Why should she look down on concubines as well? Does she still think she's the formal wife of Prince from those years?
Madam Ru looked down on Concubine Du with high-and-mighty disdain. Having seen all sorts of people in her years, she glanced at Concubine Du and almost entirely guessed the thoughts in her heart.
In her mind, she couldn't help but think lesser of the Jie Family's second son.
Regardless of his legitimate wife's character, just by looking at the concubine he doted on till she nearly touched the heavens, it was evident he was blind both in eyes and heart.
This kind of behavior, even among maids, is that of a lowly sort. If a maid inside the chambers had such a personality, it would surely lead to trouble.
Of course, there is the saying, "In the lover's eyes, every Xi Shi." So who can say for certain.