Chapter 618: Toast or Penalty Drink

"There are actually several difficulties that trap women in this world. The first is the love barrier—"

It seems like everyone is instilling in girls that they will be responsible for taking care of their husbands and children in the future, so they value men more than anything else.

Moreover, they brainwash themselves, always imagining and fantasizing about many kinds of love.

But most men just want to sleep with them.

Men are different from women. They are more likely to have sexual intercourse, and once it's over, that's it.

Women are too easily taken seriously, and once they fall in love, they cannot extricate themselves.

Trapped in love, I have wasted a lot of my best years.

"Secondly, they are unable to leave the inner house, so all their energy can only be used to fight against each other in the inner house."

Men are actually very united in oppressing women.

They enact and work together to maintain those oppressions so that women do not compete with them for resources but instead fight among themselves.

There are too many cases where women can't stand other women doing well.

Instead of trying to be better themselves, they try to drag those who are doing well down with them.

"These aren't women's fault. They've been oppressed for thousands of years and have become accustomed to them. So now, we need to change this situation and awaken women. The most important thing is to allow them to step out of the harem and have a chance to compete with men."

Only when women win a place outside will they have more say and gradually get out of internal friction.

There is still a long way to go.

"Mom, this is a very meaningful thing. I hope that my students will have the opportunity to put their knowledge into practice. I hope that girls around the world will not be abandoned at birth or sold at any time as they grow up just because of their gender."

We want to allow all people in the world to be reborn, both male and female.

Lu Qiniang was deeply touched when she heard this.

Yes, she had come into contact with many miserable women in the past.

But what Daya saw and felt far exceeded her.

Out of compassion, she developed the courage to confront reality and hoped to speak for women all over the world. Her Daya will always be so outstanding.

"So, mother, at least now, the Queen sincerely wants to do something."

"Then," Lu Qiniang said carefully, "If I really do this, will it affect you? Your father, you, Jiang Xuan, your sisters, and Yun Ting."

"Mom, no matter what you do, our family is in the limelight now and will definitely become the target of public criticism." Daya was calm.

"And the Emperor and the Empress know my father too well."

We used to be allies, and we had no grudges against each other and worked together.

But now that the world is settled, when the cunning rabbit dies, the running dog is cooked. In this matter, none of the vested interests are nobler than their predecessors.

For the emperor, "being too successful and shocking the ruler" is unforgivable.

Because I understand, I won't tolerate it.

"Mom, my dad is bound to give up most of his power."

This is the fate of military generals.

"It's just that we can find ways to hand it over and keep as much as possible of the things that can save your life. But it's impossible to leave it unscathed."

Lu Qiniang understood.

"In other words, whether I show up or not, your father will definitely bleed?"

"right."

If you don't bleed yourself, you will have to wait for the emperor's axe.

"From the Queen's perspective, this might be a respectable way to persuade my father to give up his power."

Otherwise, they would have to work hard to get Xiao Yan to hand over his power.

"They asked your father to step down from such an important position, and then gave me a small official position and asked me to charge into battle." Lu Qin's mother was indignant. "They really took all the good things away from me."

But Daya is right.

There is really no better way.

It turns out that Xiao Yan is the one who always has to be forced to drink.

If you know what's good for you, you should toast; if you don't, you should drink a penalty drink.

In fact, Daya hasn’t said anything yet.

The reason why the Queen wanted Lu Qiniang to be the first in the world was because she knew that someone would protect her.

Xiao Yan and Zhang Heyao, both can.

Others, without such strong support, would find it difficult to get through the most difficult times at the beginning.

After all, for a woman to serve as an official is a great offense to the world, so it is conceivable how much resistance she will encounter.

"Mom, from your perspective, just do your best. If this thing is accomplished, it will also provide security for our family, and you can also protect our family from the wind and rain."

"I'm not at that level." Lu Qiniang said self-deprecatingly.

"You do. You are a practical man who understands the difficulties faced by the poor and women, and you would never take anything that does not belong to you."

If a person who is upright, selfless and willing to work can't get things done, then there is no chance for others.

Lu Qiniang thought about it and felt that Daya still overestimated her.

An idea suddenly struck her.

"If our family must have a female official, Daya, you should go! You are much better than mother."

"Mom, I want to manage the academy. This is the top priority. It is to reserve talents for the court." Daya said.

She should take up an official position similar to that of the Imperial College, but she will be in charge of a women's academy.

"Besides that, I will also help the Empress and serve as her lady-in-waiting."

You can give her advice or help her draft documents.

"This will not affect your official duties."

"Oh." Lu Qin's mother had a headache thinking about it. "Wait until your father comes back, and then we'll discuss it in detail."

For example, we should first solve the problem of how to let them have their own home and protect themselves to the greatest extent possible.

Daya actually already had an idea in her mind.

But she didn't say it.

Let’s wait until dad and third sister come back.

"Oh, right, Daya," Lu Qiniang thought of something else, "This place is close to Qinzhou. You should go see Jiang Xuan! You and your wife haven't seen each other for a long time."

"It's been a long time since we last met." When Daya mentioned Jiang Xuan, she smiled gently, "But I won't go looking for him——"

"You have to go, you—"

"Mom, he should be coming to Changzhou in a few days."

Coming to the wedding.

It's been so long since we last saw each other as a couple.

"Ah? He's not working in Qinzhou, so he can just leave at any time! Don't let anyone catch you with your little tricks. There are so many people who hope for the worst for us right now."

"Don't worry, mother. He's asked for leave." Daya said with a smile, "He should be returning to Beijing with us."

"That's good." Lu Qiniang was happy. "You should take good care of yourself. Until now, you and Jiang Xuan still don't have a child..."

"Mother, having children is fate, we are not in a hurry." Daya smiled, "Besides, Jiang Xuan treats Fourth Sister as his own daughter. Fourth Sister also likes this eldest brother-in-law the most. You will know when they meet."

Although I haven't had children, I have already experienced what it's like to be a parent.