Victoria's mother's thin shoulders trembled, and even Lady Ann, who had only experienced snubbing and disrespect since the two met, showed a complicated face.
She could also relate somewhat to what Victoria was feeling before her marriage. She was a simple merchant girl, although some people liked to talk strange towards her, most times she was happy with her life.
But then, once she got married, she constantly fought against the sneers of others, trying to uphold the dignity of a noble wife while fighting against servants and concubines in the backcourt.
She would often yearn for her life before marriage, and even regretted getting married, but in this era, women could neither choose their marriages nor their happiness. It was all up to their parents and the one with the highest bid .
Her eyes were suddenly a bit sore, and she hurriedly lowered her head, not wanting anyone to see.
