The Empress Dowager had her opinions, but the Mongolian concubines took the lead in complaining about their grievances every day.
Moreover, because of Sherry's suggestion, some ministers from the previous dynasty who doted on their daughters even told the emperor that they would die for those who understood them!
The Empress Dowager had no choice but to agree!
Some of the imperial concubines took the imperial examinations to become female officials in the palace, some lived peacefully and enjoyed their old age, some returned to the grasslands, and some left the palace with a dowry and remarried.
Among them was Bo Wengkuo.
The little girl was a bit reluctant to part with Shirley.
However, Shirley managed to coax and trick him into returning to the grasslands.
The many palace affairs were gradually taken over by Su Ma La Gu and Jing Hua.
Xuan Ye did not survive in the end, and was sent out of the palace in a thin coffin.
Fuquan's face was disfigured due to the palace intrigues, but fortunately he has always had a good attitude. His mother only hopes that he will grow up safely and has already started learning to ride horses and shoot arrows.
Changning was still a baby, but Consort Chen taught her well, and she was always cheerful.
Because of Qin's actions, Chang'an displeased Emperor Shunzhi and had been living outside the palace ever since.
For the other princesses, Sherry arranged for female officials, mainly choosing those who were physically strong and had fiery tempers.
Even if we do end up in a marriage alliance, we can't stand those humiliating treatments!
The princesses also frequently paid their respects to the Empress Dowager and Sherry.
Sydney taught them that "we don't bully others, but we also can't let others bully us."
The Empress Dowager has gotten used to Sherry's behavior by now.
Only a few times did people from Mongolia come.
On one hand, they paid their respects to the new emperor, and on the other hand, they came to pick up their own sons and nephews.
At least, the Empress Dowager's daughters were quite satisfied with Shirley.
Their glory also stemmed from the fact that their mother was the Empress Dowager of the Qing Dynasty.
But the other sisters may not be living happily.
The Empress Dowager was in low spirits at the moment and didn't bother to ask any questions.
After all, the new emperor was young but ambitious.
It's not the kind of thing that can be easily manipulated or molded by others.
Since the death of Emperor Shunzhi, the Empress Dowager seemed to have lost all her energy and spirit.
After dealing with everything, Sherry took her daughter and swaggered off to see the secret stash her son had inherited.
The young emperor was also very happy, and Sherry picked out some old items that had been around for many years.
The young emperor was somewhat surprised when he saw the broken or incomplete jade pendants.
"Mother, you don't need to save money for your son. Take whatever you like."
"I love this kind!" Sherry exclaimed, even happier as she found another pair of short ancient swords.
The young emperor stared at the sword, lost in thought.
Sherry happily left after receiving the treasure.
The young emperor looked at the map on the wall as if searching for something.
Several years passed in this way.
Because the young emperor vigorously promoted Han people and implemented intermarriage between Manchus and Han people.
Even the proudest Manchu bannermen were no longer so unruly.
Moreover, the young emperor still remembered the drawbacks of consanguineous marriage and early marriage.
An imperial edict was issued strictly prohibiting early marriage and greatly enhancing women's rights.
For example, health issues for women and children.
For example, the issue of women's status in the family.
Because mothers have a significant influence on the education and growth of their children within the family, there is a desire to elevate the status of women in the family.
For example: to prevent separation between inside and outside, and to prohibit licentiousness.
If a married man has an improper relationship with another woman, his wife has the right to kill him, and this behavior is not considered a crime under the law.
For example: a wife's right of inheritance.
If a husband dies, his wife has the right to inherit his property without remarrying.
For example: If a man beats a person and cuts off their ear, or breaks their limbs, fingers, or skin, what is the punishment?
If a husband beats his wife, causing injury to her ears or limbs, what kind of punishment will the husband receive?
During the Qin Dynasty, the punishment was shaving off all the hair of the husband except for his head.
This kind of punishment was quite severe in ancient society. People believed that one's body and hair were given to one's parents and should not be easily damaged.
At this time, because of the Manchu people's braided hairstyle.
The young emperor had characters engraved on his forehead.
Furthermore, many laws and regulations have been reformed!
The promulgation of the new laws was met with opposition from many veteran officials.
There were even those who died for their principles.
The young emperor simply sent him home to live out his days in peace!
He had already thoroughly investigated these people's homes and homes.
After a reprimand, everyone's pretense of decency was ripped off.
What about those who favor concubines over their wives, those who covet their wives' dowries, those who stand idly by while their mothers are bullied to death by their fathers, those who coerce and entice women into abducting them, and those who favor their mistresses while neglecting their wives and children at home...
The little emperor's mouth seemed to be coated with poison, spewing out words that left everyone speechless.
One by one, the usually upright and dignified ministers were so embarrassed that their faces turned bright red.
What's even more ridiculous is that everyone is shouting about respecting old customs, and most of them are Han Chinese.
After all, initially, Manchu grandmothers held a relatively high status.
It is also a fusion of cultures.
You always have to learn some things and also let go of others.
Those people are shouting that they have always followed the ancient system, which is that the husband is the head of the household.
The husband being the guide for the wife is one of the "Three Cardinal Guides," namely, the ruler being the guide for the subject, the father being the guide for the son, and the husband being the guide for the wife.
This concept emphasizes that in the family, the husband is the master and leader of the wife, and the wife's status and personality are subordinate to the husband, and she needs to obey the husband's wishes and decisions.
The gender roles of male superiority and female inferiority in feudal society, and the unequal social status between husband and wife.
This concept reflects the gender role positioning of male superiority and female inferiority in feudal society, as well as the unequal social status between husband and wife.
There is also the custom of following one's son after the husband's death.
"Obey your son after your husband's death" is one of the "Three Obediences," namely, obeying one's father before marriage, obeying one's husband after marriage, and obeying one's son after one's husband's death.
This concept refers to the idea that after the husband's death, the wife should follow her son's wishes and decisions and continue to assume responsibilities and obligations in the family.
This also reflects the low status of women and their dependence on men in feudal society.
After a woman's husband dies, she loses her primary support and protection, and therefore needs to rely on her son to maintain her life and family order.
The concept of the "Three Obediences and Four Virtues" mainly originated from Confucian ethics.
It sets forth normative requirements for women in terms of morality, behavior, and other aspects.
The little emperor was so angry he laughed!
Confucianism?!
Oh!
"Oh? I am following the ancient system established by the First Emperor. Where am I wrong? Why don't you all tell me which dynasty's ancient system you are following?"
Jingrong was young, but he had a commanding presence.
The courtiers looked at each other, speechless.
Whatever he wanted to say was immediately cut off by the young emperor!
"I am the Emperor. You must do whatever I command! If you cannot do it, you may retire and return to your hometown. Do you think you can be above me?"
No one dared to respond; they were all so frightened that they knelt down on the ground.
The female officials and newly selected candidates were continuously improved and supplemented according to the emperor's wishes.
Many people say that the young emperor changed the law because he and the current empress dowager depended on each other for survival.
Sherry doesn't think so!
Sherry felt more that he was broad-minded.
There is no need to exploit women or restrict their enjoyment of benefits.
Rather, it's his confidence and ability that make him stand out even more among already outstanding individuals.
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