Qi Shan seemed to think his words weren't convincing enough, so he added a few details. "A marriage between two lineages is different from other marriages. Whether it goes ahead doesn't depend on the wishes of the man and woman involved, but on the interests of their families. If the family marrying into the He family knew about the He brothers' situation, they'd only be pleased. What a perfect handle to have over them! With the two families bound by marriage and dealings, the He family would be at a disadvantage without even realizing it. Even if the woman herself didn't want to accept it, her parents would make her. I've met the lady in question, and she didn't seem unwilling in her words or actions..."
My lord had always been softhearted.
He'd gone out of his way to explain because he was afraid she'd feel uncomfortable hearing about it.
Though in Qi Shan's view, there was no need to feel uncomfortable. In this chaotic age, when men having three wives and four concubines was commonplace and women who stepped out of line were condemned as wanton, that lady had every right to have two husbands, while the He brothers couldn't possibly take concubines. No matter how much wealth the brothers amassed in the future, her children would be the only heirs. Just that alone was enough to make countless ladies, trapped in the back courtyard fighting for favor and fretting over who'd inherit, green with envy. The three of them just needed to live well together—what could be more important? _(:з"∠)_
Shen Tang's reaction was less intense than he'd expected.
She only nodded to show she understood.
"If I get the chance, I'd like to meet her."
She might be an interesting woman.
Qi Shan said, "If my lord