Shocking! Five men are in love with the same woman!

To prevent brothels from resurfacing, the imperial court subsequently strengthened its oversight.

The Ministry of Justice and the Court of Judicial Review jointly established a special inspection team.

They conduct unscheduled inspections in various locations, and if any illegal establishments resembling brothels are discovered, they will be dealt with immediately and seriously.

At the same time, the penalties for human trafficking and other behaviors that easily force women into undesirable situations have been increased to prevent such incidents from happening at their source.

Meanwhile, the other states, Western Chu and Eastern Ling, were still observing and hesitating.

Seeing that the Great Zhao was so determined to ban brothels and successfully resolved all disputes in the court, other countries accelerated their pace of imitation and began to make arrangements to ban brothels in their own countries.

The three kingdoms of Mobei, Nanjiang, and Beili have intensified their efforts to manage brothels after their abolition.

To ensure that all rescued women are properly resettled and that social morals continue to improve.

Lingyan was not idle either; she personally went to check on the living conditions of the women who had been resettled.

Seeing the smiles gradually return to their faces and the renewed hope for life rekindled in their eyes, I felt a deep sense of satisfaction.

As time went on, more and more women emerged from the shadows of their past.

Some of them opened small shops and started small businesses, becoming self-sufficient, thanks to the skills they learned.

Some married the men they loved and lived happily ever after.

Others have devoted themselves to helping other suffering women, passing on this love and hope.

After Lingyan received news that brothels had been banned all over the country.

I recall my desire to rescue them, to enable them to support themselves, and to live in the sunlight.

Now it has finally come true.

so good!

She finally rescued them!

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Emperor Jingzhao only learned of this matter when he was old enough to attend court.

That's because Xiao Muyao gave an order that no one, inside or outside the palace, was allowed to speak out about this matter.

On the one hand, I was worried that his body couldn't handle it, and that his condition would worsen if he knew about it.

Because he knew his father would absolutely not agree to this.

Let's wait until he's better before making a decision.

On the other hand, it was certainly to prevent him from opposing the matter and interfering, which could cause setbacks.

That's why he ordered a silencing.

Therefore, even though Emperor Jingzhao had to keep track of court affairs every day, he was still unaware of this matter.

He only finally understood the matter on the first day he was allowed to attend court.

My first reaction was, as expected, fury.

It's amazing that everyone kept it from him, and it took him so long to find out about it.

Execute first, then report later!

It's really good!

Moreover, he didn't know about such a big thing for so long.

This clearly demonstrates the sixth prince's methods and prestige, as well as the extent of his control over the palace, both inside and outside, and over the court.

In the past, he might have been afraid and panicked that he had been completely deceived and had lost his sight and hearing.

But at this moment, he felt no fear.

He knows his own body well enough to know that his time is likely to come in the next two years.

So, since they were all destined to ride cranes, of course he wasn't afraid.

On the contrary, I felt somewhat relieved and at ease.

Despite the turbulence and complexity of the situation, Lao Liu and his wife handled it so well and perfectly, without any mishaps or oversights.

This clearly shows how formidable they are!

Therefore, he was truly at ease entrusting the future of the Great Zhao Dynasty to the two of them.

But even though he was relieved, they couldn't just let it go so easily after keeping it from him for so long.

So after court, he summoned the two to the Imperial Study to teach them a lesson.

Lingyan and Xiao Muyao had anticipated this.

Upon arriving at the Imperial Study, before Emperor Jingzhao could even get angry, Lingyan coughed violently a few times.

Moreover, the deliberate use of acupuncture needles caused her to break out in a cold sweat.

He looked extremely pale, weak, and sickly.

Therefore, Emperor Jingzhao could no longer utter the words of rebuke he wanted to say.

They even thoughtfully offered Lingyan a seat.

The main reason was that Emperor Jingzhao had always known that she was sickly, and that she would often "fall ill" every few days.

Therefore, Emperor Jingzhao did not think she was faking it at all.

Seeing the pity and reluctance in her eyes, he naturally couldn't muster any anger.

After expressing her gratitude, Lingyan obediently moved gracefully to her seat.

Then she picked up a handkerchief and wiped her sweat while pretending to be weak and said, "Father, it's a good thing that Ayao can't have children, otherwise, with my frail body, I don't know if I could have given birth to the child safely."

Upon hearing these words, Emperor Jingzhao felt a sharp pain in his heart.

Her eyes were filled with tears as she looked at Xiao Muyao, feeling both distressed and heartbroken.

So how could I possibly bear to blame him?

So he looked at the two of them and sighed helplessly, then warned them very sternly: "I will let this matter go, but this is not to be repeated. If there is a next time, I will not let you off so easily. Do you both remember that?"

Upon hearing this, the two replied very honestly, "Your subject/daughter-in-law understands."

Emperor Jingzhao was quite satisfied and pleased to see how obedient they were.

He then looked at the two of them in a gentle tone and asked probingly, "Tell me, whose idea was this? Who came up with it first?"

Upon hearing this, the two exchanged a glance.

Then Lingyan looked at Emperor Jingzhao and calmly admitted, "It was my daughter-in-law who brought it up first."

Emperor Jingzhao was not surprised at all, because he had already thought of it.

Lingyan naturally understood, so she admitted it.

Then she said with a firm and sincere expression, "Father, although it was I who brought this up, I was thinking of the Great Zhao and its people. The world is different now. Women are no longer confined to their chambers. They can participate in the imperial examinations, seek fame and fortune, and offer advice on the governance of the country in the court."

"They can also thrive in the business world, using their intelligence and decisiveness to run businesses, promote commercial prosperity, and contribute to the country's economic development; women who study medicine can use their skills to heal the sick and wounded, practice medicine to help the world, and alleviate the suffering of the people."

"Women who focus on various skills, whether it be music, chess, calligraphy and painting, embroidery and weaving, or craft manufacturing, can all pass on culture and enrich people's spiritual life with their expertise. After leaving the brothel, these women can shine in different fields with their own abilities, contribute to the country, and seek the well-being of the people. Isn't this a great thing that benefits both the country and the people?"

Lingyan paused briefly, then continued, "Furthermore, the existence of brothels is the root cause of discord in many families. Countless men have neglected their wives and children because of their addiction to brothels, leading to estrangement between husband and wife and broken families. Once brothels are abolished, many families can be restored to harmony, husband and wife can get along well, and the family can be peaceful. Only then can the family members serve the Great Zhao wholeheartedly without distraction."

"After all, the family is the foundation of the country. Only when the family is peaceful can the country prosper and be stable, and only then can the people have more motivation and energy to strive for the prosperity and strength of the Great Zhao."

At this point, a hint of worry flashed in Lingyan's eyes, and then she solemnly said, "There is another point that Father Emperor must not overlook. If men indulge in excessive sexual activity, it will inevitably deplete their vital energy and affect their lifespan. In the past, brothels were everywhere, and many men were addicted to sensual pleasures and did not know how to restrain themselves. Now that brothels are gone, many men no longer frequent brothels, which has undoubtedly saved their lives!"

"From now on, they will be able to cherish their own bodies, cultivate their character, and devote themselves to work and life with healthy bodies. Whether they are farming, studying, doing business or politics, they can all contribute more to the development of Dazhao. This is of great significance to the long-term development of the entire country. So, Father, you see, this matter has so many benefits, so why not do it?"