Chapter 2641: It doesn’t make sense to talk to a stupid father
Zhu Feng immediately frowned, coughed lightly and said, "It was your uncle who praised him, not me."
Nan Yan smiled and said, "The emperor probably thinks so too."
“…”
"Otherwise, I wouldn't have said this, and I really wouldn't have planned to send the King of Wei to Jinling for training."
Zhu Feng snorted.
He didn't refute it out loud.
Nan Yan smiled and leaned on his shoulder. After thinking for a while, she said softly, "I just think this child is too tired. If he is really sent to the south, he will definitely hate the hard work."
Zhu Feng asked, "Who in this world doesn't have hardship?"
“…”
"If you only think about comfort every day, then you are not worthy of being my son."
Nan Yan said, "What about Xin Ping? She doesn't just play around every day."
Zhu Feng said: "Of course this is different."
"Why is it different?"
"Xinping is my daughter, she should live happily all her life."
"If that's the case, then why did the Emperor allow her to learn to read and write?"
"Letting her learn to read and write is to make her a clear-headed person. Even if my daughter is happy, it should be a noble happiness, not a vulgar happiness."
Nan Yan rested her head on his shoulder, thinking quietly for a while, and then said, "Your Majesty, have you ever thought that women can be just like men? Even if they can't build a country and maintain its security, they can still make contributions to their careers."
Zhu Feng looked down at her.
"What?"
Nan Yan looked up at him and said, "Women can also do this."
"How can a woman do that?"
"Just like Xiuyun, she can do things that many men cannot. For a woman like this, I don't think she is inferior to the officials in the court."
“…”
"What does the Emperor think?"
“…”
Zhu Feng thought quietly for a while and said, "She's not bad."
“…”
“But this kind of life is too hard.”
Nan Yan laughed and said, "The Emperor praised Yan Ye's achievements and even wanted to make him a king or a marquis. But for Xiu Yun, who did the same thing, he only felt pity for her hard work."
“…”
"I think, maybe what she needs is not people's sympathy, but people's praise."
“…”
"I feel that not every woman needs to be pampered and protected. There are some women who can do the same things as men. They don't need men to care for them, they just need praise."
“…”
“It’s even an affirmation.”
“…”
"Just like Xue Yun, she didn't necessarily want to study medicine, but she was willing to delve into it because she had a wish in her heart and wanted to accomplish something."
Zhu Feng thought quietly for a while and looked at her again.
He said softly, "I understand what you mean."
“…”
"With Xiuyun's achievements, if he were a man, he would be crowned a king or a marquis. With Xue Yun's abilities, if he were a man, he would surely become a national expert. But—" He sighed softly and said, "They are only women after all."
“…”
"Besides, there are too few women like this."
Hearing this, Nan Yan smiled bitterly.
That's right. Most women in this world, let alone whether they have such thoughts or not, almost don't have the ability to do so.
To speak up for such people, it is not enough to rely on yourself alone.
But most women may not want to speak up for them, because most women are greedy for comfort. If women are asked to take on such responsibilities and do things, it will inevitably be hard. Who is willing to cause themselves such "trouble"?
She sighed softly.
Zhu Feng looked at her lost expression, reached out and ruffled her hair, and said, "Alright, this kind of thing is not something you and I can worry about."
"Um."
Nan Yan nodded.
Perhaps one day, women will be able to achieve great things and build a strong country just like men.
But, I don’t know how long it will be.
Zhu Feng continued, "But even if that's the case, I'm at peace and should live a happy life. I will never allow her to suffer."
Nan Yan glanced at him and couldn't help rolling her eyes.
Sure enough, it’s impossible to reason with a stupid father.
The reason why the woman couldn't walk out of the road was not only because she imprisoned herself, but also because of her stupid father who didn't let his daughter do anything and turned her into a useless person.
Nan Yan secretly made up her mind that when she returned to the capital, she would take Xin Ping back to her side and educate him.
So she said, "If the Emperor wishes to send Prince Wei to Jinling, then I will let Xinping take care of him myself."
“…”
"She has been with me since she was little, and her time with me is limited. If we don't get closer, she will no longer recognize me in the future."
Zhu Feng laughed and said, "What nonsense."
After thinking for a moment, he said, "It's okay for you to take her with you. But you are not allowed to be mean to her."
Nan Yan said, "Of course we have to be cruel to a disobedient child. The emperor has spoiled her too much before."
"nonsense!"
The two quarreled for a long time about the child.
Soon it was time for dinner. Fresh vegetables and a table full of fish and meat were delivered from the kitchen. Nan Yan's eyes lit up with greed at the first sight.
He laughed and said, "Why is there such a rich feast today?"
Zhu Feng said, "A new batch of food and fodder has been sent over from Sichuan and Shaanxi. Finally, we don't have to eat plain, watery food every day."
Nan Yan said, "That's right. I ate fried shallots every day before and I almost turned into a rabbit."
The two chatted and laughed, then sat down and started eating.
Just after taking a few bites, he heard footsteps outside. Zhu Feng looked back and saw Xiao Shunzi running in hurriedly with something in his hand.
But when he saw the emperor and the imperial concubine having dinner, he stopped at the bottom of the stairs.
Zhu Feng asked, "What's the matter?"
Upon hearing his question, Xiao Shunzi immediately walked in and kowtowed, saying, "Greetings to the Emperor, and to the Empress."
Zhu Feng took a look at his hand and asked, "What is that?"
Xiao Shunzi said, "It's a letter from someone in Bailong City."
"oh?"
Zhu Feng raised his eyebrows slightly.
Upon hearing this, Nan Yan immediately turned her head away.
The letter from Bailong City must have been sent by Old Madam Xue. We are waiting for their news.
Zhu Feng took another sip of soup, wiped the corner of his mouth, then put down his bowl and chopsticks, took the letter from his hand, opened it, and smiled faintly.
Nan Yan asked, "What?"
Zhu Feng smiled and said, "The Wei family and the patriarchs of several other large families in Bailong City have jointly written a letter, saying that Arslan is preparing to use military force against them and requesting that I send troops to rescue them."
Nan Yan blinked after hearing this and asked, "What's next?"
“No more.”
"No more?"
Nan Yan laughed and said, "Just asking the Emperor to send troops without mentioning any benefits, is that really possible?"
Zhu Feng said calmly, "No tears until you see the coffin. That's how people are."
After saying this, he twisted the letter between his fingers and threw it back to Xiao Shunzi, saying, "Tell Chen Zixiao and the others not to pay any attention to it. Wait a couple of days and see if they send another letter before we tell you."
"yes."
"If the letter doesn't contain the words 'surrender the city,' let them attack."
"yes."
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