Chapter 198 Why Can’t Men Be Faithful to One Woman?
When Yu Tingwan heard Yu Youning's question, he just felt strange.
Why ask such a question?
But when meeting Yu Youning's eyes, Yu Tingwan still didn't give her a perfunctory response.
"Penglai Island is independent and not under the control of the Three Kingdoms. Naturally, the requirements for women on our island are not that strict. Whether divorced or widowed, women can remarry.
But whether it's Nanzhao, Dayong, or Xiliang, the requirements for women are more stringent, requiring women to be faithful to one man. This is a deeply ingrained idea that has been ingrained in people for many years. Even if you want to change this idea, it won't be successful overnight.
Yu Tingwan explained in a gentle voice.
After saying that, he looked at Yu Youning's face.
Yu Youning was seen frowning tightly, still looking angry.
"Youning? What are you thinking about?" Yu Tingwan asked curiously.
Yu Youning seemed to have figured it out at this moment and suddenly laughed.
"I was wondering why only women were required!"
"Men should be required too!"
"Aren't men also supposed to be faithful to their partner?"
Chu Huaixu, who had just caught up, happened to hear Yu Youning's words.
Is this what Youning actually thinks in his heart?
Yu Tingwan was also a little surprised after hearing what Yu Youning said.
But he was only surprised for a moment and then calmed down.
Youning is different from ordinary children.
In addition, she grew up on Penglai Island, and the people around her were basically monogamous, so it was not surprising that she would think this way.
"When I grow up, I'm going to make it so that the women of Dayong, Nanzhao, and Xiliang can divorce and remarry, just like the women of Penglai Island! If their husbands die, they can marry someone else if they want!"
Although the voice is childish.
But the words he said were powerful.
The sound was obviously not very loud, but when Yu Tingwan heard it, she felt her heart tremble.
Wen Shiyan had been standing by, and although he didn't say anything, his eyes were always staring at the mother and daughter without blinking.
After hearing Yu Youning's words, Wen Shiyan's smile widened, and his face was filled with pride.
Other people’s children of this age are still thinking about how to eat, how to play, and how to get more praise.
But his Youning has made up his mind to change the conventions of this world!
Just thinking about it makes me feel proud!
Just as he was feeling proud, he saw Chu Huaixu with a thoughtful look on his face.
Wen Shiyan, "......"
Isn't it a bit inappropriate to say this in front of the prince?
However, after looking carefully at Chu Huaixu's expression, I felt that Chu Huaixu did not seem angry.
But it is impossible to tell what he is thinking.
Yu Youning had just made up his mind when he turned around and saw Chu Huaixu standing not far away.
"Ah Xu, you're back too!"
Yu Youning struggled as he spoke.
"Mom, let me down quickly, I want to go down!"
Yu Tingwan looked at Yu Youning helplessly, but still let her go.
"It's getting late, Youning, go back to bed! You still have to get up early tomorrow!"
After all, she was a princess who had been officially canonized by Nanzhao. When the emperor died, she must go to mourn.
Yu Youning didn't understand everything. After hearing what Yu Tingwan said, she understood and nodded obediently, "I know, Mom, I'll go to bed now!"
As she spoke, she looked at Chu Huaixu again.
"Ah Xu, you should go back to sleep soon!"
Chu Huaixu originally wanted to say something, but after hearing what Yu Youning said, he finally swallowed back what he wanted to say.
"Okay, I'll go right away!"
As soon as Chu Huaixu returned to the room, he saw Huo Qingchen sitting upright at the table, and felt strange.
"Why aren't you asleep yet? What are you doing sitting here? Why don't you light a lamp?"
Huo Qingchen had a stern face and looked very serious.
"I'm waiting for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to come back."
"Wait for me? Wait for me for what?"
Huo Qingchen pursed his lips and said nothing.
Seeing Huo Qingchen like this, Chu Huaixu's mind moved and he quickly understood, "Did your father or your eldest brother tell you something before you came here?"
Huo Qingchen's serious expression suddenly broke, and he looked at Chu Huaixu in surprise, "How did you know?"
Chu Huaixu almost laughed out loud.
How did he know?
Huo Qingchen almost had this written all over his face, it would be strange if he couldn't see it!
Chu Huaixu suppressed his smile and said, "Since I have already seen it, can you tell me?"
"this......"
Huo Qingchen hesitated for a long time, and finally spoke.
"It's nothing, actually. My eldest brother told me to protect you and Youning, and to keep you alive if necessary."
Even though Chu Huaixu had some guesses in his mind, he was still shocked after hearing this.
Huo Yun'an actually told Huo Qingchen like this?
This was something he really hadn't expected!
Although Huo Qingchen was born with supernatural powers, he was only the same age as him!
How could Huo Yun'an tell Huo Qingchen such a thing?
Seeing Chu Huaixu's expression turn serious, Huo Qingchen smiled and waved his hand, pretending to be relaxed, "Your Highness, why are you staring at me like that? My eldest brother is right! You are the Crown Prince, and Youning is the daughter of destiny. When necessary, I will naturally fight to protect you! This is my duty and my mission!"
When he was at the post station before, Huo Qingchen was not so nervous.
But now he was in the Nanzhao palace, and the old emperor had just died.
During this turbulent period, he was naturally more nervous.
But he didn't notice when Yu Youning and Chu Huaixu went out, nor did he know where they went, nor did he know where to look for them. He could only sit here and wait for Chu Huaixu to come back.
In addition to waiting, Huo Qingchen also did not forget to remind him, "Your Highness, you must take me with you wherever you go from now on, otherwise I will be worried!"
Looking at Huo Qingchen's serious face, Chu Huaixu didn't refuse after all. He smiled and agreed, "Okay."
Anyway, there are secret guards in the dark, so even if something really happens, Huo Qingchen doesn't have to risk his life to protect him.
If staying by his side all the time can make Huo Qingchen feel more at ease, then just follow him.
After getting Chu Huaixu's agreement, Huo Qingchen finally breathed a sigh of relief, "That's fine! It's getting late, so let's quickly wash up and go to bed!"
A quarter of an hour later, the two of them lay down on their beds.
After lying down, Chu Huaixu couldn't sleep and stared at the ceiling with his eyes open.
In his mind, Yu Youning’s previous words were still on his mind.
...
The next morning, before dawn, Yu Youning was called up.
After putting on mourning clothes and eating something simple, she was taken to the mourning hall by palace servants.
As soon as he came over, Yu Youning saw Wei Zhao kneeling in the front.
There was a cushion next to Wei Zhao, which was obviously prepared for her.
Yu Youning walked over consciously and knelt down beside Wei Zhao.
She had a soft cotton pad tied around her knees that Yu Tingwan had made for her.
Plus, I was kneeling on a cushion, so I didn't feel uncomfortable.
Yu Youning adjusted his kneeling position, then turned his head to look at Wei Zhao beside him, lowered his voice and spoke to him in a low voice.
"Did you just arrive or haven't you left yet?"
Wei Zhao shook his head slightly, "I didn't leave."
Wei Xuan died, and as his son, he naturally had to kneel here for a whole night to show his filial piety.
And all this was naturally done for the officials and the people to see.
The dead are dead, and the most important thing is to let the living see his filial piety!
"oh!"
Yu Youning responded and looked around carefully.
Seeing that no one dared to stare at this side, Yu Youning took out a purse from his wide sleeves.
She carefully opened the purse, took out a piece of white jade cake and handed it to Wei Zhao.
“Eat!”
"You must be tired and hungry after kneeling here all night!"
Seeing that Wei Zhao didn't react, Yu Youning simply stuffed the white jade cake into his hand.
"What are you standing there for? Eat quickly!"
Anyway, I'm kneeling here just for others to see, so I can't treat myself badly!
Yu Youning thought so in his heart and urged again.
"Eat it quickly! Otherwise it won't taste good if it gets cold!"
Wei Zhao lowered his eyes and looked at the white jade cake in his hand.
This is different from the white jade cake he usually eats, it is much smaller.
It's just a little bigger than a Go piece.
Why is it so small?
Are the palace maids lazy?
Or is he deliberately mistreating her?
Thinking of this possibility, Wei Zhao's eyes became a little fierce.
Just then, he heard Yu Youning's voice again.
"Before I went to bed last night, I specifically told the palace maids to tell the imperial kitchen to make the cakes smaller so they can hold more! When you eat them secretly, you can eat one at a time without being discovered!"
Although Yu Youning's voice was very low, Wei Zhao could still clearly hear the pride in her tone.
She was really proud of herself for coming up with such an idea, and was even waiting for his praise.
Wei Zhao looked at Yu Youning, his eyes full of smiles, "Youning is so smart! So amazing! So thoughtful!"
"Of course!"
Yu Youning was so delighted by the compliment that she handed the entire purse to Wei Zhao, "I'll give it all to you! Take your time to eat it!"
"What about you?"
"Of course I still have it!"
Yu Youning said this, patting her wide sleeves.
Two wide sleeves like these must not be wasted!
The two people were kneeling in the front, and in front of them was the spirit tablet.
As long as the two of them were careful, no one would see them eating secretly.
As for secretly eating cakes in the mourning hall, is it disrespectful?
Who are you toasting to?
Wei Xuan?
He doesn't deserve it!
Wei Zhao stuffed another white jade cake into his mouth and began to chew it slowly.
After seven days of rest, Wei Xuan was buried in the tomb that had been prepared long ago.
The first thing every emperor did after ascending the throne was to build a tomb for himself, and Wei Xuan was no exception.
Wei Xuan's mausoleum began to be built in the year he ascended the throne. It took more than ten years and was completed last year.
After spending so much time and consuming so much manpower and resources, the final effect is naturally shocking.
Wei Zhao watched the gate of the mausoleum slowly close, a hint of sarcasm appearing on the corner of his mouth.
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