Prince Consort

Before Zhao Chongzhao went to look for the princess, Xie Ze'an received a post from the princess.

The eldest princess has been thinking about a lot of things recently.

After the reconciliation, she will not look for a son-in-law again, she has no energy to deal with these things.

But she is only in her 30s and her life is still long, so she should find something to do.

The eldest princess thought of her childhood wish.

At that time, her father imposed heavy taxes, and the people were in dire straits. Many people would rather hide in the mountains than farm.But those who stayed where they were were afraid of the high income tax and were unwilling to marry and have children.In order to change this situation, the prime minister stipulated that girls must be married when they reach the age of Ji, and if they do not marry, they will be allocated by the government.

The eldest princess was born to be a noble daughter of the royal family, so of course this kind of thing would not happen to her.But she traveled with the son-in-law and saw many tragedies caused by this decree.In those days, women's status was too low, and they were like pigs and dogs being abused.

Although Zhao Ying had purged the court after he ascended the throne, there were too many casualties during the war, and the court still encouraged marriage and childbearing.Zhao Ying's method is relatively peaceful. First, he changed the Dingkou tax, and then abolished the decree on government distribution. However, those who have daughters in their families are still recorded by the official media. .

This kind of situation where a woman must depend on a man to live, as if she was born to marry, is it really impossible to change?

The eldest princess heard Yan Ning tell a few stories about Xie Ze'an, and also heard that Zhao Chongzhao and Zhao Ying both praised Xie Ze'an, so she wanted to see Xie Ze'an again for some reason.

She quickly asked someone to pass the post to Xie Ze'an.

Xie Ze'an was slightly surprised when he received the post from the eldest princess, and Princess Yan Ning sighed softly at the side: "Go and see my aunt for me."

His wife is alive, Xie Ze'an can only pack up and go out.

It was the first time for Xie Ze'an to visit the eldest princess' mansion.

The huge princess mansion looks a bit depressed.There is no snow in the garden, but the branches and leaves of the trees on both sides are withered, it looks like no one has taken care of it.General Changsun's mansion can still be said to be short of money, but the princess can only say that she doesn't care about it, right?

Xie Ze'an knew that idiots and resentful women abound in the world, it is understandable for the eldest princess to use this kind of hardship to maintain her longing for her ex-consort.

Xie Ze'an couldn't comment on other people's choices.

He followed Xin, the maid beside the eldest princess, into the room, and saw the eldest princess standing in the pavilion watching the scenery.

The eldest princess's eyebrows and eyes are as beautiful as before, but there is an unconcealable melancholy between them.

Xie Ze settled down and called out, "Your Highness."

The eldest princess said: "I heard the emperor said that you have changed your name to father, why don't you call me aunt?"

Xie stood quietly for a moment and said, "Because His Highness doesn't like me."

The eldest princess said: "I never said that I don't like you, how do you know?"

Xie Ze'an said: "Even if you have a dog, you probably don't want this dog to have a second owner, let alone a consort chosen by His Highness himself."

The eldest princess turned around abruptly, staring at Xie Ze'an steadfastly.

Xie Ze'an said: "When people are always misjudged, who hasn't loved a few scumbags when they were young."

Princess: "..."

The eldest princess said: "If you put your words outside, you will definitely be scolded severely." Xie Qian is also Xie Ze'an's biological father.

Xie Ze'an said: "If you are scolded, you will be scolded. Are they justified if they scold loudly? If they like it so much, I will pack him up and give them a father."

Princess: "..."

Xie Ze'an seemed to realize that he had spoken too much, and stood there shyly, looking well-behaved.

The eldest princess laughed dumbfoundedly.

No wonder Zhao Ying treats this child differently. This child's disposition and thoughts are unusual, and cannot be restrained by the worldly laws.

The eldest princess said: "I heard the story you told Yan Ning. Hua Mulan, Meng Lijun, and a concubine are all women who don't give way to their eyebrows. What is your idea when you tell this to your little sister? ?”

Xie Ze'an said: "I just want to tell my little sister that women are not inferior to men. There are many things women can do besides staying in the boudoir and waiting to get married."

The eldest princess said: "Don't you think that women should obey the three obediences and four virtues like others?"

Xie Ze'an said: "If my daughter grows up, will His Highness have the heart to let her follow the three rules and the four virtues?"

The eldest princess froze.

In fact, how could the daughter of the royal family and the daughter of the family obey such absurd things.In the final analysis, this is only used to restrict those ignorant daughters' families in common people's families. Their eyesight has been opened, and their hearts have been raised. Who wants to be that caged bird again, only thinking about pleasing their husband's family all day long.

The eldest princess said: "It's just that most people don't think so."

Xie Ze'an keenly sensed something unusual.He raised his head, his eyes brightened slightly: "What are your plans, Your Highness?"

The eldest princess said: "Rural schools and county schools have been reopened for many years now, and children from poor families also have the opportunity to study. But throughout the ages, there has been no school for girls. I want to open a girls' school to teach them how to read and write."

Xie Ze'an looked at the eldest princess in surprise.

This idea was many years ahead of its time!

Xie Ze'an analyzed it from reality: "I'm afraid there will be a lot of resistance. Not to mention those guys who oppose it outside, just how to encourage girls to come to school is a headache."

The eldest princess said: "So didn't I bring you here? Both Chong Zhao and Yan Ning praised you for your many ways, so you come and think about what to do."

Xie Ze'an: "..."

The eldest princess didn't look like she was joking, Xie Ze'an thought about it, and said, "Then I'll go back and think about it, and I'll make a charter for you to see, Your Highness. If you think it's okay, follow it, and if it's not, forget it." He added, "If Your Highness is determined to do it, you can't give up halfway. After all, those girls who came out under your instigation are equivalent to handing over the future to you."

The eldest princess said: "You think in the long run."

Xie Ze'an also knew that he was talking too much, but he had to remind him of such things.In the past, he had received a lot of commissions. It was nothing more than a whim of many rich people who wanted to do charity. He took over the work and left half of it, leaving a mess that was difficult to clean up.

If the eldest princess is mainly so unreliable, then he will undoubtedly become her accomplice.

Xie Ze'an doesn't have the mind to benefit the world, but if a good thing turns out to be a bad thing, he will feel very aggrieved.

Xie Ze'an looked serious: "Your Highness should think farther than I do."

The eldest princess held back her smile.

She was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "I have done few things right in my life, if I can't do it well this time, my whole life is really in vain."

Xie Ze'an smiled: "Since Your Highness is determined, I will sort out my thoughts and send them to you."

The eldest princess nodded, and sent someone to see Xie Ze'an off.

Before Xie Ze'an stepped out of the eldest princess's courtyard, he saw a somewhat familiar figure standing in front of him.

It was actually Xie Qian.

Xie Ze'an said, "How is the son-in-law?"

Xie Qian sneered: "You have also become a son-in-law."

Xie Ze'an said: "My consort should at least understand, unlike you who have been so confused until now."

Xie Qian paused and looked at him suddenly: "What do you mean by that?"

Xie Ze'an said, "You thought you were drinking Prince Gong's tea, but in fact it wasn't at all."

Xie Qian suddenly opened his eyes wide.

He involuntarily grabbed Xie Zean's arm: "What do you know?"

Xie Ze'an said: "I don't know anything." He stretched out his hand and pulled Xie Qian's hand away from his arm, "You can think about it yourself, so that you don't even know what's going on when the fire burns on you."

Xie Qian paused, stood up straight and looked at Xie Zean for a while, then walked away.

Xie Ze'an left the princess mansion without looking back.

Without investigation, there is no right to speak. Xie Ze'an began to visit the suburbs in his free time.The tenants near the capital live a relatively comfortable life, and the tax is not high. At least every household has surplus food, and the children in the family are also tidy and tidy, looking at Bel's spirit.If this women's school was opened in the name of the eldest princess in the capital area, many families should be willing to send their daughters there.

It’s just that if they just read and read, they will definitely not be happy. At the beginning, they must add a few female red courses.This is easy to handle, the eldest princess will definitely be able to invite the best teachers, the problem is who will give them "cultural lessons"?It is definitely not possible to invite men. If you want to invite women, female gentlemen are very rare in themselves. Some wealthy families invite them, and they may not come.

In the final analysis, there are still too few women who are proficient in writing and ink.

Unless we can invite those women from aristocratic families who have had the opportunity to "receive education" since childhood.

Xie Ze'an returned home, took off his shoes and sat in front of the short table to play chess with Princess Yanning.

He didn't spend much time at home, and on weekdays, it was Xiaomei Xie who came to accompany Princess Yan Ning, and when he came back, he had to lose a few times as compensation.

After playing two games, Princess Yan Ning said: "Playing chess with you is really boring, I can't play anymore. Sanlang, what have you been up to lately?"

Xie Ze'an said, "Didn't you peek at the manuscript on my desk?"

Princess Yan Ning bit her lip: "It's not peeking!"

Xie Ze'an said: "Your aunt wants to do something, I'll just run errands for her." He generously told the eldest princess' plan.

Princess Yanning said happily: "It's great that my aunt can cheer up."

Xie Ze'an said: "It's a good thing if it is really completed. If you are interested, you can also come up with ideas."

Princess Yan Ning has always known that Xie Ze'an's thoughts are different from others, and she still feels warm in her heart when she hears that he encourages her to participate in this kind of thing.

As long as she pays attention to her body, Xie Zhe'an will not stop her in whatever she wants to do.

How lucky she is!Can meet a "son-in-law" who cares about himself and respects himself.

Princess Yan Ning said: "Then I'll help you organize those manuscripts on your desk!"

Xie Ze'an reached out and pinched her delicate nose, and said with a smile, "Okay, I'll leave it to you."

Princess Yanning smiled happily.

The days passed peacefully, from winter to spring, from spring to summer.

At the end of spring and the beginning of summer, a thunder came from King Qi's fiefdom.

Yang Xun, who just married the son of Prince Qi, has disappeared!

Various evidences showed that Yang Xun had an affair with the bodyguard, and the two secretly agreed to elope!The son of King Qi was distraught, and pursued along the water and land.

At this time, the cargo ship sent by Fang Baoding and Zhang Dayi was already filled with the "minerals" formulated by Xie Zean, and was preparing to sail back.

When Prince Qi's son chased them to the pier, Fang Baoding just finished loading the last batch of "goods". When he heard someone shouting "Stop! Search!", Fang Baoding immediately ordered the boat to sail.

The rain is the most abundant at the turn of spring and summer, and the river is also swollen. It just so happens that the wind is also strong on this day, and the sails of the boat are blown up.

Fang Baoding ignored the shouts from behind, went down the river, and set off for Beijing.

After being far enough away from the shore, Fang Baoding stepped into the cabin and asked calmly, "Is Miss Yang still used to it?"

There was a young girl sitting in the cabin, it was Yang Xun whom Prince Qi was looking for.

Yang Xun nodded and said, "Master Fang, don't worry, I've been on a boat many times, so I can't say I'm not used to it." She paused, and thanked Fang Baoding, "Thank you, Mr. Fang, for your righteous rescue."

Fang Baoding looked at Yang Xun, and said: "The capital city is far away, so I don't know if we can reach it safely. If we want to thank you, we can wait until we get to the capital city." He warned, "Miss Yang, rest more, there are too many people on board, it's best not to go out. I will personally deliver the three meals to Ms. Yang."

Yang Xun said, "Excuse me."

Fang Baoding left the cabin, looked at the vast river and sighed.

Although he knew it was a tricky job, he never expected it to be so tricky...