Lin Xuan Qi had thought about it and decided it was best for him to take in Xue Cong and Yue Jie as his wife and concubine.

Their affection and loyalty to him were more than enough to give him peace of mind.

He wasn't too sure about Yue Xin and Liu Shi Shi so he thought that it might be best for him to take things slowly.

"I'm thinking of getting a wife and a concubine.

"But I'm not too sure about the custom and how to go about it.

"I don't have my parents to help arrange it for me, so..." Lin Xuan Qi said to the surprise of Sima Long and Zhang Jie.

Sima Long, with an added sense of envy, gave him a nudge and replied, "Heh. Finally, you've come around to the idea. But are you sure one concubine is enough... Ouch..."

"Don't you dare think about it."

Zhang Jie slapped Sima Long on the back of his hand, and he stopped saying anything else.

"I'm sure brother Sima Long was just saying it as a joke." Lin Xuan Qi gave Zhang Jie an awkward smile with Sima Long nodding furiously to it.

"Yes, I was just joking. Don't get riled up and disturb our child." Sima Long said and rubbed Zhang Jie's tummy.

Zhang Jie gave him a frown and turned back to Lin Xuan Qi.

"We can arrange for a matchmaker to ask the women's parents for their hands in marriage.

"As for your elders, we can ask Uncle Sima Ye to be the representative.

"His seniority, stature and status are good enough for it."

Sima Long also nodded.

"But Uncle Sima Ye is in a meeting at the Governor's Residence now.

"We shall ask him later.

"Meanwhile, I can help arrange for the matchmaker.

"Who are the women you have in mind?"

Zhang Jie said, and the rest of them looked on with anticipation.

Even Lee He Song got closer, eager to find out who Lin Xuan Qi had in mind.

Lin Xuan Qi didn't hesitate and said, "My servant girls have been loyal and capable.

"Xue Cong and Yue Jie would be able to help me with the Clan."

Sima Long smirked and added, "And also extend the bloodline of the Lin Family for you.

"I've got lots of resources to share if you need to know how."

He gave Lin Xuan Qi a wink, nudged Lin Xuan Qi but stopped immediately when he felt the cold stare from Zhang Jie.

"Stop trying to mess things up.

"I shall have a chat with the servant girls about it.

"There are many things for them to know as the young mistress." Zhang Jie said.

"Thanks so much." Lin Xuan Qi cupped his hands and thanked Zhang Jie for her consideration.

He was glad that he asked.

The customs that had to be adhered to were as complicated as he had thought.

Lee He Song couldn't stop his smiles.

Now that Lin Xuan Qi had finally decided to take in Yue Jie as his wife or concubine, Liu Ju Zhen and his wish for Yue Jie and Yue Xin to be taken care of would be fulfilled.

Liu Ju Zhen might have to be on the run soon once the dust settled in the city.

"What about the dowry? What do I need to prepare?"

"Don't worry about that, Sima Long and the Sima Family shall take care of it for you." Zhang Jie said with a smile.

Lin Xuan Qi pondered for a moment and nodded his head.

He already had too much on his hands, and he wasn't one to be shy to take in the goodwill from Sima Long and Zhang Jie.

Lin Xuan Qi was willing to do the same for them if they needed help.

"I guess it's time for me to leave."

After everything was settled, Lin Xuan Qi stood up and bid his farewell to Sima Long and Zhang Jie.

"Let me walk you to the gates." Sima Long grabbed the opportunity and quickly stood up.

Zhang Jie narrowed her eyes at him for a moment but didn't say much.

She knew that handling a man was like flying a kite; you've got to let go sometimes for them to soar higher.

Sima Long relished this opportunity and held his arm across the shoulder of Lin Xuan Qi.

"Brother Lin, you will never know how much I envy you."

"Why?" Lin Xuan Qi shrugged and asked.

Sima Long lifted his head and looked up into the sky, giving out a long sigh.

"I've always wanted to be the refined and romantic gentleman with a wife and many concubines." He shook his head and continued, "Too bad, it's nothing but a dream for me now.

"I guess you can help fulfill that dream for me."

He said and patted Lin Xuan Qi on his back.

"Err...I will try my best?" Lin Xuan Qi tilted his head and replied.

Sima Long's eyes darted from left to right, making sure that there was no one else around.

He quickly reached into his sleeve pocket and took out a few booklets.

"Brother Lin, as fellow young masters, I feel that it is my duty to share the knowledge with you.

"Here, take these." He said and handed the booklets over to Lin Xuan Qi.

Lin Xuan Qi took a glance and saw the titles like the 'Nine Heavens Dragon Style' and 'Lotus Spiral Stances'.

He frowned and glanced over at Sima Long.

"Thanks, brother Sima Long."

Sima Long nodded with satisfaction and patted his hand on Lin Xuan Qi's shoulder.

"Trust me, you will be grateful for these."

"I'm sure I will." Lin Xuan Qi nodded and gave him a smile.

He had no use for these with the Daoist Five-Element Cultivation Techniques Dual Cultivation stances.

But he was grateful for all the things that Sima Long had done for him.

And the best way he could help Sima Long was to make sure the soap business thrives.

With that thought, Lin Xuan Qi bid farewell to Sima Long at the gate and boarded his horse carriage.

Whip.

The coachman cracked his whip and the horse carriage started moving.

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