When Lady Haiping learned that her son wanted to become Prince Rui's brother-in-law, she couldn't help but give her son a thumbs up.

“My son is really bold; he even dares to think about this.”

That would be wonderful if you could really become brothers-in-law with Prince Rui.

"But this is taking a concubine. Are you sure the Zhao family will agree to marry their eldest daughter to you as a concubine?"

Although Lady Haiping doted on her son, she was not a truly foolish person.

It's just that as a mother, she automatically adds a filter, thinking that her own son is perfect in every way, and if he were paired with a princess, she might even complain that the princess wasn't pretty enough and would offend her son's eyes.

Upon learning that Zhao Qinghe was already 21, he thought that such an old maid must have some hidden illness if she didn't get married.

Maybe she has a bad reputation, which is why she doesn't want to get married.

In the Divine Dragon Kingdom, women who are over 18 and do not marry have to pay taxes every year. Zhao Qinghe has been paying taxes for two or three years now, and the amount increases every year.

Lady Haiping thought to herself, "Given her age, maybe it's a good match."

Princess Yanyue was a little puzzled when she received the invitation from Lady Haiping.

She had never had much interaction with this Lady Haiping. In particular, the other woman was always a bit muddle-headed.

I just kicked her son out a few days ago, and now the mother is back. Is this the legendary case of beating the child and then the mother showing up?

Since she's here, she might as well meet him; Yan Yue isn't afraid of trouble.

Moreover, she has a husband at home and an older brother in the palace.

Lady Haiping waited in the Zhao residence's living room for the time it takes for two incense sticks to burn before Princess Yanyue finally arrived.

"This humble woman greets Your Highness the Princess."

When Lady Haiping saw Yan Yue, she quickly stood up and bowed to her.

Yan Yue raised her hand, "Madam Hou, you're too kind. Please have a seat."

I received your message the other day. Is there anything I can do for you today?

Yan Yue didn't want to waste time going around in circles and getting annoyed, especially since she had two little kids at home waiting for her to take care of.

"Yes, Princess Linglong, I do have something to discuss with you at your residence."

The main reason I've come is because of my unfilial son, who has come to ask for the hand of the second master's legitimate daughter.

Lady Haiping immediately explained her intentions clearly.

Princess Yan Yue's lips twitched involuntarily. "The unfilial son that the Lady of the Marquis is referring to, is he the heir of your household?"

Upon receiving an affirmative answer, Yan Yue laughed heartily.

After laughing enough, he then used a handkerchief to dab at the corners of his eyes.

"As far as I know, your son is already married. What the Lady of the Marquis meant by 'marrying' is actually more like 'taking in a concubine,' isn't it?"

Lady Haiping choked on her breath.

"Yes, indeed, my son is already married. However, it is quite normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines."

If the Marquis's mansion could marry the second young lady of Master Zhao's family, they would certainly make her a secondary wife and would never wrong her.

Yan Yue picked up the teacup beside her, blew on the tea leaves in the cup, and took a sip of tea.

"The second young lady of the Zhao family is the Princess Consort of Prince Rui. The second young lady you mentioned is actually the fourth young lady of the Zhao family."

I am curious, what does Lady Hou have to rely on that she dares to become related to Prince Rui by marriage?

Well, you shouldn't say you're related by marriage, since your family practices concubinage.

What is a concubine? She's just a thing.

On what basis does the Lady of the Marquis of Haiping think that your family has surpassed the Prince's family in social standing?

Prince Rui has been married to Miss Zhao for so many years, yet there isn't even a maidservant in his household.

Is it because the Marquis of Haiping has a large number of wives and concubines?

What kind of family do you take the Zhao family for? One without status or money?

"The Zhao family's daughter does not share a husband; hasn't Lady Hou inquired about this?"