A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

In the passage, Li Shi, the grandmother, arrives in Ninghua County and expresses her intention to reorganize the Shen family branches, aiming to revive the family's former prosperity. She disapproves of her daughter-in-law Zhou Shi working at the apothecary, believing women should stay at home and take care of the household. Li Shi wants Shen Ming Jun to continue working for the Wang family and prefers Zhou Shi to focus on domestic duties. She also discourages Lin Dai, a young girl, from learning to read and write, believing education will make women restless. Despite the contrasting views of the younger generation, Li Shi's traditional mindset prevails, reflecting the societal norms and gender roles of the time.

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