Although the County Magistrate's Wife grew up in a wealthy family, she was only sensitive to business touches. When it comes to matters of politics, some families might teach their daughters these concepts, but many families still think that a woman's role is to manage the household and care for her husband, and therefore does not need to understand such matters.
The County Magistrate's Wife's family happened to think this way, so she was skilled in poetry and song, understood luxurious dressing, and had excellent business acumen, but she did not understand politics.
Hence, she did not understand why Shuangshuang said that these potentially profitable matchsticks could become her husband's political achievement.
"Madam, do you know how many steps are required to make these matchsticks well?" Shuangshuang asked the County Magistrate's Wife.
