Rong Ning was as straightforward as ever, with a sharp gaze, and every word she spoke was firm and resounding.
The Minister of Rites was stunned by her imposing presence and couldn't recover for a moment.
When he realized he was about to argue with Rong Ning, Rong Ning beat him to it, saying, "You've read a lot of Confucian classics and claim to be upright and honest in your dealings with others, but you use your power to make things difficult for a woman who has devoted her whole life to serving others in the backyard. Is this what a gentleman does?"
You men love the saying, "A hero's origins are irrelevant." Now that you've reached the position of Minister of Rites, everyone only sees your achievements and fame. Who cares about your background?
Why is it that when it comes to women, having a humble background becomes a stain?
Absolutely shameless! Utterly shameless!!
Utterly shameless!
In my opinion... you are not learned scholars and gentlemen who have read the classics, but just vulgar people who are greedy and petty!
Since we're all just ordinary people, why be so harsh on one another?
Stop with your disgusting behavior! That's enough!
When Rong Ning spoke, she used a bit of internal energy, and her aura was very strong. Her voice filled the entire hall, and every word she uttered penetrated completely into the ears of the ministers.
She knelt there without moving, but that was enough to intimidate everyone.
The Minister of Rites was so embarrassed that he couldn't utter a word in rebuttal. Like the minister before him, he pointed at Rong Ning and stammered, "You...you...you're being insolent!"
"His Majesty!!"
Knowing full well that he couldn't do anything to her, he turned and knelt down, wailing and crying, "How could the Third Princess insult a court official like this? Your Majesty, you must do justice for me!"
"stand up!!"
The emperor's attitude was extremely bad!
"It was just a little girl saying a few words to you, why are you wailing like your mother has died!"
Upon hearing this, the Minister of Rites immediately stopped speaking, hunched over, and stood up shakily…
"And you too! Rong Ning!" The emperor, who valued impartiality, said, "I told you long ago to watch your words. Ministers aren't your fathers; how can they withstand your antics!"
That's a brilliant remark!
What I mean is, even though I'm the emperor, Rong Ning scolded me, I didn't look as bad as you guys. What are you yelling about? Do you really think we'll stand up for you?
The Minister of Rites was a shrewd man, skilled at yielding and asserting himself. He obediently replied, "Your Majesty is right. I was out of line! Please forgive me!"
As he moved, a folded item accidentally fell out of his sleeve and rolled straight to Rong Ning's face.
I glanced at it, and there were several bright words on it: "List of Noble Ladies!"
Rong Ning raised an eyebrow, slowly opened the folded document, and quickly scanned the names on it.
She truly is... a noble lady!
The eldest daughter of the Marquis of Chengen seems out of place in this group; no wonder they were so eager to call their elder sister back to ask for help.
As Rong Ning looked at the document, she laughed unrestrainedly, then held up the memorial and asked the Minister of Rites, "Is this the Empress you have chosen?"
The Minister's face was grim; he pursed his lips and remained silent.
Rong Ning wasn't in a hurry. With a gentle movement of her hand, she steadily tossed the memorial onto the emperor's desk. "Father... do you know that your beloved minister has selected so many beauties for you?"
The emperor raised his eyelids, picked it up and flipped through it briefly, but didn't say anything after reading it, and no one knew what he was thinking.
Rong Ning looked up and met the emperor's gaze.
One glance... and a flash of inspiration!
Um…
We need to use her as a tool.
Rong Ning straightened her knees again and said solemnly, "Everyone, I know that the establishment of an empress is a matter of state, and it is of great importance to both the court and the people. As a princess, I have no right to interfere."
But ultimately, choosing an empress is a family matter.
Since this is a family matter, as the Emperor's daughter, I naturally have the right to offer my opinion.
I am foolish and cannot consider all the pros and cons. I simply feel that most of these potential empresses are around my age, the oldest being only twenty. To be honest, they could be my father's daughters!
They are all your own daughters or granddaughters. How could you bear to send them here to marry off to an old man?
What's the point?
All they care about is fame and fortune!
Simply...incomprehensible!
You people are despicable! You only think about using girls to maintain your family's honor, without considering whether it's ethically appropriate or not.
"You may be shameless, but my father is far from being such a shameless person. He deserves a beating!"
Although everyone knew what Rong Ning was saying, knowing it was one thing, but saying it out loud was another.
It sounds awful!!
That's really awful!
He even called the emperor a little old man!
But it seems like what they said isn't wrong either...
Sigh… The emperor shook his head slightly. His daughter’s mouth was just too sharp.
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