"Yes." Zhang Liang nodded in response.
"The Ministry of Rites is the chief official of etiquette in the world. Do you think that the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children is in accordance with etiquette?" Emperor Wu of Xia asked him expectantly.
Zhang Liang's face froze after hearing this, and he smiled awkwardly. But then he decided to speak his mind. "Sir, you're asking such a question. You probably have your own opinions on this kind of etiquette in our country."
"If we continue to educate our descendants with this kind of etiquette, then there will only be class divisions among them. In fact, there are many outstanding illegitimate sons in the court, but their fate is often bleak, and many do not have the opportunity to enter the court."
"If this continues, the country's prejudice against family background will become increasingly severe. Some people who truly work hard will not be given important positions. The court has been supporting some lazy people who are unwilling to learn and be complacent with their status. Such a court is..."
Zhang Liang didn't dare to continue with his last sentence, but changed his tone, "Such a court will only encourage laziness and negativity, leading to the court's decline."
"Why don't you just say it directly? That way the imperial court will be doomed."
Wanwan ate lotus-fried fish and smiled.
Zhang Liang's heart tightened when he heard this, and his whole body tensed up. "Little sister, this... I didn't mean that. No one wants anything bad to happen to their country. Besides, the emperor is actually a very good person."
Wanwan didn't say anything and continued eating fish.
[Haha, I remember the most exciting scene in the book. After the hero ascended the throne, he asked Zhang Liang what he thought was the failure of the previous dynasty. The first point Zhang Liang mentioned was the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children. Later, the hero made great use of him.]
Emperor Wu of Xia felt a little uncomfortable, but the words were indeed reasonable. It must be said that the criticism was correct.
Emperor Wu of Xia glanced at Wanwan and gave her some more fish, expressing his dissatisfaction, "Eat quickly, or the fish will get cold later."
[Huh, my dad is trying to shut me up with a fish.]
Emperor Wu of Xia: ???
Wanwan, you know this too?
Emperor Wu of Xia held the fish in his hand for a long time before he said, "I understand."
Zhang Liang left respectfully. Before leaving, he ate some fish and praised the fish for being delicious. It was a pity that he had never tasted this lotus-fried fish.
"Xue'er is almost an adult, how about I arrange a marriage for you?"
Emperor Wu of Xia stared at Fuxue. Ever since Wanwan came into his life, he had fewer things to worry about. So, eating melons every day became a major event in his life.
Fuxue blushed and said shyly, "Father, what are you talking about? Are you ashamed?"
"Hahaha……"
Emperor Wu of Xia picked up some more dishes for Wanwan and teased his daughter, feeling very happy.
"Of course my sister wants to, but this young man seems to like the Sixth Princess. He definitely doesn't know what the Sixth Princess is like. Humph."
When the Sixth Princess was mentioned, Emperor Wu of Xia felt extremely unhappy. He actually liked that idiot. What was this young fool thinking? He needed to be taught a lesson.
After finishing the fish, Wanwan was about to leave when she saw her second uncle, dressed as a waiter, coming over to collect the dishes.
Emperor Wu of Xia looked at Yang Ye's attire and almost burst out laughing. Ahem, he was the emperor after all, so he had to be reserved.
"Second uncle."
Wanwan smiled happily, "Did you enjoy washing the dishes?"
The second uncle looked at Wanwan and couldn't help but pinch her little face. "Happy, very happy. Every day when I deliver the dishes, I can still see your second aunt. Your second aunt said that if you behave well, she will teach me how to cook. Hehe, then... I can..."
When Wanwan saw Lin Xiaoyue coming over, she couldn't help but asked mischievously, "Who? Who is my second aunt?!"
"Hmph, you little brat, you're still pretending to be your uncle! Didn't you give it to me personally..."
Lin Xiaoyue walked over and opened her second uncle's ear. "Who is your wife? Second aunt? Why don't you go to heaven? Go to the back and wash the dishes. If you keep saying such nonsense, I will..."
"Be gentle, wife."
The second uncle grinned, "The little princess and the emperor are here, give them some face."
"Ahem... Wanwan, be good and go back. Did you see anything just now?"
Emperor Wu of Xia turned around, hugged Wanwan, and prepared to leave.
Wanwan quickly covered her eyes with her hands, "Ah, Daddy, I didn't see anything."
Princess Fuxue also covered her eyes and smiled awkwardly, "Sorry, I didn't see it either."
Several people got on the carriage without looking back. Second uncle was speechless. He turned around and gently took Lin Xiaoyue's hand away from her ear.
"Alas, things are really different now. Look, I, your nephew, still love you. Even the emperor is on your side."
The second uncle smiled apologetically and said, "If you marry me, I guarantee you won't suffer any loss."
"snort!"
Lin Xiaoyue glanced at Yang Ye coldly and said, "Put away the dishes."
Yang Ye rubbed his ears, which were now red. It felt really good.
"Wife, pinch it every day to promote our relationship." Yang Ye shouted inside.
Lin Xiaoyue was speechless. There was a type of man you really couldn't do anything with. Like this guy, when you dealt with him, he seemed to enjoy it, but when you drove him away, he seemed to feel like he'd lost out.
But staying here every day and listening to him talking about his wife is really giving me a headache.
However, Wanwan was right. Since Yang Ye came here, business has indeed improved a lot. Considering the huge amount of money he makes every day, he should just put up with it.
*
The next day, Wanwan woke up to find herself being carried to court by her father. Ancient people would go to court at daybreak. [Sigh, I don't know if my father has mastered the art of carrying his daughter, or if I was just too sleepy.]
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