Rumors about Prince Mu's broken sleeve spread quickly, soon sweeping through the entire Liuzhou Region. Eunuch Yuan Bao, in tears, had no choice but to report the truth.
Some said Prince Mu fancied Gu Changsheng's husband, even going so far as to coerce a decent man into debauchery, forcefully taking him away, and out of a sense of righteousness, he did not hesitate to issue a king's decree on behalf of Gu Changsheng. Others claimed Prince Mu's love for Gu Changsheng's husband was stronger than gold. While it was no secret that the nobility and high officials kept catamites, his blatant acknowledgment made him the first of his kind, truly worthy of being a Great General. Some speculated about the various outcomes of this forbidden love, and others said Gu Changsheng was actually a pitiful...
Some also said...
In any case, there were many versions, and the public's gossip thrived vigorously, carrying a strong sense of autonomy.