Because their family is local tycoons in Jizhou, wealthy, Lin Xiaoyue followed a principle from a young age — there's nothing under the sky that can't be bought with Silver Coin.
After marrying into the Su Family, she finally realized how vast the world outside was. Her previous narrow perceptions were dramatically overturned by her sisters-in-law.
It was then that she learned that pots are made of iron.
Though she had somewhat restrained herself later on, it was her nature, and it's unlikely to change completely in a short time.
The initial purpose of going to Hongwen Academy was to cultivate herself and improve, but she happened to meet someone with a similar experience.
Wen Wan's appearance sparked Lin Xiaoyue's competitive spirit, and she wanted to compete with Wen Wan in everything. So during that period, she studied everything with great vigor and seriousness, fearing that Wen Wan, this "dull bird", would surpass her and make her lose face.
