Ci snapped back to reality and quickly invited them to their feet, saying, "You haven't had breakfast yet? Then let's eat together."
Second Madam Jiang, being straightforward, said, "The food from Mother's little kitchen is particularly fragrant for breakfast. I've been craving it for a while, and today we have this good fortune. I won't decline this favor."
Song Ci looked at the few exquisite children, trying to match faces to her memory, wondering if she would make a mistake since recognizing people was crucial.
The charming girl in a goose-yellow spring dress, with a maiden's hair bun and cascading locks, eyes clear and sparkling, was about fourteen or fifteen. This must be the second young lady of the main house, Song Ruqi.