It’s hard to say, after all, Mu Shaoling is not Ye Zi’an. Their upbringing environnts were different. Ye Zi’an grew up in the countryside, where he saw couples consisting of a husband and a wife. Furthermore, growing up with Yang Chuxia and her occasional guidance, he developed a strong aversion to the practice of taking concubines and detested such betrayal of feelings.
However, Mu Shaoling was different. He grew up in the prominent households of the Capital City, where it was common for a man to have several wives and concubines, and there was nothing strange about it. Previously, if he didn’t fancy any woman, it was fine, but now that he has taken a liking to soone he wants to bring ho, it seems there’s really nothing abnormal about that.
At most, this affair might make people feel that it doesn’t look good, as the real gentlen of the Capital City, even if they take concubines, would do so after their grand marriage, not before.
Therefore, Mu Shaoling taking a concubine before his marriage would only make people say that his timing is inappropriate, not minding his reputation, but they wouldn’t think of his taking a concubine to be a mistake. Besides, given his status, the people of the Capital City would at most discuss it privately.
Even the Emperor probably won’t say much.
"What about ?" Commandery Princess Dongyang spreads her hands listlessly, "What can I do? Isn’t it very normal for a man to have multiple wives and concubines? It’s just that my father and brother haven’t taken concubines, so I believed my husband-to-be wouldn’t either. Now, suddenly realizing that the man I’m about to marry is no different from other n, I’m just having a bit of trouble accepting it, that’s all."
"Xiaxia, actually, I didn’t run away from marriage. The wedding is set for next March." She lowered her head and added, "I really didn’t want to listen to all those ssy rumors, I just wanted to get so fresh air. The marriage has been settled anyway, and it can’t be changed by the Emperor. If I ran away from the marriage, it would only bring trouble to the Tayun Tribe. I’ll return to the Capital City after the New Year."
"You’re just going to accept it?" Yang Chuxia was startled, it seed that’s what she ant.
"What else can I do? We reap what we sow; this is my fate, and I must accept it."
If she hadn’t gone to seek the imperial decree back then, she could have left this ss today. If she had insisted on breaking off the engagent when she first got back on land, things wouldn’t be like this now. And even earlier, if she hadn’t kept pestering Mu Shaoling, today definitely wouldn’t be like this. So, she had no one else to bla; she had to face the consequences of her own actions.
"All right Xiaxia, let’s drop this subject. Whatever happens, will happen." After a pause, Commandery Princess Dongyang put on her innocent and cheerful smile again, "Let’s go out and have a look around. I’ve never been to Mianyang, and probably won’t have the chance to co here in the future, so I want to have a good ti during this visit."
Yang Chuxia sighed. She realized that this kind of matter couldn’t be persuaded one way or the other, to reconcile or to separate?
"Alright, I’ll take you out for a stroll, but Mianyang County can’t compare to the Capital City."
She thought about discussing this matter with Brother An in the evening, to see if they should send a letter to Mu Shaoling to inquire about the situation, to see if there was any misunderstanding.
But for now, it was better not to continue this topic, as it would only bring heartache.
"Bring Lele and Yangyang as well, I like holding your son Yangyang in my arms."
"No problem, that kid loves to play the most. If he hears he can go out, he’ll probably jump for joy."
She was right, Yangyang’s eyes rounded with excitent at the prospect of going out to play.
She spent the day accompanying Commandery Princess Dongyang around Mianyang County and returned ho in the evening with arms full of large and small packages.
After a day of fun and play, Yangyang couldn’t contain his happiness.
"Dad... Dad..."
Upon arriving ho and seeing Ye Zi’an, he imdiately burrowed into Ye Zi’an’s embrace.
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