The husbands are out there risking their lives to establish military merits, while the noblewomen can't just sit idle at home; they must maintain good relations to navigate through, as you never know who might be useful in the future.
As a military officer's wife, there's quite a bit of knowledge required.
Qiu Xue's father was also a Prince, so growing up with constant exposure, she understood the intricacies. She chuckled lightly and said, "Well, sister-in-law, you go ahead then."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, they went their separate ways. After leaving the already narrow stairway and averting their gazes, Qiu Xue's smile faded, replaced by a strong disdain.
The gentleman and his wife both came from rural backgrounds, starting from scratch with no foundations. The gentleman was diligent, and his wife was tactful, which brought them to their current position, but such status was nothing noteworthy in front of Qiu Xue.
