After Luo Shao and the others had left, he dismissed everyone in the room and then took Madam Ping's hand, saying, "Don't worry, I will not take a wife from the second branch." He had refrained from speaking his mind in the presence of others.
Madam Ping's eyes were somewhat red. "Heir Apparent..."
Luo Shao gently patted Madam Ping's back. Although he was usually very stern outside, he allowed himself to relax only in front of Madam Ping. Their marriage had been arranged by their parents, but Luo Shao was very pleased with Madam Ping—indeed, there was no need for declarations of love and affection between husband and wife. Luo Shao spoke softly, "Rest assured, without a legitimate first son, there will be no concubine-born children." He was aware of the pressures his mother placed on his wife, but he was determined not to agree. It was certain that he would have a legitimate first son before any concubine-born children.
