After my inner voice was eavesdropped, I became the favorite of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 72

After living in Beijing for more than a month, Su Xiaomei looked at the four corners of the sky every day, and her heart was filled with ripples. She missed the water town in the south of the Yangtze River, the soft Wu dialect, and the willow-lined river bank, where she and Yang Tianxiong walked side by side. Yang Tianxiong was the same. Although he didn't say anything, his furrowed brows and occasional sighs in the dead of night revealed his deep attachment to his hometown. Both of them were thinking about when they could set off on their journey home and return to the misty south of the Yangtze River.

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When Qianlong was mentioned, Su Xiaomei and Yang Tianxiong couldn't help but show unhappy expressions on their faces. Although they were ministers, they had many dissatisfactions with the emperor in their hearts. Especially when they thought of his attitude towards Li Qingge, the queen of Da Yan, they felt even more unfair.

Qianlong strode into the Yanxi Palace with obvious anger on his face. When he thought of the incident that Xiaoyanzi had caused in Kunning Palace and Li Qingge's aggressive words, his heart was like a fire. He sat on the dragon chair and told her everything that Xiaoyanzi had done, with unquestionable majesty in his voice.

When Concubine Wei heard this, she was struck by lightning and knelt on the ground in fear. Her beautiful face turned pale and her eyes were filled with fear and helplessness. She cried, "Your Majesty, I am really wronged! I have always respected the Empress, how dare I covet the position of Empress? Moreover, I am a bannerman, and since the Qing Dynasty entered the Pass, there has been no precedent for a bannerman woman to become the Empress. I hope Your Majesty will understand this!"

Qianlong looked at Concubine Wei's tearful and charming appearance, and his heart softened. He thought of Concubine Wei's gentleness and thoughtfulness, and that she was pregnant with a dragon seed, and felt even more pity for her. He sighed and said, "This matter was all caused by Xiaoyanzi's mouth, and she was used by the Queen of Dayan. I have already punished Xiaoyanzi, so let's forget about it."

When Concubine Wei heard that she was pardoned, she was so excited that tears came to her eyes. She looked at Qianlong gratefully, with a gentle light in her eyes. She choked up and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace! I will remember it in my heart, and I will be more careful in the future and never cause trouble to Your Majesty again."

Qianlong wanted to make a big deal out of a small matter and give Concubine Wei a way out. However, the queen could not stand her seductive skills. She used Xiaoyanzi's words to make a big fuss about the matter, and the whole court was in an uproar. Ministers petitioned one by one, demanding severe punishment for Concubine Wei to rectify the atmosphere in the palace.

In the court, the ministers were discussing the matter, and their voices rose and fell. Some ministers said indignantly: "The noble lady Wei's behavior is really treasonous and must be severely punished! Otherwise, where is our government? Where is the etiquette and law?" Other ministers shook their heads and sighed, lamenting that the world is going downhill and people's hearts are no longer the same.

Qianlong was sitting on the dragon throne, listening to the ministers' discussions, feeling extremely depressed. He did not expect that this matter would become so serious, and he immediately ordered a thorough investigation. However, the investigation brought trouble. The spearhead pointed directly at the queen, and Qianlong was so surprised that his jaw almost dropped.

Although he knew that the Queen didn't like Concubine Wei and Xiaoyanzi, he didn't expect that she would do something so blatant. Although the Queen had some means before, she had never been so bold. Now that she has the support of her daughter Li Qingge, she is getting bolder and bolder. Li Qingge has warned the Queen many times that with the Queen of Dayan around, no one can bully them and they must not suffer losses.

The Queen had a lot of resentment in her heart, and now that she had Li Qingge's support, she naturally stopped giving in. With her counterattack, Concubine Wei and Xiaoyanzi immediately became the target of public criticism. The entire harem was shrouded in tension and depression, and the maids and eunuchs were all cautious, fearing that they would get into trouble.

Although Qianlong knew very well that the empress could not be compared with Fucha, in the eyes of the people, the empress was the mother of the country! Her dignity was sacred and inviolable. Anyone who dared to insult the empress was challenging etiquette and trampling on social norms. Especially those old civil officials of the previous dynasty, each of them valued etiquette more than life. They recalled the fierce battles between the emperors and civil officials during the Jiajing and Wanli periods, and they were full of awe for the empress.

Although the Qing Dynasty was an extremely autocratic monarchy, the power of civil officials should not be underestimated. Looking at the ministers who wrote petitions, Qianlong knew that this storm could not be easily calmed down. He had to find a suitable solution that could both maintain the dignity of the queen and calm the anger of the ministers.

However, how easy is this? Qianlong paced in the palace, feeling restless. He thought of Li Qingge's stern face and sharp words, and felt helpless. He knew that the root of this storm was the grievances between Li Qingge and the Qing Dynasty. If he wanted to solve this storm, he might have to start with Li Qingge.

So, Qianlong decided to summon Li Qingge and try to discuss the matter with her. However, when he arrived at Li Qingge's bedroom, he was told that she had left the capital and returned to Dayan. Qianlong was stunned, with mixed feelings in his heart. He didn't expect Li Qingge to be so decisive and leave as soon as she said she would.

He looked at the empty palace, and an inexplicable sense of loss surged in his heart. He knew that this storm might not be settled for a while. And the grudge between him and Li Qingge was far from over.

At this time, Su Xiaomei and Yang Tianxiong also learned about Li Qingge's departure. They smiled at each other and understood Li Qingge's choice. They knew that Li Qingge was a woman with her own ideas and courage, and she would not let herself get involved in endless struggles. Her choice to leave might be the best solution.

They looked at the high palace walls, and an inexplicable feeling welled up in their hearts. They knew that this palace was like a huge cage that bound them tightly. And all they could do was wait silently, waiting for the day to come - when they could truly leave this cage and return to the free world.

The Deep Romance in the Imperial Palace

Speaking of historians, it is not a job that ordinary people can do. The pen in their hands is sharper than a sword. If you accidentally drop ink, it will be a great thing that will be infamous for thousands of years. No matter how glorious you were during your lifetime, you will inevitably be cursed after your death.

Emperor Qianlong sat on the dragon throne, frowning, his heart burning like a volcano. He wanted to rush to Kunning Palace and ask the empress why she let all those rumors spread. But reason told him that he couldn't do that. If he asked her about it, wouldn't the rumors be a done deal? When that happened, the old ministers of the previous dynasty would attack him. How could he save his face as an emperor?
Emperor Qianlong sighed, his eyes fell on the memorial on the desk, but he could not read a single word. He stood up and paced back and forth in the palace, each step seemed so heavy. He thought of the Queen's usual gentleness and virtue, and compared it with the current rumors in the palace, and he felt mixed emotions. He couldn't believe, and didn't want to believe, that the Queen would do such a thing.

Concubine Wei sat in her bedroom, playing with a jade bracelet in her hand, and her heart was in turmoil. She never thought that the root of all this trouble was the little girl Xiaoyanzi. She originally thought that as long as she behaved herself, she could live a stable life in the harem. But now it seems that everything was just her fantasy.

Concubine Wei sighed and looked out the window at the garden. It was spring, and the flowers in the garden were in full bloom, red, yellow, purple... colorful and beautiful. But her heart was shivering as if it had been blown by the cold spring wind. She knew that she could no longer sit there and wait for death.

So, Concubine Wei decided to show her trump card - announcing that she was pregnant. This news was like a thunderclap from a clear sky, and the harem was in an uproar. The maids talked about it, the eunuchs ran around to tell each other, and the whole harem was immersed in a clamor. The former court, on the other hand, immediately quieted down. The royal family valued offspring the most. When Concubine Wei became pregnant, her status naturally rose.

Concubine Wei was lying on the bed, feeling the little life in her belly wriggling. She felt both joy and worry in her heart. She knew that this child was her hope, but also her burden. She had to carefully protect him until he was born safely.

When the queen heard that Concubine Wei was pregnant, she was furious. She thought to herself, this is really the wrong time! Although Concubine Wei already had a princess, if she gave birth to a prince, she would be honored as a mother. Add to that the emperor's favor, and the succession would be uncertain. The queen became more and more afraid, so she simply thought about having an abortion.

Back then, Concubine Wei caused the Queen to lose two children and a daughter, and also caused Qingge to become homeless, and the Thirteenth Prince also died young. The Queen remembered this hatred clearly. Now she wanted Concubine Wei to also taste the pain of losing a child and feel the taste of separation from her own flesh and blood.

The queen sat in front of the bronze mirror, looking at her slightly haggard face in the mirror. She reached out her hand and gently stroked her belly, where her child had been conceived, but was also killed by Concubine Wei. A trace of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes, and she secretly swore in her heart that Concubine Wei must pay the price.

However, when the Queen murdered Concubine Wei's fetus, she did not feel any guilt at all. She even hoped that Concubine Wei could give birth to more children, and then she would abort them one by one, so that she could relieve her hatred. She felt that it was natural for her to do so, because Concubine Wei owed her too much.

When Rong Mama saw the Queen's condition, she knew that something was wrong. She quickly grabbed the Queen and said, "Your Majesty, please don't be impulsive!" The Queen was furious when she heard this: "What? Are you going to let her give birth to a prince?" Rong Mama smiled and patted the Queen on the back and said, "Your Majesty, think about it, even if she gives birth to ten or eight princes, so what? It still can't shake your position."

When the queen heard this, her anger subsided a little. She thought about it and realized that this was the case: she was now the queen, the mother of the country, and had everything she wanted. Why should she bother with Concubine Wei? But... every time she saw her smug look, the queen couldn't help but get angry. She felt that she had to do something to vent her anger.

So the Queen started to find fault with Concubine Wei. She said that Concubine Wei's clothes were too bright and not in accordance with the rules; then she said that the spices Concubine Wei used were too pungent and affected her health. In short, she tried every way to find trouble with Concubine Wei.

Although Concubine Wei was dissatisfied, she did not dare to confront the Queen. She could only swallow her anger and silently endure the Queen's difficulties. She knew that her only support now was the child in her belly. As long as the child could be born safely, she would have hope of turning things around.

The queen felt proud when she saw Concubine Wei swallowing her anger. She felt that she had finally found someone to vent her anger on. So, she became more unscrupulous in making things difficult for Concubine Wei, and sometimes even beat her.

Concubine Wei was beaten all over, but she still gritted her teeth and endured it. She knew that she couldn't be defeated like this. She had to live strong, for the child in her belly and for herself.

The queen became even more angry when she saw Concubine Wei's stubbornness. She felt that Concubine Wei was challenging her authority and her bottom line. So she decided to give Concubine Wei a heavy blow and make her completely collapse.

The queen began to spread rumors that the child in Wei Guiren's belly was a monster and would bring disaster to the Qing Dynasty. This rumor quickly spread throughout the harem and even to the former dynasty. Ministers wrote to the emperor one after another, asking him to execute the child in Wei Guiren's belly.

Emperor Qianlong was also shocked when he heard the rumor. He couldn't believe it was true, but he couldn't help but believe it. After all, this was a major event concerning the future of the Qing Dynasty! After hesitating again and again, he decided to summon Concubine Wei to ask for clarification.

When Concubine Wei heard that Emperor Qianlong had summoned her, she felt nervous and scared. She knew that she was in a difficult situation. If she admitted that the baby in her belly was a monster, she would be executed; if she denied it, she would be considered to be challenging the emperor's authority.

Concubine Wei thought about it and decided to tell the truth. She told Emperor Qianlong that the baby in her belly was a normal child and definitely not a monster. She also asked Emperor Qianlong to send someone to investigate the source of the rumor and clear her name.

Emperor Qianlong looked at Concubine Wei's determined eyes and was moved. He decided to trust Concubine Wei once and sent someone to investigate the source of the rumor.

After some investigation, the truth finally came out. It turned out that the rumor was spread by the queen! When Emperor Qianlong heard this result, he was furious. He didn't expect the queen to do such a thing!

Emperor Qianlong decided to punish the empress severely to serve as a warning to others. He ordered the empress to be banished to the cold palace and never to rise again. However, Concubine Wei was protected by Emperor Qianlong because of the child in her belly and was able to live a stable life in the harem.

The storm finally subsided. Concubine Wei looked at the baby in her belly, her heart full of hope. She knew that this child was her future and her hope. She would protect him well and let him be born safely into this world.

What about the queen? After being banished to the cold palace, she cried all day long. She regretted her impulsiveness and jealousy, which caused her to lose the emperor's favor and status. But it was too late, and she could no longer save her fate.

In this contest of deep emotions in the palace, Concubine Wei finally won the victory with her wisdom and perseverance. The queen paid a heavy price for her jealousy and impulsiveness. This also tells us a truth: to survive in the palace, you need not only wisdom and beauty, but also tolerance and patience. Only in this way can you gain a foothold in this treacherous palace.

Feng Yi Jiu Tian: Chronicles of the Harem
She felt so aggrieved, as if a huge rock was pressing on her chest, making it hard for her to breathe. She couldn't understand why that bitch Wei had harmed her child, and she, as the queen, could do nothing about it! Whenever it was late at night and everyone was asleep, she would think of her youngest son, his pink face, and his clear laughter, but now she could only see him in her dreams. When she thought of this, the hatred in her heart was like a wildfire, and she wished she could eat Wei alive. In this hatred, there was not only anger, but also a burning flame of jealousy. She was jealous that Wei could be favored by Emperor Qianlong and that she could be pregnant with a dragon seed, but she could only watch helplessly.

The Queen's love for Qianlong was deep and persistent. She loved him so much that she couldn't help herself, so she couldn't bear to see him favor other women, and couldn't stand him raising children outside. She felt that Qianlong was hers, everything to her, and no one could share his love. Therefore, she always used the rules to discipline Xiaoyanzi. On the one hand, she wanted to preserve the purity of the royal bloodline and prevent those lowly women from tainting the royal bloodline; on the other hand, she was also angry that Qianlong had an illegitimate daughter. She felt that this was Qianlong's betrayal of her and a blasphemy against her love.

However, there were so many beauties in the palace, but Qianlong was still not satisfied and had to go out to have fun. The queen didn't understand, she really didn't understand Qianlong's heart. She didn't understand why the affection between husband and wife couldn't compare to that of concubines; the favor of concubines couldn't compare to that of maids; the closeness of maids couldn't compare to the excitement brought by those women outside. Qianlong was a playboy, and he loved this. She tried to understand and tolerate, but she couldn't accept it after all.

"Your Highness, calm down, calm down!" Rong Mama smiled and consoled, her voice filled with helplessness and flattery, "You have to think about the Fifth Princess and the Twelfth Prince, they are your support. When the Fifth Princess requested the title, she wanted you to be the Supreme Emperor, how important is the status of your biological mother in her heart! In the entire harem, who can compare to your blessing? Not even the Queen Mother can compare to you!"

After hearing this, the Queen's brows were still furrowed. She sighed, her voice full of sadness: "No matter how much blessings I have, they can't make up for the pain of losing a child. If the Thirteenth Prince hadn't been killed by her, I would have no regrets in this life." As she spoke, her eyes became red again.

Seeing this, Rong Mama said coldly: "We must settle the vengeance of the Thirteenth Prince with Wei. Your Majesty has the Fifth Princess's support, are you afraid that you can't defeat her? A gentleman's revenge is never too late, and the Fifth Princess will definitely not let her go." Her words were full of hatred and determination. The Queen nodded, and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes: "You are right, I can't just let it go. I want to let Wei know the price of harming my child!"

Li Qingge had been keeping an eye on the harem. She was a smart woman and knew that the harem was unpredictable. When she heard that her mother was furious because of Concubine Wei's pregnancy, she knew it was time to take action.

The next day, she dressed up carefully and went to Kunning Palace. Since she took off the bronze mask, she spent more time on dressing up. She felt that a woman could only gain a foothold in the harem if she dressed up beautifully. Empress Dowager Cixi once said: "If a woman does not dress herself well, how can she live?" Although this was said by that evil woman who brought disaster to the country and the people, it still makes sense when it comes to dressing up.

That day, Li Qingge wore a pomegranate red Luoyi, the color was so bright that it could drip water. Although it was not as solemn as red, it was full of youthful breath. The clothes were embroidered with gold thread, and large Yaohuang peonies bloomed on them, crystal clear, sparkling, and so beautiful that people dared not look at them for too long. Peony is the king of flowers, and Yaohuang is the best among peonies, it is simply the king of flowers! When Li Qingge put on this dress, she was like a blooming peony, and the Yaohuang peony embroidered on her clothes complemented each other, making her look more delicate and charming.

She walked into the main hall of Kunning Palace with light steps, and saw the empress sitting there, holding a book in her hand with a frown on her face. That book was the Tongshi, a book that recorded the emperor's visits to his concubines, commonly known as the "Imperial Diary". If a concubine was pregnant, she had to ask the people in the Jingshifang to check the Tongshi to confirm whether it was a dragon seed. Every time the empress read this book, she felt heartbroken, because it recorded Qianlong's favor and visits to other women.

Seeing Li Qingge coming in, the queen immediately suppressed her anger and greeted her with a smile: "Qingge, why are you here? Come and sit down!" She warmly invited Li Qingge to sit down and personally poured her a cup of tea.

Li Qingge found it funny to see her expression change faster than turning the pages of a book, but she remained calm and said, "I heard that Concubine Wei is pregnant. I'm afraid the harem will be in turmoil again. Mother, you must be careful in dealing with it."

The queen sighed, her voice full of helplessness: "Yes, the situation in the harem is unpredictable. Who knows what will happen next? But Qingge, don't worry, I will never let that bitch Wei succeed!" There was a determination in her eyes.

Li Qingge looked at her and thought to herself: This change in the harem has probably just begun! And she would never stand by and watch. She wanted to avenge her mother and to fight for a place in the harem. So, she smiled and said to the queen: "Mother, I will always be by your side. No matter what happens, we will face it together."

The queen felt warm in her heart after hearing her words. She held Li Qingge's hand tightly and said, "Qingge, you are really my good child! With you by my side, I am not afraid of anything!"

The two smiled at each other, their hearts full of determination. They knew that the turmoil in the harem would be a long battle. But they also believed that as long as they worked together, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and protect their own happiness and dignity.

The Empress's Journey

The queen sat on the gorgeous phoenix throne, the golden embroidery on her phoenix robe sparkling in the candlelight. Her face was as calm as water, but her eyes flashed with unquestionable determination. She spoke slowly, her voice steady with the accumulation of years: "We have gone through all the ups and downs over the years. Why would I be afraid of her little pregnancy? Besides, with you here, no one can shake my position."

Qingge stood aside, wearing an elegant green palace dress, the hem of her skirt swaying gently, like a touch of fresh green in spring. She smiled slightly, and her gentle words carried a power that should not be underestimated: "It's great that mother has such an idea. Although the favorite concubine is favored, as long as mother abides by the etiquette and does not make mistakes, the position of the queen will naturally be as stable as a mountain. Think about how Shunzhi's Dong Efei was favored, but because of the protection of Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang, Empress Xiaohuizhang still sat firmly on the throne of the central palace and enjoyed all the blessings of the queen."

Empress Xiaohuizhang, the successor of Emperor Shunzhi and the mother of Emperor Kangxi, gradually became clear in Qingge's narration. She had no children and did not win the favor of Emperor Shunzhi, but her position as empress was as stable as Mount Tai. Her portrait was hung in a corner of the palace. In the painting, she was dignified and virtuous, and her eyes revealed a kind of indifference that was beyond the world. Kangxi's biological mother died early, so he treated his biological mother respectfully throughout his life. Empress Xiaohuizhang also became a rare empress dowager in the history of the Qing Dynasty who was blessed with both happiness and longevity. She was empress for seven years and empress dowager for fifty-seven years. She went through two dynasties and sat on the throne of empress for sixty-four years, which is unique in history.

Qingge's gaze lingered on the portrait for a moment, then turned to the empress and continued, "Emperor Kangxi was the longest-reigning emperor, and his stepmother was also the longest-lived empress dowager. Emperor Qianlong was the longest-lived emperor, and his mother, Niuhulu, lived to be eighty-six years old, also the longest-lived empress dowager. This longest reign and longest life span inherited from mother to son is truly a wonderful coincidence in history. Mother, you are also such a blessed person."

After hearing Qingge's words, the queen felt a warm current in her heart. She sighed and said with emotion: "Empress Xiaohuizhang is really blessed with both wisdom and virtue. It's a pity that Emperor Shunzhi is not in love with her. And the emperor's heart has always only..." At this point, she shook her head and stopped talking, with an unspeakable sadness flashing in her eyes.

The living can never compare to the dead, and the power of the white moonlight left a deep impression on the queen's heart. She knew that no matter how hard she tried, she could not replace the position of Empress Xiaoxian in the emperor's heart.

Qingge smiled gently, her voice was clear and pleasant, like a mountain stream: "Although Empress Xiaoxian is unforgettable, she is a thing of the past. Back then, Fuheng and his son, and Fucha Mingrui were all defeated by me, and the Fucha family was almost broken by me. If it weren't for Emperor Qianlong's protection, they would have declined long ago." Her tone revealed an unquestionable confidence.

The queen heard this and said seriously: "Empress Xiaoxian is a kind person, I respect her. When a person dies, it's like a light goes out. Why should we implicate Fucha? Qingge, although you are smart and capable, you must also learn to be tolerant and kind."

Qingge looked at the queen in surprise. She didn't expect her to say such a thing. She took a deep breath and responded with a smile: "Since mother said so, I will naturally not cause trouble for Fucha for no reason. I am also tired of the filth in the harem. Please rest assured, mother, I will clean it up. It's just..." She paused for a moment, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes, "Some things are not something I can let go of just because I want to."

The queen looked at Qingge, and an inexplicable worry surged in her heart. She knew that although Qingge appeared gentle and virtuous on the surface, she was hiding deep hatred and unwillingness in her heart. She was worried that Qingge would go down a path of no return because of this.

"What are you going to do?" the queen asked, her voice trembling. "Don't act rashly. The emperor is your father after all."

Qingge held the Queen's hand and smiled to comfort her: "How can there be overnight hatred between mother and daughter? How could I do evil things? I just have some ideas. Mother, do you know? If I establish the Great Yan Dynasty, what kind of marriage system will I set?"

The queen replied, "I know. You said you would practice monogamy." Her eyes revealed anticipation and curiosity.

However, the queen did not know that the monogamy that Qingge talked about was different from what she understood. In ancient times, the actual practice was monogamy with multiple concubines, but what Qingge wanted was true equality between men and women, monogamy, and living together for life.

"Yes, I will implement monogamy." Qingge's voice was firm and clear, "But this is not a simple institutional change, but requires the recognition and support of the entire society. I will start from the harem, gradually clean up the filth and corruption, and make the harem a truly pure place. Then, I will promote my ideas throughout the country and let more people accept the concept of monogamy."

The queen was shocked when she heard Qingge's words. She knew that Qingge's idea was bold and avant-garde, but she also knew that Qingge had the determination and ability to realize this idea.

"Qingge, your idea is good, but it is difficult to realize it." The queen said, "You need to have enough wisdom and courage to face those obstacles and challenges."

Qingge smiled slightly, with a determined light in her eyes: "Mother, I am ready. No matter how many difficulties and challenges I encounter, I will persist until I achieve my goal."

The queen looked at Qingge, and an inexplicable sense of pride and relief surged in her heart. She knew that Qingge was her daughter and her pride. No matter how the future changes, she will stand firmly by Qingge's side, supporting her and accompanying her.

"Okay, Qingge, I support you." The Queen's voice was filled with an unquestionable firmness, "No matter what the future holds, I will be with you."

Qingge felt a warm current in her heart after hearing the queen's words. She hugged the queen tightly, her voice choking with sobs: "Thank you, mother. With you around, I am not afraid of anything."

The mother and daughter hugged each other tightly, as if to put all their emotions into this hug. They knew that no matter how the future changes, they will go hand in hand and face all challenges and difficulties together.

At this time, the moonlight outside the window poured into the hall, illuminating the faces of the mother and daughter. Their faces were filled with happy smiles, as if foreshadowing the beauty and hope of the future. In this quiet night, they relied on each other and looked forward to the dawn of the future together.

No matter how rough and difficult the road ahead is, they will walk through it hand in hand and create their own glory and legend together. Because they are mother and daughter, they are each other's most solid support. In the years to come, they will jointly write a legendary story that belongs to them and will be remembered forever by future generations.

Phoenix in the Ninth Heaven: The Legend of Qingge
The legal wife is the only companion in a man's life, who walks hand in hand with him through thick and thin. Even if he is the emperor, he can only have one empress, with whom he can share the supreme glory and loneliness. If the empress is gone, whether she dies of illness or is deposed, a new empress can be appointed to continue the country's bloodline. From ancient times to the present, although it is nominally monogamous, the system in the past is very different from today. Nowadays, people pay attention to a one-to-one relationship between husband and wife, which is a dual fit of mind and body; and the so-called monogamy in the past is often followed by a group of concubines, like shadows, quietly living under the shadow of the legal wife.

Li Qingge, the new queen of the Great Yan Kingdom, had a completely different view on all this. She stood in the queen's bedroom, wearing a gorgeous phoenix robe and a dazzling pearl crown on her head, with an unquestionable firmness between her brows. Her voice was crisp and pleasant, like a clear spring in the mountains, flowing through the heart: "What I said about monogamy is true. Men in our Great Yan Kingdom are not allowed to take concubines."

When the Queen heard this, she didn't take it seriously at first, thinking it was just a joke from Qingge. However, when Qingge's smile gradually faded and a serious look flashed in her eyes, the Queen realized that the new Queen was not joking.

"What? You can't take a concubine?" The queen was startled and sat up directly from the bed. The movement was so big that even the banner on her head was shaken and the Red Phoenix Chaoyang Step-shaking Jewels jingled, as if she was shocked by this sudden news.

Qingge nodded, her voice firm and powerful: "That's right, men in Dayan are not only not allowed to take concubines, but their wives also have the right to inherit property. If there is no special agreement before marriage, all the money earned after marriage belongs to the couple. If they want to divorce due to emotional incompatibility, the wife can get half of the property; if the husband dares to mess around outside and is caught by his wife and reported to the government, the wife can get more property..."

As Qingge spoke, the Queen's face showed an expression of disbelief. She couldn't believe her ears and was completely stunned. Equality between men and women? Freedom of marriage? Illegitimate children have no inheritance rights? These are all big taboos for men! In the eyes of the Queen, these concepts are like a fairy tale, subverting all the traditions and moral principles she is familiar with.

However, Qingge was not shaken by this. She sneered, with a determined light in her eyes: "I have the military power in my hands. I will punish anyone who dares not to listen to me. I will first severely punish a few disobedient people to make an example of them and see who dares to object."

It took the Queen a long time to come back to her senses. She looked at Qingge as if she was looking at a stranger. This woman who was once gentle, virtuous and considerate had now become so resolute and decisive. However, in Qingge's eyes, the Queen saw unprecedented firmness and faith.

Qingge held the Queen's hand, her voice gentle but firm: "The general trend of the world is like this river, mighty and mighty. Those who go with the flow will prosper, and those who go against the flow will perish. Equality between men and women is the trend of history, and no one can stop it. I use my power to promote equal laws, which is in line with the trend of the times. Although this reform has affected the interests of upper-class men, it has allowed more lower-class men to have wives, and has saved the daughters of poor families from having to be concubines. It has won the hearts of the people. Who can overthrow me?"

As Qingge spoke, the Queen's eyes gradually showed a thoughtful look. She began to seriously think about every sentence and every word Qingge said. She found that although these ideas subverted tradition, they contained an indescribable truth and power.

Seeing that the Queen was moved, Qingge continued to paint a beautiful picture of gender equality: "The couple loves each other, and the children grow up surrounded by love. There is no calculation or fighting in the family, only full of warmth and happiness. This kind of family is a real home!"

The Queen was fascinated by what she heard, and her eyes sparkled with longing. She seemed to see happy families blooming everywhere like flowers in spring under the system of gender equality. She murmured to herself: "That's right! Even if a woman is fertile, she can't give birth to many children. If a man doesn't have concubines, he may have fewer children, but his love will be deeper."

At this point, the Queen Mother slammed the table and cheered loudly: "Good! That's great!" Her voice was full of excitement and joy, as if she saw a new era that was slowly unfolding thanks to their efforts.

Who says the royal family is the most ruthless? That's because the emperor has three thousand beauties in his harem and many children. Although the father's love is broad, it is just like mist when it is distributed to each child. People are all made of flesh and blood. When family affection fades, children will inevitably become indifferent. But now, with Qingge's reform, all this will change dramatically.

The Queen looked at Qingge with gratitude and admiration in her eyes. She knew that the new Queen not only had extraordinary wisdom and courage, but also had a heart that sought the welfare of the people of the world. She believed that under Qingge's leadership, the Great Yan Kingdom would usher in a brand new era, a beautiful era of equality between men and women, harmonious families, and harmonious society.

Qingge gradually grew into a true leader in this reform. With her wisdom and courage, she challenged tradition, overturned social norms, and fought for the rightful status and rights for women all over the world. Her name will be forever engraved in the long river of history, and become a story that future generations will admire and praise.