Why should she be inferior to Luo Xiaoyan? If she could have her say in this household, she would certainly manage the days better. But, unfortunately, she held no power here. Even though Lian Jizu listened to her, he was someone who shunned difficulties and avoided burdens.
Lady Chiang lowered her head, dropped her gaze, to mask the dimness in her eyes. She thought of the late Lady Gu, who had eagerly facilitated the marriage to Lian Jizu, speaking countless good words in her presence. She saw potential in Lian Jizu's scholarly status, thinking that with a father already a Scholar, Lian Jizu's future would surely be promising. Just as Lady Gu had told her, in a few years she would become a Scholar's wife, then a Graduate's Lady, and after Lian Jizu rose in his career, he might earn her an Imperial Decree.
