a smirk playing on my lips. "Ning Shu, you've been by my side for so long, don't you still understand what kind of person I am"He was being suggestive, and even looked at Li Yang with icy eyes.Ning Sh...Were people in ancient times not as open-minded Wasn't it only during the prosperous period of the Han dynasty that customs became more liberal

Xue Ce did not answer me, instead turning his head away.

Ning Shu's heart felt complicated. Da Sheng wasn't like this Even in modern times, some people still have prejudice against men and men being together, and the law doesn't even recognize same-sex marriage.

Ning Shu had some complex feelings. Da Sheng wasn't like this Even in modern times, some people still prejudice against men and men giving way to each other, and legally there is no recognition of same-sex marriage.

: “.......”

I thought to myself, perhaps it's better to just act naturally. That way, the prince wouldn't think I was playing hard to get.

Then he wrote another note, which was probably not a gift of thanks to the Prince, but rather a way of saying that I am unworthy of such a grand gift. Please ask the Prince to refrain from sending me any more gifts in the future.

I lowered my head, knowing exactly what he wanted.

But this thought was quickly interrupted by Xue Ce. The young man in black seemed to have discovered the Xuan paper inside the lunchbox intended for Yi Ran.

Ning Shu looked at me with her eyes wide, shaking her head.

The Fifth Prince saw from afar that Qing Zhu was causing a commotion among the people, arguing with them. I had no recollection of this servant, so I walked over and said, "What's going on"

Xue Ce slightly turned his face upon hearing this.

Although Ning Shu didn't have that idea, from what I see, if she wasn't getting married, then she would just have to find someone with a good appearance to stay with.

Qingzhu could only say, "I'm not bringing things to the Prince on behalf of my young master."

Xue Ce, upon hearing this, paused slightly. I stared intently at the lunchbox.

Ning Shu was shocked. I've been here for over ten years, and I didn't even know where this place was. What kind of place is it

When he got inside, the fifth prince opened the food box. He originally thought it wasn't anything special or unfamiliar, but who knew it wasn't an ordinary meal from Zuiyu Xuan

The Fifth Prince's scalp tingled, and he thought to himself, "If I weren't here, my cousin would probably even dare to steal from the national treasury!" He couldn't help but speak up, "We've already checked everywhere, how could there be nothing in the palace"

When the young man in black came in, the Fifth Prince was still thinking about having a hot pot dinner tonight. Seeing Xue Ce, I casually said: "Cousin, no one brought us anything just now."

I just find it strange, isn't it just an ordinary meal, why is my cousin protecting it so fiercely

The Fifth Prince was surprised and said, "Xue Yuyao That's not a very common or precious herb, is it"

Xue Ce hummed in response, his phoenix eyes gazed straight over, those dark pupils silent: "Is there anything in the imperial palace or treasury"

But it is not just men who suffer this fate, women do too. To be a concubine, sharing her husband with others, is no less a tragedy.

Ning Shu pursed her lips, thinking that it might not be a bad thing after all. After all, being a concubine meant being treated as a toy to play with. As for the male courtesan, he should not be like what I imagined, serving men with his beauty.

Upon seeing the Fifth Prince, the two immediately bowed in greeting.

But...Ning Shu's heart wasn't completely without a sliver of hope.

Now I'm actually thankful that my body is still healthy. If not for a few more years, the family would definitely be pressuring me to get married and have children.

Fifth Prince: “.......”

Out here, scholars shouldn't just casually enter.

Thus, on the second day of Ning Shu's attendance at school, she went with a refreshed face after a good night's sleep.

The fifth prince, however, didn't seem to think the topic was dangerous at all. I wonder if my cousin really would go out into the vast desert for this Xue Yuyao just for that tiny sliver of hope.

The fifth prince said, "You're welcome." I looked at Qing Zhu curiously and said, "I remember, weren't we the servants beside the legitimate son of the Ning family"

For instance, the prince didn't like men, so he liked me.

I lowered my eyes and sat very straight.

But Ning Shu also knew that this was a very small matter. She took out all the family treasures and gave gifts for no reason. The meaning was already very clear.

......

"But it wasn't that there were no men in the house, the inner quarters weren't barren of concubines and maids, and there hadn't even been any male servants yet."k, Senior Pei."Pei Sannan looked up and let the people who came with him go first.Then, slowly and deliberately, he said, “There are five of them in total. You shouldn't find it easy to take care of,...