Liu Shimei didn't receive an answer, but the response was obvious; no further inquiry was necessary.
How could the mother-in-law from the prestigious family of literary scholars accept a wife who was a general's daughter?
In a world where everything had its hierarchy, knowledge reigned supreme. Even in times of war, military generals were always looked down upon by the literary scholars. With just their eloquence, these scholars could downplay the sacrifices made by generals, and if that didn't work, they would resort to criticizing the generals openly. The mere thought of it was nauseating.
Moreover, the Great Shu Dynasty had enjoyed peace and prosperity for many years, favoring scholars over warriors.
Liu Shimei sighed and asked, "Then why did my mother become distant from her own family?"
"Perhaps it's a matter of pride," the maid replied. "Lady Ruyi's life after marriage must have been vastly different from her days as a young girl."
