However, Li Jianyi was completely unaware of the impending crisis.

Seeing everyone's reaction, he frowned, a hint of displeasure on his face. His eyes were full of arrogance and disdain as he glanced sideways at Qin Qianluo.

In his stubborn and outdated ideas, women should stay at home, be good wives and mothers, and strictly adhere to the three obediences and four virtues.

Qin Qianluo only received the title of prince by chance thanks to the emperor's special favor, yet now she dares to openly contradict him, a man.

They are utterly disrespectful, ignorant of their own limitations, and completely lack manners.

In his view, this woman was far too presumptuous and needed to be taught a lesson so that she would know who really made the decisions in the court.

When Qin Qianluo saw the Emperor nod in agreement, she still had a faint smile on her face, but in her heart she had already disregarded Li Jianyi's attitude.

In her eyes, Li Jianyi was nothing but a clown, completely unworthy of standing on the same level as her to discuss politics.

The smile hanging at the corner of his mouth was like thin ice in spring, seemingly gentle but actually hiding a chill that did not reach his eyes.

His eyes, on the contrary, revealed a sharpness and coldness like cold stars.

She turned around gracefully, her skirt swaying gently with her movements, like a light, airy cloud.

His gaze was piercing, fixed directly on Li Jianyi, and his voice was cold, as if carrying the frost and snow of the coldest winter.

The words echoed clearly in the silent court: "Lord Li's remarks."

This is utterly absurd and illogical; I, the King, simply cannot stand idly by and remain silent!

"Lord Li brought out that outdated and rotten set of 'boudoir etiquette' that was so far behind the times."

They attempted to confine women forever to the narrow world of being wives and mothers, preventing them from displaying their talents and contributing to the country.

Such outdated and conservative views are truly astonishing and incomprehensible!

Looking back, in the play, Mulan joined the army in place of her father and resolutely went to the battlefield.

Clad in armor and wielding a sharp blade, she galloped across the battlefield, charging into battle.

Facing the enemy's swords and spears, she showed no fear and, with her courage and wisdom, achieved great military exploits.

Her heroic deeds were in no way inferior to those of men, becoming a story that inspires countless people.

In the current imperial court, many women are shining in various fields with their abundant knowledge and extraordinary wisdom.

They would speak eloquently in the imperial court, offering suggestions for the country's policy-making.

Or they go deep into the countryside to solve problems for the people and promote the development of people's livelihood.

Their wisdom and hard work were evident to everyone in the court and beyond. They proved with their actions that women could also hold up the sky.

Lord Li, however, made baseless accusations that they were disrupting the court and violating ancestral rules. This is utter nonsense and a great slander and injustice against them!

If Lord Li truly harbors profound thoughts and is wholeheartedly concerned for the long-term stability and prosperity of the nation.

We should not be blinded by stubborn gender bias and shut out these women who could be pillars of the nation.

Such a narrow-minded and short-sighted view is the real root cause of the problem that hinders Tianxuan's prosperity and sustainable development!

If this continues, Tianxuan will inevitably miss out on countless talents and gradually fall behind in the tides of the times.

"Speaking of General Mu's illustrious achievements, Lord Li shamelessly and against his conscience, casually attributed them to 'the merits of favorable timing and equipment'."

This is an outright insult to those soldiers who fought bravely and risked their lives on the battlefield; it is a desecration of their blood, sweat, and lives!

On the battlefield, life and death hang by a thread, and the situation is ever-changing, complex, and unpredictable.

Every battle is a contest of life and death, and every decision concerns the lives of countless people and the safety of the nation.

Without General Mu's exceptional military talent, even the most sophisticated and advanced firearms would be useless.

In the chaos of the battlefield, they are nothing more than useless decorations, unable to exert their due power.

General Mu led the charge, venturing into dangerous territory, disregarding his own safety, and charging ahead time and time again.

She meticulously planned and orchestrated everything from reconnaissance to strategy formulation and command of operations.

He personally oversaw every step, and with extraordinary courage and brilliant strategy, he annihilated Qingli and successfully recruited Youmeng.

These remarkable achievements were all forged with her countless drops of sweat and blood, and even at the risk of her life.

These achievements are not only her personal glory, but also the glory of Tianxuan and the pride of all the people of Tianxuan.

To arbitrarily erase her achievements simply because she is a woman, and not even leave a trace of her in the history books.

Who will be willing to risk their life and fight to the death for Tianxuan in the future?

Lord Li's remarks are surely intended to chill the hearts and minds of all the soldiers who fight for Tianxuan, and to make them lose faith in the country.

How can Tianxuan's national defense be stabilized, and how can the peace and security of the nation be guaranteed in this way?

Li Jianyi felt uneasy listening to every word Qin Qianluo said, as if she were being pricked by needles.

His face alternated between pale and flushed, like the gloomy sky before a storm, with veins bulging on his forehead like tiny snakes about to burst.

His hands unconsciously clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white from the excessive force, and his joints trembling slightly.

He clenched his teeth, his cheeks bulged out as if he were holding two hard stones in his mouth, and his chest heaved violently.

The insignia on his official robes trembled up and down, and it took a great deal of effort to barely suppress the surging resentment within him.

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