Ancient China, as a country, was known for its etiquette. Mencius, in particular, prided himself on following this tradition. One specific event in Mencius’ and his wife’s daily life led him to consider divorce. What did Mencius’ wife do to upset him so much?
According to the records in Han Shi Wai Chuan, Mencius’ wife was alone in the room one day when Mencius suddenly entered unannounced and was confronted with the scene of his wife sitting on the floor and resting casually with her legs apart.
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