Of course, they didn't dare to openly compete with Taotao or scheme against her. But what if Zhao Shu developed feelings for one of their daughters? Even if she became a concubine, the Zhao Family's wealth and Zhao Shu's character would ensure she didn't lose out.
After all, what wealthy family didn't have multiple wives and concubines? Taotao shouldn't be so narrow-minded, right? A village girl could become her right-hand woman and they could amass a fortune together. It had to be better than marrying into other families, right?
Although these thoughts crossed their minds, they knew better than to directly challenge Taotao. Shao Wulang was a prominent official; it would be foolish to provoke his family.
Luckily, the Land Officer and his wife were level-headed and promptly rejected their relatives' proposals. They made it clear that no one was welcome to visit, especially with matchmaking intentions.
