When Ye Zhen arrived at the imperial study, in addition to the cabinet ministers, even Huangfu Chen and Shui Yichen were waiting for her.
After saluting, Huangfu Chen looked up at Ye Zhen, "Heavenly Consort has been busy these days. Why don't you have a good rest today?"
"There are some things I want to let you know early." Ye Zhen said with a smile, "In the future, there will be a morning court every five days. It is not suitable to have a morning court every two days. Not all the officials in the court are in the vicinity of the capital. Sometimes it takes more than half a day to go back and forth. It takes too long.
It is winter now, and no one is willing to enter the palace early in the morning in the cold wind and snow. Moreover, some errands cannot be solved in a day or two. If there is an emergency, one can also enter the palace to see the Heavenly Consort. Therefore, Ye Zhen's proposal was quickly approved by Liu Zhanhu. It could be promulgated in two days' time.
Ye Zhen glanced at them. "There is one more thing about the law of marriage. I read your new law a few days ago. Men can have three wives and four concubines, and women can have three husbands and four attendants. This law is not acceptable." Ye Zhen glanced at them.
Men could have three wives and four concubines was a law that had been passed down since ancient times. In this world, there were not many men who did not like to have one on each side, but women could have three husbands and four attendants. This law must have been added because of her, and perhaps they were not willing in their hearts.
Shui Yichen's face was a little tense, "Why not?"
"The emphasis between husband and wife is on mutual support. One husband and one wife are enough. The laws of this dynasty do not need to follow the laws of other countries. Men can only have one concubine after the age of 30 without children. Spoiling a concubine and killing a wife is a capital crime, especially for officials in the court. In the future, if there is any act of taking a concubine and killing a wife, he will be removed from his official position immediately. In the same way, women should also follow the monogamy system. If there is discord between husband and wife and they want to marry someone else, they must first divorce their husband and go to the government for a divorce before they can choose another husband. Ye Zhen's tone was firm. Since she didn't like men having three wives and four concubines, how could she like women having three husbands and four attendants?
Her father had once told her that a husband and wife could not tolerate a third person. Even if the two of them did not have a good relationship, they should separate before marrying someone else. Back then, his relationship with her mother could not be considered as loving. Her grandmother and uncle advised him to take a concubine and keep a caring person by his side, but her father had never agreed. This was his respect for her mother.
In the past, when she was in the Jin Kingdom, she could not ask Mo Rongzhan to issue such a law. She was only the Empress. But now that the Yuan Kingdom was hers, she naturally wanted to change the law. Women could not only rely on men to live, and men could not just have multiple wives and concubines.
Liu Zhanhu hesitantly said, "Heavenly Concubine, once this law is announced, there will be many people who will oppose it."
There weren't many men in the world who didn't take concubines. If they weren't allowed to take concubines, would they agree?
"It's impossible for everyone to agree to the new law. The only people who oppose it are men who want to take concubines." Ye Zhen glanced at them. They were all men here. It was normal for them to oppose her new law.
Huang Fuchen looked at Ye Zhen with a faint smile. "I agree with this law."
Shui Yichen looked at him, his eyes a little cold.
He knew that some ministers in the court wanted to propose that the Heavenly Concubine follow the customs of the Atlantic Ocean. Every night, she could summon the ministers to the palace to sleep with her. In this way, they could divide Mo Rongzhan's influence on the Heavenly Concubine, lest Mo Rongzhan cheat the Yuan Kingdom in the future.
However, if the Heavenly Concubine's new law was announced, there would be no such opportunity.
He even suspected that the Heavenly Concubine knew what some ministers were thinking, so she issued this law in advance to shut their mouths.
"Since even Mr. Huang Fuchen has agreed, this official has no objection." Liu Zhanhu said.
The others looked at each other, and two of them even looked at Shui Yichen. Even Shui Yichen didn't speak, so they didn't know what to say. This law would indeed make some people oppose it, but as the Heavenly Concubine said, the new law would not be liked by everyone. Just like the law they had discussed before, even if it was promulgated, it might cause a greater backlash.
"This official has no objection." Shui Yichen whispered. He knew that she would not change her mind. Even if they all disagreed, who could guarantee that she and Mo Rongzhan would not be separated for the rest of their lives?
Even if they had a good relationship in the past, now that they were emperors of different countries with different interests, there would be differences sooner or later.
He could wait!
Even Shui Yichen had no objection, so naturally, no one would raise any objections.
Next, several more policies were discussed. Ye Zhen's previous attitude of compromise was different. As long as the ministers did not have enough reasons to persuade her, she insisted on her decision.
After a long time, Ye Zhen finally showed a satisfied smile. Sure enough, Mo Rongzhan was right. As the Heavenly Concubine, she was the decision-maker. She could not hesitate every time they discussed. Otherwise, everyone would misunderstand that she was not so satisfied with the suggestions they put forward. Therefore, she must be decisive.
"By the way, when everything stabilizes, I will go to the Jin Kingdom." Ye Zhen said.
Shui Yichen, who wanted to remain calm, couldn't remain calm. He looked up at her abruptly. "The Jin Kingdom?"
Ye Zhen said, "You all know that I have been away from the Jin Kingdom for almost three years. There are many things I have not done there, so I must go back to the Jin Kingdom."
"What is the identity of the Heavenly Concubine going to the Jin Kingdom?" Shui Yichen asked again. If she were to go as a Heavenly Concubine, then this trip naturally could not be sloppy. If she were to go as the Empress of the Jin Kingdom … it would be a different story. However, she was now a Heavenly Concubine. How could she still be the Empress of the Jin Kingdom?
"In the Yuan Kingdom, I am naturally a Heavenly Concubine. In the Jin Kingdom … I am naturally the Empress of the Jin Kingdom. There is no conflict between the two." Ye Zhen said lightly.
Shui Yichen said, "How can there be no conflict? You are the Heavenly Concubine of the Yuan Kingdom …"
"In the Yuan Kingdom, I am the Heavenly Concubine. You can ask about my affairs, but as the Empress of the Jin Kingdom, it is my family affairs." Ye Zhen looked at Shui Yichen. "Family affairs are my own business."
Huang Fuchen asked in a low voice, "When will you set off?"
"I haven't arranged a time yet. I will wait until the law is promulgated." Ye Zhen said lightly, "Let's call it a day. If there is anything else, wait for the morning court session in three days."
"Heavenly Concubine!" Shui Yichen frowned. He really didn't want to see her return to the Jin Kingdom.
Ye Zhen didn't say anything and let them all leave.
After walking out of the imperial study, Shui Yichen suddenly grabbed Huang Fuchen. "Why didn't you stop her?"
"How do you want me to stop Yao Yao?" Huang Fuchen asked in a low voice. Didn't I want to stop her? If only it was so easy to stop Yao Yao.
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(Nine-Headed Bird Academy)
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