Du Yongzhi turned to Du Ruohai and asked, "Father, what do you think of that person my son has chosen? I heard there was quite a commotion in her yard today. Seventeen little sister is dead set against marrying Minister Huang, and brother number six is releasing his pent-up anger by calling you to account for it! If we were to use Seventeen little sister's marriage and the future of Little Brother Six's family in exchange for Aunt Liao's approval of this matter, do you think, would she agree?"
Upon mentioning Aunt Liao, Du Ruohai didn't react much internally, other than remembering that she had given him a son and a daughter. His impression of her was like that of the women he had been with in the past. They were just breathing objects in his eyes. Once his interest faded, their fate didn't matter to him...
With Duke An's silent approval, Du Yongzhi rose immediately to seek counsel from his mother and wife. In such matters, it is best if his mother takes the lead.
