"Telling you to take a concubine might be a test?" Cui Mingrui said. "From what I know, young women often say the opposite of what they mean to see their husband's reaction."
My An Ning used to pretend to be magnanimous every now and then, suggesting she'd find a concubine for me.
And when I refused flatly, she would beam like a flower, absolutely delighted.
As he spoke of his wife, the man across from him's voice became exceedingly gentle.
Xie Jinbai found this very unpleasant to hear. Having suffered repeated setbacks in love, he couldn't stand to see others so deeply affectionate. He wanted to lash out, but considering their respective statuses, he restrained himself. He only asked, "If it's a test, would she threaten to kill herself?"
"Threaten to kill herself?"
Cui Mingrui was stunned. "Are you sure no one is pressuring her?"
"I'm sure!"
