The Tang Dynasty did not celebrate male romance as much as the Wei and Jin Dynasties did, especially during the Zhenguan era. Taoist support to some extent curbed the development of male romance. Taoism, advocating yin and yang principles, vehemently opposed the union of two males, which defied yin and yang. Therefore, the approach to male romance at the time was neither strict repression nor approval. Generally, people of some standing, though treating dalliances with courtesans as a romantic affair, would not bring up liaisons with catamites in public, let alone the vile act of mutual dalliance.
Ran Yan did not understand these nuances, finding it merely odd. Could it really be coincidence, or could it be karma?
"I'm guessing, have they offended someone and got set up?" Rong Qian looked at Ran Yan with a smile, leaning in to whisper, "It was the Assistant Minister Xiao, wasn't it?"
Ran Yan's eyebrows raised slightly, "Any evidence?"
