Koala Reads

"Although it was said that concubines of equal status were being taken in, it was not a proper marriage through the formal procedures. So, many of the processes were greatly simplified. There was no ceremony of lifting the bride's veil or sharing the nuptial cup before the wedding night. Chu Jinli stayed in the banquet outside and was in no hurry to enter the bridal chambers."

"The main reason was that he didn't know which of the two bridal chambers to go to."

"The male guests all envied and joked with him, "Lord Chu, you're really lucky today! You're taking in two beautiful brides at once. Your main wife is so kind and generous!""