The fate was changed, the mistress of the Hou family was slapped in the face and made money to win

Chapter 771 Life is never a chapter book

Jiang Suining raised his head and said, "Your Majesty, the Women's Academy may not be important to me, but it is very important to women in the world."

"It has been like this in every dynasty. Women don't have special academies for women, but they are still able to live a stable and good life. Why must there be an exception now?" Emperor Xiao's tone was filled with impatience.

In fact, he knew in his heart that there was nothing wrong with what Jiang Suining and the others asked for. However, when he thought about the commotion caused by the girls' academy, he regretted it and felt that he should not have agreed to it in the first place.

"It has been like this for every dynasty. Is this the best?" Jiang Suining looked up at Emperor Xiao. "Your Majesty, as an emperor, should consider the people of the world. I dare to ask, don't the people of the world include women?"

“How dare you!” Emperor Xiao’s eyes darkened.

"My words were inappropriate, and I am willing to be punished by the emperor. However, I still want to ask, does the emperor really think that the women's situation and thoughts do not need to be taken into consideration? They are all the emperor's subjects. How can the emperor bear to let those women see the hope of being able to study, and then personally shatter that hope?"

Jiang Suining's words made Emperor Xiao's face as cold as water.

Although this incident has proved that Zhong Xingyun was the one behind all this, the girls' academy did cause trouble and sparked all kinds of discussions.

Therefore, he was now more inclined to directly cancel the girls' academy, but after hearing Jiang Suining's questioning at this moment, Emperor Xiao was unable to immediately announce this decision. In the end, he just frowned and reprimanded Shen Yanxi and Jiang Suining, and ordered them to leave.

Walking out of the imperial study, Shen Yanxi, who had been silent since a while ago, stopped and looked at Jiang Suining.

"Ningning, you just..."

When the words came to his lips, Shen Yanxi suddenly stopped.

Just now he clearly noticed the disappointment in Jiang Suining's eyes.

He also knew very well what the reason for this loss was.

Perhaps in the eyes of everyone, Ningning was lucky to marry him and get his protection thanks to his status as prime minister.

But he knew that for Ningning, this feeling of being protected because of him was not what she wanted most.

What she wants is to stand on top by relying on her own abilities without having to depend on anyone else.

In fact, Ningning has always done very well, whether it was her previous business, or her current work as a female official, running a women's academy, including Zhong Xingyun's plan today, all of which were Ningning's ideas from beginning to end, and I was just cooperating with her.

But in the eyes of many people, they probably still think that she relies on herself.

But what can he say about this?

Apologize to Ningning?

Ningning didn't want to hear his apology, and he believed that Ningning would never blame him for this.

Join her in denouncing the world's injustice towards women?

But what's the point? Besides, as a man, how can I really empathize with the woman's situation?

Shen Yanxi sighed dejectedly, and the next moment, the hand hanging by his side was held by Jiang Suining.

"I know what you want to say, but you don't have to say anything. Although I feel a little disappointed, it is also expected, so there is nothing to be sad about." Jiang Suining had a smile on his lips, his eyes bright and beautiful.

But Shen Yanxi could see a hint of fatigue in his smile.

"Do you feel a little tired?" Shen Yanxi asked.

Jiang Suining nodded, "Indeed there are some."

She looked into the distance, at the palace and pavilions in front of her.

"I used to read storybooks. After those thrilling events, the story would have an ending, and everyone would be happy and satisfied. It seemed that from that moment on, everyone had a happy life. But now I realize that life is never like the stories in storybooks. Even if you have experienced storms, there will still be waves later. Maybe it's ripples, or maybe it's a storm that comes back. But no matter which one it is, life will never be smooth sailing. So..."

Jiang Suining took a deep breath, and the fatigue in her eyes disappeared. She looked at Shen Yanxi and held his hand tightly.

“So, there’s no need to say anything more. No matter if there are ripples or waves ahead, we just need to keep going forward together.”

……

Out of the palace gate.

Jiang Suining and Shen Yanxi met Zhong Yixiu who was waiting at the gate of the palace.

Zhong Yixiu bowed and thanked him earnestly.

"I know these words are too light, but I still want to thank you."

If it weren't for Jiang Suining, she would still be unconscious at home. After all, she was too careless and almost harmed not only herself but also the Women's College.

"We accept your thanks, but have you thought about it?"

"I've made up my mind." Zhong Yixue nodded, "I don't plan to leave the Zhong family."

Jiang Suining smiled slightly and followed Zhong Yixue's words and asked, "So what are you going to do?"

"My father made a big mistake this time. He may not be able to keep his official position, and the Zhong family will never be as glorious as before. But..." Zhong Yixue paused for a moment, "As the saying goes, a lean camel is bigger than a horse. No matter what, the Zhong family's assets and property are still there. As the victim, I'd rather find a way to control the Zhong family in my own hands than to stay away from them."

In the past, her father was the head of the family, and everyone had to listen to him. She would only be controlled by him and become a pawn, so naturally, nothing good would come of it. So when she wanted to leave the Zhong family, she had no intention of using the Zhong family as her helper.

But times are different now. As long as my father's authority is gone, I may be able to compete with him.

"Even if Lord Zhong is convicted for this, it won't be easy for you to take power in the Zhong family." Shen Yanxi said.

"I understand. Apart from anything else, my identity as a daughter will be the biggest reason for those people to criticize and accuse me. They will never allow an unmarried daughter to be the head of the family. However, this is not without a solution." Zhong Yixiu's eyes were clear, and she obviously had an idea in her mind.

"Do you want to find a son-in-law?" Jiang Suining asked.

Zhong Yixue smiled, "That's right."

Recruiting a son-in-law is not the best way, but if you want to shut up those relatives, recruiting a live-in son-in-law is the most feasible way at present.

"Anyway, my reputation is almost ruined in the eyes of those people. If I marry in the future, I will probably have to marry someone of lower status. My mother is an example of marrying someone of lower status. Compared with many women in deep mansions, her life is not bad, but I still don't want to live the same life as her. Rather than marrying someone of lower status and using the money and connections of the Zhong family to support others, it is better for me to be the master of my own house."

Jiang Suining looked at Zhong Yixue carefully and said with a smile: "It seems that this incident has made you think a lot more clearly. However, it is not easy to find a son-in-law even if you want to. Moreover, your father may not fall completely. Everything is up to you."

"I will find a way to deal with my father. After this incident, the father-daughter relationship between him and me is severed."

Therefore, there are some things that her father can do, which she may not be unable to do!