She did not expect Wei Ju to be sentenced to death, and Emperor Jianxi would not sentence a minister to death for her, a woman who had lost her chastity!
She just wants an explanation, justice, and... freedom.
As long as she leaves the Wei family, it doesn't matter if she becomes a commoner!
But in the current situation, if Wei Ju is let off lightly... it means she will be the one to die.
Silencing someone is the best way to hide a scandal.
Gongsun was in despair. She had thought that the current emperor was the most considerate of women in history. After ascending the throne, he would allow women to divorce their husband's family. If the husband's family was at fault, the woman could take half of the family property after the divorce.
Anyone who kills a woman or a baby girl without authorization will be punished for murder regardless of relationship.
Girls' schools were opened, and examinations were held for women every year. Although they were not selected as scholars, those who passed the examinations could be freed from slavery for life. Even if they were slaves, low-class people, or prostitutes... they could have a chance to regain their freedom.
It was precisely because of this that she dared to take a gamble in front of Emperor Jianxi.
Emperor Jianxi stared at Wei Ju, who was kneeling on the ground, with a deep gaze.
It’s not that it’s too troublesome to deal with him, but he inexplicably feels that something is wrong.
After a while, Emperor Jianxi felt that his absurd idea was ridiculous. He coughed lightly and gave an order in a deep voice.
Wei Ju was dismissed from his post, fined fifty lashes, sentenced to divorce Gongsun Shi and Wei Yuan, and allowed to leave with the child.
Emperor Jianxi thought about it and decided that for the sake of Gongsun family’s reputation, he should issue a strict decree that what happened today should not be spread out!
After the imperial edict was issued, both parties were satisfied.
Gongsun's emotions were in turmoil. She kowtowed to Emperor Jianxi and thanked him for his decree, tears streaming down her face.
Wei Ju also obeyed the order, but when he stood up for a moment, he clenched his fists hidden under his robe.
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