Muniang laughed and said, "Mother, what are you talking about? Am I such a disgrace? Don't worry, my husband has said that his parents are not unreasonable people—they are very easy to get along with, and there's nothing to worry about."
Yet Mrs. Lin began to wipe away tears, "It's all my fault, I failed to teach you proper manners when you were young. Once in the Capital City, you certainly won't be able to compare with those educated and sensible ladies from prominent families. If others mock you, I can't help you. Even though you're marrying into such a good family, I can't feel happy about it at all. Since ancient times, people have always valued marrying within one's social class. Why should a high-born family take in a girl from a small village like you? If it weren't for the true love you showed Yu Ze, I wouldn't want you to enter that kind of circle and endure disdain."
