Transmigrating into a book, seducing him to rise to power

About half an hour later, Jun Zechen gently carried her and walked steadily into the room.

Inside, Miaoxia had already prepared everything, with a large bucket of hot water steaming.

When His Majesty is with his mistress, he never likes them to serve him. After Miaoxia prepared the water, she quietly withdrew and had Miaoyue bring the carefully prepared meal into the room.

Jun Zechen placed her into the bathtub, then nimbly stepped in himself, and held her in his arms.

Her soft body seemed to possess an endless allure.

Su Jingyao leaned lazily against him, listlessly asking him to help her wash, her voice tinged with weariness.

Su Jingyao no longer takes birth control pills frequently.

Jun Zechen was already extremely skilled at serving her, and responded with a doting "Mmm".

She doesn't have to have a baby if she doesn't want to, after all, he's the one who's worried about giving birth, and he's also "in pain" when she's in pain during her pregnancy.

After the two finished washing up, Su Jingyao felt her legs go weak and casually draped a thin gauze dress over her shoulders.

Jun Zechen casually put on a robe, leaving the collar wide open to reveal his muscular chest.

He followed behind her and, seeing her swaying as she walked, immediately picked her up without hesitation.

Outside, Miaoyue had already laid out the prepared meals on the table. She was used to this and was leaving space for her master and His Majesty to be alone.

Jun Zechen pulled her down to sit, and couldn't help but chuckle softly, "Are you that tired?"

Su Jingyao leaned limply against him, not because she was tired, but because the extreme pleasure had left her feeling exhausted. Looking at the food, she had no appetite at all.

Seeing this, Jun Zechen continued eating by himself, but every now and then he would pick up her favorite food and ask, "Would you like this?"

Su Jingyao would occasionally take a small bite while he fed her, and then, taking advantage of the warm moment between the two of them, she would slowly and gently express her thoughts.

"My husband punished the Li family today, which is indeed punishing this tyrant of Yicheng. But what I saw when I went out today was the hardship and suffering of many women."

Her expression was serious and solemn, and her eyes revealed worry.

"Although the dynasty has never explicitly prohibited women from engaging in commerce, it harbors great malice towards women, both in the provisions of the law and in the current social climate."

"That is precisely why the female managers of Mingxiang Yige Tea House have had such a difficult time running the tea house."

"What are your thoughts on this, my husband?"

She spoke softly, looking at Jun Zechen, anticipating his response.

As Jun Zechen picked up some food, he listened intently to her, his handsome brows furrowing slightly as he pondered the situation she described.

He never underestimated women. In his mind, women's abilities and wisdom were in no way inferior to men's, but they were subject to many unreasonable restrictions and prejudices, making it difficult for them to fully display their talents.

Even for an emperor, it would be no easy task to completely change these ideas.

After all, power in this era is tilting towards men. Those in high positions of power only think about controlling others, and most men regard weak women as appendages.

Jun Zechen put in a lot of effort to promote women's freedom of marriage. Su Jingyao also wrote many articles related to women over the years. These articles circulated among the common people, all to show women in the world, in the manner of an empress, that they could choose their own lives.

After several years of gradual and subtle influence, we have finally achieved some success.

"What Yao Yao said makes a lot of sense."

"A country that attempts to highlight the greatness of men by oppressing women will inevitably decline sooner or later. The power of women should not be underestimated; they can play an important role in national development."

"In the beginning, Yao Yao secured the freedom of marriage for women all over the world, but this was only the beginning. In order to give women more confidence in their marriage choices, and to truly put the freedom of marriage into practice, women's self-reliance is the fundamental solution."

"Only when women become strong can they have more say and autonomy in the world."

Jun Zechen nodded slightly, his eyes filled with admiration and approval.

Upon hearing this, Su Jingyao's beautiful eyes were filled with surprise. Her slightly open mouth and furrowed brows revealed her astonishment.

She originally thought that Jun Zechen would hesitate, or even refuse outright, since Jun Zechen, as the emperor, had always had an extremely strong desire for control.

In an era where imperial power reigned supreme, breaking the blockade imposed by aristocratic families and reshaping the conventional understanding of men in the world did not seem to be an advantageous move for him.

"Does my husband truly want to elevate the status of women, or is it because of me?"

Su Jingyao parted her lips slightly, her eyes filled with a hint of doubt and inquiry.

"Does Yao Yao have a deep misunderstanding of me? Why do you think I have never wanted to improve the status of women?"

Jun Zechen raised his eyebrows slightly, a hint of helplessness flashing in his deep eyes.

As an emperor, Jun Zechen was well-versed in literature from a young age, and the number of books he had read was countless.

However, history books and military treatises are the ones that remain fresh and relevant with each reading.

The history books he read not only covered the rise and fall of his own dynasty, but also precious records passed down from previous dynasties.

The Qin Dynasty, which truly achieved unification, clearly recorded its unique marriage concepts in the "Kuaiji Stone Inscription".

For example, there are clear boundaries between men and women; non-marital couples cannot live together in the same room; if a married man has extramarital affairs, his wife can be found not guilty if she kills him; and if a wife runs away from her marriage, her children cannot recognize her as their mother.

In a marriage, whoever makes a mistake should be punished.

When Jun Zechen was a child, he was full of questions when he read about this period of Qin Dynasty history.

Why were women in the Qin Dynasty able to be so carefree and at ease in their marriages?

Further research into numerous historical records revealed that women in the Qin Dynasty were not only capable of engaging in commerce but also involved in politics.

The reason for this, upon closer examination, is that the Qin Dynasty adhered to Legalism and always emphasized fairness and justice.

During the Han Dynasty, Confucianism was revered, and its ethical and moral principles gradually imposed more restrictions and constraints on women's behavior and their roles in society.

This is why women's status has become increasingly low.

Even in the present dynasty, these ideas have long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and even women themselves have accepted the status quo of being inferior to men.

Breaking this situation will not be achieved overnight; it requires long-term ideological and cultural reforms.

Although Emperor Jun Zechen could not directly speak up for women, his empress could.

Confucianism can consolidate imperial power, and Jun Zechen does not intend to abolish it. However, what is wrong with discarding some of the dross in Confucianism?

Only through continuous innovation can we drive the progress and development of the entire country.

Jun Zechen picked up a piece of chicken from the soup and fed it to her, his eyes full of tenderness.

Su Jingyao slightly opened her cherry-like mouth, bit into the chicken, and chewed it in small bites.

After swallowing, she continued, "It was my prejudice against my husband. Since he agrees with my idea, I want to support the managers of Mingxiang Yige. Could you also ask the Ministry of Personnel to raise the issue of improving the relevant laws?"

Her eyes were filled with expectation, bright and determined.

"Hmm, how does Yao Yao plan to help Mingxiang Yige?"

Jun Zechen nodded slightly, looking at her with great interest.

"Now that my husband has revealed his identity, I can naturally stand in front of all the women in the world as the Empress and support them."

"Tomorrow I will send Miaoxia to make contact with several shopkeepers, and in a few days I will invite the ladies of noble families in Yicheng and the local literati in the name of the Empress."

"In this way, everyone can witness firsthand the excellence of a woman running a teahouse, preventing other businesses from using the fact that a woman runs a teahouse to belittle Mingxiang Yige."

If a woman's business ventures received the Empress's approval and support, naturally no one would dare to continue attacking the teahouse using a woman's identity.

After all, who would dare to disrespect imperial power?

"Yaoyao's thinking is thorough, that's good."

Jun Zechen's lips curled up into a satisfied smile, his eyes filled with approval.

Perhaps this is the true meaning of their southern tour; they will visit more cities and do more things afterward.

The two smiled at each other. Su Jingyao's lips curled up, her eyes sparkling. She playfully picked up a crystal-clear grape from the table and extended it to Jun Zechen.

Jun Zechen smiled and opened his mouth to enjoy the grape, but Su Jingyao smiled slyly, fed him the grape, and gave him a deliberately provocative look.

Jun Zechen's eyes darkened instantly. Without hesitation, he reached out and grabbed her head, then pinched her delicate face with his other hand and kissed her fiercely.

His movements were forceful and urgent, like a fierce general charging forward, determined to reclaim the grapes.

But after a fierce struggle, all they did was squeeze the grapes into juice.

Grape juice slowly dripped from the corner of her mouth.

Su Jingyao's eyes were slightly glazed and her cheeks were flushed from Jun Zechen's passionate kiss. At this moment, she looked like a captivating little enchantress, charming and alluring.

After the kiss, Jun Zechen, slightly out of breath, demanded righteously, "Feed me another one."

His gaze was fixed on Su Jingyao, carrying an undeniable domineering air.

Upon hearing this, Su Jingyao giggled, picked up another grape, and pretended to feed it to him, looking at him provocatively. In the end, however, she still fed the grape to herself, gently biting it with her teeth, refusing to give it to him.

Seeing that Jun Zechen's expression was getting worse, Su Jingyao put the grape she was biting into his mouth.

The two then kissed passionately again, as if everything around them had disappeared, leaving only their burning passion.