Muniang continued to frequently visit the embroidery room to learn the craft, and she distinctly felt the increased respect from everyone. Even the daughters-in-law and sisters-in-law, who had previously disdain her for her business endeavors outside the home, had all changed their tune, showing her pleasing smiles.
"Muniang, you're here? What skill would you like to learn today? Feel free to ask me; my skills may not compare to those of a professional embroideress, but I can certainly make and mend clothes with ease. Let your sister-in-law teach you!"
These were the words of a member of the Jin Clan, the charming widow who had recently married into Tupo Village. She, who had once gossiped about Muniang right in front of her, was now quick to change her face.
Muniang waved her hands repeatedly: "No need to trouble yourself, sister-in-law. I'll go to Mrs. Muniang. You just keep busy. That work is tough enough without adding on extra bother for no reason."
