The old lady looked at Bai Yihong and smiled, then when she turned her gaze to Lin Ping'er, her pupils rolled upwards and she squinted, saying, "When choosing a wife, one should keep their eyes open. Look at my daughter-in-law. I've been married to her for years and she has never given me good clothes. Look at Pa Ying, she hasn't even set foot into our house yet and she knows to give me good things."
Everyone understood that Pa Ying must be the childhood name of the widow.
Lin Ping'er knew the old lady was targeting her, which infuriated her. She had just given a portion of filial piety money, along with a piece of fabric to the old lady. She chose a thin cotton fabric that villagers preferred, in an attractive purple color. But, it seems, it wasn't considered to be a good piece of clothing. Was she supposed to present something flamboyant and extravagant?
