Ancient women awaken: loving yourself is the way to go

The ladies picked up the revised seven grounds for divorce, and their hands began to tremble uncontrollably at the first one.

Disobeying parents was changed to: A wife should be filial to her husband's parents. However, if she is deliberately punished when she has done nothing wrong or if the punishment is harmful to her body, she does not have to obey unconditionally.

His eyes turned red uncontrollably, the grievances he had felt in the past were suppressed by the rules and continued to accumulate in his heart.

Filial piety is the first of all virtues. A filial son’s way of raising a child is to make his heart happy and not go against his will.

They are often asked to obey their parents completely, and often when something happens, their parents' words are the final word and cannot be questioned.

If they ask for explanations, they will be seen as refutating their parents or even accused of disrespecting their parents.

They can only numb themselves with the word "accept their fate", accept the reality, and tell themselves that as long as they can become mother-in-law, they will be able to get out of this.

Suddenly I remembered what Nanny Yan said. When have women ever been united? Women are using the rules that their mother-in-law once set for them to set rules for their daughters-in-law.

However, this change solved the fundamental problem. The Empress Dowager and the Royal Concubine were really trying to change the situation of women and hoped that women would unite.

They continued to read, and the sentence "childless" was changed to: If a wife is unable to carry on the family bloodline, the husband should give her corresponding compensation when he divorces her, calculated based on the monthly salary of one or two taels of silver for an ordinary housekeeper and the number of years she has been married. If the wife has been married for less than three years, the minimum compensation is three years of monthly salary.

Nanny Yan's words came to mind: "Don't you have the idea that women who don't give birth to children are useless?"

Nanny Yan never said it, but doesn't this sentence also mean that they are used as reproductive tools? If they have no children, they must be divorced. Doesn't this also mean that they are used as reproductive tools?

Suddenly, I felt respect between the lines. Although the money was not much, it showed that if they were divorced, all their efforts over the years were valuable, and they could leave with only a dowry.

Some people silently took out their handkerchiefs to wipe the tears from their eyes, while others bit their lips and continued to read.

There is no change in promiscuity and no change in serious illness.

Jealousy is changed to: If a wife is jealous of her husband taking a concubine or mistress, they can discuss divorce and the husband must comply; if the husband has made a solemn promise to his wife and takes a concubine again, he must compensate his wife during the divorce, and the method of compensation is the same as that of childlessness. (Note: The wife needs to provide evidence)

The sentence "talking too much" was changed to: A wife shall not intentionally sow discord among the family members, but she shall be free to speak.

Theft was changed to: A wife is not allowed to use the family’s money for personal use. She must keep an account and inform her husband. However, the husband may ask about the amount of her dowry and property, but he cannot use the money for his wife’s benefit.

The grievances that had been pent up in my heart suddenly burst out, and cries echoed in the classroom.

They covered their faces with the papers in their hands, tears slipped through their fingers, fell on the revised seven-point punishment note, and wet the ink.

All the grievances and helplessness they had experienced in the past seemed to have found an outlet at this moment, making them unable to suppress their emotions.

Madam Luo choked up and asked, "Will the emperor agree to this?"

Although the Seven Grounds for Divorce restrict the arbitrary divorcing of a wife, it is also like a mountain pressing down on one's heart, making it hard to breathe.

This is something they dare not even think about.

Noble Concubine: "If we want the Emperor to agree, all the ladies just need to cooperate and put their handprints on the petition.

Of course, I and the Queen have also left a way out for all the ladies.

Ladies, you can go back home and act as if you want to say something but are hesitant, but don't tell your husband about it immediately.

You can also use tricks to cause some unhappiness with your husband, or make sure that your husband has no time to listen to you.

In short, wait for the imperial edict to be issued before discussing this matter, so that your husband will not have the opportunity to object.

I am willing to take all the responsibility on myself. If your husbands complain about you afterwards, you can say that I forced you, or even that I threatened your children."

Shen Xingxi looked at the noble concubine in surprise. What they had discussed before was to put all the blame on Shen Xingxi.

The noble concubine raised her eyebrows at Shen Xingxi, as if to say, "What can you do to me?"

Shen Xingxi pursed her lips, an indescribable tenderness welling up in her heart. This road was too difficult, and every person who was willing to walk shoulder to shoulder with her made her feel extremely warm and powerful.

The noble concubine continued, "However, if this matter is known in advance, I cannot guarantee that I will achieve my goal. I hope that all the ladies can unite and do what they can for themselves and all the women in the world.

I'm sure you ladies know that if this doesn't work out, it won't be bad for me and the Queen. The Queen thinks she is the most powerful woman in the world and should seek benefits for all women. I am the descendant of a general who defended the country and should protect you. But if you don't want this benefit and don't want to be protected, I and the Queen won't force you."

The Crown Prince's Consort was the first to speak, "Ladies, I hope this rule can be changed successfully. If I find out who messed up, I and the Huo family will definitely report your husband to the Emperor! Unless you can guarantee that your husband has never made any mistakes!"

Madam Luo smiled and said, "I dare not offend the noble concubine, nor the crown prince's wife, and my husband's career cannot be delayed, so I must keep it a secret."

The other ladies responded and stamped their fingerprints on the petition.

Shen Xingxi watched the noble concubine put away the memorial and pointed again to the four words "Different Thoughts" on the stone slab behind her.

“Ladies, at the end of this class, I want to talk to you about children.

Nowadays, women can take the imperial examinations and engage in business. Have you ever thought about the scenario where your daughters become officials appointed by the imperial court in the future?

Have you ever thought that your daughter will become rich and support you in the future?

Have you ever thought that your daughter will become a great calligrapher and be admired by others?

Have you ever thought about your daughter becoming a teacher and being respected by others?

Don’t you think this scene is beautiful?

I have talked about this before, why can't women carry on the family line? Can women really abandon their blood ties after getting married?

You may want to talk to them. Tomorrow is their first time back home. I hope you really want them to come to the college for classes and give them some support and encouragement.

Finally, I would like to thank you for taking the time to attend my class.”

Shen Xingxi bowed and left quickly.

She wanted to rush back to the palace and hand the petition from the ladies to Mo Hongyun to see his attitude.

She didn't see that since she left, many ladies stood up to express their support for the Noble Concubine and the Queen, and warned the others.

These ladies are people with certain means and sufficient self-confidence. They know that their own strength is the foundation of their survival.

They do not seek the favor of their husbands, but dare to speak up for their own interests.

After leaving the classroom, the ladies gathered together and talked about the lesson they had just learned.

There is no doubt that their passion has been aroused. Before, they were incapable and could only endure these injustices and live their lives. Now that someone is willing to stand in front of them and protect them from the wind and rain, they should also do what they can.

For example, going to a business school to teach skills, donating some money to a women's college, or using the family's power to support the Queen!

On the other side, Shen Xingxi returned to the palace and handed the petition to Mo Hongyun.