Jin Xiaoxiao couldn't understand it. Zhao Jiaojiao was also a legitimate daughter of the Zhao family, and her own sister seemed generous and open-minded. They were born from the same mother, so how could there be such a big difference?
A perfectly legitimate daughter behaving like a concubine—isn't that just offering herself up to be looked down upon?
Even if Zhao Jiaojiao were close to her, she wouldn't dare associate with someone like that.
Jin Xiaoxiao: "The most valuable thing about a person is self-awareness and self-love. It doesn't matter whether others respect you or not. The key is to respect yourself."
Jin Xiaoxiao made it clear that she was unaware of her own shortcomings, lacked self-love, and even looked down on herself.
Zhao Jiaojiao retorted angrily, "What do you mean?"
Jin Xiaoxiao: "That's what my cousin Zhao understands. I see she wants to continue shopping, so I won't bother her while she spends money."
After saying that, he left with his men.
Zhao Jiaojiao was left standing there, furious. It took a lot of kind words from her maid to calm her down a bit.
Jin Xiaoxiao left gracefully, and breathed a sigh of relief afterward. She had had enough of her cousin Zhao Jiajiao, who was always picking fights, but between relatives, it wouldn't do her any good to ruin things.
Zhao Jiaojiao is younger than her, so people say that she is older and lacks tolerance. Her father is a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations), so people have higher expectations of her than of Zhao Jiaojiao, who comes from a merchant family.
Since one gains the benefits of a noble reputation, one must also bear the drawbacks that come with these benefits. There is no such thing as a perfect good thing in the world; one can only do as little as possible. It all depends on one's own actions.
"Miss, why is Miss Zhao going against the master?"
The specific reason for Jin Xiaoxiao's dislike is unclear, but the reasons why girls don't get along are usually the same few things. Maybe she offended her unintentionally.
An unexpected disaster, or one for which she was unaware of the cause.
Jin Xiaoxiao: "Have you forgotten what I told you?"
"I understand. I will not gossip about others behind their backs. Miss, I did not say anything bad about Miss Zhao."
Jin Xiaoxiao knew that she was being reminded of this.
"We're not meant to be friends anyway. Since she's not someone easy to get along with, we should just cut back on contact in the future. There's no need to let her ruin my mood."
“What you say is right, Miss. I understand. I will not mention Miss Zhao again.”
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