All the members are good people, only the host is a pervert

"Huaiyu, we can prepare for the divorce." Lin Ruan said.

Li Changchun was slightly startled, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and nodded gently, "Yes, Princess."

In fact, Lin Ruan had mentioned this matter to him several times. Each time, Li Changchun listened silently, feeling reluctant but knowing this day would come sooner or later. However, he had never imagined that Lin Ruan would suddenly bring it up again on such an ordinary day.

Now he no longer thinks that Lin Ruan insists on divorce because of her ex-husband. He has realized that a special woman like Lin Ruan will not fall in love with just any man.

Despite feeling helpless, Li Changchun tried to remain calm. He took a deep breath and said to Lin Ruan, "Princess, since you have made your decision, I respect your choice. I hope you will be safe and healthy, and everything will go smoothly for you."

"We're about to get divorced, Huaiyu. I want to hear the truth from you. Are you happy to leave me?" Lin Ruan looked at Li Changchun.

Li Changchun gave a wry smile and asked, "Princess, do you believe me when I say I'm unhappy?"

Of course Lin Ruan believed it.

The two of them stared at each other in silence, the atmosphere heavy for a moment. Finally, Lin Ruan broke the silence, saying softly, "Then, let's do as we agreed. I wish you a prosperous career in your future." With that, she turned and left, leaving Li Changchun standing there alone, watching her walk away.

If Lin Ruan was a free bird, he would not even be the branch on which she was temporarily perching.

Not even a passerby.

The divorce of Princess Lin Ruan and her husband, Li Changchun, undoubtedly shocked the entire capital. People were discussing and speculating. Some said it was because Princess Lin Ruan was infertile, after all, after so many years with two successive husbands, Lin Ruan still had no children; others said it was because Li Changchun had a new lover, something the Princess could not accept and angrily filed for divorce.

But Lin Ruan didn't care about the rumors at all. She still attended banquets frequently, as usual, despite the vague gazes of others.

At a banquet, Lin Ruan encountered Miss Wang. Miss Wang was the woman who had been sent to the ancestral temple to observe chastity for her fiancé. Although she had been brought back at the emperor's behest, her reputation had long since fallen. Lin Ruan was surprised that this young lady could socialize so confidently, and he developed a slight fondness for her.

"Ms. Wang, please come over here and chat with me." Lin Ruan smiled and waved to her.

Wang Minglang walked up to Lin Ruan, bowed gracefully, and said, "I am honored to receive your kindness, Princess."

Their conversation caused some murmurs among the people around them, but Lin Ruan paid no attention. She seemed to raise her voice intentionally, so that more people could hear her. "It's not without reason that I like you. The current emperor is kind and tolerant, allowing women to be independent. However, some women still cling to the old ways, believing that 'women are humble and weak, and should put their husbands first.' They always say that men are like heaven and women are like earth. So, Miss Wang, in your opinion, what exactly is heaven and what is earth?"

Wang Minglang answered without hesitation, "I believe that the Book of Changes says: 'Heaven's movement is vigorous, and the gentleman strives to improve himself; the earth's state is gentle, and the gentleman carries all things with great virtue.' "

Lin Ruan showed an admiring expression and nodded in agreement. "Excellent! The Way of Heaven and Earth originally emphasized that men and women complement and support each other. How could anyone regard the sky as unattainable and the earth as something to be servile to?"

Wang Minglang nodded in agreement. "Your Highness, you are right. Sages and saints were also born and raised by mothers. How could they belittle women in this way? I think it is just a rumor spread by someone with ulterior motives."

Their conversation, like a gentle breeze, stirred ripples through the crowd. Lin Ruan knew that many people would disagree, but she believed that if she could plant a seed in everyone's hearts, people's minds would eventually become more open, and the status of women would be elevated.

Lin Ruan smiled and patted Wang Minglang's hand, saying, "I really like your openness in the face of meaningless rumors, and I also like your courage to socialize calmly. If you have any difficulties, you can tell me, and I will definitely help you if I can."

"Thank you, Princess." Wang Minglang said with gratitude in his eyes.

By the end of the banquet, Lin Ruan had received a letter from Miss Wang. Clearly, her words hadn't been merely polite or out of courtesy. So, the next morning, after receiving the letter, Lin Ruan unhesitatingly dispatched a servant to invite Wang Minglang to the Princess's residence.

When Wang Minglang arrived, she stated her inner desire directly: "I really don't want to get married and have children. Instead, I long to enter the palace and become a female official."

Hearing this, Lin Ruan couldn't help but be surprised, but she was more impressed by her unique insights in this era.

"Well, since you have such an ambition, I will find an opportunity to enter the palace to present it to the Empress Dowager and strongly recommend you. But what can a female official do? Once you enter the palace, it is like entering a deep sea. Why don't you come and work for me and become my staff? Don't you want to be promoted like those men one day and realize your ambitions?" Lin Ruan asked earnestly.

Facing this inquiry, Wang Minglang's eyes were firm and she responded unwaveringly, "Princess, I have already thought it through carefully. I believe my talent and learning are no less than that of men, but if I don't enter the palace, I will never be able to escape my father's constraints. Rather than marrying into a mediocre wife, spending my life taking care of my husband and raising children, it would be better for me to join the palace and use my own abilities and talents to pursue a bright future. I believe that if I am truly talented, I can have a good life even in the palace!"

Two flowers bloom, one branch each.

Compared to the immense pressure Lin Ruan endured, Li Changchun, as a man, faced much less pressure. Most people just laughed at him for not being able to capture a woman's heart and even causing such a farce as a divorce.

However, since Li Changchun made great contributions by presenting corn and potatoes and was appointed as the deputy minister of the Ministry of Agriculture, the sarcastic voices gradually decreased.

After all, the corn and potatoes he promoted had proven to be surprisingly high yielding. This not only successfully solved the problem of food and clothing for the common people but also relieved the army of the worry of insufficient food and fodder. Such remarkable achievements naturally earned him new respect, and the ridicule he once faced was gradually reduced.