Yun Qian wanted to be a virtuous wife.
And for a virtuous wife, managing a harmonious family is an extremely important task, just like the Empress and Imperial Consort, ensuring a stable home for the Celestial Family without causing trouble.
This is the true meaning of marrying a virtuous wife.
Therefore, Miss Luâs obsession with disciplining Liu Qingluo appeared as a disharmonious element in Yun Qianâs eyes.
But she indeed had no experience handling such matters, and there was nothing written in books about what to do, so Yun Qian did not know what to say for a moment.
Indeed... being a virtuous wife is not easy.
She had much to work on in her cultivation on the path of being a wife.
Though she did not understand, she still had to do something.
So, when Miss Lu was expressing various dissatisfactions with Liu Qingluo, Yun Qian softly said, "Do not fight."
"?" Miss Lu paused for a moment: "Lady... are you worrying about me?"
"..." Yun Qian did not speak.
"Oh." Miss Lu helplessly held her forehead: "Madam, are you worrying about me?"
"No." Yun Qian thought for a moment and said: "You must not start fighting, it is also something I need to ensure."
"Fight? Who? Me and Qingluo?" Miss Lu blinked, then extended a finger: "Rest assured, I will not lose."
"You canât beat her now." Yun Qian said.
Miss Lu: "..."
Her corner of the eye twitched slightly; she mused: "Because that girl Qingluo is already with the Immortal Sect, so I am not her opponent... is that it."
"Yes." Yun Qian slowly said: "You also have the favor of the Heavenly Dao but have not yet cultivated."
"Madam, matters of the world... are not viewed like this by you." Miss Lu said helplessly: "Even if that girl Qingluo is much stronger than me, her nature is not easily changed just because sheâs entered the Immortal Sect..."
Though others may change, Liu Qingluo would not, as both she and Zhu Pingniang acknowledged.
If Liu Qingluoâs nature were to drastically change due to cultivation, Zhu Pingniang would not have such a headache like she does now.
"So?" Yun Qian looked at her.
"Therefore, even if sheâs somewhat stronger than me, should it come to blows, I still have the advantage." Miss Lu blinked: "Even if Qingluo has entered the Immortal Sect, possessing strength yet wouldnât harm me... sheâd obediently let me teach her."
"Is that so?" Yun Qian thought, is that really possible?
Status?
Come to think of it, Yun Qian thought only the main wife in the garden had the privilege to discipline the concubines, yet now it seems that a difference in status might exist among concubines too, and itâs not necessarily determined by the husbandâs favor or strength?
Then what is it.
Evidently, itâs roughly âShi Qingjunâ greater than âLi Zhibaiâ greater than âZhu Pingniangâ greater than âMiss Luâ greater than âLiu Qingluoâ. If that Rowing Maiden were to come in, sheâd indeed rank behind Liu Qingluo.
"What are you thinking?" Miss Lu found it odd: "Strength isnât everything, right."
"Strength isnât everything?" Yun Qian pondered, thinking: "Indeed, thatâs true, though I now lack any strength, yet..."
Apart from her husband, no one else could bully her either.
So strength does not equal everything.
"So, my lady, even though you are weak and frail, with hardly any strength, comparatively speaking, even if I have some strength... I still have to respect the madam." Miss Lu said with a bright smile.
"I donât quite understand, is it because your societal status is stronger, making her reluctant to fight you?" Yun Qian asked.
"Status or such... madam, you... are too realistic." Miss Luâs smile stiffened on her face, with an exasperated expression.
Where was that innocent charm of Miss Yun that was endearing?
How could she view issues so realistically.
"Isnât that so?" Yun Qian looked at her.
"Of course not, itâs not about status, but affection." Miss Lu spreads her hands: "Though a bit shameless for me to say... Qingluo, probably likes me."
Before redeeming herself, Liu Qingluo was in her care.
After her redemption, though it was said Zhu Pingniang watched over her tavern, ultimately Zhu Pingniang was merely the idle shopkeeper, and she was the one handling everything.
Therefore, Liu Qingluoâs attitude toward her evolved from initial fear, to later awe, to respect, and finally to liking, which was undeniable.
Thus, Liu Qingluoâs relationship with her was excellent, and Miss Lu saying she was Liu Qingluoâs "Ah Zi" would not be an issue.
Their relationship was very good.
Miss Lu could probably guess that if she really went up the mountain to find Liu Qingluo and said she wanted to beat her... Liu Qingluoâs biggest reaction might not be resistance, but rather happily coming to her, seizing an opportunity to chat all night.
Thinking about it, being in the Immortal Sect would have its grievances.
How it did tug at oneâs heartstrings.
Itâs just a pity, Miss Lu knew she and Qingluo was more like sister and brother, not really friends.
This led to why Miss Lu would not fight with Yun Qian, Liu Qingluo would not fight her, and Zhu Pingniang would not fight Li Zhibai not because of status, but because of affection.
Because they cherish, they wouldnât bear to, and thus would place themselves in a slightly lower place.