The next day, Madam Du arranged for Gu Yunxi, Sun Shengsheng, and five other damsels to take the etiquette course to prepare for entering the Palace.
The etiquette course that Madam Du personally taught them aimed to guide and drill their etiquette about sitting, standing, saluting, and dealing with others.
After the seven damsels stood in two lines, one with three and one with four, Madam Du began to pose. She slowly raised her hands, saying.
"I'll only do it once. Look carefully. Raise your hands on the side of your left chest, and gently drop down on your left crotch. Then lift your right heel and bend your knees slowly and solemnly with your head bowed.
And greet the one by saying _ May you be healthy and happy.
"Remember, there is a difference between the curtsy and the fist-and-
