newbobooks Chapter 345: Empress Xiaohui of Shunzhi
Chapter 345: Empress Xiaohui of Shunzhi
The Queen Mother did have some opinions, but the Mongolian concubines were the first to complain about their grievances every day.
And because of Xue Li's proposal, some ministers of the previous dynasty who loved their daughters even threatened the emperor that they would die for their friends!
The Queen Mother had no choice but to agree!
Some concubines took examinations to become court ladies in the palace, some lived out their lives in peace, some returned to the prairie, and some were given dowries and left the palace to remarry.
Among them was Bo Wengkuo.
The little girl was a little reluctant to leave Xue Li.
However, Xue Li still coaxed him back to the prairie.
Many of the palace affairs in the harem were gradually handled by Su Malagu and Jinghua.
Xuanye did not survive in the end and was sent out of the palace in a thin coffin.
Fuquan's face was disfigured because of the fighting in the palace, but fortunately he always had a good attitude and his mother only hoped that he would grow up safely. He has already started learning horse riding and archery.
Chang Ning is still a baby, but Concubine Chen has taught her well and she is cheerful all day long.
Chang'an had been living outside the palace because Shunzhi was displeased by Qin's actions.
For the other princesses, Xue Li arranged female officials, mainly those with good health and a strong temper.
Even if we really get married in the future, I can't stand such humiliation!
The princesses also often paid their respects to the Queen Mother and Xue Li.
Xue Li taught them that “we don’t bully others, but we can’t let others bully us either.”
The Queen Mother is now used to Xue Li's behavior.
Only a few times did people from Mongolia come.
On the one hand, he came to pay homage to the new emperor, and on the other hand, he came to pick up his own sons and nephews.
At least, the Queen Mother's daughters were very satisfied with Xue Li.
They are also honored because their mother is the Empress Dowager of the Qing Dynasty.
But other sisters may not live happily.
The Queen Mother was in low spirits at the moment and was too lazy to ask.
After all, the new emperor is young but ambitious.
I'm not the kind of person who can be manipulated by others.
Ever since Shunzhi passed away, the Empress Dowager seemed to have lost all her energy and spirit.
After dealing with all that, Xue Li took her daughter to see the small treasury that her son had inherited.
The little emperor was also very happy, and Xueli picked out some old items.
The little emperor was a little surprised when he saw the tattered or broken jade ring.
"Mother, you don't have to save money for your son. Just take whatever he likes."
"I like this kind!" Xue Li was even happier when she found a pair of short ancient swords.
The little emperor looked at the sword and fell into deep thought.
After receiving the treasure, Xue Li left happily.
The little emperor looked at the map on the wall as if he was looking for something.
Several years passed like this.
Because the young emperor vigorously promoted the Han people and implemented intermarriage between Manchus and Han people.
No matter how proud the descendants of the Eight Banners were, they would not be so presumptuous.
The young emperor also remembered the disadvantages of marrying between close relatives and marrying too early.
An imperial decree was issued to strictly prohibit early marriage, and women's rights were greatly improved.
For example: health issues for women and children.
For example: the status of women in the family.
Because mothers have an important influence on the education and growth of their children in the family, there is an intention to enhance the status of women in the family.
For example: prevent isolation between inside and outside, and prohibit debauchery.
If a married man has an improper relationship with a woman from another family, his wife has the right to kill him, and this behavior is not considered a crime under the law.
For example: wife’s inheritance rights.
If the husband dies, the wife has the right to inherit his property unless she remarries.
For example: If a man is beaten and punished, his ears are cut off, or his limbs, fingers, or skin are broken, what should he do?
If a husband beats his wife, causing injuries to her ears or limbs, what punishment will the husband receive?
During the Qin Dynasty, the punishment was to shave off all the hair on the husband except the top of his head.
This kind of punishment was quite severe in ancient society. The ancients believed that their bodies and hair were given by their parents and should not be easily damaged.
At this time, because of the Manchu people's braids.
The little emperor had the words engraved on his forehead instead.
And also reformed many laws and regulations!
The promulgation of the new law was opposed by many old officials.
There were even those who died for their advice.
The little emperor simply let him go home and enjoy his remaining years in peace!
He had already searched these people's homes thoroughly.
After a scolding, everyone's fig leaf was torn off.
Those who favor their concubines over their wives, those who covet their wives’ dowries, those who stand by and watch their mothers being bullied to death by their fathers, those who use coercion, bribery and force to abduct women, those who favor their concubines and treat their wives and children at home coldly...
The little emperor's mouth seemed to be filled with poison, and everyone was dumbfounded by what he said.
The ministers, who usually looked glorious and upright, were so embarrassed that their faces turned red.
What is even more ridiculous is that everyone, and most of them are led by the Han people, is shouting about respecting old customs.
After all, at first, Manchu aunts had a relatively high status.
It is also a mutual integration of cultures.
You have to learn something and also discard something.
Those people shouted that they had always followed the ancient system that the husband was the head of the wife.
The husband is the guide of the wife, which is one of the "Three Guides", namely the ruler is the guide of the minister, the father is the guide of the son, and the husband is the guide of the wife.
This concept emphasizes that in the family, the husband is the master and leader of the wife, and the wife's status and personality are subordinate to the husband, and she needs to obey the husband's wishes and decisions.
The gender role positioning of male superiority and female inferiority in feudal society, as well as the unequal social status between husband and wife.
This concept reflects the gender role positioning of male superiority and female inferiority in feudal society, as well as the unequal social status between husband and wife.
There are also those who obey their sons after their husbands’ death.
"Obey the son after the husband's death" is one of the "Three Obediences", namely, obey the father before marriage, obey the husband after marriage, and obey the son after the husband's death.
This concept means that after the husband's death, the wife needs to comply with her son's wishes and decisions and continue to assume family responsibilities and obligations.
This also reflects the characteristics of feudal society where women had a low status and were dependent on men.
After the death of her husband, the woman loses her main support and protection, so she needs to rely on her son to maintain her life and family order.
The so-called Three Obediences and Four Virtues is a concept that mainly comes from Confucian ethics.
It is a normative requirement for women in terms of morality, behavior, etc.
The little emperor laughed out of anger!
Confucianism?!
Ah!
"Oh? I am following the ancient system of the First Emperor. What's wrong with that? Why don't you tell me which dynasty's ancient system you are following?"
Jingrong is not very old, but he has a majestic aura.
The court officials looked at each other and were speechless.
Whatever he wanted to say was immediately rejected by the little emperor!
"I am the Son of Heaven. You must do whatever I tell you to do! If you can't do it, just retire and return home. Do you want to be above me?"
No one dared to respond, and everyone fell to their knees in fear.
Female officials and newly selected candidates continued to improve and supplement the team according to the emperor's wishes.
Many people said that the young emperor changed the law because he and the current empress dowager depended on each other.
Sydney doesn't think so!
Xue Li felt that he had a broad mind.
There is no need to exploit women in order to restrict them from enjoying the benefits.
Rather, he has the confidence and strength to attract more attention among a group of already outstanding people.