"Not to mention men, even women might not be able to do it." Jiang Cenyun laughed. "Don't you know what a rare treasure you are?"
"So no matter how many achievements I have made, they are nothing but the moon in the sky for them. Even those who saw hope in me and worked hard for me might not have imagined reaching my position."
"But even if it's not..."
"Even if they don't aspire to be prime ministers, simply wanting to be officials is enough. I understand. But many men, even if they have the will, lack the ability. They don't come from prominent families, nor do they have enlightened parents. The only books they've read are 'Man's Virtues' and 'Man's Admonitions,' and they can't even recognize all the words in those books. If they don't show their talents early on, they'll be considered unsuitable for officialdom and ignored."
Jiang Cenyun looked at him somewhat confused.
"However, I do not think such men are useless. This is the life most men have to face. They may think they are useless, but I want them to know that they are not."
He paused, gazing into Jiang Cenyun's eyes. "The Empress is the Emperor's wife, a role model for all men. If the Empress can uphold the state, then other men can also help their wives. I want to prove that even without officialdom, I can still help Your Majesty. I also want to prove to those men that even if they can't hold official positions, they can still make a difference."
Her expression was somewhat moved. "That's how it is. I'm almost convinced by you."
"Your Majesty, don't you trust me? Give me a chance, and I will prove to you that what I do is more meaningful."
"Okay, then you have to be a good wife to me." Jiang Cenyun raised the corner of his mouth.
"Of course." Li Xiwei moved closer to her and gently held her shoulders.
She closed her eyes and felt the other person's breath getting closer and closer, carrying with it the scent of orchids that she was used to and loved very much.
She first heard her own accelerated heartbeat.
Then his gentle voice rang in her ears: "Then Your Majesty, can you tell me why you want to keep Chen Youzhi?"
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