Tragic death on wedding night, replacement doctor concubine reborn to kill the whole family

Before leaving, Xie Yanheng called his two daughters to talk, "When your father is not in the capital, if you are bored, you can go to the palace to see the emperor, or go to the girls' school. This will also be regarded as my Xie family's loyalty to firmly support the emperor's decision."

Xie Jiaojiao laughed. She had been in the girls' school for a long time. She said, "Don't worry, father. I will definitely go there every day."

"Don't just go there every day. If you can pass the exam, your father will come back and personally set up a new family for you, and give you your share of the dowry to take care of yourself!"

"Is what my father said true?" Setting up a new family, this is a huge temptation!

Historically, no woman has ever been treated this way.

Not to mention Xie Jiaojiao, Xie Ying was also shocked, "If I pass the exam, will my father be the same?"

Xie Yanheng was about to agree, but then he thought of something, "I'm afraid it won't work for you and Qing Chang'an to get married at the end of the year. Jiaojiao is still young. She should study hard this year and take part in the provincial and metropolitan examinations, from spring to autumn. She still has many opportunities."

Xie Ying said: “…”

So, if she wants to get married, she has to consider the opinions of her husband's family and become someone else's - thing?

Xie Jiaojiao frowned, "In my opinion, it would be better for Sister to postpone the marriage. It would be fine if she gets married in a few years."

"Don't talk nonsense!" Xie Yanheng scolded. How could such an important matter as marriage be messed up? It would be bad to change the date that was set. "Chang'an is a good person, but it's not good to disappoint him."

Ou Yurong frowned in displeasure. The Empress Dowager said that a woman's marriage is a big deal and her own opinion is the most important. "Old Xie, why did you leave Beijing this time?"

Xie Yanheng looked at his wife. What was he asking? "Of course, it's about promoting and building momentum for girls' enrollment and investigating the obstacles to girls' enrollment—"

"Oh...then why does the emperor attach so much importance to girls' enrollment?"

"Naturally, it is to fight for women to have the same freedom and rights as men."

"Oh, women's rights," Ou Yurong rolled her eyes, "Then what's the problem with your daughter wanting to postpone her wedding?"

"Hey, the emperor didn't say anything about the woman's marriage..."

"You old stubborn man, the emperor didn't say anything, but he almost broke your ears and told you to figure out what the rights of women are."

"Men and women should be free and equal in marriage. Not to mention before they get married, even if they are married, if the husband is not good, they can still divorce..."

"Don't say I'm wrong. Before the Empress Dowager left Beijing, I often went to the palace to accompany her. How could I not know what the Empress Dowager was thinking?"

"What does the Empress Dowager think? How can the Emperor think differently?"

Xie Jiaojiao laughed, "Father, please don't be unconvinced. I also think that mother is right, the Queen Mother is right, and the Emperor is wise and powerful. Women's marriages have always been decided by their parents and matchmakers. How many women are truly happy?"

Xie Yanheng opened his mouth, but before he could reply, Ou Yurong said, "Not many are happy!"

"Women have been oppressed and treated as appendages, and property has long been a thing..."

Xie Jiaojiao said: "In my opinion, father should listen to mother's opinions on this trip. After all, only women can empathize and understand women's predicaments."

Xie Yanheng: “…”

Xie Ying: “…”

"A woman's dilemma..." Xie Ying looked at Xie Jiaojiao, this naughty sister. What she said was not the naughty way she remembered. Her words were like warm drops of water, dripping into her heart that was almost cold.

Xie Jiaojiao let go of Ou Yurong, came over and took her sister's hand, "Yes, yes, there is a sister in our academy who said it very well. She said that now that the Crown Princess has ascended the throne, we women have been oppressed for thousands of years. Our predicament may have hope of breaking through the darkness and ushering in the dawn.

Imagine that we can bravely choose the man we like to enter into a marriage contract, and we can get the support of our parents like men, instead of marrying off, and all the property belongs to the "sons". "

"There are many more, I can't tell clearly..." Xie Jiaojiao said excitedly, completely ignoring the slightly surprised look in Xie Yanheng's eyes.

Xie Yanheng asked: "Who is the sister you are talking about?"

Xie Jiaojiao shook her head, "I won't tell you, because women are always in trouble. Who knows what the future will be like? I can't let my sister be caught up in public opinion." Even if the one in power is an empress, women have been out of power for a long time and the future is not clear. The emperor's skills are still to be discussed, and one must not act rashly.

"Not even telling me that I'm your father?"

"Did not say."

Xie Yanheng folded his hands, "The little cotton-padded jacket is leaking, fortunately, I still have Ying'er..."

"Even if you are a woman, you should keep your promises. What I promised you will not harm father, and I will never tell him about you." Xie Jiaojiao said firmly.

Xie Yanheng spread his hands. That was enough. There was nothing more to say. Judging from Jiaojiao's expression, that 'sister' seemed to be very close to the women's rights that the emperor wanted to achieve. "That sister is good. Protect her well, and also protect yourself."

Those aristocratic families are not pushovers either, so it is still unknown to what extent this reform can go.

"Let's go." Xie Yanheng took his wife's hand.

Ou Yurong took a deep breath and looked at her two daughters, especially Xie Ying. "Ying'er, mother hopes that you can be brave and happy. No matter what you decide, as a mother I will support you unconditionally. Your father and our Xie family will cover you for anything!"

She believed that her daughter could understand that she was talking about her marriage.

Xie Ying nodded, "Don't worry, mother. I understand."

Ou Yurong nudged Xie Yanheng and said, "Speak!"

Xie Yanheng cleared his throat and nodded, "Yes, yes, when it comes to the marriage of our Duke's daughter, we naturally have to choose the one we like. Even when the Supreme Emperor arranged a marriage between your mother and me, it was only after your mother nodded first." Isn't Qing Chang'an better?

Is Aying dissatisfied with Qing Changan?

But the fact that his wife could say these words to her daughter showed that she had some reason. "But, ahem - your father really thinks that Qing Chang'an is a man who keeps his promises. Since he promised not to take a concubine, he won't. Emotional matters can be cultivated after marriage. It's still early for you to get married, so you can meet more often and cultivate your feelings."

Xie Ying was deeply moved and bowed to her parents, "I understand, father and mother, you don't have to worry about me."

"That's good."

Ou Yurong looked at Xie Yanheng and didn't say anything else because she actually thought Qing Changan was a good guy.

However, her daughter's personality has changed since she and Qing Chang'an got engaged. Unfortunately, no matter how she asked, her daughter didn't say much.

Therefore, she was just guessing about this marriage, and guessed that Ying'er might not be so satisfied with it.

Xie Ying and Xie Jiaojiao saw their father and mother off to the carriage. They were originally joking, but as the carriage drove away, Xie Jiaojiao's tears rolled down her cheeks. She then hugged Xie Ying and cried, "Wuwuwu... I knew they were going on a long trip, but I'm still so sad now."