"Is that so? But Mingyu doesn't look like that kind of person."
The emperor seemed to be thinking about something, and did not say whether he believed it or not.
"Father, you only understand part of it. Many men behave completely differently when facing women. Just like you treat your concubines with either gentleness or severity, do you also treat your ministers in the same way?"
"Of course not." Having said that, the emperor still didn't quite believe it.
However, when he met the Crown Prince's hopeful gaze, he had no choice but to say, "I need to give this matter some time to think about it. You should stop dwelling on these things and read more books. It is more important to figure out how to govern the country."
The prince heard the dilemma in the emperor's words and immediately felt happy.
He must stop Sheng Mingyu and Gu Yunni's marriage!
Having achieved his goal, Du Changming quickly said goodbye.
The emperor kept thinking about this matter and did not feel sleepy at all.
The chief eunuch flicked the candlelight and said, "Your Majesty, it's late at night. All the palaces have retired. It's time for you to sleep too."
The Emperor looked at the eunuch and asked uncertainly, "What kind of person is Mingyu in your eyes?"
The head eunuch smiled and said, "The prince is handsome and has a beautiful appearance. He is the object of admiration of all the young ladies in the capital."
"Young ladies from various families?"
Sheng Mingyu looked extraordinary. If it were in the past, the eunuch's words would be credible, but after his three fiancées died, these words were no longer true.
The chief eunuch smiled awkwardly, "Your Majesty, have you been thinking about what the Crown Prince said?"
"Yes, you said they are all the backbone of the country. How can I choose?"
…
Ever since meeting Li Zhiqing at the banquet at the Marquis of Changping's Mansion, Gu Yunni has made several appointments with her.
Sometimes they go for an outing or shopping, and if they see someplace with beautiful scenery, they will go there together.
Sometimes we would gather in a teahouse to listen to storytelling, and we could sit there for an entire afternoon with a few bowls of tea and a plate of snacks.
The two of them got along well. When they were in the mood, they talked about everything. When they were not in the mood, they didn't feel awkward even if they just sat there alone.
Li Zhiqing originally thought that she couldn't get along with such a beauty, but unexpectedly Gu Yunni personally broke her opinion.
"Do you have any plans for today?" Early in the morning, Li Zhiqing came to see Gu Yunni again.
Gu Yunni smiled, "Besides you, what other plans do I have?"
Li Zhiqing covered his chest, pretending to be unable to bear it. "No, even after playing with you for so many days, I still can't stand your beautiful smile. Otherwise, don't marry the prince, and come with me to wander around the world."
"Okay, but does your family allow you to travel around the world?" Gu Yunni asked back with a smile.
Li Zhiqing didn't answer after hearing this.
Of course it's impossible. Wandering around the world is just a joke and shouldn't be taken seriously.
"What fun things do you have to offer me today?"
"The place I'm taking you to today is truly one of the best in the capital. The most famous Huiyunlou has the most delicious pork elbow! I'll take you there to try it, but don't tell me that I didn't take you when I had a good place to go."
Gu Yunni was somewhat helpless. "You are a young lady from an aristocratic family, and you keep talking about elbows?"
"Isn't this right in front of you? There's no one else around anyway, so no one else will know. Let me tell you, the pork elbows at Huiyunlou are especially delicious. When they are served, the meat is trembling, soft and tasty. You can just pick up a big piece of meat with chopsticks. It's mellow and soft in your mouth, and the aroma of the meat is rich. I guarantee you'll want to eat more!" Li Zhiqing couldn't help swallowing his saliva after he finished speaking.
"Is it really as delicious as you say? How could I miss it?"
The two hit it off and went straight to Huiyun Building.
While waiting, Li Zhiqing mentioned the news she had recently heard. "What happened that day at the Marquis of Changping's mansion has been spread by many people. I heard that the most heated discussion now is not about Kou Mingxue's misconduct, but about you."
"What is there for me to discuss?" Gu Yunni was puzzled. "Because of those poems I wrote?"
Li Zhiqing nodded. "That's why, in recent days, at poetry gatherings held by scholars in the capital, your poems have been frequently discussed. Some even say they would die without regrets if only you could write one more."
Gu Yunni's eyes widened slightly. "Are they kidding? I know my level. Those poems are excellent, but they're just so-so. Good at best, but not the best. How cruel would I be to trade poetry for a life?"
"Aren't you going to follow their wishes and write a few more poems? With your current talent and reputation, no matter how well you write, it will cause a sensation."
This allowed Gu Yunni to take advantage of the situation.
However, what Li Zhiqing said was actually a bit of a test.
She wanted to hear Gu Yunni's opinion. There were many talented people in the capital, but not everyone had such a good opportunity to become famous.
Gu Yunni shined at the Marquis' Mansion banquet. If she takes advantage of this opportunity, her achievements will definitely not stop there.
But both of them knew that the banquet at the Changping Marquis' Mansion was not only because of Gu Yunni's excellent poetry, but also because of Kou Mingxue's suicidal behavior.
If Kou Mingxue had not deliberately made a fool of herself as a springboard, Gu Yunni would definitely not have the reputation she has now, and the Marquis' Mansion banquet would not have been so widely known.
Li Zhiqing felt that Gu Yunni should seize the opportunity and not give up any possibility of success.
On the other hand, he also felt that no matter what kind of poetry Gu Yunni wrote nowadays, it would attract people's attention, which was not a good thing.
It would be bad if she got lost in this.
The troubled Li Zhiqing did not get a reply from Gu Yunni, but instead received another poem written by her.
Gu Yunni used the interactions between the two of them over this period of time and today's appointment to write a poem about their friendship.
Li Zhiqing studied it for a while and nodded, "What a good poem! It should be written down and passed down to others."
Gu Yunni shook her head. "Why should we let others spread the friendship between you and me?"
"But you're not..."
"I wrote the poem, but that doesn't mean I want to live up to the reputation they're talking about. You and I both know what happened in the Marquis' Mansion that day. The fact that it spread far and wide depends not only on me but also on the Marquis's family. I don't need to live up to that. Poetry should be written when the mood strikes. If it's forced upon me, it loses a lot of its meaning."
Li Zhiqing listened attentively and leaned forward slightly. "Don't you want this kind of fame? A big reputation will also be beneficial for you when you marry the prince in the future."
"It's just empty fame, what's the point? I still prefer a more comfortable life."
After Gu Yunni finished speaking, the famous pork elbow of Huiyunlou came up. It was just as Li Zhiqing said, with a fragrant aroma.
Li Zhiqing looked at Gu Yunni, whose attention was attracted by the elbow, and truly understood what she said about wanting a more comfortable life.
I also felt from the bottom of my heart, "There are very few people like you who don't care about false reputation and don't care about what outsiders think. Gu Yunni, you are the real Fengluan person, worthy of these two words."
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