Jian Taiding frowned slightly, saying, “Liu Ji and Chu Ji were both sent by Madam Yu. Even though they have not contacted each other over the years, and their relationship with us is good, I still do not feel at ease entrusting this kind of matter to them.”

Uncle Ming replied, “Second master, do not forget that there is still Zhang Ji. Zhang Ji is one of our people.”

“That…” Jian Taiding hesitated, his expression conflicted. After all, even though the concubines were no Yu Yanluo, they were still cream of the crop beauties. Because they were his sister-in-laws, it only made that improper desire within him stronger.

However, he still understood what was important. After all, if he went after his brother’s wives as soon as something happened to Jian Yanyou, his reputation wouldn’t be very good if news of that got out. It wouldn’t be favorable for his inheritance of his brother’s legacy either.

Furthermore, because of his admiration for Yu Yanluo, he worried that going after those concubines would ruin her impression of him.

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