The news of Nanyang's fall had yet to reach the sisters' ears a quarter of an hour beforehand.
During this time, Xia Zhining had also adjusted to life in Pingting County, after all, she understood that complaining wouldn't change this reality.
Every day, the sisters' lives involved staying in the attic, practicing swordplay and playing the piano, eating, and sleeping.
Although boring and dull, this was a woman's daily life, as unmarried women are not permitted to show themselves constantly in public.
Even ladies of noble birth are the same.
In the attic, the elder sister Xia Zhiqing was practicing a new melody, while the younger sister Xia Zhining lay on a couch, looking at the military books that Chang Yuan had specially found for her.
Beside Xia Zhining was a plate, holding some pastries.
Unlike her sister's gentle and virtuous demeanor, even when lying on the couch, Xia Zhining was crossing her legs, showing no ladylike elegance.
