“Dragon and phoenix gown?” The young maid shook her head, looking puzzled. “Miss, I don’t think I’ve ever heard of it…”


    Ito Nanako smiled and exined, “The dragon and phoenix gown is a traditional dress worn by Chinese women, typically in vibrant red or gold. It’s adorned with intricate embroidery, making it truly stunning. There’s also a modern version called Xiuhe, which is equally beautiful and perfect for festive asions.”


    The maid responded with a nk stare, “But Miss, Japanese women don’t wear Chinese wedding dresses when we get married… Isn’t that a bit odd?”


    Ito Nanako yfully shook her head and replied, “If you marry a Japanese man, you’ll naturally wear a kimono. However, if you marry a Chinese man, it’s customary to wear a Chinese wedding dress. As the saying goes, when you marry a chicken, you follow the chicken; when you marry a dog, you follow the dog. It’s important to adapt to the customs of your husband.”


    “Ah?!” The maid gasped in shock. “Miss, if you marry a Chinese man, your family might be upset!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Realizing her mistake, the maid quickly covered her mouth and apologized, “I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean it like that…”


    With a gentle smile, Ito Nanako said seriously, “If I end up marrying the person I truly want to, I believe my father would be even happier than I would be.”


    The maid couldn’t help but ask, “Miss… do you really have someone in mind?”


    Ito Nanako rolled her eyes yfully and said, “Let’s not gossip. Instead, why don’t you take some time to learn more about traditional Chinese culture? It mighte in handy someday.”


    The maid nodded eagerly, replying, “Of course, Miss! I’ll make sure to study more…”


    Ito Nanako smiled, noticing that the maid was tidying up. She addressed her and the other servant, “You two should head to the front hall to help out first. I’ll go see my father.”


    The two maids bowed respectfully and left, while Ito Nanako made her way out of the boudoir to find her father in his room.


    In a traditional Japanese household, the etiquette between elders and younger members is quite strict. As Ito Nanako approached her father’s room, she knew she had to greet him respectfully rather than casually knock on the door.


    Upon reaching the door, she spotted Tanaka Koichi sitting in a wheelchair just outside the room, polishing a beautifully crafted pool cue.


    Noticing Ito Nanako, he quickly straightened up and said respectfully, “Miss.”


    She hurriedly gestured for silence and leaned in to ask quietly, “Tanaka-san, is my father inside?”


    Tanaka Koichi nodded respectfully, saying, “My lord was feeling a bit tired earlier, so he mentioned he would rest in his room for a while.”


    Curious, Nanako asked, “I heard from my aunt that you’ve been ying billiards with my father. It seems like he hasn’t picked up the cue in a long time. How’s it going? Are you still enjoying it?”


    Tanaka Koichi let out a bitter smile, saying, “It was fun at first, but then the adults suddenly said it was silly to be running around the table in an electric wheelchair, so I didn’t want to keep ying.”


    He raised the pool cue he had been holding and continued, “My lord even dropped his favorite cue during the game. Thankfully, it didn’t break, but this brand has been out of production for a long time.”


    Ito Nanako sighed lightly, “Father has be quite the peculiar old man with a quirky temperament, and he just turned fifty today…”


    She understood her father well; he was stubborn, proud, and had a strong sense of self-worth.<fnfe19> Th?s chapter is updated by Find_Novel(.</fnfe19>