"Alright, let's assume for a moment that he really did think that,"
Xie Jinbai didn't argue. Instead, he followed her line of thought. "Then think about it. If his feelings for Chen Minrou hadn't wavered, what would he do if he wanted a son?"
Before Cui Lingyao could answer, he continued, "Bringing a concubine into the family would only mean endless strife. Zhao Shijie isn't a fool. As long as he still had any feelings for Chen Minrou, he wouldn't do such a thing. There are many ways to produce an heir."
A great many.
Cui Lingyao blinked, tilting her head to look at him. "For example?"
Xie Jinbai seemed to forget this was a private matter between other people.
