Chapter 296 - Chapter 296: Chapter 289 A Man Should Stand Firm Between Heaven and Earth_1 (1/2)

Chapter 296: Chapter 289 A Man Should Stand Firm Between Heaven and Earth_1

During the times of distress, her financial support and assistance had deepened Qin Niu’s affections for her.

In every man’s heart lies a patch of the softest soil, home to kinship, friendship, love, or perhaps a profoundly touching moment that etches itself into one’s memory.

“Before marrying you, Cai Xian from Daoyuan Village, accompanied by Matchmaker Aunt Hua and another go-between, visited my house with a marriage proposal, which you might have heard about. At that time, I rejected Cai Xian. But after further contact, her infatuation and the bravery she showed in her love moved me deeply.

In ancient times, the two sisters E Huang and Nv Ying shared one husband.

If Uncle Wang and Wan Yan agree, I would like to take Tang Caixian as a concubine.”

Qin Niu was well aware that many women are strongly opposed to their husbands taking concubines.

Because it would divide a portion of their husband’s love.

And might even lead to domestic strife.

A lot of concubines, being younger and prettier than the first wife, would rely on their husbands’ affection to stir up strife in the inner chambers. Crafty schemes would emerge one after another, and there were even some cruel concubines who would harm the first wife’s children, all to become the primary woman of the household.

Qin Niu’s words had hardly faded when the atmosphere in the hall suddenly froze.

Matchmaker Aunt Hua was so anxious that she nearly stamped her feet.

This Ah Niu really was a simpleton, bringing up the matter of taking a concubine at such a time?

Even if he waited until after the wedding and found an opportunity to mention it, it would be fine.

If handled poorly now, this marriage could fall through.

Wang Furen’s expression had become quite ugly, and it was only because of Qin Niu’s special status that he dared not lose his temper easily. In his heart, he was probably fuming with rage.

This Ah Niu, he talks sweetly, saying he would treat Wan Yan well, but before they are even married, he is already thinking of taking a concubine.

A philandering cad, through and through.

Entrusting his daughter to such a man, he was very worried about her future life after marriage.

“Cai Xian is an exceptionally outstanding girl, kind-hearted, and it should be good to have her serve you alongside me. In the future, with an additional person in the house, we’ll have more help with any issue.

Ah Niu, the fact that you brought this up before the wedding shows that you are an open and honest man.

If you had mentioned this after the wedding, I would have lost respect for you.”

After a brief silence, Wang Wanyan unexpectedly spoke in support of Qin Niu.

This indeed showed that a grown woman can’t be restrained.

Wang Furen sighed and shook his head repeatedly.

“Father, shall we agree to this? I know Ah Niu’s character; he values sentiment deeply. If Cai Xian hadn’t truly touched his heart, he would never consider taking her as a concubine. As your daughter, I will be the principal wife, so you don’t have to worry about me being aggrieved.”

Wang Wanyan was trying to persuade her father.

“Ah… what kind of situation is this!”

Under his daughter’s persuasion, Wang Furen’s face looked much better.

He was a man and naturally understood the thoughts of men.

Which man doesn’t eat what’s in his bowl while eyeing what’s in the pot?

Some daughters from wealthy families, when marrying into a major household, are often accompanied by a maidservant to serve in their chamber.

The purpose is twofold: one is to help the new mistress gain a foothold in the new family. The other reason is to replace the mistress in the bedroom when she is indisposed, to prevent the master of the house from seeking pleasure elsewhere.

“Ah Niu, I’ve watched you grow up. I’m giving my daughter to you in marriage because I deem your character fit. Now, you wish to take a concubine, and my daughter is not against it, so I, as her father, have nothing more to say. But I require you to swear in front of everyone that you will never wrong my daughter, otherwise may lightning strike you.”

Wang Furen needed to secure a guarantee for his daughter.

In this world, oaths are like passing wind to ordinary people.

No one takes them seriously.

But for cultivators, an oath holds a strong binding force.

The higher one’s cultivation, the more one dares not make oaths lightly.

To understand this, consider that ordinary people’s oaths are ignored by the universe, for they are as fleeting as mayflies, their lives short, and even if they break their promises, the harm is limited.

However, powerful cultivators have grasped a strand of the universe’s laws, even the profound truths of the Dao.

They hold a certain influence over the universe.

Their oaths are the universe acting as guarantor, backing them up.

If they break their oaths, it’s an affront to the universe.

The universe certainly cannot tolerate such events, and it’s highly likely that it will make oath-breakers meet their doom.

For instance, if someone swears they won’t die a peaceful death, then significant calamities will befall them, ensuring a violent end. Hiding away in a sanctuary would be of no use.

“Father, on such an auspicious day, why make such a frightening oath, it’s so inauspicious!”

Wang Wanyan coquettishly pleaded with her father.