347 I Can Swear
The prefectural magistrate's wife explained that it wasn't a matter of those concubine's sons and daughters having the ability to contest her children's inheritance. As the head of the family, she was still responsible for the well-being and moral upbringing of these offspring.
Managing the nurous children of concubines was a daunting task, especially when it ca to disciplining children who were not her own. While it would be manageable if these children were obedient and diligent, if they displayed immoral behavior or beca profligate and unruly, it could directly affect her own children.
The magistrate's wife had suggested to the governor that the concubines use birth control thods. However, the governor appeared unwilling, citing concerns about the potential harm to his health.
The magistrate's wife believed that if there were a thod of contraception that posed no harm to the body, the governor would have no objections.
With this explanation, Qin Zhenzhen comprehended the situation. The magistrate's wife didn't want to interfere, and the governor often slept in the concubines' rooms to prevent them from giving birth again.
The governor was a compassionate man, a type who wanted to protect all the won in his life. He believed he could respect his wife while remaining loyal to his concubines, fostering harmonious relationships among the won in his household. This type of man was seen as virtuous.
In modern society, n like him could potentially face legal consequences. However, in ancient tis, won faced a challenging situation. Marrying a useless man who struggled to make ends et might lead to her being sold off that very day. Marrying a capable man often ant accepting a household with multiple wives and concubines, without any sense of guilt.
For example, the prefectural magistrate's wife may have appeared glamorous on the surface, but she secretly felt powerless. Nevertheless, she believed it was a typical situation for a man in that era.
Won in ancient tis often had to adapt to their circumstances and couldn't afford to dwell on their sorrows, primarily relying on their resourcefulness and resilience.
Qin Zhenzhen empathized with the magistrate's wife's concerns and reassured her with a warm smile. "Don't worry, this is a straightforward task. I'll prepare those dicines for you and turn them into pills."
However, the magistrate's wife raised another concern. "Has any man ever taken this contraceptive dicine? Even if it doesn't harm his body, it might affect his virility."
Qin Zhenzhen was taken aback by the unexpected request. "You want to give the governor this dicine?"
The magistrate's wife admitted sowhat sheepishly, "Yes, I'm worried that my husband won't agree to give those concubines the dicine. After so thought, I've decided not to discuss this with him and just take matters into my own hands."
"Although I've never mistreated those concubines, they are still wary of . I can deceive them into taking it once or twice, but eventually, they'll beco suspicious."
"For my husband's sake, I'm willing to secretly administer it to him."
"He has never been guarded against ."
Qin Zhenzhen cautioned, "Please think this through carefully. While I can assure you that my dicine has no side effects, I can't guarantee that everyone will believe it."
"What if your husband discovers that you've been secretly giving him dicine? What if he can't accept it and directs his anger at you?"
In reality, Qin Zhenzhen was also concerned that if the governor found out she had covertly concocted this pill for his wife, he might retaliate, which could negatively impact her business. After all, in the provincial capital, the governor held considerable influence.
The magistrate's wife must have grasped Qin Zhenzhen's underlying ssage. She hastily made a solemn promise, "Rest assured, I will ensure it remains a secret. Even if I'm discovered, I won't ntion your involvent. I swear, should I go back on this, I'll et a grueso end!"
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