Chapter 135 Modification of the Big Moon Law
In February of the 30th year of Shengyuan, the emperor abdicated to the crown prince Xie Yuan and took refuge in the Yushan Palace. The new emperor changed the reign title to Jiawen, which means "good planning and good governance, brilliant in literature and solemn in martial arts."
Because of the rebellion of Xie Yi and others, the new emperor cleaned up the court when he came to power.
Thanks, Zeng Miaoyi, Lu Zhixiao and his cronies were executed, and the imperial guards were replaced. After the houses of several people were confiscated, the male family members were exiled, and the female family members were fined and sent to work as farmers.
Concubine Jia was demoted to a commoner, shaved her head and became a nun, spending her entire life copying Buddhist scriptures and worshipping Buddha in An Le Tang.
The new emperor was in a difficult position in sentencing Xie Siqi. Because the princess was pregnant and had not directly participated in the rebellion, the emperor had no choice but to sentence her to confinement in the princess's mansion.
At this time, Jiang Yuyan took out the evidence of Xie Siqi's crimes that she had collected over the past few days, including embezzling farmers' fertile land, arbitrarily beating and scolding servants to death, and forcibly robbing men. Even worse, she drugged Qin Shangyu at the time and arbitrarily harmed Madam Jiang, a third-rank lady.
Countless people came forward to testify. Even Zheng Shaopu said that the punishment given to the princess that day was too light.
The Dayue laws provide a lot of protection for royal women, especially pregnant women. As long as it is not a major act of treason, it will not be a big deal.
Jiang Yuyan said that if such heinous crimes cannot be severely punished, then the law is unreasonable and should be changed! Otherwise, it is the culprit that encourages such bad trends.
If a prince breaks the law, he will be punished just like a commoner. How can he be pardoned just because she is a woman?
Finally, after some heated discussions in the court, the new emperor ordered the Ministry of Justice to revise the Dayue Code.
The control and punishment of women who committed crimes were increased, and the punishment of royal children who committed crimes was increased - almost the same as the common people. At the same time, the Censorate's supervision system over the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple was increased. From then on, the Censorate had the right to review and report the rationality of the cases of the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple.
Because of this reform, Xie Siqi became the first princess in Dayue in hundreds of years to be stripped of her title, demoted to a commoner and exiled. Because she was pregnant, the emperor allowed her to be exiled after she gave birth.
But this reform also brought long-term benefits. The evil tendencies in Dayue gradually decreased, women gradually understood the law, and the theories that Jiang Yuyan advocated in the past, such as harmony between husband and wife and mutual respect and love, were truly implemented...
The history of Dayue is called "February Law Reform".
However, this reform also pushed Jiang Yuyan to the forefront. Women in the capital were all discussing it. Princess Yan Lanmeng, as a woman, did not speak for women, but instead came up with these strict laws.
Jiang Yuyan didn't care at all.
What is even more strange is that Empress Fengxi sent a letter of credence after the new emperor ascended the throne. In addition to congratulating the new emperor on his ascension to the throne and expressing the friendship between the two dynasties, there was also a handwritten letter adopting Princess Lanmeng as her adopted daughter and naming her Princess Fengxi Deyi.
Not only was the new emperor surprised, but the people were also in an uproar. Even Queen Fengxi praised Princess Lanmeng for her "virtue and virtue". What else could they say? Besides, she was of noble status and was willing to abide by the law. The injustice and angry voices among the women gradually subsided...
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Moreover, just two days after the rebellion was quelled, Jiang Ming'an returned to Shangjing in a dusty state.
As the horse arrived at the gate of the Princess's Mansion, Jiang Ming'an was so anxious that he wanted to fall off the horse. He ran to the inner courtyard without even taking off his armor.
Youyunwei thought that this strong man came from nowhere! When they saw Cangyi following behind, they finally remembered this unfamiliar Wulangjun!
"lady!"
The door was pushed open forcefully, and Jiang Yuyan looked at the man in surprise with her lips slightly opened.
Jiang Ming'an was breathing slightly, his face was cold from the wind and frost, but his body was warm. He immediately hugged Jiang Yuyan into his arms and greedily sniffed the fragrance of her hair.
Jiang Yuyan subconsciously used her hand to block the iron armor that was hitting her stomach.
Jiang Mingan was startled and let go of her slightly. Thinking that they had become distant after not seeing each other for two months, his bright eyes gradually dimmed and he said in a hoarse voice: "Madam... did you receive the letter I sent you?"
Jiang Yuyan knew that he had misunderstood, and hurriedly smiled and said, "Got it... I miss you too!"
Jiang Mingan's eyes lit up for a moment, and he said aggrievedly: "Madam just pushed me away..."
Jiang Yuyan hugged him back sheepishly and whispered, "Sorry, I'm pregnant..."
"Yes... yes..." Jiang Mingan hesitated and nervous.
"Um... it's Ayan's..." Jiang Yuyan felt embarrassed every time she explained this. She hooked his hand and said, "I promise you, each of you will have one child. And that's it after the birth..."
Jiang Mingan was only tangled for a moment, and his heart was filled with joy of reunion. He carefully held her in his arms... and they were intimate and affectionate.
Jiang Yuyan caught a glimpse of Cang Yi waiting at the door. After a moment of embarrassment, she tried to get off him.
The always serious general refused to comply and held her tightly, not letting her move.
Jiang Yuyan punched him, then looked up at Cang Yida: "Are you hurt?"
Cang Yida said: "Nothing, thank you for your concern, Master. Thank you for the winter clothes, Master."
Jiang Yuyan was happy, "That's good, as long as we are safe."
Cang Yi looked at her soft and bright eyes, and a warm feeling suddenly rose in his heart.
Jiang Yuyan suddenly recalled the victory reports and said, "I heard that you led the vanguard and destroyed Di Rong's food supplies in one fell swoop. You have made an invaluable contribution! You were originally the General Zhennan of Huasheng Country. It is really unfair for you to follow me as a guard. I wonder if you are willing to return to the barracks?"
Jiang Mingan also spoke up: "That's right! You have made great contributions in the northern border. I can ask the court to confer a title on you."
Cang Yi's expression seemed to grow colder, and after a moment he asked, "Does the master want me to join the army?"
Jiang Yuyan was stunned, "I, I just want you to be happy..."
Cang lowered his eyes, making it impossible to see the expression in his eyes.
"I will be happy if I can serve my master..."
After saying this, he bowed and left.
Jiang Yuyan asked puzzledly: "Is he happy or unhappy?"
Jiang Mingan looked at Cang Yi's receding back thoughtfully and said, "Madam, can't you see it?"
"What?"
"Even I, a common man, know that he cares about you..." Jiang Ming'an said.
When they were in the north, Cang Yi never wore that winter coat when he went out to fight, but he would look at it day and night when he returned to the barracks. Even if he was not good at romance, he could understand a thing or two...
Then he said aggrievedly: "Madam didn't even ask me if I was injured just now!"
Jiang Yuyan was still in shock digesting his words. She lied, "I just didn't have time. I wanted to check it myself tonight..."
Jiang Mingan picked her up and said, "No need to wait until tonight, check now..."
Jiang Yuyan: "..."
Because she was pregnant, she didn't do anything out of the ordinary, except for the intimacy of various people.
The next day, the two of them went to the general's mansion to pay a visit to the old general and Mrs. Gu.
The two old people were naturally overjoyed to see their son return safely.
Jiang Yuyan took advantage of the good atmosphere to confess her true identity to the two old men. Now, she has finally punished Xie Siqi openly. Everything is settled. She just needs to find an opportunity to confess her identity to the new emperor.
The two old people were shocked and distressed. They also accepted her previous husbands well.
They just told her to give birth to a child for the Jiang family. Jiang Yuyan was grateful for the two elders' understanding and agreed...
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