Madam Hou considered the proposal for just one night before agreeing to it.
As an exiled prisoner of lowly birth, following a high official to the capital to become his concubine, what reason would she have to refuse?
Even if not for herself, she had to think about her daughter.
The old lady found it strange, "But she's been exiled to Linzhang Prefecture. If she simply follows Lord Wan, won't people say that Lord Wan is bending the law for personal gain?"
Shu Yu smiled, "Of course, it's not that simple. Although Madam Hou has been exiled, she is the concubine of Second Master Shu. Moreover, she isn't a noble concubine; strictly speaking, she's comparable to a servant of the Shu family. If Second Master Shu decides to sell her, that would be quite normal."
"So, Second Master Shu sold Madam Hou to Lord Wan?" the old lady exclaimed in surprise.
