Sophia is waiting for an opportunity.
Even though today her mother twisted her ear harshly and then pulled her into a room for a scolding after the crowd dispersed from the garden, she fortunately hid a bottle of Healing Magic Potion and headed straight for Ethan's room as soon as she could walk.
Sophia hid outside the door, one hand covering her bottom that still throbbed despite taking the Healing Magic Potion. If her mother saw her in this posture, she would surely order her to study "Court Etiquette 2.0" again.
When Ethan and others started talking about the film, Sophia knew her time had come.
From her observations, her mother always valued Ethan's opinion highly. A flash of inspiration hit, as if the God of Wisdom had climbed onto her back at that moment—if she followed Mr. Ethan, wouldn't this allow her to somewhat restrain her mother?