Ruo Lan this time didn't remain indifferent, so once she had Ma Chengteng's approval, she went ahead and rearranged the study schedule for two individuals.
Starting at six in the morning (Mao Hour), they would study characters with their tutor for two Shichen Chinese Time spans; afterward, they followed the old nanny to learn about etiquette for one Shichen; they rested for half a Shichen at noon. Early in the Wei Hour (1-3 pm), they practiced characters for half a Shichen and then continued with etiquette lessons for another Shichen. Thereafter until the third quarter of the You Hour (5-7 pm), they learned needlework from the embroideress. In the evening, they were to learn the arts of Guqin, Chess, Calligraphy, and Painting.
As a result, Ma Linlin and Loo Ying had to study for six and a half Shichen (thirteen hours) every day, which essentially meant they spent all their time apart from eating and sleeping on studies.
