<h2>explanation:</h2>
Many ancient Chinese were peasant farmers, but they were respected for the food they provided for the rest of the Chinese people. Although they lived a hard and difficult life they worked in a small family farm.
On the other hand, Merchants didn't earn alot of respect due to not providing anything, but rather to trade goods made by others. Although they weren't respected, they lived a very wealthy life than the ancient Chinese framers.
This was one reason why life was better as an ancient Chinese framer.
<h2>Short answer:</h2>
It's better to live as an Ancient Chinese framer than a Merchant because Ancient Chinese farmers were respected and Mercahnts weren't respected, due to what they did for a living.
