Meng Zhaojun, disheartened, followed her mother back home; upon reaching home, although aided by the maid toward the carriage, she didn't speak a word to her mother, who had already taken a step ahead to return to the courtyard.
Mrs. Meng was truly infuriated that day, and for the first time, she felt that the daughter she had borne was not only foolish at such a young age but also unsociable and ungrateful.
Having raised a daughter who had seemed ungrateful since childhood, who harbored resentment from mere scolding, was heartbreaking for a mother!
Mrs. Meng's pride ruptured that day, her once high and mighty stance had turned into a topic of covert mockery.
She felt that when facing other Madams in the future, she no longer possessed her previous arrogance or confidence in speaking.
