No one knew the undercurrents between Qin Su and Xue Huai'an.
"I remember that the Sword Forging Manor sent a sword this year, which is said to be a divine weapon, so I will bestow it upon you." Emperor Mingyang's face showed obvious joy, and his eyes shone brightly.
Qin Su felt a sting; Emperor Mingyang's gaze was possessive, which she disliked intensely.
"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!" She couldn't refuse.
Emperor Mingyang spoke again: "A girl who is not skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, or painting also has her own unique charm, excellent. The noble ladies in the capital should be like this as well."
His words brought those who were still somewhat bewildered to their senses, but they also displeased and disapproved of many noble ladies.
What does this mean? Is it a denigration of these noble ladies from the capital? Praising a bandit is one thing, but to expect them to follow suit is another.
That's utterly absurd.
Most people subconsciously resist the narrative surrounding Emperor Mingyang, while a small minority have begun to reflect on their own behavior. This smaller minority often stems from lax parenting at home and a lack of strict discipline. Another small minority simply possess a rebellious streak.
Is it really good to advocate that music, chess, calligraphy, and painting are the only pursuits? Clearly, they are not interested in these aspects.
The Empress Dowager glared at her son and added, "Learn whatever you want, whether it's music, chess, calligraphy, painting, or martial arts. Women are people too, and shouldn't be defined by others."
Even the Empress Dowager said so, and it seems that the ropes binding many people's bones are beginning to loosen.
The period of female shackles is not that long ago, and their thinking was not completely rigid; there was still hope for salvation.
Not far away.
Xue Huai'an stared at Qin Su's figure, her sword dance just now taking full view of him. He knew she was skilled in martial arts, but he had never imagined she would perform such a stunning feat.
It seems he never really looked at her closely; all he ever saw was the value attached to her.
Qin Su seemed to possess a unique charm unlike that of other noble ladies.
"Huai'an, do you also think that's the right thing to do?" Chen Yirou took in Xue Huai'an's expression and suddenly felt a sense of crisis.
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