Xiao Song said, "Just as you stated, their marital relationship might have been indifferent. I previously looked into Chai Xuanyi. This man is debauched and unrestrained, adept in poetry, hence he is immensely popular among the courtesans of the brothels. It is said that two brothels once fought fiercely over a poem he composed, causing a serious uproar. Perhaps the princess Wenxi was dissatisfied with his behavior?"
"You mentioned that he is skilled in poetry and calligraphy, sounds like a talented man…" why didn't he enter into official service? Ran Yan thought about it and then understood. Li Wanshun's status was awkward, even if Chai Xuanyi served in government, he could only be a minor sixth or seventh-rank official like her first husband.
One could say that by marrying Princess Wenxi, he was essentially cutting off a promising future for himself.
