Ning Family's Scandal 4

Ning Xuanmo was a bastard, but he was a gentlemanly bastard, which made the whole situation worse. He knew that he couldn't escape marrying Yang Ruo, thus the first thing he promised the Patriarch of Yang Family was that he would treat Yang Ruo well, that he wouldn't take in any concubines for the rest of his life.

At that time, it was usual for men to have three wives and four concubines. Thus, Ning Xuanmo's promise was akin to a spring waterfall which grinded Yang Patriarch's stone heart. He finally relented and begrudgingly married his daughter off.

Sure, Ning Xuanmo kept his promise well.

He never married any concubines into Ning Family, making Yang Ruo the sole Madam of Ning Family. He gave full authority for her to manage the household affairs, but it didn't obstruct him from planting his seeds everywhere outside.