Chapter 374 Opening a Shop in the Capital (6)_1
It was clear that he was not joking. Moreover, he also believed that Huo Yuan had the ability to take his life.
Although he was a lover of women, he understood that when compared to his life, his passion was futile. The beautiful woman of unmatched elegance was something he was destined never to have. He decided that the best thing he could do was to feast his eyes on her and fantasize about her privately.
Mu Zhongqing’s family stepped forward, paying their respects to Duke An and Lady Wang and benefiting from an introduction to everyone present.
Cai Wei couldn’t help but feel slightly overwhelmed upon seeing the hundred or so individuals from the Duke’s large family. The Duke’s holdings in the capital were indeed thriving, full of descendants and prosperity.
Duke An himself had three legitimate sons and two legitimate daughters.
The eldest daughter was married to the then-powerful General Li Kaifeng, who had since been promoted to the Protecting Country Great General and was enjoying an illustrious career in the imperial court. This brought immense honor to Duke An’s household. Over the years, the younger generation in his mansion had taken advantage of this connection, misbehaving and exerting their influence excessively. It wasn’t until the Great General reprimanded them and intentionally distanced himself from them that they simmered down.
His second daughter entered the palace with hopes of gaining the emperor’s favor. However, despite her stunning beauty, she hadn’t managed to captivate the emperor. To this day, she remained a minor beauty in court without any children. Duke An had long given up hope for her.
The three sons were mediocre at best and had not produced any outstanding descendants. As for the grandsons, they were not worth mentioning.
The eldest son, Du Yongzhi, had fathered four legitimate children: two sons and two daughters.