I think I get it. Jor-El's blessing is very important to Kryptonians. The fact that Clark and Lois did get married before they met Zara, (at least technically...
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) means that they really did have Jor's blessing.
Hey! I've got an idea. "Ching, you look like a healthy young man. Why don't you take over Lord Kal-El's position?"
Loving this story, Carol!