The reality was just as Ye Xinyan imagined: this seemingly glamorous marriage, in the eyes of many, felt extremely suffocating for Lady Zhao.
When the dowry of her daughter-in-law was brought into the house like flowing water, Lady Zhao felt embarrassed.
Facing the curious and gossipy glances from neighbors, Lady Zhao felt it was Zhou Biyao showing off, flaunting her high status in the Wong Residence.
As the bride's sedan chair was carried in and with neighbors and Wong Qiao's colleagues witnessing, Lady Zhao sat solemnly to accept the couple's bow.
She believed she deserved this dignified posture, that she was worthy of receiving her son and daughter-in-law's bow.
As a woman, in this harsh world, she had raised her son single-handedly, acting both as father and mother.
Under her guidance, her son became virtuous and hardworking, leading to their current mother-son glory. No one should think of taking away her home, her son, and everything that belonged to her.
