"Indeed, one cannot simply live as one pleases. Learning rules and etiquette is cumbersome, but they are essential life lessons. As the saying goes, without rules, there is no order. But once you've mastered these rules, they will become your allies as you grow, helping you become a more qualified Grand Princess.
"Being a flower isn't so bad, either. You wouldn't need to learn rules or etiquette, and no one would force you to do things you don't want to. But once that flower blooms, people can do whatever they want with it. Pluck it, uproot it, even eradicate it completely—it has no right to say no!"
The speaker was not Old Lady Ji, nor Nanny Zhang, but Xie Pan'Er, who was slowly approaching.
"Pretty Sister!"
Xiaosuisui leaped from Old Lady Ji's arms and rushed over to hug Xie Pan'Er's leg.
"Pretty Sister, why are you back? Weren't you at Qixia Temple accompanying Grandma?"
