CHAPTER 683: CHAPTER 683: LOVE TAKES ROOT (128)

The letter expressed her gratitude towards them, stating that she had made it clear to Xu Mohan that they would not meet again, so she wanted to take Ningyi and live a life that truly belonged to them, mother and daughter.

She intended to earn money to support herself and her daughter, confident that they would do well, and urged them not to worry about them.

Upon reading the letter, Gu Lili and Long Yubei were left speechless.

"It seems she has come to terms with it."

"Mm," Long Yubei set the letter aside, "I could tell her complexion wasn’t good last night."

"Actually, I think being officially recognized is less important than two people in love. Besides, in the Heavenly World and Netherworld, traditions of a man having multiple wives and concubines are still maintained. If Yuesheng truly loves him, being his concubine is not out of the question. After all, she had no say in his marriage with Goddess Jun Xiangyi; it’s a different matter. Given Yuesheng’s temperament, I doubt she would accept such a role."

"I’m surprised to hear you say that. If it were you, would you agree?"

"If it were me, right after breaking off my engagement with Gu Xichen, I definitely wouldn’t agree. I would curse and say, ’Whoever damn well wants to be a concubine, go ahead; I certainly won’t.’ But the Netherworld and Heavenly World are different from our modern Human World. Didn’t the ancient societies in the Human World have similar traditions? You all are just maintaining it. Nowadays, most countries practice monogamy. That said, there are still countries abroad where polygamy persists. The national conditions vary; each place is different. Overall, it’s about the low status of women. If women held higher status, and one woman could marry several men, creating a matriarchal society, then the opposite could also be possible."

Speaking to this point, she couldn’t help but laugh. "So, if I were Yuesheng, I would carefully consider it. After all, marrying Jun Xiangyi isn’t your third brother’s intention; he doesn’t want it either, and it’s quite difficult for him. In such a situation, if two people love each other, trying to think for the other person is not out of the question."

"Now that you’ve mentioned it, I feel relieved. Just in case my father forces me to marry another woman someday..."

Gu Lili abruptly interrupted him, "Can you stop with the daydreaming? I won’t marry you even if you don’t marry another woman, let alone become your concubine if you are married to someone else! I’m telling you, Yuesheng’s situation is specific to the individual. Everyone has their own way of thinking; their circumstances differ. It’s not surprising that she doesn’t agree with being a concubine, especially since the country we live in advocates monogamy; it’s a concept ingrained in us from a young age, hard to change. Besides, it’s not like one can’t live without a man. Whatever decision she makes is justifiable."

"I understand now why you’re so determined not to marry me again."

"Because I want more choices," Gu Lili teased him, "Marrying you would tie me down. If I don’t marry you, a vast forest awaits me. Why should I give up my vast forest for you, a sapling?"

Long Yubei’s eyes narrowed, "Unless I die, don’t you even think about it!"

"Actually, you have the same right. We’ve been married once; you should think the same way. Why give up a whole sea of flowers for this one little flower?"

"I’m willing! What’s the issue?!"

Gu Lili chuckled stealthily, "It’s really odd, isn’t it? They say the richer you are, the more chaotic your private life. You, Shen Congmo, Liang He, Gu Xichen, and Antonio—did you guys agree upon this? Why is none of you chaotic? This simply doesn’t make sense!"

"We can’t be compared to those parvenus and country bumpkins, can we?"