Two treasure maps

Guo Lingli took the red peach and the yellow peach and stepped into her own courtyard, Lingxiang Courtyard. The whole courtyard was bathed in the warm sunshine of spring, and the winter jasmine flowers were in full bloom. Their petals were delicate and bright, as if showing the vitality and vigor of spring to the world. Guo Lingli's birthday happened to fall in spring, so her courtyard was specially planted with winter jasmine flowers. Whenever spring comes, this sea of ​​flowers will celebrate her birthday and bring endless joy.

Adjacent to Lingxiangyuan is Guo Fengli's Meifengyuan, where the environment is completely different. Meifengyuan is full of plum blossoms. Although they are not in bloom at the moment, their tenacious temperament is ready to emerge. Guo Fengli prefers plum blossoms. She firmly believes that "the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold". She combines the pride of plum blossoms with her own ambitions, hoping to lead everyone back to the capital one day. Her courtyard is filled with a different atmosphere, which has both the unique cold fragrance of plum blossoms and Guo Fengli's firm belief and expectations.

Although this family does not live in the prosperous capital, their life is not inferior. Especially the eldest sister Guo Liuli, as the focus of the family's training, her existence makes the whole family full of expectations. Guo Liuli will be able to participate in the draft in two years, which is not only her personal honor, but also the pride of the whole family. Therefore, her courtyard - Liuli Courtyard, is naturally also very magnificent.

Although Guo Lingli's Lingxiang Courtyard was not as luxurious as Liuli Courtyard, it was also warm and comfortable. In addition to the blooming winter jasmine in the courtyard, there were two maids, two old women, two servants and two guards, which were the standard for the sisters. They could also receive a monthly allowance of one tael of silver, which was enough to ensure a comfortable and easy life.

As for the brothers in the family, they were naturally treated better. Not only were there more standard personnel, but the monthly allowance was also much higher than that of the girls, at least three taels of silver. Such treatment was enough to allow them to stand up straight in the family and take on more responsibilities.

As for food, clothing and daily expenses, they were all paid for by the public, using public accounts. In this way, no matter where they were, they could enjoy a quality of life that was almost the same as that in Beijing.

Therefore, although they live in this remote mountain, they do not feel lonely or inconvenient at all. On the contrary, they enjoy the tranquility and comfort here and look forward to a better future.

The layout of Guo Lingli's room is quiet and elegant, simple and generous, revealing a peaceful and warm atmosphere.

The door of the room was lightly closed, and once you stepped into it, you felt as if you had entered a small world isolated from the outside world. Elegant gauze hung on the window lattice, fluttering gently in the breeze, letting in strands of soft sunlight, which sprinkled in every corner of the room.

In the middle of the room stood a simple wooden desk, on which were neatly placed the four treasures of the study, and the brushes on the pen holder were neatly arranged, giving off a faint bookish air. The chair next to the desk was covered with soft cushions, where Guo Lingli often read quietly or wrote with a brush to express her inner feelings.

On the other side of the room is a spacious bed, with plain white sheets and quilts embroidered with elegant plum blossom patterns, which is both elegant and warm and comfortable. On the bedside is a small porcelain vase with a few branches of fresh jasmine flowers, adding a touch of vitality to the room.

There are several landscape paintings hanging on the walls of the room, with delicate brushstrokes and profound artistic conception, making people feel as if they are in the mountains and rivers, relaxed and happy. In the corner of the wall is a celadon vase with a few emerald green bamboo branches inserted in it, which complements the color of the whole room and creates a fresh and natural atmosphere.

Although the whole room is simply decorated, every detail reveals the owner's taste and care. Guo Lingli likes to be alone in such an environment, enjoying the tranquility and elegance, and allowing her soul to relax and nourish.

In the room, the two maids were busy and orderly, each doing their own job. Madam Sun, the maid from the capital, was tall and straight, with a serious face, and was carefully instructing Guo Lingli on the rules and etiquette. Her words were full of expectations and concern for Guo Lingli, hoping that she would be able to behave properly and generously when she entered a wealthy family in the capital in the future, and not be laughed at by others.

The other woman, Li, was a servant from the countryside. She was quick and nimble, busy preparing toiletries and hot water. Although she didn't know any rules or etiquette, she supported Guo Lingli silently with her actions, allowing her to feel the warmth of home and not be so lonely.

The maids Hongtao and Huangtao were busy fetching water, handing out towels, and carefully helping Guo Lingli wash. Their faces were filled with smiles, full of respect and love for Guo Lingli.

After washing up, Mrs. Sun asked Mrs. Li to go to the kitchen to fetch food boxes and prepare to serve the young lady. She knew Guo Lingli's taste and habits, and always tried her best to meet her needs.

During the meal, Mrs. Sun once again earnestly reminded Guo Lingli: "Third Miss, when you go to the capital in the future, don't go out too much and make the ladies laugh at you." Her words were full of worry and expectation. She hoped that Guo Lingli could become a well-educated, dignified and virtuous lady.

Guo Lingli smiled and nodded without saying anything. She knew that Granny Sun was doing this for her own good, and she was always carefully teaching her some rules and etiquette. Moreover, although Granny Sun came from the capital, she never acted superior, but always patiently taught her, which made her feel very warm and grateful.

Huang Tao interrupted and said, "That's right, miss. If you didn't come back, we would be scared to death. We would be looking for you everywhere, afraid that something had happened to you. What would we do if you were beaten with a stick?" There was a hint of mischief and teasing in her words, which instantly eased the tense atmosphere a lot.

Guo Lingli followed the family rules and went to the courtyard after dinner to digest the food. She understood that this was not only for the sake of physical health, but also to cultivate the manners and temperament that a lady of a noble family should have.

The moonlight was like water, falling on the petals of the winter jasmine in the yard, casting a hazy shadow. Guo Lingli stepped lightly into this quiet space and began to practice the steps of a lady from a noble family. She tried to adjust her breathing, making each step seem light and graceful, as if she was dancing.

Recalling the steps of my elder sister Guo Liuli, they were the epitome of nobility and elegance, with each step revealing calmness and confidence. Guo Fengli practiced the Lotus Steps, which seemed to be stepping on lotus flowers, both beautiful and mysterious. In the eyes of her grandparents, Guo Fengli was like a fairy descending to earth, attracting much attention.

Guo Lingli couldn't help but sigh in her heart. She couldn't understand her grandparents' partiality before, but now she has figured it all out. She has to practice the rules that she used to feel constrained. These rules and exercises are not only for external demeanor, but also for cultivating inner cultivation and temperament. She must be strong and not fall behind.

The one who has the most freedom now is the younger sister Guo Meili. She is still young and knows only a little about the family affairs. She doesn't have to do anything, and the family has not yet set up specific rules for her. She can have fun every day, because when she grows up, she will inevitably be involved in all kinds of disputes.

Under the moonlight, Guo Lingli continued to practice her steps, and she gradually immersed herself in this quiet and elegant atmosphere. She knew that only through continuous efforts and practice could she truly become a lady who met the expectations of her family, and she also wanted to enter the capital to reach the highest position.