Chapter 214
For thousands of years, the outdated, corrupt and deep-rooted concept of male superiority and female inferiority and the traditional idea that men should be the breadwinners outside and women should be the homemakers have been like an invisible net that has enveloped the entire society.
Under this network, the thinking of countless people is firmly bound, forming a common and stubborn cognition. In the eyes of many people, women seem to be born to bear children and do housework.
They endure tremendous physical and psychological pressure and pain when they become pregnant and give birth, but this is taken for granted. They are busy with household chores, washing clothes, cooking, cleaning, and taking care of the elderly and children... Day after day, year after year, these tedious tasks seem to have become everything in their lives.
In that dark corner where no one cares and no one knows, there seems to be a thick curtain separating the outside world from women's shame. Here, the pain that women endure during childbirth is deeply buried, not understood or cared about.
The terrifying level 10 pain was like surging waves hitting the body again and again. Even a man with a physique as strong as steel would probably find it difficult to withstand it. The severe pain brought by each contraction is like a ruthless sword piercing the abdomen, making the mothers feel excruciating pain.
After giving birth, lochia is like a trace left by the devil, flowing out of the body continuously, emitting an unpleasant odor, constantly reminding them that they have just experienced a life-and-death battle. The once smooth and delicate skin is now quietly covered with stretch marks, like hideous scars, witnessing the difficult journey of nurturing life.
What's worse is that your body becomes extremely fragile and sensitive after giving birth, and even a slight sneeze may cause uncontrolled urine leakage. Only women who have experienced this kind of embarrassment and helplessness can truly understand the pain. However, all of this is often overlooked or even taken for granted.
What is even more terrifying is the postpartum depression caused by not being understood and respected after giving birth, which is like a flower withering and dying.
However, women also have their own dreams, pursuits and talents. All women want is understanding and respect...
Before we knew it, several gorgeously decorated carriages with carved beams and painted buildings were moving slowly, and the wheels made a slight creaking sound as they rolled. The scenery outside the car window kept changing, and finally, the carriage stopped steadily in front of the tall and majestic gate of the Zongrenfu.
At this time, the sky was already bright, and the morning light shone through the thin clouds, illuminating a golden color. The sunlight gently caresses the earth, as if adding a touch of warmth and softness to this solemn scene.
As soon as the carriage stopped, the emperor's personal eunuch Feng Sanxiang quickly got off the horse stool. He was wearing a blue eunuch's uniform, a belt embroidered with exquisite patterns around his waist, and holding a snow-white whisk in his hand.
He first swung his whisk gracefully, then quickly glanced around. When he saw the emperor and empress had already walked out of the carriage and stood firmly on the ground, Feng Sanxiang immediately raised his voice and shouted: "The emperor and empress have arrived! Everyone kneel to welcome them--"
Following Feng Sanxiang's loud shout, the guards who were originally guarding the gate of the clan house and the nearby streets immediately took action. They moved their bodies in a well-trained manner and quickly formed a solid line of defense, keeping the surrounding crowd outside to ensure the safety of the emperor and queen.
When those who were blocked outside by the guards heard Feng Sanxiang's shouts, they all showed awe on their faces and knelt down on their knees without hesitation.
For a moment, the only sound was the sound of knees hitting the ground, and everyone shouted in unison: "Greetings to the Emperor, long live the Emperor; greetings to the Empress, live a thousand years, a thousand years, and a thousand thousand years." The sound resounded through the sky, echoing over the square in front of the clan residence for a long time.
Affairs within the royal family have always been quite sensitive and complicated. Common sense suggests that they should be handled quietly in private to avoid causing unnecessary turmoil and trouble. This time, however, things were different. The Emperor and the Empress actually personally asked Princess Anding about her opinion on the matter.
Faced with such a situation, Princess Anding fell into deep thought. She thought of what Yin Zijin had said to her. She had to be brave and stand up. She knew very well that this matter concerned her reputation and innocence as well as that of her unborn child. If she didn't handle it properly, she would be sorry for herself and her unborn child.
After careful consideration, Princess Anding decided to make the matter public. Because there were many people gathered outside, and how could they miss such a big event...
She believed that only in this way could she truly clear herself of the injustice she had suffered and ensure that the person with ulterior motives and who had committed so many evil deeds received the punishment he deserved.
Yin Zijin carefully followed behind the queen's graceful and elegant figure, and walked into the solemn and dignified clan residence with dignity and grace.
At this time, everything in the clan residence had been carefully arranged. I saw a scarlet carpet in the center of the wide hall, extending all the way to the bright yellow dragon throne placed on the high platform in front.
The emperor stood tall and straight, with an imposing manner. He strode briskly across the red carpet and sat firmly on the dragon throne, which symbolized supreme power.
This dragon throne is exquisitely crafted, with a lifelike golden dragon pattern carved on the back, as if it will take off into the air at any time. Behind the dragon throne, there was a layer of pearl curtain as fine as mist hanging.
The round, white pearls are strung together to form a beautiful picture, and through the door curtain one can vaguely see the phoenix chair placed behind it.
Yin Zijin followed the queen closely, came behind the curtain, and sat down respectfully. At this moment, she suddenly discovered that there was another person behind the curtain. It was Princess Anding who had been waiting here for a long time.
The queen saw that Princess Anding's face was as pale as paper, her eyes were sunken and lifeless, her originally round cheeks had become extremely thin, and she looked extremely haggard.
The queen's heart suddenly tightened and tears instantly blurred her vision. She ran forward in two steps and grabbed Princess Anding's hand, as if she was afraid that the person in front of her would suddenly disappear. The queen's voice trembled involuntarily due to excessive excitement: "Son! My good child... I am sorry for making you suffer!
Those heartless people must be severely punished. "As she spoke, the queen could no longer suppress her inner grief and pity, and tears burst out like a flood.
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