Mingxiu glanced at her: "First of all, I won't say these things in class, and I won't even raise my voice. I know I'm not wrong, but the older girls don't know, and they'll feel embarrassed."
"Secondly, I won't argue with them in class, because I know I can't win against them. I'll ask someone for advice or figure out the matter myself before I can argue with them."
"Finally, I won't fight with them. If I fight, it will prove that I'm the one in the problem. I can't let them think I'm being unreasonable. If I do, they'll think I'm being unreasonable from the start, and they won't believe what I say."
Cheng Huan nodded thoughtfully, but still didn't quite understand: "But Mother, why don't women have a voice?" She had always felt that her mother's words carried weight.
Mingxiu sighed: "You see, the Empress Dowager's words only have an effect in the palace, or even the inner palace. But what she says has no effect in the court or among the common people. However, the words of the Grand Tutors and ministers have a lot of influence because they have proven themselves. They study hard and work hard for the country, letting the people know their abilities. So everyone thinks what they say is right."
"But these people are all men, there are no women, so women's words have no influence. Since women don't let people see their abilities, no one will believe them."
"So, does that mean that as long as people see a woman's abilities, people will believe what she says and that she will have influence?"
Mingxiu nodded.
“I understand now, Mother. Today’s events were my fault, and I know what I should do.” Cheng Huan nodded earnestly.
Mingxiu patted Chenghuan's head: "It's good that you know what to do. Then do it. I won't say anything about what happened today. If there's anything you don't know or if you need any help, you can come to me."
Cheng Huan nodded: "Thank you, Mother. I will take my leave now."
Mingxiu nodded, looking at her daughter. She didn't know if her way of educating her was right, but she felt she couldn't bear to see her daughter be like all other women.
So she had no choice but to pay what she was owed; as for what happens next, that's up to fate.
Anyway, with her and Kangxi around, nothing will happen to her daughter.
Mingxiu shook her head. There really were so many things to do.
No wonder everyone doesn't want to grow up; it's only when you grow up that you realize how stupid your childhood ideas were.
It's so nice to be a child. Studying is the biggest worry for them, and there's nothing else to worry about.
Mingxiu hesitated for a moment, then obediently prepared things for Chenghuan. She didn't think her daughter would give up so easily; they would most likely argue again.
All she can do is prepare the necessary supplies and offer all the help she can.
As for their own issues, let them resolve them themselves.
In the evening, Mingxiu went into the space and took a comfortable bath. After she finished washing up, Kangxi also came in. When Mingxiu saw Kangxi come in, she told him about what happened that day, including what she had said.
After listening, Kangxi nodded: "I knew that's why I sent Grand Tutor Wang to find you. I really couldn't bring myself to say this."
Emperor Kangxi was no longer the same Emperor Kangxi of the past. He had learned about history and knew about many things invented by women and the things women did, so he knew that women were also very capable.
They just lack a platform for development right now.
Therefore, I have no objection to Mingxiu's actions.
Besides, she's his daughter, so if we're talking about right and wrong, he'd side with his own daughter.
As for the fight, there was also the matter of Mingxiu sending gifts to apologize later.
Kangxi really didn't care. Besides, it would be a great honor for a grown man to be beaten by a young girl.
How dare you say that!
The spring sun was warm and the sunlight outside was very bright.
"Your Highness" Green Bamboo walked over from a distance, followed by two people carrying things.
Mingxiu was looking down at the account book in her hand.
What's the matter?
Mingxiu looked up at Green Bamboo with a puzzled expression.
"Your Majesty, Lord Hesheli, your brother, just sent someone to deliver these things."
Mingxiu turned her head and looked over; they were all kinds of pastries and snacks from Shixing in the capital.
Mingxiu smiled and had someone put the things on the table. Her younger brother was quite good; he knew how to care for her, which made all the care she had given him in the past few years worthwhile.
Green Bamboo walked over, collected all the account books on the table, and then had someone put the pastries on the table.
Mingxiu picked up a piece of mung bean cake and tasted it. The sweet mung bean cake had a layer of milk added inside, which made it even more fragrant, but it wasn't too sweet. It tasted very good.
"As expected of a famous pastry in the capital, the taste is indeed very good."
Mingxiu nodded in approval.
To be honest, she hadn't had a proper conversation with her younger brother since she entered the palace. They had always communicated through letters. She only saw him once during an imperial tour, but he was later sent away by the emperor for some business, so they hadn't had a proper chat since.
She had previously written to him asking if he had someone he liked, someone he could ask the emperor to grant him a marriage decree, but that brat hasn't replied yet.
Mingxiu was eating when she suddenly remembered this question, and she couldn't eat any more of her pastries. She asked someone to bring her paper and pen, preparing to write a reply.
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