In Mrs. Li's eyes, rather than letting Hou Tian'er marry out into a good life, it would be better to marry her into the Li family, where she could also help out her own maiden home.
She harbored even deeper resentment toward Hou Yunniang for meddling. A married-out daughter trying to dictate her maiden family's affairs was simply taking herself too seriously.
"Tian'er has a dull and quiet personality. If she marries into the Gu family and can't hold her own, we might end up making enemies instead of forming an alliance."
Hou Cunjin replied, "That is exactly what I wanted to discuss with you today, my dear wife. I must trouble you to keep her by your side these coming days and teach her the art of managing a household.
"After all, once she marries out, she represents the face of the Hou family. Her conduct will also affect her younger siblings."
Hou Cunjin knew exactly what his wife was plotting, but he couldn't let her have her way this time. His tone hardened.
