Luo Binghe considers this. "Do not tell them about Shen Yuan. Many of my wives will not take it well, if they believe another lover has turned my head and cooled my affections toward them. It will breed resentment before they have even met him. Imagine Naonao," he says with a grimace. "But if they have some idea that I am focusing on other pursuits, and won't be as attentive when I return... Yes, it may help manage expectations."

Luo Binghe does know, of course, that Mingyan's bed is not cold, even though she is scrupulously devoted to chastity.¹ He doesn't mind at all, but it is like the quarrels and rivalries among his harem—as long as no one's trying to kill each other, it's best to let his wives work things out between them. They would not thank him for being overly vigilant. But, if he and Mingyan speaking as friends... He raises an eyebrow. "Are there any among my wives who... particularly need fulfillment?"

¹Once again, gay sex doesn't count. I don't know why I have to keep explaining this, it's so obvious and reasonable.