Zhao Gelao scolded Zhao Qi and drove his son out of the study in anger.
Zhao Qi was disgraced and depressed after being scolded.
Yan Zhenzhen was a little surprised when she saw this, and joked with a smile: "My father-in-law usually loves you the most and is reluctant to say harsh words. What's going on today? Why are you scolding you?"
Zhao Qi let out a long sigh and held Yan Zhenzhen's hand without saying a word.
The couple had been married for several years, and they were as good as one person. They talked about everything. Yan Zhenzhen had never seen Zhao Qi look so sad, and felt quite distressed. She asked in a low voice: "What's wrong? What happened?
What happened?"
Zhao Qi held her hand tightly and still didn't say a word.
Yan Zhenzhen became increasingly frightened and asked hurriedly: "It's scary how silent you are. What's going on?"
Zhao Qi looked at his beloved wife who was as charming as a girl and said after a while: "Zhen Zhen, the Emperor and the Queen are going to do a great thing that has never been done before. I am determined to follow it to the end. However, this matter is really not easy. Emperor
I will encounter many obstacles in the future, and I am afraid that my life will not be easy in the future. I don’t know how many people will criticize me.”
"My father asked me today, and I have made my attitude clear."
Yan Zhenzhen was born in an official residence and married into a well-known family in the capital. She usually interacted with the most famous female family members in the capital. She was even classmates and friends with the Empress of the Middle Palace and had a very close relationship.
Such Yan Zhenzhen, even though she is simple-minded and naive, is by no means a fool.
Yan Zhenzhen apparently vaguely guessed what was going on at Zhao Qi's suggestion. Her pretty face was full of shock and astonishment, she opened her mouth, but could not say a word.
Zhao Qi let out a long breath of tightness in his chest and warned in a low voice: "You just need to know this in your mind. You can't tell anyone. Even if you go back to your parents' home or to your classmates and friends, you can't say a word."
Yan Zhenzhen was still speechless and could only nodded vigorously.
…
The next day, young Chen Zhan and Censor Chen reported illness and missed the imperial meeting.
At this court meeting, the emperor once again promulgated an imperial edict to amend the law, and ordered Zhao Qi to read out the specific provisions at the court, and ordered that this new law be proclaimed to the world and spread to all the people of Daqi from now on.
Prefectures and counties.
From this day on, women in Daqi can establish female households.
Of course, there are various conditions for establishing a female household.
For example, a woman who has lost her father or mother, lost her husband, or is divorced can establish a female household. If her parents are still alive or have a husband, she cannot establish a female household. After establishing a female household, she must bear all the household expenses.
The taxes and corvees can also be converted into silver and paid to the government.
When the officials heard such various restrictions, they felt relieved.
As a result, there are very few women who truly meet the conditions and can set up a female household. It is probably difficult to find one among a hundred people. From this point of view, it will not shake the ethical foundation of male superiority and female inferiority.
The ministers who can really discern the emperor's intentions are, in addition to veterans who have been immersed in officialdom for decades, those close to the emperor such as Lu Chi, Zhao Qi, and Chen Zhan.
After a month, the vigor of all the officials has been destroyed by the emperor's move to dismiss eight officials one after another. Furthermore, several ministers in the cabinet are resting in the palace and have not come to court today. Without the leader, the civil servants
There was silence.
As for the generals, with General Lian as their example, their acceptance of this law is much higher than that of the civil servants.
Once there is a war in Daqi and soldiers go to the battlefield, no one will die. If a woman whose husband has died can set up a female household and live with her children, it is better than abandoning her children and remarrying someone else.
The clan princes had the least weight in the court. Prince Fenyang and Prince An were only obedient to the emperor, and the other princes and princes were unwilling to offend the emperor.
So, today, everything is harmonious.
…
After the court meeting was over, Lu Chi and Zhao Qi were summoned to accompany him.
When it got dark, the two of them left the palace. However, they did not go back to their respective mansions, but went to Chen's house together.
Lu Chi handed over two bottles of ointment politely and courteously. Zhao Qi smiled and said: "This is a good ointment prepared by the imperial hospital. No matter what kind of skin injury it is, it only takes a few days to apply it. It is inconvenient for the emperor to leave the palace in person.
Instruct the two of us to come and deliver the medicine."
Chen Shangshu: "..."
Even though Chen Shangshu was old and thick-skinned, he felt faintly feverish at this time. He coughed and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. Thank you for caring about the dog."
Chen Shangshu is also a wonderful man. He usually smiles in court, is quite kind to his juniors, and looks like a good old man. But at home, he beats his son whenever he disagrees with him.
Chen Zhan is also miserable. Every once in a while, he always "reports illness". In fact, he was beaten by his own father and needs to recuperate. This is not a secret in the court.
After all, this is a family matter of the Chen family, and it is natural for me to beat my son. As the emperor, Sheng Hong is not in a position to say anything. However, this is the first time that someone has come to deliver the wound medicine.
Chen Shangshu was embarrassed for a moment.
Lu Chi is a humble gentleman who doesn't like and isn't good at ridicule.
Zhao Qi, on the other hand, was famous for being outspoken. He immediately laughed and said: "If Chen Zhan is the dog's son, wouldn't Chen Shangshu be the dog's father? Hahahaha!"
Chen Shangshu: "..."
If this were my son, I would beat him ten times a day!
Chen Shangshu snorted viciously in his heart, but it was hard to show it on his face, so he laughed loudly: "My nephew is really funny when he talks, and he has the old style of Zhao Ge, hahahaha!"
Lu Chi had no choice but to open his mouth to smooth things over: "Zhao Qi and I are here on the order of the emperor. We must take a look at Chen Yushi in person to feel at ease."
Chen Shangshu nodded slightly.
After a cup of tea, Lu Chi and Zhao Qi arrived at Chen Zhan's bed.
It was common for Chen Zhan to be beaten, but this time the beating was particularly severe. He was lying on the bed unable to move, which was quite miserable.
Chen Xiaobaoer and his younger brother Chen Erbao and Chen Sanbao were waiting for their father by the bedside. When they saw Lu Chi and Zhao Qi, they hurriedly came forward to salute.
Lu Chi smiled gently: "No need to be polite, just get up."
Zhao Qi smiled and teased: "It's really enviable to have three sons waiting around."
Chen Zhan suffered some skin injuries but was in good spirits. He grinned after hearing this: "Which one do you like, just take him to the Zhao family and make him your son-in-law."
The Chen and Zhao families are close friends. Xiao Baoer and Sister Qing are similar in age. They have grown up together since childhood. They are childhood sweethearts and are quite affectionate. Although the two families have not stated it explicitly, they both intend to get married. Therefore, Chen Zhan
I joked shamelessly for a while.
Zhao Qi pooh-poohed Chen Zhan and said with a pointed smile: "If you don't get a Jinshi degree, there is no way to marry my precious daughter."
Chen Zhan immediately looked at his eldest son: "Little Bao'er, did you hear what your Uncle Zhao said? You must study hard in the future. Otherwise, you won't even be able to marry a wife in the future."
Chen Xiaobao'er was so thick-skinned that he couldn't bear it, so he ran away with a red face.
