Le Shu's words caused Kangxi to experience a momentary tinnitus.
That is what it means to be a wake-up call.
Emperor Kangxi knew that the emperor had obligations, but he also knew that not every emperor was aware of these obligations.
It is the emperor's duty to be diligent in governing and to care for the people, so that they can live and work in peace and contentment.
But emperors are diverse, and they may not understand such principles. They may understand them but lack the ability to put them into practice. Yet, the emperor's power is obvious: he holds the power of life and death.
"Do you think it's necessary to clearly define the obligations of the imperial power?"
With clear regulations in place, there would be clear punishments for any failure by the emperor to comply.
"This is merely my humble opinion."
Emperor Kangxi remained silent; he was deep in thought.
In the end, he realized that he didn't know that as he got older, he was stubborn as an emperor, and he was still stubborn as an old man. He could understand what she was saying, but it was difficult for him to accept it.
"It is already quite remarkable that it has made me hesitate and ponder."
After saying that, Kangxi brought up another topic: "I heard that you have built a girls' academy."
Le Shu found it strange. She had built this academy several years ago, so why bring it up now?
Yes, that's true.
"Is this your idea, or the fourth brother's?"
"This is the thought of women all over the world."
Kangxi clearly hadn't expected Le Shu's answer.
Le Shu continued, "Because women all over the world need such an academy, it came into being and will continue to exist for a long time, becoming a symbol."
Emperor Kangxi sighed, his face full of emotion: "If you were a man, you would surely have made great achievements in the court."
Le Shu smiled and replied, "Your subject has never felt that being a woman is bad. Your Majesty told me that Father Emperor can appreciate women's talents and will not suppress them."
You understand that women's talents and abilities are no less than men's. You admire women's talents and feel sorry for them because they are women, but I don't think there's anything to regret.
The shackles on women are imposed upon them layer by layer by the world. If it were me, I would say that the world is wrong, and I would try to change it, rather than imagining what would happen if the gender were reversed.
Emperor Kangxi's assessment of Yue Shu's words was: "Outrageous and treasonous!"
His tone was more of an admiration than shock; he wasn't surprised that she would say such a thing.
To be honest, I'm not really angry. What's there to be angry about?
He now needs a wheelchair to walk, speaks very slowly, and lacks energy.
Le Shu smiled but didn't say anything.
In today's world, wouldn't that be considered utterly rebellious?
Kangxi continued, "She is an extraordinary woman, but I did not expect that the fourth prince would be able to tolerate her. I have never seen him with such a broad mind and vision before."
Although Kangxi's impression of Yinzhen changed drastically, he still couldn't forget that when Yinzhen was a child, he cut off the ninth prince's braid in a fit of anger because of a dog's tail, which shows his petty and narrow-minded personality.
It is said that you can see a person's future at the age of three, and that a person's nature is hard to change.
But Yinzhen became increasingly incomprehensible to him.
Logically speaking, this shouldn't be the case! He shouldn't be so tolerant.
Le Shu replied, "A scholar should be viewed with new eyes after three days' absence!"
Emperor Kangxi smiled: "You have indeed impressed me."
The atmosphere between the two of them inexplicably became much gentler.
Kangxi did not persecute Le Shu. He had no need to oppose his son, who already held great power. In addition, he was no longer capable of doing anything to the empress whom Yinzhen had entrusted to him.
In the political arena, there are no fathers and sons.
He was able to summon Yue Shu because Yinzhen was filial.
When Le Shu left, she was still somewhat confused.
"Why did Father Emperor call me over and give me such a long talk?"
In Le Shu's opinion, it was completely unnecessary.
Yinzhen sighed, "Father is old, bored, and lonely. He probably wants to talk to someone. He doesn't have much to say to me anymore, and he doesn't have much to say to the concubines either. He probably finds you interesting, which is why he's talking to you."
Le Shu had never grown old and did not understand Kangxi's thoughts, while Yinzhen had experienced old age and could understand to some extent.
"All right!"
Although I don't understand, I respect it.
Having been extremely busy and with everything in order, Le Shu wasn't so busy until new ideas came out.
On this day, Ninth Prince's Consort entered the palace.
"Ninth Sister-in-law, what's wrong?"
"Sister-in-law, you must stand up for me! Ninth Master is bullying me."
Thinking of the chaotic situation her family had been in over the years, Le Shu couldn't help but ask, "How did they bully you?"
"He actually wants me to manage the Prince's estate for you! You have to save me!"
Le Shu was delighted to hear this.
The ninth prince accompanied Yinzhen on a trip to Mongolia. After Yinzhen ascended the throne, he was granted the title of Prince of the Second Rank. After Yinzhen had basically finished developing the wool business and was able to take it all over again, he returned to the capital, and Yinzhen directly granted him the title of Prince of the First Rank.
The tenth prince, who had followed along and lived a carefree life, was also granted the title of prince.
Back to the Ninth Prince and his wife, ever since the falling out with the Eighth Prince's mansion, the Ninth Prince has been trying to reconcile with his wife and even wants to have a legitimate son!
But Ninth Prince's wife was not happy.
After she reconnected with Le Shu in private, she focused solely on her career and is now living a carefree and happy life, even having children.
If she suffers a difficult childbirth and dies, is she really going to hand over her enormous fortune to the Ninth Prince and his future stepmother? She has no intention of doing so.
It was one thing before, but after spending so many years with Le Shu, she felt that the children were not as important as herself. Besides, there were other children in the backyard who had lost their mothers, both boys and girls, and she was raising them all!
In addition, Yue Shu enacted a law on inheritance for women, which allows women to dispose of their own dowry, and in families with only one daughter, the woman can also establish a female household. Parents have the right to designate property to be inherited by their children.
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