"Thank you, Brother Su. My father is also very angry right now. Our whole family is responsible for how my little sister has become like this. Today she offended my eldest sister. I don't hope that my eldest sister can forgive Jiu Yan. I just hope that this will not cause any trouble. Actually, my eldest sister is a very good person."

Su Yi was displeased, but still said with a joking expression, "You should say that to my brother-in-law."

"Why?" Xu Zijin didn't understand what he meant.

"You praise my older sister, and see how he reacts."

Xu Zijing then realized her mistake and felt a little embarrassed.

Su Yi said solemnly, "I will not forgive anyone on behalf of my sister. If my sister retaliates in the future, I will not stop her. It is entirely up to her to decide."

Xu Zijin nodded, "I understand. Because of her, there's a lot more work to do at home that I need to take care of when I get back, so I'll take my leave now."

Su Yi saw him out, and Liu Huan met him in the courtyard. "Young Master Xu, please have some food before you leave."

"No, I have a lot of things to take care of at home. Goodbye!"

Liu Huan watched him leave, then noticed Su Yi's dark face. Confused, she asked, "Why does he look so pale?"

"Young Master Xu, you're calling me that so affectionately," Su Yi said in a slightly sarcastic tone.

Liu Huan pushed him toward the dining room, "Alright, my Lord Su, let's eat first."

Just then, Guan Chang returned from his inspection trip. During their dinner chat, he said, "Today I went to the city for a stroll and have basically decided on the location of the restaurant. I plan to locate it near the Imperial Academy, just like in Qingyang County, mainly targeting students."

"What does Huanhuan think?"

Liu Huan had no objections: "I'll listen to my brother-in-law. He's been managing the restaurant all these years, so I'm sure I'll be right to listen to you."

"That's good. Then I'll just buy the restaurant I've chosen and start making plans."

Su Yi listened from the side, offering his opinions from time to time.

At 9 PM, Su Wan and Guan Chang returned to their room together.

At this moment, Su Wan started thinking about what happened while shopping, pinched her waist and sighed softly.

Guan Chang overheard these words outside, and only when he returned did he realize that they were referring to his own wife.

Seeing her expression again, he extended an invitation: "My lady, would you like to bathe with me?"

Su Wan's face turned bright red, and she glanced at him, saying, "You're so unserious."

Guan Chang climbed up her waist, his voice seductive, "Wife, let's do it together, I'll help you relax."

Su Wan had never been his match over the years, so she half-heartedly gave in to him and played around with him in the bathtub.

She was exhausted when she got back to bed. Luckily, the baby's wet nurse took care of her that night and didn't bother her, otherwise...

Guan Chang held her close and spoke softly, "In my eyes, my wife is still the same as before, only..."

Su Wan stiffened, afraid that he would say she was fat or something.

"It's just more charming, making me unable to resist..."

Su Wan turned to the side, her face resembling a roasted shrimp.

Guan Chang, standing behind her, continued, "I'm telling the truth. My wife has given me two sons over the years, making her a great contributor to our Guan family. The changes in you are also a badge of honor as a mother. I don't mind at all; in fact, I'm quite fascinated by it."

"Whether you ask Huanhuan to help you adjust or not, she is still my dear wife, from beginning to end."

Su Wan felt embarrassed, but her heart was warmed.

He said in a buzzing voice, "Okay, I understand. Go to sleep now."

Guan Chang: "Hmm"

He was exhausted from running around all day. Thinking about what happened to his wife, he was angry but helpless. Not only him, but even his brother-in-law would find it difficult to seek justice for her.

He could only muster his spirits and demonstrate through his actions that he had never disliked her, had no impact on their lives, and had even made them more harmonious.

He is not a hedonist, he wasn't before, and he won't be in the future.

Su Wan waited until he was half asleep, then turned over and buried her head in his arms, sleeping soundly through the night without any dreams.

...

I originally thought this matter would pass in a day or two, but it has unexpectedly escalated.

They started talking about how women should also make a difference, even overshadowing the fact that someone had initially wanted to use Xu Jiuyan's statement that "commoners are troublemakers" to impeach Lord Xu.

Women spontaneously organized marches, some even going so far as to refuse to cook for their children who didn't want to be fed, risking being divorced by their husbands in order to demand some of their own rights and not want to be appendages of men.

When Liu Huan heard about this, she wondered if it was an organization run by someone from her hometown.

It was only later that I learned that this was not the case. This was not the first or second time this had happened. It had been since the news spread a few years ago that a female envoy from a foreign land had visited.

The woman then realized that women could do the same things as men, so why should she only stay at home taking care of the children, cooking, and serving men?

Although women in the countryside are allowed to do business in the streets, it is out of necessity to make a living. Families with even a little money do not allow their women to show their faces in public.

Liu Huan, however, stayed in her room with the princess every day and was unaware of this matter.

Su Wan was very excited, and she also wanted to bring Liu Huan with her to join the group.

Su Yi smiled helplessly, "Sister, it's illegal for a family member of an official to participate in this kind of activity."

Su Wan then gave up.

As the situation spiraled out of control, even some local officials began to voice their concerns.

People from the palace came and summoned Lord Xu and Xu Zijin to the palace that very night to inquire about the matter.

After a few days, Xu Jiuyan and his wife realized the seriousness of the situation, and both of them lost weight.

Hearing the Emperor's summons, Xu Jiuyan trembled with fear. "Father, what does the Emperor want with you?"

Seeing that his daughter was quite frightened, Lord Xu softened again. "Don't worry about this. I can handle it. Just remember to be upright and kind-hearted in the future."

Lord Xu truly deserves to be called a censor; he always tries to win people over with virtue.

On Xu Zijin's side, the princess was also talking about this matter. She helped Xu Zijin change her clothes: "Don't worry, your royal uncle is very understanding. Perhaps he just wants to ask you some questions."

Xu Zijing gave her a reassuring look: "Don't worry, go to sleep early, you don't need to wait for me tonight."

After they finished speaking, the father and son rode into the palace in a carriage. The three of them talked all night, and no one else knew what they said.

However, Lord Xu was confined to his quarters and fined for half a year, while Xu Zijing remained unchanged.

People outside the Xu residence were still shouting at the gate, and the voices of discontent could be heard everywhere in the capital.

The emperor brought up this matter during the morning court session.

"What do you think are the best ways to solve these problems?"

"Your Majesty, I believe the reason this happened is that women feel they can also make a difference. Why not spread the word that as long as there are places where women can work, no one has the right to interfere? In time, they will find that they can only stay at home and take care of their children."

Another, slightly older minister said, "Nonsense! Since ancient times, women have not been allowed to show their faces in public. What kind of behavior is this?"

"Exactly, how can a woman be allowed to serve in public? Wouldn't that create chaos?"

I second that!