Chapter 1137 - 259: Sinner Through the Ages_4
"As for women not being allowed to hold office, which contravenes ancestral rules, I’ve indeed called all my beloved officers today to discuss this matter. Rules are made by people, and if they can formulate them, so can I. Beloved Officer Pei serves the country and the people with extraordinary fidelity and valor, surpassing many men in her capacities. How could she not hold office!?" Xiao Guangzhao spoke with dominating authority.
Shen Bi and several others were shocked, "Emperor! Allowing women to enter court and hold office is a significant matter that requires careful consideration!"
"Emperor! general Pei has made outstanding contributions and rightfully deserves recognition, but if it’s because of General Pei that women are allowed to enter court and hold office, I fear that the traditional boundaries between men and women will be thrown into chaos!"
Everyone knelt down and pleaded, "Please reconsider, Your Majesty!" Pei Qin could hold a nominal position and manage the Manufacturing Bureau, but making it official for women to hold office would truly be disruptive!
Pei Qin, however, felt differently, knowing that during the flourishing Tang period, there had even been a woman emperor and many female officials! But such changes would need a transition period, for if done rashly, there could indeed be major chaos. Thus, she too knelt down, "Please reconsider, Your Majesty!"
"My decision is final!" Xiao Guangzhao said, frowning deeply, and ordered them to leave.
Pei Qin’s eyebrows knitted together, and she couldn’t help but bitterly speculate. Previously Xiao Guangzhao had retained control without giving her real power, and now he wanted to establish female officials for her sake, intending to disrupt the court and gender norms. Was this pushing her into a storm, making her a sinner through the ages?
Mo Heng felt a surge of murderous intent.