The Outspoken Noble Lady Wei

When I entered the selection for palace women, my entire family lived in terror. Because I had a habit of speaking before thinking. They were all afraid this little problem of mine would bring disaster down on the nine generations of the Wei family. During the final selection in the palace, the Empress Dowager asked me what I thought of the Three Obediences and Four Virtues. I said, “Well, out in the countryside, I suppose that’s just how things are.” The Empress started coughing. But the Emperor laughed. “Keep her name tablet.”