Some people think Ye Ru Shuang is special, and naturally some people think Ye Ru Shuang is arrogant.

  "I don't know which family's young lady this is, but everyone is here, and you want her to stay and sing without asking anyone else's opinion? What kind of upbringing is this?" A man's voice came from the corner, and as soon as people heard it, they immediately turned their heads back to eating and drinking.

  The night was like frost, and all that could be seen was a man sitting in the corner wearing a white robe, with a slender figure, eyes as clear as water, and a handsome face. He had the appearance of a refined gentleman, but it made people dare not approach him. If Nan Ke was like a clear moon on a night, then he was like a tough bamboo in the mountains.

  Although she was surprised by his stunning appearance for a moment, Ye Ru still frowned at him: "Since the wine tower is what everyone says, then no one has spoken, who are you and what grievances do you have?" The impression of him in her heart couldn't help but become not so good, secretly thinking that Bai Chang had put on a good face.

  Others apparently didn't expect Ye Ruoxin to say that, a normal 'daughter' being spoken to like that without family education and discipline shouldn't feel ashamed and uneasy? And... asking Prime Minister Zuo directly "who are you" is it due to lack of experience or having a big nerve?

  Murong Ling merely raised the corners of his lips, revealing a shallow dimple on his cheek, making him look more approachable. He slightly raised his chin, looking at her with a hint of disdain: "Although I don't know which family this young lady comes from, judging by her clothes and fabric, it's clear that she's not from a humble background. Born into a noble family, yet she doesn't know the rules of etiquette, instead, she only brings one maid with her when going out, completely lacking in feminine reserve!"

  Others nodded in agreement, as it was common for women of the time to stay at home and not go out often. Even if they did go out, they wouldn't just bring one maid with them, and there would always be guards or escorts present. Moreover, unmarried women who went out would cover their faces to avoid being seen by strangers, and married women couldn't even do that. A husband with a good temper might only scold his wife and make her read the "Women's Precepts", but a hot-tempered one might accuse her of adultery or impropriety and have her thrown into a pig cage!

  This 'girl' has no feminine virtues and yet dares to be rude to the Left Chancellor, no wonder the Left Chancellor would say something so sarcastic.

  Qing Luan's face suddenly turned red when she heard Murong Ling say that, and seeing others looking over made her want to bury her face even more.

  She stood up, gazing at him from a distance with a cold glint in her eyes: "Who says that women can only be confined to one corner of the world? Who says that women cannot have ambitions like men and strive for greatness? It's just that you people are too narrow-minded, reducing women to mere appendages of men, living in a courtyard, competing with other women for a single glance from their husband! I look down on such a life. What's wrong with advising her not to be so weak-willed?"

  If she had to say what she disliked the most after crossing over, it would be the status of women. They were merely appendages to men, without their own dreams. Compared to the 21st century where there were so many strong and independent women, here they could be considered a rare talent just by writing poetry or painting? It was simply laughable!

  Since she can die and be reborn in this world that fundamentally doesn't exist in history, she is destined to live out the life she wants! She won't be like the 'daughters' of this world with short-sighted vision only knowing men, she will re-establish her own kingdom! She will make all the 'daughters' of this world stand up!

  Murong Ling obviously didn't expect Ye Ruxue to hear those words and not feel ashamed, but instead argued with him in a righteous tone! Even in this era where imperial power is supreme, she dared to say that a woman's ambition knows no bounds? Not even the empress dowager and the queen of the Imperial Court of Xia would dare to utter such blasphemous words!

  Others, although they wanted to watch the play, were also afraid of being implicated. Hadn't a scholar from the previous dynasty been beheaded for saying "The Zhu family's gates are filled with the stench of wine and meat, while on the roads there are frozen corpses"? Although they hadn't said anything, when the authorities investigated, wouldn't they say that they were suspected of covering up and thus bring trouble upon themselves?

  Ye Ru Shuang saw Murong Ling being left speechless by her own words, and hummed in response, coldly laughing: "Who says women are inferior to men? I'll let you men who look down on women see the capabilities of a woman!" When she establishes her own kingdom, everyone will prostrate themselves at her feet and hail her as king. Although she's not interested in the imperial power of Emperor Xia, after all, if Nan Ke were to inherit the throne, he wouldn't target her...

  "Bravo!" The applause was particularly jarring in the silent hall, and everyone turned to see a man dressed in a blue robe clapping and smiling. His handsome face was full of praise. "This young lady is absolutely right! I, though a man, have never underestimated women. In this world, no woman has ever dared to speak out like this young lady. She's truly an extraordinary woman!"

  Ah Kuan, who was standing behind him, sighed in his heart and couldn't understand why the king would suddenly take a liking to this 'girl' who seemed abnormal no matter how he looked at her. But as a subordinate, all he had to do was listen and obey.

  She raised an eyebrow and looked at him, sizing him up from head to toe, nodding her head: "This young master is indeed a clear thinker!" She had never spoken like this since she crossed over, but earlier she was so angry that it slipped out. Although the people around her didn't say anything, she knew these men must all look down on 'women'! Unexpectedly, this man actually saw things so clearly, only a man who could see through her words and actions like this was a progressive thinker!

  Murong Ling's eyes met those of the man above, and he slightly cupped his hands: "I've seen King Yun."

  Everyone else was stunned, what luck is this? Coming to a restaurant for a meal and running into such a big shot! In the past, seeing Zuo Chengxiang was already shocking enough, but after getting used to it, I knew that Lord Zuo liked to go around and inspect the people's situation. But someone of Wang Ye's status isn't just anyone you can meet! Not to mention he is the youngest son of the previous emperor, the current emperor's younger brother, Yun Wang Ye!

  Nan Yunxuan, although pierced by Murong Ling's identity, understood that Murong Ling was a very proud person and not petty-minded. He was also one of the most capable ministers in the world, so he didn't mind, but only slightly nodded: "Murong Chancellor."

  Qing Luan covered her mouth in surprise and widened her eyes: Miss said such words, and as a member of the royal family, Wang Ye actually agreed!

  Ye Ru Shuang learned about Nan Yun Xuan's identity and thought to herself that he was probably a carefree prince, not caring about state affairs and instead traveling around for pleasure, with thoughts different from the feudal ideology. She had heard many things in the past month or so, such as how the late emperor doted on this Cloud King during his final illness, leading the court officials to think that the late emperor would pass the throne to the Cloud King. However, the final edict still stated that the throne would be passed to the crown prince, and afterwards, the Cloud King went traveling around the world.

  She saw Nan Yunxuan's casual attitude and couldn't help but think: "Isn't it possible that the current emperor privately altered the imperial edict?" In fact, the previous emperor had wanted to pass the throne to Prince Yun. And Prince Yun was not interested in the throne, so he left on his own?

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  Happy belated birthday! Still haven't gotten off work...