In the past, the status of women was not high, but Jia Mu was different. She had a royal decree, so her status and status were very noble among the women in the family. Everything she rewards is an honor. Although it is leftovers, it is still an extremely noble reward.
In "A Dream of Red Mansions", Jia Mu gave Wang Xifeng her leftover half bowl of porridge, which was a great reward for Wang Xifeng. Wang Xifeng is the housekeeper of the family and has to take care of everything big and small. Mother Jia knew that she was tired from doing these things, so she felt sorry for her from the bottom of her heart. Giving the leftover porridge to Wang Xifeng is a reward for everyone to see.
Jia Mu also rewarded Daiyu with a bowl of bamboo shoots. Daiyu was living under someone else's roof. Although everyone was very kind to her, it was not her own home after all. Daiyu received this bowl of reward from Jiamu, and it was Jiamu who told everyone that she loved Daiyu very much, so that Daiyu would be less aggrieved at home. This bowl of bamboo shoots helped Daiyu improve her status.
Jia Mu gave Baoyu a plate of civet cats, expressing her deep love for Baoyu. No matter what is distributed or rewarded at home, he always has his share. The youngest in the family is Jia Lan, but he was rewarded with a bowl of meat by Jia Mu. This is because Jia Lan is the fourth generation great-grandson and the hope of the Jia family.
Jia Mu, like all old ladies, puts her hope in her children and grandchildren. Only when your children and grandchildren are well can you be well. The purpose of letting Jia Lan eat meat is to hope that he can grow up safely and healthily, and that his body can grow strong, so that Jia's family will have hope in the future.
Jia Mu rewarded them with the leftover food. Whether they eat it or not is not the most important thing. What is important is the honor. These rewards are not available to ordinary people. Those who can be rewarded by Jia Mu are those who are at the top of her heart and have a very high status.