Father Shen looked at Nan Yu, who was so concerned about his sister, and nodded with satisfaction. "You're a fine young man, truly caring for your sister. In the villages, girls are often neglected. It’s wonderful to see you look out for her like this!"
Father Shen’s praise was sincere. As a teacher, he naturally held no bias toward sons over daughters. However, the current era was like this; it wasn't just the villagers who favored boys—the same was true everywhere, even in the cities and Kyoto. Someone like Nan Yu, who knew how to cherish his sister, was a rarity indeed.
Nan Yu felt a bit shy from the praise and scratched his head. "It’s only right."
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