She was the type who reigned supreme in this residence, least fond of being contradicted by anyone, even with Lin Qianqing, of course, except in front of the elderly grandma and Lin Xingyi.
Gu Youyou quietly stood to one side, watching as two sturdy maids 'invited' her to Lin Qianqing's courtyard.
Well, it was a gathering of comrades in similar misfortune.
Lin Qianqing's spirits were lifted completely by having someone to keep her company, an emotion Gu Youyou could understand.
The two were lectured for four hours before the various rules and regulations were finally explained to them.
How they should walk, how to greet imperial consorts of different ranks, and so on.
When speaking, they must not look straight ahead but should lower their gaze to their own toes, etc...
After demonstrating once, the maids had them both give it a try.