However, status and rank were distinguished, and Cui Laner, although afraid, still insisted on her belief: a servant is a servant, born to endure whatever their master wishes to do. Those of higher rank naturally hold superiority over those below them. What's wrong with reprimanding them a few times? They haven't really been mistreated. Otherwise, what would be the point of having such hierarchies?
Kong Yinyin felt a deep sense of sorrow upon hearing this. She had experienced this sentiment deeply, having been bullied by others all along. If they had chosen to treat her well, she wouldn't have had to endure such hardship...
