Chapter 1213: Henpecked
This was the first time the people of Great Qi learned that all the high-ranking officials respected women so much. It was understandable for the Emperor to write a congratulatory message since it was a well-known fact that he had always respected the Empress. Else, he could have done so on King Rong’s account.
However, people were surprised to see so many officials writing congratulatory messages. Ironically, there were also congratulatory words from the Zhu family’s head.
Could it be that King Rong went to his door with a broadsword to force him?
Curious about this, the commoners gossiped about whether there were any abnormalities in the capital during the few days before The Lily Times was released.
A foreigner didn’t understand and asked in half-baked Chinese, "Why King Rong? Didn’t they say that this is a woman’s newspaper? Is King Rong a woman?"
The people in the teahouse looked at the person who spoke with disdain. Seeing that they had the face of a Westerner, they forgave their ignorance. A humorous person pointed at the West Xia merchant who had come to do business and said, "Even the people of West Xia know the reason. King Rong of Great Qi respects women the most and he’ll do whatever Queen Consort Rong requests of him. Considering The Lily Times is run by Her Highness, doesn’t King Rong have to put in some effort?"
Enlightened, the Westerner said enviously, "King Rong and Queen Consort Rong are such a loving couple."
The West Xia merchant almost spat out the tea in his mouth when he was pointed at. He shouted, "He’s clearly henpecked! You say that he respects women? I say he’s a cowardly man instead. Otherwise, why would he be suppressed by a woman?"