Xiao Yu knew that the Empress had her reasons for making such demands on her because by New Year's Eve, she was to enter the palace.
By now, the Imperial Family had essentially acknowledged her relationship with Yan Qing, and the Emperor was set to grant them marriage on this New Year's Eve.
What skills could she present at that time to make a suitable impression?
Therefore, learning the proper customs and etiquette was essential, although she practiced writing, she still had only a superficial understanding of the customs and culture of Yan Country; hence, a dedicated nanny was appointed to teach and guide her in writing and needlework, which had somehow become less significant in this context, as she was very resistant and secretly suggested to Yan Qing that they switch to vocal music, which Yan Qing attended one class of and found it unbearable, even wanting to sew for her himself at some points.
