When the Duchess heard this, she said angrily, "What do you take Jinniang for? Xu Mingwei was meant to marry Ruoshui. If the news spreads out, what will people think of Jinniang? More importantly, your niece Ruoyin who was born by a concubine is the daughter-in-law of the governor of the Southwest. If Jinniang marries Xu Mingwei, won't she be in a lower status than Ruoyin?"
The duke frowned and said, "Old Xu's son has no ability to lead troops and fools around with Ruoyin every day, so Old Xu has long said that Xu Mingwei will succeed his position.
"You have seen Xu Mingwei. No matter in demeanor, appearance, ability and family, he is a good choice for Jinniang. Besides, the Xu family's men are known for loving their wives. Ruoyin has been married to the Xu family for two years. Can't you see the difference between her life and Ruoyun's?"
