Chapter 97:
A group of noble women at the poetry gathering were mostly sheltered from lifes hardships, and many were young artistic women. Consequently, they often naively believed that talent represented everything.
Su Li led with three exceptional works, almost at the eras pinnacle.
Rumors about Su Li quickly fell apart.
Changle achieved her desires, although she sensed that her husband seemed unconcerned about public opinion.
But she cared deeply!
For four months, her husband had cared for her tirelessly. Changle knew she wouldnt have woken up without him.
It was such a precious bond. How could she not care about Su Lis reputation?
She needed to let everyone know her husband was worthy. In the days that followed, Su Li and Changle continued to enjoy each others company.
Changle hosted several poetry gatherings in the palace. Su Li willingly complied, writing poems according to Changles wishes.
Thanks to Su Lis remarkable memory, he could recall even the faintest poems from their previous life, making copying easy. He covered various types of poets works, even exhaustively for poets like Li Bai and Bai Juyi.
Su Li also copied some short and long sentences, sparking a trend in Changan despite poetry not being popular in the Tang Dynasty. Unlike before, Su Lis motive was to fulfill Changles desire.
As a result, he was more relaxed, not needing to worry about fitting his life experiences into every poem. He changed the characters and events that didnt happen at most.
After all, Su Li didnt care about his reputation in the poetry world. Furthermore, he didnt rely on fame for his livelihood. Finally, he wasnt afraid of others doubts.
Could they prove he copied it? If not, it was irrelevant. He didnt depend on this for his living.
Poetry and literature were merely embellishments of civilization. Many renowned poets ended their lives in depression, leaving behind their work in history. For a nation, they were just ornaments.
Su Lis casual approach was well-received by the noble women at the poetry gathering. After all, he would effortlessly present three to five poems each time.
In Su Lis view, he was merely pulling and sharing them from his memory. But to others, every word that came out of Su Lis mouth was a masterpiece, brimming with elegance and pearls of wisdom. His inspiration seemed unending as if the heavens were feeding him.
Thanks to the circulation among the noble women and the exceptional quality of Su Lis poems, these works began to spread and even gained popularity in Changan.
Su Lis unexpected approach started to earn him a reputation. There were romantic, realistic, emotional, and scenic works.
As Su Lis poems flowed out more and more, his name became more widely known in Changan. Many people in Changan already knew about Su Li.
Initially, he was the unfortunate guy who helped the princess. Later, he became the lucky one when the princess woke up.
But this time, they got to know Su Li again. Since these poems were circulating among the circle of noble women, Su Lis public image began to change. He was portrayed colorfully as exceptionally talented, spirited, and handsome.
From a girls perspective
Su Li was already a rare, handsome man, and coupled with such exceptional talent, if not for Princess Changle, he would have easily stirred romantic feelings.
It was worth noting
Within the poetry gatherings, many women admired Su Li even though Su Li was a consort and Princess Changles husband.
But this was the Tang Dynasty, an era of open emotions.
Or rather in such circles, it was difficult for someone as talented and handsome as Su Li to go unnoticed and unappreciated. This was hard to resist. Of course, nobody would be so bold as to express it openly.
Su Li and Princess Changle were always seen holding hands and snuggling together. Although their behavior wasnt inappropriate, their intimate behavior in front of others was rare for the era. Men might call Su Li shameless and unmanly, while women might see him as the man of their dreams.
As time passed, more poetry meetings were held, and Su Lis name became more well-known in Changan.
Su Lis name was frequently heard among the deep circles of noble women. The stories of Su Li and Princess Changle gradually spread, showing their deep affection and love for each other.
The incident of Su Li throwing the elephant didnt become public, as Li Er suppressed the news. Overall, the affection between Su Li and Changle became a popular story in Changan.
Among Su Lis devoted fans, including many ladies in Changan, this charming image of Su Li made it hard not to adore him. They even had a saying, Marry someone like Consort Su, talented and devoted.
While it was challenging to impress political figures with poetic talent, winning over women was much easier. Due to the pursuit of noble women, Princess Changle realized she might have taken things too far
She wanted to help clear her husbands name, but he had become a national heartthrob. While most noble women at the poetry meetings behaved conservatively due to Princess Changles status and Su Lis marital status, their passionate gazes still made Changle feel insecure.
Especially when those heated looks were directed at Su Li without reservation, Changle even started sensing that her close friends looks towards her husband were becoming rather unusual.
Um Husband How about we stop holding poetry meetings after the next one? Princess Changle lightly shook Su Lis arm.
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