Tan You, having the mind of an adult, passed her etiquette lessons on the first try, performing quickly and flawlessly. Lilith, on the other hand, couldn't keep up. She had been spoiled her whole life and was always the center of attention. It was no surprise she was unhappy now that she was being outshone by Adina—someone she had always looked down on.
Watching Tan You sit primly beside her reading a book, Lilith gritted her teeth. After catching the private tutor's gaze, however, she had no choice but to mimic her movements and learn the tedious formalities.
When the lesson was over, the etiquette teacher offered Tan You a few more words of praise before departing. Lilith, her little face stiff, glared at Tan You and snorted coldly. All pretense of sisterly affection was gone now. She simply took her personal maid and left.
Laura said cautiously, "Will Lady Lilith complain to the madam? My lady, you performed exceptionally well today, and Lady Lilith was not happy about it."
