Thinking of this, Song Feng felt a sense of loss. He then went into the study, came to the desk, and bent down to pick up the book that Song Yue had just put down.
Song Feng glanced at the contents of the scroll and immediately recognized it as "Admonitions for Women" written by Ban Zhao, a famous and talented woman of the Han Dynasty.
With a smile, Song Feng looked at his daughter and asked softly, "Yue'er, have you gained anything from reading this book?"
Song Yue lowered her head and answered softly, "Father, this book teaches us women to obey our fathers at home, to obey our husbands after marriage, to respect our parents-in-law, to love our children, and to carefully observe the proper etiquette of a wife, so that we may be considered virtuous women!"
Hearing his daughter's words, Song Feng nodded in satisfaction, then smiled and said, "Yue'er is right, but this is based on mutual respect between husband and wife and harmony in the family."
This book should only be understood in its meaning, not rigidly adhered to in its etiquette. Women should also have their own thoughts and ideas; only in this way can they assist their future husbands in managing their households well!
Song Yue nodded gently, "Your daughter will remember your teachings, Father!"
"Hehe~ That's good! What other books have you been reading lately? Tell your father!"
Seeing his beloved daughter like this, Song Feng smiled with satisfaction, his heart filled with joy. He then began to inquire about Song Yue's recent studies.
Song Yue began to tell her father about the books she had read in the past few days, asking questions about any principles she didn't understand. Song Feng then carefully explained and guided his daughter on her questions.
On the other side, Zhang Rang, holding the imperial edict personally stamped with the emperor's seal by Liu Hong, led a troop of Imperial Guards out of the palace and headed towards the Song residence.
Zhang Rang, inside the carriage, still couldn't understand the emperor's intention in promoting Song Feng to the position of Commander of the Imperial Guard.
After thinking it over carefully, Zhang Rang realized that he didn't seem to have any grudges against Song Feng, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
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