Chapter 2 — After My Father Inducted Seven Nuns, They Immediately Prepared Me A Timetable

My father paused for a moment.

“My princess.”

I looked at him.

“Seven people?”

His ears were slightly red. Tears immediately rose to the corners of my eyes. Not because of heartache. It's because of anger. Mother has only been gone for three months. He brought back seven concubines. The people in the capital are waiting to see the joke, afraid they can laugh until next year. I looked at my father, my voice also trembling.

“Dad, have you gone crazy?”

Before my father could speak, the woman in blue clothes took a step forward. She bowed to me.

"Miss, don't be so quick to get angry. Marquis didn't let us into the palace because he wanted to compete for favor."

I laughed coldly.

“So is there enough quantity?”

The woman in the red dress laughed softly. I immediately glared over. She quickly used a round fan to cover her mouth.

“The lady's temper is really not small.”

The woman wearing the horsewhip looked at me and nodded.

"The temperament is there, but you can't stand steady, your steps are frivolous, your legs have no strength. You have to practice later."

I was stunned.

“Practice what?”

“Lower the table.” (standing)

I'm even more angry. What are these people? My father finally opened his mouth.

“An Ninh, those girls are the people that your mother entrusted before her death.”

The whole person immediately stiffened.

“My mother?”

My father lowered his eyes.

"When your mother was seriously ill, the thing she couldn't bear the most was you. She said your temper was soft and your heart was too straightforward, and in the future it would be difficult to protect yourself. She originally wanted to teach you herself, but she didn't have enough time anymore."

His voice was a little hoarse.

“So, she found seven gentlemen for me.”

I looked at the seven women in front of me.

“Sir?”

The woman in blue clothes said gently:

"My name is Do. I used to help your mother manage the outside stores. If you're willing, I'll teach you how to read books in the future."

The lady in the dress said:

"My name is Qin, I used to be the head of the police department. I will teach you how to ride a horse and shoot arrows, at least when something happens you can run away."

The woman in the red dress smiled:

"My name is Lieu. I used to tell stories in the tea house in the capital, and I also attended banquets of noble people for many years. I will teach you how to speak, how to look at people, and also how to avoid being stunned by other people's twists and turns."

The woman in white said:

"My name is Ta, studying medicine. I will teach you how to recognize medicinal herbs, and also teach you how to keep yourself alive."

The beautifully dressed woman closed her fan, smiled and said:

"My name is Nguyen, I used to sing opera songs. I will teach you how to receive guests, how to walk, how to sit, and also teach you when to cry and when not to cry at all."

The simply dressed woman spoke softly:

"My name is Song, I'm a beautiful lady. I will teach you how to embroider, and also teach you how to look at fabrics, jewelry, and the mysteries hidden in rewards."

The youngest woman held a stack of books in her arms, somewhat embarrassed.

"My name is Hua, I used to be a lady. I will teach you to read and write."

I was dumbfounded when I heard it. The girls spoke too seriously. It's not like coming to be a concubine. On the contrary, it's more like opening a school. My father looked at me and slowly said:

“An Ninh, your mother has thought very far. If we only welcomed them into the palace in the name of Mister, the seven women who were not close to us and did not like staying at Dinh Vien Marquis' Palace all year round would sooner or later make outsiders suspicious. Once someone is curious about their identity, or has other intentions, they will no longer be safe."

He paused for a moment then continued:

“But if we accept them as concubines, it will be different. They are people in the government, staying in good standing. Outsiders only think that the father wants to continue the legacy, or wants to adopt concubines to continue the lineage, no one will think further. With the protection of this title, they can stay by my side and educate me, no one dares to touch them casually."

My throat suddenly choked.

“So why didn't you tell me sooner?”

My father was silent for a moment.

“Your mother doesn't want you to know these things too early. She said, if you knew that even these things were arranged by her, you would be even more heartbroken.”