In ancient times, marriage was about parental orders and the matchmaker's words. Marriages without these elements were considered lacking in propriety by traditional standards. Marrying without informing one's parents was deemed unfilial, and parents could refuse to acknowledge the marriage.
Old Madam Wu calmly sipped her tea, but her sidelong glances were directed at Madam Zhou and her daughter. Noticing the change in Madam Zhou's expression, she couldn't help but raise the corner of her mouth.
As for Wufu…
"Old Madam, are you implying your son is unfilial or supremely filial?" Wufu chuckled.
Old Madam Wu was startled and looked over.
"Mencius said: If one informs, one cannot marry. The relationship between men and women is a major ethical principle. If informed, it disrupts this principle and angers the parents, hence not informing." Wufu recited, shaking her head: "So, Old Madam, I ask you, is your son unfilial or supremely filial?"
