Not a single civil or military official in court dared oppose Jian Ruonan.
Even if Jian Ruonan suggested that Emperor Deyuan get down from his dragon throne so she could have a seat, probably no one would dare run their mouth.
Whenever anyone tentatively stuck out a little foot, Wu Dandan's fate scared them right back.
Minister Pei looked at the Chief Minister: Su Landan, you've found a kindred spirit.
Chief Minister Su: I have two balls. They just got dyed, that's all. A change of underwear and they're back to normal. Who's kindred spirits with One-Ball?!
Minister Pei: Oh my, you ball-lords have even established a hierarchy of discrimination!
Wu Dandan: ...
Not only did no one object, but Minister Pei and Jian Zhang were the first to step forward in support. "Your humble servants believe Official Jian's proposal is excellent. Women are attentive to detail and suited to a wide range of work."
"This measure will surely send Great Xia's economy soaring!"
Someone asked, "If we implement this on a large scale, won't women become even less willing to marry? Won't even more men be unable to find wives?"
Jian Ruonan wagged a finger. "Not so, not so."
"All you can say is that scumbags won't be able to marry good wives. Plenty of girls will still want to marry good men. If you want a good wife, you must learn to be considerate and gentle, take no concubines, visit no brothels, and stop being male chauvinists!"
[Men, start competing for mates!!! Compete!!! Mwahahahaha-]
The assembled officials: "..."
Your Majesty, Little Treasure is being so outrageous. Aren't you going to rein her in?
Emperor Deyuan: This is a family matter. Jian Zhang should handle it.
Jian Zhang: Your humble servant has no say at home.
Dantai Mo: What