The Way of the Empress

“I don’t agree. Because of marriage, sentinels and men who are more physically violent at home  get a reduced sentence after beating their spouses to death, are forgiven by the law, and tried as manslaughter and not sentenced to death. It’s unfair for guides and women. Even if, commutation and forgiveness can be given due to their marriage relationship, they should be treated equally. Women should not be weaker than men. Therefore, if a wife kills her husband in a marriage, it is deemed to be a deliberate murder and sentenced to death. The husband’s killing of his wife is careless, it is an excessive murder. This kind of marriage law has no guarantee for women…” Zhuo Yang put forward a lot of suggestions on how to improve the country’s laws in the show. “I suggest, the next time this kind of thing is tried, they can consider this aspect. Regardless of marital relationship, killing someone, both men and women can be sentenced to death. Or, because of marital relationship, everyone will have lightened sentences and forgiven, without the death penalty. “

“Also, parents can kill their children without going to jail, or can get a reduction in punishment. I think this should be improved. Because of a parent-child relationship, you should not have the right to kill, and are ignored. Children have always belonged to their parents.” he said.

Zhuo Yang loved to follow many cases in civilian circles, and observed many shortcomings in the existing laws. “Also, in the case of underage rape, even rape and murder, I also think the law should make improvements. These criminals should not be commuted or escape death penalty just because they are minors… Since we have the ability to rape or even rape and kill others, then we should not treat such people as children nor treat them as minors.”

“Then, regarding the privileges enjoyed by the nobility, when committing certain criminal acts, the punishment can be commuted and pardoned because of their noble status. In fact, my personal view is not very acceptable – even in the ancient earth period, there was a saying that “a prince breaking the law has the same guilt as the common people”. Now why should we protect these nobles? Yes, they are nobles, including myself, who have inherited the shadow of their ancestors. Their ancestors were powerful and great people, but do not represent whether their descendants will not be scum.”

Zhuo Yang already has a lot of fans. As soon as the show was broadcast on more than 100 planets, it it will be a hit.

In addition, most of his speeches are morally sound and upright. Although he is a nobleman, his ideology is different from that of other nobles. Most of them speak from the perspective of civilians, weaker guides, women, and speak for them.

After several episodes of the show, his remarks were immediately praised and echoed by the public.

And he himself, because of the broadcast and his extremely positive speech and three views, grained fans like crazy. His popularity soared, and even has a vague trend of catching up with Moodys.

Because Zhuo Yang’s speech spoke out the aspirations of most ordinary people, women, and disadvantaged groups – shortly after the show was broadcast, the people also affectionately referred to him as the “People’s Crown Princess” online.

The words and deeds of the crown princess represented the royal family and crown prince’s attitude in the eyes of many. Therefore, Zhuo Yang’s public speech also affected many planets, regarding his words as the crown prince’s intent.

Therefore, on several planets with cases of “husband beating wife to death by domestic violence”, “parents killing young children”, “minor rape and murder” and some cases involving nobles, mentioned by Zhuo Yang, the governors no longer dared to judge lightly, favoring men, irresponsible parents, or nobles as they did in the past. Instead, they cautiously pursued the meaning of those above, severely sentencing the offenders who had previously had opportunities for commutated sentences under the law.

These cases have attracted the attention of the whole population. After Zhuo Yang went on the show and displayed a satisfactory result to everyone, the public praise for Zhuo Yang and Moodys became higher, and more trusting.

The families of the victims who were wronged and had nowhere to sue are also grateful for Zhuo Yang’s policy were extremely thankful towards the crown prince.

Many people left messages saying that because of the existence of people like the crown prince and princess, they saw the value of the royal family and saw the hope and future of this empire.

Everyone believed that Moodys and Zhuo Yang would lead them to a better tomorrow.

 

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“How could this happen? How is this Zhuo Yang so lucky? Why is everyone praising him and scolding me?” Seeing the praise Zhuo Yang being praised by almost everyone online, Rand couldn’t help but get angry again, throwing thing around.

Mrs. Jenny smiled and touched Rand’s head, and said softly: “Child, don’t worry. This ‘people’s princess’ can stay proud of him for a few days, and then his people will abandon him… Wait until everyone sees his true features exposed. He will betray his relatives, his mask will be broken, and his reputation will be infamous.”

She has already grasped Zhuo Yang’s handle. Destroying Zhuo Yang is just around the corner.

“Auntie, do you have a way to deal with Zhuo Yang?” Rand looked at Mrs. Jenny expectantly.

Mrs. Jenny smiled very deeply as she said, “Wait. You can bear this with me for a few more days. Pretend to be good for a while longer, and soon this painting of Zhuo Yang will fall off and be exposed to everyone.”

She is full of confidence.

“Okay, auntie.” After listening to her, Rand, who had been restless, immediately calmed down.

 

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The aristocratic circle of the imperial capital often has various evening parties. As a social expert, Changdi Qing is the most enthusiastic about holding and organizing various evening parties.

Before Zhuo Yang got married, he didn’t even have the qualifications to participate in such a dinner because of the declining Zhuo family.

Even if the Zhuo family had the chance to participate in this kind of banquet, the priority was always given to Zhuo Yu.

Zhuo Yang once yearned to attend such a banquet, because invitations to them were a symbol of identity and status, and a good opportunity to get acquainted with other dignitaries. But after getting such an opportunity, he was very busy and didn’t have time at all, nor the intention to attend such a banquet.

After going to several of them, he felt that such banquets are not interesting at all. It is better to save time at home and be with Moodys.

But even if he feels bored, with his status, there are always a lot of people inviting to him such banquets.

Zhuo Yang didn’t want to go anymore, but he had to go once or twice.

After attending a show, dealing with things, and obligatorily helping a few mentally disordered sentinels, Zhuo Yang took a shower. He didn’t even have time to meet with Moodys for a break, before hurrying to the banquet.

“Come, Your Highness, come to my side.” The host of this banquet was Changdi Qing, Dean. When saw Zhuo Yang enter, he immediately greeted him warmly.

Zhuo Yang stepped forward with a smile and donned the mask of the crown princess, to deal with Dean’s enthusiasm for gossip. “Little uncle.”

Dean, Changdi Qing, is a social expert. No one will feel unhappy after talking to him, and Zhuo Yang is the same.

“Your Highness’s outfit tonight is really beautiful. In the entire banquet hall, there isn’t anyone more beautiful than Your Highness.” Dean smiled and took Zhuo Yang’s hand, as if he liked this nephew very much.

Zhuo Yang smiled shyly. “Where, little uncle exaggerates. I’m just wearing something casually.”

“How did I exaggerate? Dressing casually, and it’s on the top fashion magazine in Osphia. Now those fashionistas are all following your attire.” Dean complimented.

Zhuo Yang didn’t know about it. “Is it? I don’t read a lot of fashion magazines, and I don’t have time to read it. I really don’t know. In fact, these clothes are matched by the butler and the clothing team. As long as I can wear it without being embarrassment or being conspicuous, I will wear it.”

“This is because you are young and good-looking, so you look good in everything. Unlike me, who is already old.” Dean poured a cup of wine.

Zhuo Yang gently held the wine cup. “How so? Little uncle, when the two of us go out together, I’m afraid everyone will think that we are the same size? If you say you are old, in the entire Osphia, there might be no one that dares say they’re young.”

Changdi Qing is indeed very well maintained, and his age can’t be seen.

Even if he is over a hundred years old, he is still the dream lover in the minds of many sentinels on Emperor Star.

Dean, Changdi Qing, smiled. He did not speak, obviously not taking Zhuo Yang’s childish words to heart.

Zhuo Yang picked up the wine glass and took a sip of red wine. He only felt that the taste was very good, sweet and fruity. His hands are very beautiful, white as jade, and the knuckles of his fingers are like a handful of slender onions.

“His Royal Highness reminded me of an old person.” Changdi Qing stared at Zhuo Yang for a while, as if he had thought of something, and said with emotion.

Zhuo Yang looked up at him in surprise.

Dean took it upon himself to explain. “Thinking back, after living for more than a hundred years, only their demeanor can be compared to His Royal Highness.”

“Who is it? I don’t know, have I seen them before?” Zhuo Yang was a little curious.

It wasn’t that he was arrogant. He really had never met anyone who could compete with him in appearance.

Such beauties should be very rare.

“It’s an old friend of mine…” Changdi Qing seemed to think of something in the past. His eyes were slightly red, and he paused for a while before saying, “Their wife.”

Zhuo Yang was stunned.

Changdi Qing wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes. “Sorry, Your Highness, do you mind if you compare you to a lady?”

“It’s okay.” Zhuo Yang didn’t think it was anything, and joked: “Perhaps good-looking people always have something in common. But I don’t know where is this wife of little uncle’s friend?”

People always wants to see peerless beauties.

“Gone.” Changdi Qing’s voice almost choked up. “When I was young, I still admired him. His wife really is the moonlight wind, with majestic grace, and an appearance bright and soft as the moonlight, just like goddess of the moonlight. Really makes me feel ashamed at first glance.”

Changdi Qing is already quite a well-known beauty in Emperor Star. Zhuo Yang really could not imagine how beautiful a person had to be to make him feel ashamed and filthy.

Zhuo Yang was stunned. He suddenly reacted to something and blurted out: “Is the deceased little uncle is talking about surnamed Xue?”

He originally wanted to ask if it was Marshal Xue, Mrs. Xue… But thinking how the empire convicted Xue Zhanting back then. After his name has not be cleared, and it is no longer suitable to call Xue Zhanting a marshal, so he changed his words…

Zhuo Yang had heard Moodys mention Changdi Qing admired Marshal Xue when he was young. He also heard that when the Xue family had an accident, Changdi Qing repeatedly kneeled in front of the emperor’s palace to plead for the Xue family, but he was helpless and unable to change his brother’s attitude and thoughts, which was really regrettable.

“It turns out that Your Highness knows him. I thought you juniors didn’t know them anymore?” Changdi Qing’s tone was rather regretful. “It’s really a pity – he and his wife, a hero and beauty, a heavenly match.”

Zhuo Yang heard of Marshal Xue’s outstanding appearance and achievements before, but never heard his wife being such a beautiful woman.

Pity.

However, even if regretful, Zhuo Yang was never acquainted with the marshal and his wife who have been dead for 50 years.

As a person who listened to the story, he could only comfort the Changdi Qing who was a close friend of Marshal Xue and his wife. “The deceased is dead, and little uncle should not be too sad.I believe that your deceased couple also hopes that you can live a good life. Don’t be sad for them.”

“…If they still have descendants, it would be fine. If they have descendants, I am willing to raise them for them.” After a while, Dean said.

At this time, Zhuo Yang couldn’t say anything other than silence.

The banquet lasted a long time.

Zhuo Yang was talking to the last person he should greet. After greeting them, he lowered his head and glanced at the time, ready to leave. At this moment, someone stopped him with a solemn expression.

It is the Fang’s family, Miss Fang Yunzhi.

Fang Yunzhi was looking at him with a complicated expression, her face full of hesitation.

“What’s wrong? Miss Fang.” Zhuo Yang had a good impression of the girl, so he took the initiative to say hello.

Fang Yunzhi took a deep breath. Looking around and seeing many people talking, she said to Zhuo Yang in a rather cold tone, “Your Highness, is it convenient for you to take a step to speak?”

She was asking, but her tone was not so soft…

“Yes.” Although Zhuo Yang didn’t know what was going on, he still agreed with a smile.

When the two moved to a remote place, Fang Yunzhi took a deep breath. She didn’t know how much courage she had to summon Zhuo Yang. “Your Highness, I don’t care how you designed to marry His Royal Highness or what purpose you have. Whoever it is from the bottom of your heart you really love… I just hope you will never be sorry, and betray His Royal Highness…”

“Otherwise, I will never let you go. I will definitely stand up and expose you.” Fang Yunzhi clenched her fists with both hands. Her nails were pinched into flesh unconsciously, as if she was facing such a terrible person.

She was a little frightened, but still forced herself to be tough…

Zhuo Yang frowned, his face was unclear, so he asked: “Miss Fang, I don’t understand what you are talking about.”

He has countless, unpredictable schemes, but this time he was really at a loss.

“Your Highness needn’t try to understand and pretend to be confused. If you don’t know, you can’t do anything. I already know the things you have done before, as well as those things about you and the Secretary General. I haven’t told His Royal Highness, and I hope you can converge a little in the future and disconnect from those things in the past… I can see that His Royal Highness loves you very much, and I hope you don’t hurt him.” Fang Yunzhi threatened: “If I find out you have hurt His Royal Highness in the future, I will tell him everything and will not let your conspiracy succeed. At that time, you will have nothing.”

Zhuo Yang frowned, and just wanted to explain something to her: “Miss Fang…”

“I hope Your Highness will do it for himself in the future.” Fang Yunzhi dropped these words and ran away.

Zhuo Yang: “…”

Zhuo Yang stood still, frowning unconsciously.

 

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