After hearing her gossip, all the civil and military officials went crazy.

Chapter 57 Trouble in the Fiefdom
Actually, it was like this: the two You brothers both took a fancy to the same young lady, and they agreed to compete fairly.

The second Wang Wuyan chose the eldest brother, You Canming. The younger brother saw that they liked each other and originally wanted to try, but the older brother found him and hoped that he would give up.

Seeing how well his older brother treated Miss Wang, and how much they loved each other, the younger brother had no choice but to give up. However, he couldn't accept his beloved sister-in-law, so he left for another place.

He never married and later learned that his brother had died, leaving behind only a widow and her children and the somewhat impoverished You family.

He didn't want his sweetheart to suffer, so he planned to come back to support the family and take care of them. He would leave once the two brothers were able to stand on their own.

But the longer they spent together, the more infatuated he became with her, and the more uncontrollable his feelings became.

It finally came to light a year ago when he took advantage of his two brothers' absence to abduct his sister-in-law.

Fang Lingchu asked in confusion, "Does You Yunliang's mother also like him?"

The system shook its little head and said, "I don't like it!"

Fang Lingchu corrected her, saying, "That's not just abduction, that's kidnapping, you know? That's illegal."

The system replied, seemingly understanding, "I understand."

However, the two meanings are similar in the system.

Yu Yunliang, who was listening to everything from his seat, was stunned.

Their uncle, who usually treated them brothers like his own son, kidnapped their mother.

His uncle liked his mother and even kidnapped her.

Seeing that the system had listened, Fang Lingchu asked again: "Where did he take the person?"

The system nonchalantly replied: "[He's imprisoning people in your fiefdom: Hanyang.]"

In Fang Lingchu's mind, a thousand horses from the grasslands seemed to pass by.

Taking a deep breath to suppress his anger, he asked, "System, has something happened to my fiefdom?"

Otherwise, why would that You Youyu go to her place?

The system glanced furtively at Fang Lingchu, then at the panel, and said somewhat guiltily: "Your Fang family's collateral branch is using your name to bully and oppress in your fiefdom, increasing taxes, abducting beauties, seizing fertile land, and causing widespread suffering among the people."

Fang Lingchu cursed with every swear word she knew before she felt relieved.

At the same time, You Yunliang heard that it was Fang Lingchu's fiefdom, so if he wanted to rescue people, he would have to get his permission!
But right now, he just wants to save his mother.

Fang Lingchu said, "They dare to use my name to harm the people; they're courting death."

Then Fang Lingchu unleashed her "cursing" skill, cursing those who were bullying her in her territory.

In an instant, those who preyed on the people were punished, and all those who did bad things would be unlucky today, or even have their lives endangered.

After finishing, Fang Lingchu asked, "Is You Yunliang's mother in danger now?"

When she first arrived, the people treated her so well. Now that her own fiefdom was imprisoning someone else's mother, Fang Lingchu felt somewhat guilty.

The system said: "[That's good. Her uncle dressed her up nicely and locked her in the basement. Aside from restricting her freedom, that man didn't do anything else outrageous.]"

Fang Lingchu was relieved to hear that the person was only locked up and had not done anything else excessive.

In fact, the Dragon Kingdom is quite tolerant of widowed women who remarry. If You Yunliang's mother were to remarry, it would be acceptable.

It's okay to marry the husband's brother, but if it's an unconventional marriage without a matchmaker, it will be condemned by society.

Especially for women, what a man does is merely a romantic affair, but for a woman, it is a serious matter that damages her reputation.

The results were completely different when the genders were reversed.

This is why Fang Lingchu hoped that women could have power, could stand on the thatched cottage just like the men, do things for the country, and give their opinions on the state of affairs.

Only then will they have the right to change this situation.

Although feudal times lacked the freedom of my own era, one advantage of this era was that history was written by the victors. As long as a woman held a high position, even if she couldn't become an empress, she could still rival men and fight for certain rights.

At least in terms of marriage, both men and women should have the right to marry. Women can marry men, and men can get married.

Do not discriminate against anyone because of their gender, and do not limit yourself to a certain job because of your gender.

Although that's what she thought, things didn't go as she planned.

She could only do her best, at least in this world, she had room to maneuver.

You Yunliang breathed a sigh of relief knowing his mother was safe.

If Uncle truly loves Mother, he can pursue her openly and honestly.

If his mother also likes him, they won't say anything if they're together.

However, he disliked this act of confining his mother.

Fang Lingchu quickly gave him an answer.

[If he likes something but doesn't pursue it, instead he locks her up.]

The system said: "Of course it's because he was rejected. He's been trying to win her over every day since he came back, but unfortunately she doesn't like him."

He didn't come up with this method because he wanted to fail.

Fang Lingchu was even more puzzled.

Why would you want to go to my fiefdom?

The system proudly declared: "Of course, it's because you're currently the Emperor's favorite! No one will search your fiefdom casually, and since you're still young, you definitely won't live there. Plus, it's close to the capital—isn't that the perfect location?"

Fang Lingchu: She really wants to curse people right now, especially those who are causing trouble in her territory.

It seems she'll have to take a trip to her fiefdom every now and then to manage it properly.

The system said: "Host, can't you appoint officials for your own fiefdom? Since you want to allow female officials, why not find some women to help you manage it?"

A word to wake up the dreamer.

Fang Lingchu immediately perked up.

[Oh right! Guagua, what do you think if I spread a rumor that we're recruiting female officials in our fiefdom, will His Majesty grant it?]

Others: Princess, no, what will we do if you do this?

The Minister of Works didn't react much, since he knew Fang Lingchu would use her own fiefdom as a starting point after she proposed allowing women to take the imperial examination.

I just didn't expect it to come so quickly.

The system thought for a moment and said, "[That should work! If all else fails, you can exchange the gold mines in your fiefdom with the emperor.]"

This is another major piece of news.

Fang Lingchu was already incredibly amazed.

My fiefdom has gold mines, how come I didn't know?

The system said somewhat apologetically, "I've been following too much gossip lately, I just forgot."

Fang Lingchu poked his little head angrily and said, "From now on, if there's anything about my fiefdom, you must tell me immediately, understand?"

The system quickly and obsequiously agreed.

Are you going to see His Majesty now?

Fang Lingchu thought for a moment and said, "I'll go, after all, the gold mine matter is quite urgent. But what's the best reason I should give His Majesty?"

I will try my best, please read more, and I will try my best to update.
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