However, he still answered honestly, "The current imperial concubine gave birth to two children, one is the so-called Crown Prince, and the other is the Eighth Prince. They are born from the same mother, only one year apart."
Gu Yunni frowned and became concerned about the imperial concubine's health. After all, she was Sheng Mingyu's mother.
"Your Highness gave birth to a child only a year later. This is not good for your health. I wonder how your health is lately? Is you weak?"
Sheng Mingyu's eyes became gentle because Gu Yunni liked him and cared about so many small details.
"You don't have to worry about that. There are many capable doctors in the palace. It's just that she can't get pregnant anymore. She has been very radiant in the past two years."
"That's good."
He had to find a time to visit the imperial concubine. Regardless of whether his identity was exposed or not, he couldn't let his biological mother become more and more sad.
He thought about what Gu Yunni had just said. "What did you mean? There's someone who looks a lot like this prince? Have you met the Eighth Prince?"
"That should be right? But he said he's not in Kyoto all year round and only comes back for business. I wonder why the Eighth Prince came this time? He doesn't have any fiefdom, so where does he always go?"
This way everything is connected.
It should be the Eighth Prince, but she is not quite sure yet, so Sheng Mingyu still needs to see it with her own eyes.
"The Eighth Prince enjoys traveling and exploring the mountains and rivers. He has visited many places over the years, including other countries. His Majesty dotes on the Concubine, so he naturally dotes on him as well. His Majesty has never interfered with where he wants to go."
Sheng Mingyu took Gu Yunni's hand, walked into the store, and told her the life story of the eighth prince.
If we were to ask who is the freest among all the princes, it would still be the eighth prince.
If I don’t have this fate, I would also like to be like him.
"It's certainly not easy for Your Majesty to abandon this son. It seems he has deep feelings for the Imperial Concubine. But what's the Eighth Prince's reason for returning this time? He looks worried, as if he deeply hates Kyoto."
Gu Yunni asked a lot of questions.
She was indeed very curious about the Eighth Prince. Who wouldn't like such a graceful and elegant young man?
"Perhaps His Majesty wanted all the princes to come back to see what happened to the Crown Prince. He also wanted to be with all his sons. He hasn't seen them for many years. It's normal."
Sheng Mingyu didn't take it to heart.
Nothing major has happened here recently, and this is the only plausible reason.
"But why are you so curious about him? Is he a good person? Or do you have some feelings for him? This prince is also good-looking. Compared to him, he is clearly better."
In the past, when I talked to Gu Yunni about something, I just mentioned it casually and never asked so clearly.
Sheng Mingyu couldn't help but doubt.
Gu Yunni's mouth twitched slightly, and she looked up and saw that he was indeed good-looking.
The face is sharp, the thin lips and the high nose are just right, very distinctive, and can be remembered at first sight.
Especially those eyes, which are deep and bright, and can captivate people with just one look.
"Hmm... The Eighth Prince is indeed very handsome, but compared to you, he is still at a disadvantage. You two have two different temperaments. He is as gentle as jade, while you are like an ice cellar."
Gu Yunni looked at Sheng Mingyu carefully, nodding and praising him.
The first half of the sentence made Sheng Mingyu very happy, but the second half made his face fall.
"What do you mean by an ice cellar? I just don't like to laugh. And why do I have to laugh at them every day? Isn't it okay for me to just laugh at you?"
"I didn't say anything bad. You have a cold temperament, but you are very gentle to me. I hope you can stay like this and stop the people outside from thinking about you."
They were both used to making their feelings known.
I was a little embarrassed to say it at first, but now I’m used to it.
Sheng Mingyu just felt happy. Why did Gu Yunni speak so nicely?
"Alright, I'll forgive you this time. But if you want to get to know the Eighth Prince, I'll take you to his house when I have the chance. We have a pretty good relationship, and I'll definitely go see him when he comes back this time."
Sheng Mingyu didn't care about it anymore. He was not good at saying sweet words and was afraid that Gu Yunni would make him say something else and he wouldn't be able to deal with it.
Let’s get over this topic quickly.
"No, I'm just curious seeing two people who look so alike. Your resemblance is so obvious, why has no one in the palace ever suspected it before? Could it be that they knew about it and have been hiding it?"
Gu Yunni has no interest in any man except Sheng Mingyu.
But recently many things have been related to the palace, so she has to think more.
"Of course some people have doubts, but His Majesty once explained that it was normal for two cousins to look alike. However, His Majesty is different now. After all, there are so many rumors out there."
Sheng Mingyu laughed sarcastically. It turned out that some signs had already been shown.
It's just that these people are unwilling to admit the facts.
"Indeed, even if they are cousins, they shouldn't look so alike. Unless they are blood brothers, it seems the deposed Crown Prince is in turmoil. Oh right! I haven't seen him in a long time, not since I came back from Anyuan County. He was stripped of his title, but there can't be no rumors. Is he up to something bad?"
When Du Changming was mentioned, Gu Yunni remembered that she seemed to have forgotten something important.
The person they should be most wary of in Kyoto is Du Changming, not the other princes.
Only Du Changming stood against them seriously.
"Don't worry. Ever since returning to Kyoto, I've had people keep an eye on the Crown Prince's residence. He's been feeling down lately and has gathered many dancers in the residence. His Majesty has turned a blind eye to this. After all, he's not his biological son, so he doesn't care."
"Just remember that, but be careful. I have a feeling he won't let go of the crown prince position easily. He's probably still holding onto something."
Gu Yunni and Sheng Mingyu talked about the situation for a long time. In the past few days, they only talked about serious matters when they met, and had no time to be intimate.
It is said that people in the royal family have abnormal tempers, and she has really gained some insights during this period of time.
"His Majesty has prepared a banquet tonight to welcome us back. I have already asked my servants to prepare clothes and jewelry. It's almost time to return to the Marquis' Mansion and have someone dress you."
"I forgot about it. Okay, I'll go back when there are no customers here."
Things happened so frequently that even their welcoming banquet was delayed for a long time.
I guess His Majesty is willing to invite us because he has calmed down these days.
"Do you think His Majesty will bring up our marriage again at the welcoming banquet? I don't want to give face to the Marquis of Changping, so I won't go, otherwise he will be so proud of himself."
Gu Yunni had been preparing in the Prince's Mansion for a long time, but still backed out.
As long as the marriage is not settled, she feels uneasy.
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