If they managed to win the master's favor, or perhaps give birth to children, they might have a chance to become a concubine, which means they could bring good fortune to their families.
Beauties born from slaves usually have an even lower status, their own worth not even matching the exquisite dress they wear.
All they have is beauty, yet in the land of Great Shang, beauty is worthless compared to noble birth.
Just as East Emperor Taiyi was about to pick a beautiful concubine for himself, he suddenly remembered something, and wondered:
"Where is Ji Dan? Why hasn't he come to greet me today?"
A maid nearby quickly reported: "Your Highness, Fourth Young Master caught a chill last night and is too ill to get up today."
"Why is he sick again?"
Upon hearing this, East Emperor Taiyi smiled and cursed:
"This fellow is too clever, I'm afraid Heaven will envy him, and he won't live past thirty or forty... Send some nourishing herbs to strengthen his health."
