Under the Emperor's feet, there aren't many respectable men willing to become a son-in-law by marriage.
Yet, a man like Hao Yun marrying the Imperial Uncle's daughter acquires a bit of respectability, despite being unworthy.
As a family of in-laws constantly amassing power to overthrow the Emperor and support a puppet for their hegemony, the Prime Minister's Mansion undoubtedly succeeds in some areas.
For instance, they've successfully made the public focus more on their family than the filthy gossip of the streets and alleys.
For this reason, when Su Yu and her mother acknowledged their relatives, the matter nearly blew over. Su Xiang reluctantly took them in under the pressure of public opinion.
They had no choice. With their great skills, even the slightest stir would have the entire Capital eagerly awaiting the spectacle.
For Su Yu and her mother, Su Xiang couldn't do anything but swallow the grievance silently.
