Chapter 144 This matter is not that simple
"Miss Xia, be careful with your words!" Xiao Yu frowned. "Speaking out these words will do no good to either you or me."
Xu Chuchu was also slightly stunned after hearing this. It would be more than just "useless" to say this. If it got out, Xia Wanqing's reputation would be completely ruined.
Xu Chuchu had some understanding of the customs of the Xia Dynasty. The status of women was not the lowest in history, but it was not high either.
Women here are allowed to study, work, divorce and remarry, but it is just permission. Very few women actually study or remarry.
Losing chastity before marriage is an absolute taboo.
If the news gets out, not only will you lose the chance to get married, you will be condemned by thousands of people and despised by everyone. Some women can't stand it and even commit suicide.
Not to mention ancient times, even in the modern times when Xu Chuchu lived before, people did not attach so much importance to the so-called "chastity". However, if a girl dared to openly say that she was not a virgin, she would definitely be attacked madly by those feudal remnants.
Xu Chuchu admires Miss Xia’s bravery, but... is it really worth it?
Xia Wanqing shook her head indifferently: "Then do you agree?"
Xiao Yu said in a deep voice, "I already have a woman I love, and I will marry her in this life. If the emperor arranges a marriage, I will definitely refuse. It has nothing to do with the girl's situation."
After saying that, he glanced at Xu Chuchu and gently brushed off the petals that fell on her shoulders.
It goes without saying who the woman he likes is.
"That's great." Xia Wanqing didn't question Xu Chuchu's identity. She just smiled bitterly and said, "I'm sorry to trouble you."
"No problem." Xiao Yu closed his eyes. "I will pretend I didn't hear what the young lady said just now."
"It's okay. Sooner or later, everyone will know anyway." Xia Wanqing seemed to have made sufficient preparations. She turned sideways and said, "I have said my last words. Goodbye, both of you. I wish you happiness in advance."
"Miss Xia, please take care of yourself." Xiao Yu nodded.
Seeing Xia Wanqing leave, Xu Chuchu felt a little depressed.
This girl seemed to have made full mental preparation to face the storms ahead, so she could tell Xiao Yu the truth calmly.
But when those overwhelming accusations come, who can really be completely indifferent?
The world is full of malice towards women, as if having sex before marriage is extremely rebellious and unethical.
If the secular world really defines this behavior as "evil", then why do they only blame women and praise men as "romantic"?
Xia Wanqing said that she was not a virgin. There were only two possibilities: either she was forced, or she met a scumbag who was irresponsible. Is this also her fault?
"This matter is not that simple." Xiao Yu suddenly said, "The Xia family may have been plotted against."
"What did you say?" Xu Chuchu was surprised.
Xiao Yu looked at Xu Chuchu and said seriously, "Miss Xia's identity is very special. She is the only daughter of the Minister of War. Whoever marries her will have the support of the Ministry of War."
He then explained to Xu Chuchu in more detail the various forces in the court.
"Originally, Miss Xia was the target of much scramble. The Crown Prince and the Second Prince's cousins both proposed marriage, but I'm not sure how the negotiations went," he said. "But now she can't get married. No one can get the support of the Ministry of War, and the court is about to be reshuffled."
Xu Chuchu was horrified. "You mean, Miss Xia was used as a pawn by those people in the court? In order to prevent them from joining the Ministry of War, they hired someone to destroy Miss Xia's innocence?"
"It's very likely." Xiao Yu nodded coldly. "If it were any other girl, it's hard to say, but Miss Xia's words... it's really hard not to suspect. Think about it. The Minister of War has a rich family and wealth, and his daughter is so rich, how many men would dare to offend her? Isn't she afraid of what Minister Xia will do? There must be a conspiracy."
Xu Chuchu immediately understood the logic behind this and asked, "But didn't the Emperor say before that he wanted to marry Miss Xia to you? Are they trying to prevent you from getting support from the Ministry of War?"
"This is something I still don't understand," Xiao Yu hesitated. "If Your Majesty gives me the Ministry of War, the Crown Prince and the Second Prince will be thrown into a passive position. The power balance that has been so hard to achieve in the court will fall apart. This is not what Your Majesty wants to see."
"He doesn't want you to succeed him, does he?" Xu Chuchu asked.
"That doesn't make sense." Xiao Yu frowned. "I've never tried to win over any forces in the court. I don't even want to change my surname. He must know that I have no intention of becoming emperor..."
He paused for a moment, then suddenly asked Xu Chuchu quietly, "Chuchu, do you... want to be the queen?"
Xu Chuchu was instantly shocked by his imagination: "I don't want to!"
Why be a queen? Isn’t it good to be a happy commoner?
"Do you think I'm going to let you seize the throne and make me the queen?" she asked with a smile.
"Well, of course." Xiao Yu looked at her seriously, "Don't you want to be the most noble woman in the world?"
"I don't want to, please don't." Xu Chuchu said hurriedly, "If you become the emperor, you won't be able to handle the three thousand concubines in the harem. I think it's good enough now."
Xiao Yu rubbed her head gently when she heard this: "You are too easily satisfied and don't give me a chance to show my abilities."
At this time, the two heard the sound of stringed instruments getting louder, and knowing that the banquet was about to begin, they quietly went back together.
This time, the people who were gathered in groups of two or three returned to their respective positions and took their places. The palace servants also quickly cleaned the scene in preparation for welcoming the emperor and empress.
The position of each official was arranged in advance. The positions closest to the emperor and empress were occupied by several concubines of high status, about six or seven people. Further back were the crown prince, the second prince, and the two imperial princesses.
Next came the Grand Master and the important officials of the six ministries, and then Xiao Yu. Apparently, he was unwilling to change his surname back to Helian, so he had no right to sit with the other princes and princesses.
As luck would have it, Xiao Yu was sitting opposite Chen Zhaozhi, and they could see each other as soon as they looked up.
Of course, Chen Zhaozhi had no interest in looking at Xiao Yu. He was unscrupulously admiring Xu Chuchu from beginning to end, and even threw a few seductive glances at her from time to time.
Xiao Yu was feeling depressed, and for some reason, an idea popped into his mind: he wanted to pull Xu Chuchu away.
His treasure cannot be seen by anyone.
Fortunately, the blood-stained bronze on his chest exerted force again, emitting icy spiritual power, which calmed him down.
He often thought that it was fortunate that he had the copper piece, otherwise he would not be able to pretend to be a normal person in front of Xu Chuchu.
Xu Chuchu also didn't want to look at Chen Zhaozhi, for fear that he would do something weird if they met, so she focused more attention on the girl Xia Wanqing.
Xia Wanqing sat next to her father, Minister Xia. They were talking about something. Minister Xia looked unhappy, but Xia Wanqing was very calm.
Xu Chuchu noticed that there was a women's long sword on her desk, and suggested that the girl also learned martial arts from her father. It was very likely that the incident was not forced, but she was deceived into love and sex.
Throughout history, women have easily been seduced by their lovers and lost their virginity before marriage. This may be because they are soft-hearted and do not want to disappoint their lovers, or they may believe that their lovers will be responsible for them, which leads to tragedy.
Xu Chuchu couldn't help but wonder, if Xiao Yu asked her to have sex before marriage, would she refuse or agree?
She never thought that women were inferior because they slept with men, but if they unexpectedly had a child...
Wait, is she overthinking it? Xiao Yu is impotent towards her, so why would he make such messed up requests?
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but cast a loving look at Xiao Yu. Alas, this poor child, I hope he won't feel inferior because of his own shortcomings.
Xiao Yu happened to look back at Xu Chuchu, and met her loving eyes at first sight, and felt a warmth in his heart.
Ah, his Chuchu is so nice, his eyes are always so affectionate whenever he looks at him.
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