"Is it really that bad? How poor can they be?"
"After all, it's the Emperor's edict, and Lin Qingqing has put on such a compassionate act. If she's going to send shoes made from old clothes to the border soldiers, that's too disgraceful, belittling them!"
"Indeed, soldiers can certainly afford a pair of cotton shoes themselves, why would they need worn-out shoes from her?"
"Especially since General Gu personally inspects them. If they dare to send shoes made from old clothes, General Gu won't let them off easily!"
"Who knows, that girl from the Lin family might have some mental issues, otherwise why would she make such a fuss over this during the New Year celebrations?"
"Indeed, what started as a charitable act has become a fiasco because of her. Neither the Emperor nor the Empress would appreciate her gesture now."
These words gradually reached Lin Qingqing's ears, causing her face to flush red with embarrassment.
