Chapter 257: Crazy Couple 17

When Ji Xiaohua heard what Ji Xiaosong said, she could hardly believe it.

“How could this have happened to him so suddenly?”

“Well, of course, your wonderful brother-in-law did it…”

Ji Xiaosong had no intention of hiding it from Ji Xiaohua. Her sister was already nine years old and would need a broader education in the future.

Revealing her relationship with Wu Chufeng now would make it easier to explain all her preparations later on.

“Brother-in-law?”

Ji Xiaohua squealed, “Sister, when did you get engaged *again*?”

“No, no, no, the word ‘again’ doesn’t sound right. I’ve simply found a suitable husband. Xiao Hua, we came from the countryside. We have to remember to seize every opportunity, or our journey through this world will be even harder.”

Ji Xiaosong had some understanding of this world from the original body’s memories. A woman’s status was relatively low, and for a family like theirs—left with only two daughters—it was nearly impossible to hold on to their property and fields.

Before coming to the Capital City, she had protected their house and fields with a Barrier.

If she hadn’t done that, there would have been nothing left for them by the time they returned.

Seeing the shocked look on her sister’s face, Ji Xiaosong couldn’t help but laugh. She reached out and gently pinched her cheek.

“Xiao Hua, you’re overreacting. Isn’t it perfectly normal for me to find a suitable husband?”

“But Sister, if you get married… can I still stay with you?”

“Of course, you’ll stay with me. I wouldn’t feel right leaving you to live on your own. There are only two of us left in our family. If we don’t have someone to rely on, the days ahead will be very hard. Wu Chufeng is a trustworthy man. Marrying him won’t just protect our family’s assets, it will also give you a better future.”

When Ji Xiaohua heard her sister mention Wu Chufeng, her eyes widened in disbelief.

“Sister, are you talking about General Wu’s son? Wu Chufeng, the eldest son from the First-Grade General Mansion?”

“Yes, that’s him. What, you think I’m not good enough for him?”

“No, no, that’s not it! Of course you’re good enough, Sister! But… but they’re from the General Mansion! We’re just a family of common farmers. The difference in our status is just too great! Won’t his family look down on us?”

Ji Xiaosong smiled and ruffled her sister’s hair, her tone reassuring.

“Don’t worry, Xiao Hua. Wu Chufeng isn’t the kind of person who cares about family background. He values me for who I am, not where our family comes from.”

Ji Xiaohua frowned, her voice still laced with worry.

“But Sister, even if Wu Chufeng doesn’t mind, what about the rest of his family? Will they agree to it? I’ve heard that those noble families care most about matching social standing.”

“It’s okay, I can handle it. If they treat us poorly, we’ll just leave. And don’t you worry. We have connections in the underworld. Dad will protect us.”

‘Since she’d already used the excuse so many times, Ji Xiaosong didn’t mind using it a few more.’

“Oh, right. Xiao Hua, I found a female tutor for you today. From now on, you’ll study hard with her at home. She’ll come to the house to teach you tomorrow. Besides that, I’ve also hired a young maid to take care of the housework.”

Hearing this, Ji Xiaohua’s eyes grew even wider in astonishment.

“Sister, you found me a female tutor? And a maid? Our family… Where did we get the money to hire them?”

“Have you forgotten? We have Dad in the underworld. He gave us so much food and supplies, so I took some and exchanged it for silver. That’s how I was able to hire a tutor. The maid and the tutor I hired for you both know martial arts. You should learn from them as well.”

“Wow, Sister, you’re amazing! But… that tutor and the maid… won’t they look down on us?”

“Don’t worry, they won’t. I picked the tutor and the maid myself. They’ll take good care of you.”

“Then… when are they coming?”

“They’ll be here first thing tomorrow morning. You have to be on your best behavior, don’t disappoint me.”

“Don’t worry, Sister! I’ll definitely study hard!”

Seeing her sister’s excitement, Ji Xiaosong felt a wave of relief.

She gently patted her sister’s shoulder, her voice soft.

“Xiao Hua, I want you to have a good life. From now on, just focus on your studies with the tutor and leave the housework to the maid. You must remember, even though we come from a humble background, no one can bully us if we are capable and confident.”

“Don’t worry, Sister, I’ll study hard! I want to be as amazing as you someday!”

“Good. Then I’ll be waiting to see you make something of yourself.”

That night, after Ji Xiaohua was sound asleep, Ji Xiaosong entered the space to find Ji Dan.

After entering the space, Ji Xiaosong walked straight toward the area where Ji Dan was located.

Ji Dan was an advanced robot she had brought with her from a previous interstellar world. He was physically indistinguishable from a normal human and could even simulate human emotions and reactions.

At that moment, Ji Dan was standing in a virtual garden, seemingly debugging a program.

“Ji Dan, I need to see you about something,” Ji Xiaosong said, walking to his side. Her tone was serious.

Ji Dan turned around, a gentle smile on his face. “Master, what are your orders?”

“Tomorrow, I need you to appear before my sister, Ji Xiaohua, in the guise of a female tutor and begin her lessons. Also, arrange for a young maid to be responsible for her daily care.”

“Understood, Master. Do you have any specific requirements for the female tutor and the young maid?”

“The tutor persona should be scholarly and erudite, with elegant mannerisms—the type of person who seems highly cultured at first glance. As for the young maid, she must be diligent, clever, and nimble, someone who can take good care of Xiao Hua. We’ve come to an ancient era this time, so their every word and action must conform to the current social norms.”

“Rest assured, Master. I will adjust the appearance and personality settings according to your requirements. The female tutor will have a gentle and patient persona, while the young maid will appear lively and diligent.”

“Also, the tutor must not only teach Xiao Hua to read and write, but also instruct her in basic self-defense and etiquette. As for the maid, besides taking care of her daily needs, she must also secretly protect her.”

“Rest assured, Master. I will implant them with the appropriate programs to ensure they can complete their tasks perfectly.”

“Good. I’ll leave it to you, then. They must appear before Xiao Hua first thing tomorrow morning, and there can be no flaws.”

“Understood, Master. I will ensure everything goes smoothly.”

The next morning, as soon as Ji Xiaohua opened the door, she saw a woman with a gentle and graceful bearing standing in the doorway. Behind her stood a sweet-smiling young maid who looked to be fifteen or sixteen.

The woman wore a simple, elegant azure gown, her hair coiled in a high bun. Her features were as lovely as a painting, and she exuded a scholarly air that commanded respect at first sight.