Chapter 475: How Naive
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Liu Shimei didn’t receive an answer, but the response was obvious; no further inquiry was necessary.
How could the mother-in-law from the prestigious family of literary scholars accept a wife who was a general’s daughter?
In a world where everything had its hierarchy, knowledge reigned supreme. Even in times of war, military generals were always looked down upon by the literary scholars. With just their eloquence, these scholars could downplay the sacrifices made by generals, and if that didn’t work, they would resort to criticizing the generals openly. The mere thought of it was nauseating.
Moreover, the Great Shu Dynasty had enjoyed peace and prosperity for many years, favoring scholars over warriors.
Liu Shimei sighed and asked, “Then why did my mother become distant from her own family?”
“Perhaps it’s a matter of pride,” the maid replied. “Lady Ruyi’s life after marriage must have been vastly different from her days as a young girl.”
“That seems reasonable.”
Liu Shimei said, “When my mother was with her family, she was a cherished jewel. After coming to the Liu family, that adoration vanished. I suppose they wouldn’t have allowed her to continue practicing martial arts either, would they?”
She didn’t believe that a scholarly family would allow their daughter-in-law to handle weapons!
So, Liang Ruyi, a daughter of a martial general, who should have been a swan soaring in the sky, had forcibly broken her wings and squeezed herself into a cage, becoming nothing more than a trapped sparrow. It would be a miracle if her days turned out well!
Marriage has always been about matching social status; perhaps family background could be considered one aspect of social status. But the most important factor for a successful marriage is having similar values!
The values of a martial general are completely different from those of a scholar. It’s like they are moving in opposite directions!
Nanny Li nodded approvingly at Liu Shimei and said, “Eldest Young Miss, you are exceptionally bright and insightful. Indeed, that’s the case. In the first two years, Lady Ruyi used to visit her parents’ home with the Eldest Young Master. But later, the marriage turned sour. The concubines kept having children one after another. Even though there were no male heirs, it was too conspicuous in Lady Ruyi’s eyes. Furthermore, after spending time together, she realized that the Eldest Young Master’s affection for her wasn’t as strong as before, which disappointed her even more.”
Liu Shimei followed her words and asked, “So, my mother realized that her parents’ opposition was correct. She walked the wrong path and couldn’t face her parents and brothers anymore, so she distanced herself from her maternal family?”
If it wasn’t Liang Ruyi who distanced herself, why didn’t Liu Quan visit the Liang family much?
Because if the elder brother didn’t visit his maternal family, how would the younger sister know she should?
If Liu Shimei hadn’t transmigrated into this body and used it to resolve the crisis, if her initial motive had been purely utilitarian, how would she know that the people in the Liang family were so kind?
Their sincerity had earned her genuine affection.
Nanny Li nodded, her eyes lowered in silence.
Liu Shimei sneered, “So naive!”
From an outsider’s perspective, Liang Ruyi was indeed naive!
Her name, Ruyi, signified her parents’ deep affection, hoping that their daughter’s life would always be smooth and perfect. However, after marriage, nothing in her life was as she wished!
That’s why they say a woman’s fate often depends on the kind of man she chooses!
Nanny Li couldn’t disagree with her assessment. She continued, “When the Eldest Young Master was five years old, Lady Ruyi became pregnant again, which was when you, Eldest Young Miss, were born.”
Liu Shimei asked, “But how could my mother, someone skilled in martial arts, have her health deteriorate to the point of dying?”
This was another crucial point!
She not only suspected that Liang Fuyun was a scoundrel who deceived Liang Ruyi’s feelings for certain motives, but she also suspected that Liang Ruyi’s death was not natural!
Nanny Li glanced at her and answered, “Eldest Young Miss, you weren’t a full-term baby. Before completing nine months, Madam Zhang… she was a concubine at that time. Madam Zhang and Madam Li, the two concubines, got into a fight over a piece of jewelry. Their argument escalated into a physical fight. Lady Ruyi, who was pregnant, passed by and got accidentally injured. The stress caused premature labor, and you were born early.”
Liu Shimei,”!!!”
In her mind, there were only three words: What the heck!