According to the customs of aristocratic families, when it comes to strengthening ties, marriage alliances are most suitable. Depending on the situation, one might engage in marriage alliances, usually by sending a female from the main family. A higher tier would involve sending a member from the direct lineage, and the highest tier would involve sending a legitimate daughter. This essentially means that our family is prepared to board your family's boat.
The situation with the Xun Family seems like they're getting ready to board the Chen Family's boat. Honestly, if it weren't for the fact that Xun Yu's wife in historical records supposedly passed away around this time and both the Chen Family and Xun Family have a high sense of propriety, Chen Xi would suspect that it was a joint strong move by both families.
