He didn't care about their background and took them as concubines.

"Since you have just entered the manor, I have nothing to give you."

"I have some bracelets and hairpins here, as well as some shimmering fabrics. I'll have them delivered to you in a bit."

"Thank you, Madam." The concubines were all overjoyed and deeply grateful.

The book states that after Lin Rui'an fails the imperial examination next autumn, these women will also be taken in by the Marquis of Zhenbei.

Since he's going to such lengths to take her as a concubine, she'll grant his wish.

However, in this lifetime...

"You will be responsible for producing many children for the Marquis's family in the future. I am too busy to take care of the master now, as I have to manage the household and raise the children. So the task of serving the master is entrusted to you."

"Yes, Madam," the concubines replied in unison.

The Marquis of Zhenbei stayed in the outer chambers for more than a month, and did not return to the Marquis's residence every day after court.

A few days later, after hearing what the servant said, he was shocked.

"My lord, it is absolutely true. Your wife has taken several concubines for you."

Zou Shuang'er sat to the side, listening with a surge of resentment rising in her chest.

That bitch!

"Husband, why would Ye Lanyin suddenly take a concubine for you? Didn't you promise the Ye family before you got married that she would be your only wife for the rest of your life?"

"Is she plotting something?"

Even the Marquis of Zhenbei couldn't quite figure out what Ye Lanyin was thinking.

He had wanted to bring Zou Shuang'er back to the manor several times before, but he was afraid that Ye Lanyin would be angry.

Since she was a concubine, he felt it necessary to go back and visit her.

He was full of doubts and said to Zou Shuang'er, "Shuang'er, I'll go back and take a look."

"My husband, please don't leave Shuang'er behind..."

"Father, Wanqing wants Father."

Zou Wanqing sobbed and tugged at the robes of the Marquis of Zhenbei.

Marquis Zhenbei lowered his head, picked up Zou Wanqing, and said gently, "Don't worry, Wanqing, Father will go and check on her and will be back tonight."