Regardless of Yue Baiyou's character, her status alone is advantageous. Her parents died young, and her only brother fell in battle. Everyone regarded this orphan with sympathy.
If Susu couldn't tolerate her, it was different from not being able to tolerate a concubine; the two situations cannot be compared.
When it comes to mistresses or concubines, no woman can remain unjealous. If a woman can't tolerate a concubine, she's merely deemed as lacking virtue and being jealous. But if she can't tolerate an orphan like Yue Baiyou, then that's a serious matter!
In the military, comrades are like brothers. If one falls in battle, other close comrades often take care of his family and offspring.
Hong Sheng promised his comrades to look after Yue Baiyou. Yet now, even the maid by the side of the family head's wife can "discipline" her. And when she steps out, she's "watched." Her claim of being taken care of is dubious, as leftover food is still food, and worn clothes are still clothes.
