amaotonovel Chapter 193 Powerless
Chapter 193 Powerless
Lan Qingwu understood that the stubborn Yu Piaolan, the extreme Yu Piaolan, the Yu Piaolan who dared to love and hate, finally chose a path of no return for the love of her heart.
Emperor Shenwu found Lan Qingwu in Huangjue Temple. Lan Qingwu was kneeling devoutly before the Buddha, remaining silent and motionless for a long time.
The Shenwu Emperor couldn't help but frown slightly. He took a few steps forward and gently helped Lan Qingwu up. "How long have you been kneeling? Why don't you take care of yourself?"
"Are you sad for Yu Shi? Life and death are determined by fate! You have done your best."
Lan Qingwu said softly, "I just remembered a bird I saved from someone when I was young. It escaped from the cage, but ultimately died. I couldn't save it, nor could I save Lan Yan... and Yu Piaolan. Brother Heng, I can't save anyone..."
This feeling of powerlessness is so terrible.
The Divine Martial Emperor's slender fingers gently wiped the tears from Lan Qingwu's cheeks. "Weiwei, do you think the law is unfair?"
"Brother Heng, I'm well-versed in royal texts, but I don't believe that the empire left behind by Empress Zhaoyan treats women this way."
Emperor Shenwu sighed softly, "Everything is ever-changing, nothing remains constant. The treacherous concubine incident several hundred years ago infuriated those in power, leading to changes in the laws of Dasheng. Over the centuries, this has become a foregone conclusion. If we want to change the laws of Dasheng again, we need an opportunity."
Lan Qingwu raised his eyes and looked at Emperor Shenwu: "Brother Heng, do you think so too..."
"I've long sensed something's amiss, especially the incident involving the girl in Yuanshan County. This has made me determined! But I'm weak. Modifying our ancestral laws is a major undertaking, and even a single move can affect the entire system. Few nobles and ministers in the court support amending the laws. This matter can only be handled slowly, waiting for the right time! Do you understand?"
Lan Qingwu nodded gently, leaning into the arms of the Divine Martial Emperor. After a moment, she said angrily, "Those who revised the law back then were all men. Why don't men take any medication after committing a crime?"
"Wei Ruo, you're taking your anger out on others. Some families, when their entire clan is convicted, the first to be executed are the adult men, while the women and children can survive."
Lan Qingwu stopped talking. As long as Emperor Shenwu was willing, he would be able to abolish this hateful women's official prison one day.
Emperor Shenwu couldn't help but sigh. Only Lan Qingwu's world was pure and flawless. She had compassion for the weak and the weak, and sympathy for all things. The death of a bird would make her cry. She had the kindest and most compassionate heart! But because of this, how could she understand the conspiracies and gambling in the court?
Qian returned home. Mrs. Qian returned home to deal with some matters. Yu Piaolan's matter made her mood fall to the bottom.
When Mrs. Qian was about to take her little daughter away, Qian Hui's mother, Mrs. Qian, hurried over.
Madam Qian greeted her and was about to leave. Old Madam Qian quickly said, "Hui Niang, are you still leaving? Even if you're not leaving for Ah Hui, you should think about the two children. They're already so grown up..."
Madam Qian frowned and said, "Mother, the three children are here now. Are you sure you want to say these words in front of them?"
Madam Qian shut up in frustration. Suddenly, a woman's screams and noises could be heard from the backyard. Madam Qian felt even more embarrassed.
Mrs. Qian paused slightly, smiled sarcastically, and was about to leave.
Qian Hui's second son, Qian Cheng, suddenly asked, "Mother, are you going to General Pingwei's mansion? Can you take me with you?"
The eldest son, Qian Peng, also said, "Mother, I should go and pay my respects to Aunt Yu."
Before Madam Qian could say anything, Old Madam Qian shrieked, "What? I don't agree! How can that immoral woman be allowed to worship you?"
Madam Qian let out a long sigh and said to the two brothers, "Today, Mother will teach you a lesson: no matter what time it is, you must never forget your roots! You've all tasted Aunt Yu's cakes and been cared for by her. If you don't go to pay your respects now, where is your conscience? As for other people's gossip, why let it constrain you? I, Zhao Huiniang's son, am not so incapable of even this little responsibility!"
Qian Peng and Qian Cheng looked solemn and nodded in agreement.
Madam Qian's face darkened. Just as she was about to speak again, Xiaoguai suddenly whispered softly, "Daddy, Daddy!"
Mrs. Qian turned around and saw Qian Hui had come behind them without them knowing when. He was listening to Mrs. Qian quietly without saying a word.
At this time, Qian Hui walked up to Mrs. Qian and said, "Let's go! I'll go with you!"
He and Leng Qujing were both military commanders, but their paths diverged. Leng Qujing was born into aristocracy, while Qian Hui was a commoner. He had the good fortune to meet the Divine Martial Emperor in his youth, and after more than a decade of loyal service, he had the opportunity to rise to prominence. Because they were both military commanders, they were not usually acquainted, even deliberately avoiding suspicion. But at this moment, he only cared about following his own will.
Leng Qujing, who came from a noble family, has recently been criticized by some civil officials just because Leng Qujing brought Yu Piaolan back to the Leng Mansion and buried her in the Leng family's ancestral tomb according to the specifications of a concubine.
In the Golden Palace, some ministers gathered in twos and threes, whispering, "General Leng actually buried that female prisoner in the ancestral tomb?"
"How disgraceful!"
"He is a son of aristocracy!"
Qian Hui frowned slightly on the other side. What an annoying old man! He even meddled in other people's family affairs!
Leng Qujing walked in from outside the hall and went straight to several ministers. "You are all officials of Dasheng. You should be able to distinguish right from wrong, but you put all the blame on a weak woman. You are truly unworthy of being your Majesty's subjects."
An old prince from the royal family spoke up: "General Leng, aren't we just thinking about you? Do you know how much this affects you?"
Leng Qujing said firmly, "Influence? Of course there will be an impact! This general will never let any of the officials who made the wrong judgment go! As for the person who made the real mistake, this general will make him pay the price!"
The people around were shocked by Leng Qujing's murderous aura, and no one dared to speak anymore.
Qian Hui couldn't help but sigh softly. After leaving the court, Qian Hui unknowingly arrived at Qingciyuan.
In Qingci Hospital, Mrs. Qian asked her three children to change out of their complicated clothes, and she took them to take care of the sick and disabled children.
When Qian returned to Qingciyuan, the three children had finished their work and Mrs. Qian was leading them to play in the courtyard.
Qian Hui walked directly to the stone table in the courtyard and sat down on a stone chair. Mrs. Qian remained silent, her expression calm as she mended the clothes in her hands, occasionally looking up at the children running around.
Qian Hui's heart calmed down, and he accompanied Mrs. Qian in taking care of the three children.
In the evening, the family of five had a quiet dinner. Afterwards, Qian Hui watched as Mrs. Qian washed and settled the children one by one before returning to her room with Xiaoguai.
Mrs. Qian thought Qian Hui was about to leave as usual, so she reached out and closed the door.
Qian Hui looked at the closed door and finally said, "Hui Niang, I'm ready to send Chu Ji away. Can you forgive me? I want our family to be together happily."
Mrs. Qian was on the other side of the door. When she heard these words, she burst into tears: "Ah Hui, are you ready to turn back? But it's so late, so late."
Qian Hui hurriedly said, "No! It's not too late! Hui Niang, wait for me, wait for me to pick you up!"
Their little daughter Xiaoguai silently hugged her mother's legs tightly.