Even if Lin Yue herself didn't mind, it would still affect Zhao Erhu and several of the children. In this ancient society where ritual and propriety were emphasized, such idle gossip could be far more damaging than in modern times. If the rumors became too widespread, they could even impact the children's futures. The eldest, Dalang, and the others were currently studying at the academy and were bound to participate in the imperial examinations, and perhaps even embark on official careers in the future. Otherwise, Lin Yue wouldn't have gone to great lengths to perform so many services for the village to garner a better reputation.