Hearing the criticism from his adopted son, Fergus laughed indifferently and said:
"You don't understand. What's so good about those little girls in the Royal Palace? It's the married women who are truly the good ones!"
This opinion made Cu Chulainn's face darken, and he couldn't help but recall his uncle's unusual taste
—a relentless preference for married women.
The previous King of Ulster was actually Fergus's brother. After his death, he left behind a widowed queen, Nessa.
Since the two had no offspring, Fergus naturally ascended to the throne.
But being the sister-in-law, Nessa was not content. She had an affair with a Druid and gave birth to two sons—Conor and Conchobar Mac Nessa, one with extraordinary prowess, the other with remarkable wisdom.
In order to secure the throne for her son, sister-in-law Nessa used her charms to seduce Fergus and made a demand: