161 Promise

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The disciples from humble families before my eyes are extremely eager for success, always wanting to prove that they are not forsaken.

In the East, it would have been impossible for them to turn their fates around, their destiny being to support their husbands and raise children, or even to remain widows for life.

During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, what Qianlong advocated was filial piety, leading to government offices later using filial piety as a measure of their accomplishments.

For example, if you remained a widow for many years without being unfaithful, the local officials would report your case to the higher authorities and give you grand prizes and special awards.

This was a political achievement for the local officials, and a glory for the region, but the only one who suffered was the widow who ended up lonely in her old age.