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"This matter starts with Yu Xi's mother. When Yu Xi was twelve, she 'lost' her mother, but not in the true sense of the word. It was all because of the old master's tyranny and domineering ways. He wouldn't allow Yu Xi's mother to have contact with other men, or even outsiders, thinking she was too beautiful; being with anyone else would surely lead to something happening. Out of worry, and compounded by the fact that the old master was often not at home, Yu Xi's mother fell into depression and later had a car accident that left her in a vegetative state. That's why Yu Xi detests domineering and unfaithful people; you've triggered her deepest grievances," said Wu Ma in one breath, as if revealing a great secret of the Liu Family.
