Of course, these were the original protagonist's thoughts; for He Tiantian, what she wore was of little consequence.
Moreover, although the widow was treated harshly by societal norms, the original owner's reluctance to wear bright clothes wasn't just due to fear of society; she felt more guilt within herself.
Being ethically compromised made her inherently insecure in her actions, and instead of improving herself or changing the world, she vented by targeting another innocent woman.
He Tiantian:...
Let's just take it one step at a time.
He Tiantian let out a soft sigh, holding onto her daughter-in-law's hand, deliberately assuming a fragile appearance.
The only idiom that described her entire demeanor was—affected and artificial.
At least that's what it seemed to outsiders.
"Snort!"
And here came someone who would slap her in the face.
The person who let out that snicker seemed quite unrestrained; it was not an accidental offense but an intentional laugh.
