So it’s not like in a lot of societies the nobility had “perverse” tastes…?
I’m not saying gay is perverse, but it’s how it was viewed. Like, c’mon, just look at the Roman Empire, you had trans Emperors, gay Emperos, lots of gay sex, gay statues, etc. it’s not that far fetched.
Also feel bad for the MC but it’s been obvious both him and his family have always been the “strange ones” in the noble crowd and not the opposite. I mean, the name of the manhwa is Heart of the Lotus, because a Lotus is a metaphor for purity, resilience, and spiritual enlightenment emerging untainted from "muddy" or difficult conditions.

Why is everyone gay and mentally ill in this story (I'll tell you why - bcuz the author wants to draw rape pay gorn)
But seriously tho, i Lowkey feeling bad for the mc here, like he saw that kid as his own, hes genuinely such a good person and is a great father figure, and all he got was rape and abuse.
I hope his daughter's okay and he gets out of this.