Upon hearing what Nanny said, Lu's expression showed a hint of embarrassment, yet she was unwilling to admit any wrongdoing.
"Can't she give me some face? We're all sisters-in-law, how can I face my elder sister-in-law in the future?" Lu wiped the corner of her eye and then smiled bitterly, saying, "Forget it, even if she doesn't slap my face, I'm still lower than them in status now. They're so smug, one is an official's wife with many children and distinguished relatives by marriage. Another has talented twins, the elder being a small officer, the younger is the Crown Prince's Study Companion, with limitless prospects, and even the matches they consider are from eminent families. How can I, without any family of my own, compete?"
This matter has been brought up again.
