Am I an animal?

After hearing Yang Ning's words, Zheng Liang fell silent and was lost in thought. Seeing him like this, Yang Ning panicked, worried that he might become angry with her for planning this without discussing it with him first. 

In this world, the treatment of women and men isn't the same, particularly when it comes to societal expectations. Working women face shame and criticism here, and as the Crown Princess, Yang Ning's case would be no different. Even though she will be managing everything without leaving the palace, her association with the business will still be noted.

Despite Zheng Liang treating her well and sparing her from social pressures, there might still be aspects that could trouble him. While she's fortunate to have a husband with a progressive mindset compared to others of this era, there could still be matters he finds challenging, despite his openness.