Originally thinking it would take some time to uncover the inside story, I didn't expect to learn a thing or two from Mother as well.
In her heart, Liu Yun made another note about Bai Suihe, still unsure how to face her own daughter, yet she paid such attention.
"The Bai Family is a wealthy family, no one knows exactly how many assets they own.
Your grandfather made it this far thanks to much care from the Bai Family.
Don't be fooled by the Bai Family's low profile. They are said to favor sponsoring these underprivileged scholars, and many officials in the court have benefited from them.
But the limited insight and resources of such scholars mean few can achieve high positions.
Your grandfather was lucky to be promoted to a second-ranked Assistant Minister, which allowed him to marry his legitimate daughter into the Gu Mansion."
"Even though the Bai Family is merely traders, when it comes to connections, the entire Gu Family is far from—"
"But why do they ignore Third Aunt?"
