Chapter 45 I am soft-hearted and I cannot bear to see others suffer
When they arrived at the study, Shang Xi dismissed his attendants at Xiao Ning's signal.
"Tell me, what's the matter."
Shang Xi sat down at the desk and looked up at Xiao Ning.
Being so serious, he was very curious about what Xiao Ning would say next.
Xiao Ning thought for a moment and asked a simple question: "Princess, how much do you know about the laws of Dayong?"
Shang Xi: “…”
Shang Xi is intelligent and has read a lot of books since childhood. He is familiar with the laws of Dayong.
but……
He narrowed his eyes and examined Xiao Ning, "Why are you asking this?"
Knowing that the princess was cautious and suspicious, Xiao Ning said straight to the point: "I feel that the laws of Dayong are somewhat inappropriate..."
Shang Xi picked up the teacup, lowered his eyes and said softly, "Oh?" "Then tell me, Prince Consort, what's wrong?"
"Parents are not guilty of killing their children, and husbands are not guilty of killing their wives."
"I believe every life is precious, and right and wrong should be determined by the law, not by parents or husbands."
"Not only that, but there are also parents selling their children, and husbands pawning their wives and selling their children. I think... this is also wrong. They are the ones being sold, but they themselves have no say."
Shang Xi looked at her and understood.
Perhaps she was touched by what happened to the two girls in the afternoon.
Because he has an intelligence agency covering the entire Dayong, Shang Xi knows more than anyone else in the court.
In addition, he has always been dressed as a woman, so he can better understand the injustice suffered by women.
But understanding is one thing, but to overthrow it... is undoubtedly to be an enemy of the entire dynasty, and will be attacked by everyone.
Shang Xi asked himself if he had the courage.
As an orphan of the previous emperor, he has a sensitive identity and is fortunate to be able to protect himself.
Gently putting down the teacup in his hand, Shang Xi asked softly, "You are a man, born into a noble family. Even if you were bullied by the elders in the Marquisate in the past, you still have enough food and clothing. Why do you empathize with the common people and want to change the law and system?"
Xiao Ning: “…”
Why else is this?
No, perhaps it’s because she was born under the red flag and grew up in the spring breeze.
She has seen a truly beautiful country...
Even when the zombie crisis broke out, tens of thousands of martyrs were still brave enough to sacrifice themselves and rush to the front lines...
She was sixteen years old that year, and was lifted up by someone and thrown out of the zombie wave with all her strength.
Behind her, besides the sounds of zombies biting and chewing, there was a cry: "Live!"
Later, she also remained loyal to that touch of red until her death in battle.
That era...
Xiao Ning closed his eyes, his throat rolled with difficulty, and then he opened his eyes again. His eyes were clear and his smile was still frivolous and dissolute.
She raised her hand to her chest and said sincerely, "Your Highness, I am soft-hearted and I cannot bear to see others suffer."
Shang Xi looked at Xiao Ning, his gaze fixed in silence.
He did not miss the emotion that flashed through Xiao Ning's mind just now.
What is she sad about?
Just for those two little girls I don't even know...
Born into a noble family, he battled wits and courage with his elders at a young age, pretending to be a playboy and having a bad reputation, but he still remained true to his heart and remained loving and kind.
Shang Xi couldn't help but change his opinion of this person whom he usually looked down upon.
Shang Xi just looked at her expressionlessly without saying anything.
Xiao Ning thought about it and briefly told him what happened today.
"Princess, these two girls are just the tip of the iceberg. There must be many more girls like this in Dayong... No, not just girls, but boys as well..."
Xiao Ning thought of the men sent to her by the princess.
They had no choice. If they had not been sent to the princess's mansion and brought to her, they might have been no different from girls sold into a brothel.
They are also upright men, but they are forced to be submissive under another man and enjoy his pleasure.
This is a great torture both mentally and physically.
Shang Xi lowered his eyes, looking at the tea leaves floating on the surface of the teacup, and whispered, "The law's shortcomings...are more than just this?"
"Xiao Yanqing, since ancient times, reforms and innovations have always required bloodshed and sacrifice."
"And this law you mentioned... it violates not only the interests of the powerful, but the interests of all men in the world. If you try to break their authority, they will attack you and tear you to pieces. I can't help you."
"Don't even mention me. Even if the emperor wanted to protect you, he couldn't do it."
Xiao Ning was not disappointed when he heard this.
This is a feudal patriarchal society. If she wants to take a bite of their cake, she should be prepared to be counterattacked by them.
She looked up and smiled at Shang Xi, "But some things have to be done by someone."
"Princess, thank you for speaking to me today. Do you know who the officials in charge of compiling laws are? And where is the Law Administration Office?"
Shang Xi looked at her silently, his mind full of thoughts.
How could the prince of the marquisate, who has always been pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger, not know where the place is that manages and revises the laws?
Or...she was pretending today, or was instructed by someone to trick him.
The Emperor...or Prime Minister Shen?
Xiao Ning is obsessed with Shen Zhiyi, so there's no guarantee that she won't partner with Shen Zhiyi...
Shang Xi's eyes turned cold, he leaned back, picked up the round fan and waved it gently.
Her red lips curled up slightly, as if mocking or helpless: "Look at what you said, Prince Consort. You don't even know these things. I am just a woman, how can I know these things?"
Xiao Ning: “…”
We are not sisters. We were just talking nicely. Why did you suddenly put on a mask and start smiling fakely?
"Princess……"
Xiao Ning wanted to say something else but was interrupted by Shang Xi.
"I am tired, please go back, Prince Consort."
Shang Xi covered his lips with a round fan and yawned lazily.
Xiao Ning: “…”
Looking at the princess's attitude, she knew she wouldn't be able to get anything out of him today.
Forget it, she thought of another way, and this matter... was very difficult and could not be accomplished overnight.
Xiao Ning exhaled lightly and bowed to Shang Xi, "I'll take my leave."
When I went out, I happened to meet Furong coming towards me. She was holding a plate with a bowl of black medicine and a dish of candied fruit on it.
Xiao Ning glanced at the eye drops and asked, "Is the princess sick?"
Furong stepped back calmly and said with a smile, "It's the same old problem. Have the prince consort and the princess finished talking?"
Xiao Ning nodded and said, "Go ahead, don't keep the princess waiting for too long."
Furong bowed slightly to Xiao Ning, then walked away with the plate in her hand.
Xiao Ning looked at Furong's back, thoughtful.
A first-class maid actually made medicine herself. Why? Was she afraid of being poisoned?
This is in the princess's mansion, the princess's own territory.
It seems that the princess is really suspicious.
Xiao Ning also realized later why Shang Xi suddenly changed the subject. It turned out that he was being suspicious.
Xiao Ning almost laughed.
Although she was a princess born to the previous emperor and had an awkward status, she was raised in luxury.
It is not known whether the emperor treats him well in private, but his favor in public is unmatched.
Why are you so suspicious all the time?
Are you worried that she will betray him and implicate him?
Really!
Xiao Ning is a good girl who behaves uprightly and doesn't even frown when being bitten by zombies. How could she do such a tasteless thing?
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