Chapter 200 Unveiling the Mystery
For some reason, Zhong Min vaguely felt that she was being examined and interviewed by an unknown person. The young man in front of her was the examiner, the questions he asked were the test questions, and she was the tragic candidate.
It was unclear whether the first question met the examiner's standards. She could only say that she had barely passed. When she heard the man slowly say that he was going to start the second question, she couldn't help but worry about how many more inexplicable questions there would be in this inexplicable exam today.
Zhong Min nodded slightly, knowing that she had no right to refuse, and signaled the young man to continue, and she had no choice but to continue listening patiently.
The young man seemed to have thought about the question long ago, so he didn't need to think about it at all. He said directly: "Second question, what kind of husband do you want to marry in the future?"
"Ah?" Zhong Min was completely petrified this time. Apart from a subconscious "ah", he didn't know what else to say for a moment.
The young man in front of her really left her speechless. Her ability to endure had been successfully broken again and again. She really didn't know how she could have met such a weirdo.
What was this all about? Was she setting her up on a blind date or finding a partner for her? It seemed like these weren't the questions this person should be concerned about. In her past lives, only her mother had occasionally broached this subject. In this time and space, no one had ever asked her what kind of person she wanted to marry. How could someone who had nothing to do with her, someone she didn't even know, ask such an outrageous question?
The young man did not urge her. Zhong Min's reaction was obviously not beyond his expectations, so he maintained a rare tolerance and patience towards her shock.
After a while, Zhong Min regained some composure. She smiled brightly and said, "Well, why do you think of asking this, sir? It seems that this question has nothing to do with you." In modern times, she naturally has the right not to answer personal privacy, but there seems to be no such statement in the current words.
"No reason, I just want to know. You are a person with your own opinions. I think you already have an idea about such things. Just tell me one by one. I am all ears." The young man's usual commanding tone made it impossible for Zhong Min to refuse.
Only he knew whether this question had anything to do with him. Besides, if it truly had nothing to do with him, why would he even ask? But now, he was genuinely looking forward to this special woman's answer, and the original intention of the question seemed to have gradually undergone some new and subtle changes.
Seeing this, Zhong Min thought for a moment but then said, "Since I have to answer, then I'll just do it. Actually, my request is simple enough to say, but it's not so easy to do. To put it simply, I want to marry someone I love, who loves me back, and who I can be with forever. As for other things like status, wealth, and power, they're all just clouds and don't concern me."
"You love him, and he loves you, and you need to be together forever!" The young man seemed to be savoring Zhong Min's words, muttering them again. After a moment, he added, "It seems you're right. This request is indeed not much, but it's not so easy to fully meet."
He suddenly laughed and looked at Zhong Min meaningfully: "Interesting, getting more and more interesting, no wonder, no wonder..."
The young man did not finish his words. This time it seemed as if he had deliberately left half of what he said unsaid. It was obvious that there must be some particularly important information that he had not said.
Zhong Min knew that he would definitely not reveal more, but she still had to admit that she was already sufficiently curious. Without thinking too much, she subconsciously tried to ask, "What's the strange thing?"
As expected, the young man didn't respond. He simply smiled meaningfully, then shook his head, his expression unspoken. Zhong Min internally despised the man. She hated people who played tricks, and this man was always doing it on purpose, which really made her feel annoyed.
"There's something I'd like to confirm. The criteria you've mentioned for choosing a husband aren't exactly easy. After all, love is so illusory, let alone something as long and unreliable as a lifelong couple." The young man continued, "What if you can't find such a man?"
"This is simple. It's better to have nothing than to have something bad. If you can find it, you're lucky. If you can't, just let it go. Live your own life without any restrictions and freedom, which is not necessarily a bad thing." Zhong Min told the truth. Now that it was said, there was nothing difficult to talk about. Although the young man in front of him was a bit abrupt and strange, it was extremely normal in modern society.
After hearing Zhong Min's reply, the young man looked at him again, an indescribable smile in his eyes: "It's really interesting. I didn't expect you to be so open-minded. I guess there aren't many men in the world who can be like that. No wonder, no wonder. Now I really understand him a little bit."
"Him?" Zhong Min sensitively realized that the "he" the young man was talking about should be the person who was truly connected to her, but who was this "he" and what was his relationship with the young man?
"Who is he? You must be eager to know, right?" the young man said with a smile. "Don't worry, I always reveal the answer at the end. Okay, now I'm going to ask my last question. Are you ready, young lady?"
What was there to prepare for? Zhong Min laughed inwardly. Didn't she have to answer if she wasn't prepared? Besides, she'd already asked such intimate questions before, so what was there to worry about next? As the saying goes, "get used to it." This mental endurance was already extraordinary.
"Sir, please speak!" Okay, this is the last one. I hope that after the last question, she can also figure out the questions she wants to figure out.
The young man blinked slightly and said, "One last question. Miss, I'm sure you've heard stories about beautiful women bringing disaster. From ancient times to the present, many kings throughout the dynasties have lost their kingdoms because of certain women. How do you think such women should be dealt with?"
Zhong Min was startled at these words. She suddenly realized that the young man's three seemingly unrelated questions actually had a subtle, yet difficult-to-understand, inner connection. The last question, in particular, while seemingly discussing unrelated people and events, had a profound implication that seemed to be on the verge of revealing itself.
However, she didn't understand what the inherent connection was between her and this kind of beauty who brought disaster to the country and the people. Although she had always been confident, she was still quite fair and just in her own perception. She believed that she was still far from being a beauty who brought disaster to the country, and she probably didn't have the innate potential to do so in this lifetime.
"Sir, I beg to differ with what you say." She didn't give it any further thought. Her innate feminist consciousness certainly wouldn't tolerate people constantly placing all the blame on weak women. "Zhong Min has never believed that the fall of any dynasty had much to do with a mere woman. On the contrary, I see it as nothing more than cowardly and irresponsible men pushing the blame for the nation's demise onto a woman, finding someone to take the blame for it."
"Your point of view is quite fresh, but how can you prove that you are not shirking the responsibility for those beautiful women who are the cause of the trouble?" The young man asked Zhong Min with great interest, obviously not expecting such an answer.
Zhong Min calmly replied, "Proof? No proof is needed. History is the best answer. Every dynasty, like all things in nature, faces the inevitable natural law of birth, growth, prosperity, decline, and finally extinction. The difference is that the length and rise and fall of each dynasty are determined by the ruling ability of the ruler. Whether a ruler reigns supreme or falls is clearly closely related to their own abilities and deeds. Even if a stunningly beautiful woman could charm the emperor and influence his decisions, it only proves that the ruler himself is not a wise or sage. If he can't resist the temptation of a woman and loses himself, then such a person is not worthy of sitting at the highest position of power and exploiting his subjects."
"So, it was the tyrant ruler himself who was truly responsible for the country's demise. The so-called beauty was the cause of the country's downfall, but she only unintentionally accelerated the process of the country's demise, and unfortunately, she ended up taking the blame for those who were unwilling to take responsibility." Zhong Min pointed out the essence of the matter. In her opinion, whoever made the mistake should bear the responsibility. What she hated most were those people who talked about morality and justice, who thought they were noble and precious, but were so shameless as to be unwilling to take responsibility for anything.
"I see. You mean the tyrant ruler should be punished, not the beauty." This time, the young man truly had a new appreciation for Zhong Min. Although what she said was completely new to him, upon closer examination, every word made sense. He suddenly couldn't imagine what kind of circumstances and circumstances could have created such a special woman.
After the last question, he completely changed his mind. This woman wasn't what he'd imagined, and she was completely beyond his expectations. Perhaps his previous thinking was too simple. Fortunately, he didn't rush into it too much at first, otherwise, he would have regretted it.
Seeing that the three questions had been answered, Zhong Min stopped thinking about it and took the initiative, saying to the young man, "Sir, I have answered your questions truthfully. Now, will you also answer mine and reveal the answer to the mystery?"
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