Gu Shangqing knew Li Mumu's attitude towards marriage.

　　Li Mumu said this, and she was afraid that Li Zhiyin might have the same idea as her.

　　However, he loved Li Mumu so much that he couldn't imagine himself being with someone else.

　　When he thought of this possibility, he felt nauseous and uncomfortable all over.

　　But the prince's situation is different from his.

　　He has a simple family background and is supported by his parents.

　　Not to mention that he didn't want to, even if he wanted to, his parents would not allow him to take a concubine.

　　But as the crown prince, he is destined not to allow himself to be swayed by his emotions.

　　Even if he loved Li Zhiyin deeply, he probably couldn't stay with Li Zhiyin for the rest of his life.

　　Gu Shangqing observed the prince's character and found that although he was gentle, kind, and friendly to his brothers, he was also a very rational person.

　　I will never be soft-hearted when I need to be decisive.

　　Could Li Zhiyin ask such a person to stay with her alone?

　　Moreover, as a king of a country, he has to weigh many pros and cons to maintain the balance of the aristocratic families, and taking his daughter into the palace is the simplest and most direct way.

　　Like Wen Ruoying, although it is impossible for her to be a concubine now.

　　But if she really insisted, she would have to choose the prince.

　　When the crown prince ascends the throne, he may take Wen Ruoying into the palace.

　　Even if we take a step back and say that the prince really wants to stay with Li Zhiyin alone, the emperor, the queen, and the ministers in the court will not allow it.

　　The pressure the prince faces is much greater than that of others.

　　What kind of deep affection is enough to withstand such pressure?

　　Gu Shangqing whispered to Li Mumu in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "Miss Li wants... the prince to only be with her?"

　　Li Mumu nodded and said in the same voice: "In fact, women, who doesn't want this?"

　　"Those who have a reputation for being virtuous and take concubines for their husbands, unless they don't like their husbands and want them to stop bothering them. Otherwise, who would really want another woman to interfere in the relationship between them and their husbands?"

　　"They are all forced. For example, the husband only stays with his wife, and few of their wives have a good reputation outside. She is still called a shrew. It's rare to be called henpecked." Li Mumu said.

　　"Madam Shang is such a gentle person, but she is also called a fierce woman outside. Even a man as generous and magnanimous as General Shang is said to be henpecked behind his back. Fortunately, General Shang and Madam Shang both live their own lives and are not afraid of what others say."

　　Li Mumu suddenly said, "Come to think of it, we should have had such gossip, right? I haven't heard mine, how about you?"

　　The people Li Mumu usually meets are Li Zhiyin and her friends.

　　Of course, they would not say these things. Even if they heard others say this, they would not say such boring words to her.

　　But Gu Shangqing was in the military camp and came into contact with many people on a daily basis.

　　If there was any gossip, he might have heard it.

　　Sure enough, Gu Shangqing nodded, "I have indeed heard some rumors that you are a shrew and I am henpecked. There are also rumors that you make a lot of money and now support a large family, so you have the final say in the family. If we were gigolos, we wouldn't dare to think about taking a concubine."

　　Li Mumu: "..."

　　"How long has this rumor been going on?" Li Mumu asked.

　　"It's been a while." Gu Shangqing said, "But it doesn't matter, let them say what they want, just like you said, let's live our own lives. Let them talk. Whoever lives a good life knows it themselves, why bother about those comments."

　　In this era, there are very few people like Gu Shangqing who don't care about their reputation among men.

　　The more Li Mumu gets along with Gu Shangqing, the more she feels how valuable Gu Shangqing is in this era.

　　Not to mention this era, even if Gu Shangqing were placed in modern times, it would be rare.

　　"But Miss Li..." Gu Shangqing said, "It's not that I disagree with her idea, I just think it's difficult to realize it."

　　Li Mumu nodded, "I have discussed this with her. There will be no one else in the East Palace within half a year, so she can try it out during this half year. If it doesn't work, she can give it up in time."

　　Gu Shangqing nodded, "I have to say, Miss Li is really bold to have such an idea."

　　How not to be bold?

　　To win the heart of a future emperor.

　　How many emperors in ancient times were thoughtful?

　　Because of this casual chat with Gu Shangqing, Li Mumu disguised herself and went to Wangyou for a rest the next day.

　　Li Zhiyin is not free these three days, Li Mumu has an appointment with Mrs. Shang and Zhang Qihui

　　Went there with Guo Liyan.

　　"Why did you invite us today?" Zhang Qihui asked curiously, because she had just met the prince at the banquet yesterday at his wedding.

　　Normally speaking, we wouldn't meet again today.

　　"And we haven't even gone to the private room yet, so why are we on the first floor?" Guo Liyan was also curious. "But I'm still happy to come out. I'm just sitting around doing nothing anyway."

　　"After the banquet last night, I chatted with my husband and learned about our reputation outside. One is a shrew and the other is henpecked. She also said that my husband is a gigolo and the family depends on my money to support them."

　　"Have you heard of these?" Li Mumu asked.

　　Madam Shang smiled and said, "I have heard of it, but the reputation of the general and I is not very good outside, so we don't care about such gossip."

　　Zhang Qihui nodded, "It's enough to live a good life. Why bother about what others say? They are just jealous and envious, so they say these things. If they were to live such a life, would they be unhappy?"

　　"Yes, his wife at home is virtuous, capable, affectionate and loyal. She came thousands of miles to rescue him. Don't they want such a wife?" Guo Liyan said.

　　Gu Shangqing's trip to the Turks was kept secret, and only a few people knew what mission Gu Shangqing went on and how he was seriously injured outside. Li Mumu went to look for her husband because she hadn't heard from Gu Shangqing for a long time.

　　As for what Gu Shangqing was going to do, no one knew.

　　And most people don't even know this.

　　"My husband loves me very much and doesn't tolerate any second thoughts." Guo Liyan said, "Don't they want to? It's obviously their husbands who can't do it."

　　After listening to what Guo Liyan said, Li Mumu realized that it was not only men who gossiped, but also women.

　　She came to Wangyou to take a rest today, and she was right.

　　"I don't care what they say, I'm just curious and want to listen." Li Mumu said, "Because I haven't heard it, but my husband has heard some of it."

　　"So today I wanted to hear what kind of image I have outside." Li Mumu supported her chin with one hand on the table, "It's just that I was a little bored coming alone, so I asked if you were free, and I didn't expect that you were all free."

　　"As Li Yan said, I'm just sitting around doing nothing at home anyway." Madam Shang said with a smile, "I received your post, so I came out to get some fresh air."