Li Mingtan's robe hem was tightly held by Hui Niang, but Li Mingtan kicked her away.
If you ask whether Li Mingtan has feelings for Hui Niang, he certainly does. Hui Niang has shared a bed with him and has borne him a son. He is not a cold-blooded animal, hence he has a special kind of affection for Hui Niang.
However, selling Hui Niang doesn't really save his family anything, as when his mother bought Hui Niang, she was a charming young maiden and naturally more expensive.
Now, though Hui Niang is not considered old, she has already borne a child. If sold again, she wouldn't fetch a good price. But why is Li Mingtan insistent on selling Hui Niang?
Because he discovered that there was an unprecedented emotional crisis between him and Ms. Wu.
Previously, he and Ms. Wu tacitly understood each other. Ms. Wu was always considerate in managing household affairs for him, never embarrassing him over something trivial.
