Every place had its own rules for survival. If one could not become the person who made those rules, one had to follow them. Otherwise, the inevitable result was being swallowed up by them.
In a place where men held absolute power and could take three wives and four concubines, talking about equality for all and equality between men and women—wasn't that a joke?
The more Su Qiao thought about it, the more ridiculous it seemed, and she actually laughed.
"Hehe, it's only because outsiders don't know the truth about our household. If they did, the Prime Minister's residence would probably have become the laughingstock of the capital long ago. Father would have become a joke in the eyes of the ministers, and His Majesty would have to reconsider whether Father was truly fit to hold the important post of Prime Minister."
"After all, if one cannot even sweep one's own house, how can one sweep the whole world?"
"The ruler is the guiding principle for the subject, the father for the son, and the husband for the wife. Would His Majesty really feel at ease letting someone who does not even abide by the Three Principles and Five Constant Virtues hold an important position in court?"
Throughout the dynasties, the ruling class had used the inculcation of the Three Principles and Five Constant Virtues to uphold society's ethical morality and political system.
This was tantamount to openly challenging imperial authority.
This matter could be considered small, but if one wanted to make it big, it could become very serious. If someone seized on this point and reported it to His Majesty, then even as Prime Minister, he would likely not fare well before the emperor.
"Also, Father, I actually think it was quite good that you kept your distance