But Verdant Green Maiden also taught the two girls knowledge and skills. Though they couldn't compare to her, they'd have no trouble living comfortably in this era!
She truly was a good teacher.
As for her disciples, regardless of their character or how their lives turned out, every one of them had been remarkably capable!
When the two girls turned sixteen, they blossomed into graceful young ladies, and people began asking for their hands in marriage.
But Verdant Green Maiden wasn't having it!
What was the point of marrying so young? Besides, neither girl wanted to marry just yet. So whenever someone came to propose, Verdant Green Maiden threw them right back out. As time went by, no one dared bring it up again. Though she was glad to have the peace and quiet, Verdant Green Maiden still called the two girls over.
"You need to think this through. Whether or not to marry is a major decision!"
The two girls exchanged a glance, then knelt before Verdant Green Maiden.
Liu Boshi said, "Aunt Qing, we won't marry. We'll take care of you in your old age and see you off when your time comes!"
"Mm!"
Liu Boyuan nodded in agreement with her elder sister.
"Cough, cough—!!!"
Verdant Green Maiden suddenly broke into a fit of coughing. Staring at the two in astonishment, she asked, "What did you say? Take care of me in my old age, and... and see me off?"
The two nodded, and Verdant Green Maiden fell silent.
After a long while, she finally asked, "I've never asked you this before. When Xiao Daocheng sent you here, did he tell you who I was?"
The sisters both shook their heads. Liu Boshi said, "Xiao Daocheng only told us that from then on, we were no longer princesses