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"In the Great Chu, a man could get married at the age of sixteen. However, some men from wealthy families focused on their studies and didn't start to consider marriage until they reached the age of twenty. For example, Su Huaiyuan and Su Huaisheng both intended to follow their elder brother's example and marry after they came of age."

"Therefore, they naturally assumed that since Cang Xuan had already reached the age of twenty and was a merchant, he must have a virtuous wife and beautiful concubines at home."

"Su Yuanyuan was also very curious about this. She felt that it was really a great gain to see Cang Xuan at home today."

"If they were alone at night, she would never have asked these questions. He might even have lied to her. After all, there was hardly a single truth in his mouth!"