You remember what it was like when the fourth young master first came to your household.
You run such a large family business that dealings with the authorities are unavoidable, so you are somewhat acquainted with Lord Ruan, Ruanruan’s father.
That day, Lord Ruan brought his most cherished youngest son to visit your home. The young master, dressed in moon-white brocade, was innocent and lively, his smiling eyes bright, with none of the usual airs of a spoiled young scion.
You and Lord Ruan had matters to discuss. Ruanruan could not sit still, and with a flick of his dark eyes, he quietly slipped out along the corner of the wall. You lowered your head to sip tea, and when you looked up, you happened to catch Ruanruan sticking out his tongue mischievously at you.
Lord Ruan smiled awkwardly and said to you, “Please excuse his rudeness.”
You waved your hands again and again. On the one hand, you understood that Lord Ruan was only being polite with you, and you absolutely could not take advantage and push your luck; on the other hand, who would not like such a lively, adorable young master? You naturally could not bring yourself to feel the slightest bit of blame. You gave the orders and let Ruanruan wander around your home as he pleased.
Who would have thought that when Ruanruan returned, he had actually changed clothes, the original moon-white brocade robe replaced with a black one.
The eldest young master came toward you with Ruanruan’s hand in his, smiling faintly.
“Brother Hutou, Young Master Ruan got his clothes wet while picking lotus pods in my courtyard, so he had no choice but to wear my clothes for now.”
Lord Ruan laughed heartily and took his leave with Ruanruan.
You returned the salute, but Ruanruan was unwilling. He clung to your arm and would not let go.
“Father, I don’t want to leave. I want to marry Brother Hutou.”
In this age, customs were open, and two men marrying had long been considered perfectly normal. It was precisely because of that that you were able to marry Qingqing, the young master of the Shen family, who grew up with you as your childhood sweetheart.
The second young master and the third young master you later brought into the household were entirely an accident.
You were afraid of hurting the eldest young master’s feelings, so you had no intention of marrying another young master from the Ruan family. So you told Lord Ruan that you already had wives and politely expressed your refusal.
Unfortunately, Young Master Ruan would not agree. He insisted on marrying into your household as a junior husband.
Lord Ruan was famous for spoiling his youngest son. He had not held out for long before he agreed to Young Master Ruan’s request.
Lord Ruan smiled and spread his hands toward you. “Brother, the boy is willing to marry you as a junior husband. If you keep refusing, then you really would be making me lose face.”
You hesitated a little, but the eldest young master made the decision for you.
And so, you married Ruanruan into the household and gained a fourth young master.
Now, as you carefully recall what happened back then, Ruanruan’s gaze was clearly on the eldest young master.
You realize that you’ve been cuckolded.
So you:
1. Accept reality
2. Fly into a rage
3. Go back to your room to calm down
4. Change to a beauty instead (if choosing this option, please note which beauty you choose)