To make indirect accusations; to criticize by innuendo; to scold one person by ostensibly scolding another or something else.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
On the day of Jia Zheng's birthday, Eunuch Xia arrived to announce that Jia Zheng was summoned to the imperial court. The good news was that Yuan Chun had been elevated to the rank of Virtuous Consort.
The entire Jia household rejoiced with excitement, except for Baoyu, who seemed oblivious, as he was preoccupied with Daiyu's return.
After Jia Lian returned with Daiyu, he met with Fengjie. Fengjie poured out her heart, complaining about how difficult it was to manage the household. She said that people were constantly 'pointing at the mulberry and scolding the locust,' indirectly complaining and criticizing her management.