Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
“Please, Your Majesty, hold accountable for this. Whether it entails punishnt or retribution, I am prepared to bear the consequences alone. I implore you to spare everyone else within the Xu family,” Xu Yuanlong entreated.
The Emperor of Jinwei Land regarded Xu Yuanlong thoughtfully.
Undoubtedly, Xu Yuanlong bore a share of responsibility.
He had failed in his duty, a fact he readily admitted.
How could he have neglected to discipline his own daughter adequately, permitting her to precipitate such a significant calamity?
Yet, it was imperative to distinguish between intent and negligence. The Emperor of Jinwei Land remained cognizant of this fact.
Even though the Xu family had not intentionally orchestrated this debacle, they were nonetheless accountable for allowing it to happen.
Nevertheless…
The Emperor of Jinwei Land harbored no intention to directly punish the Xu family at this juncture.
With an air of composure, he stated, “Given the magnitude of this calamity, it is indeed the Xu family’s failure to maintain proper discipline. You may now begin your redemption. Since your daughter leads the pagoda, I shall charge your Xu family with the task of personally capturing Xu Xunnan. If you successfully apprehend her and bring her before , I shall consider granting leniency.”
Having articulated his decree…
He signaled for the eunuch by his side to summon those waiting outside.
These individuals comprised officials and nobles of Jinwei Land who had entered the palace, aware of the unfolding crisis.
The Emperor of Jinwei Land addressed them sternly, saying, “Jinwei Land has been struck by a montous event, and each of you shares a asure of responsibility.”
“I am certain that within your families, there are won who are implicated in this matter.”
“If you wish to rectify their behavior and ensure they do not stray from our customs even in their dreams, the onus is upon you.”
“Everyone, disperse and summon all the won within your households to return to the Interdiate. As for won from ordinary households, they fall under the jurisdiction of local authorities. Dispatch ssengers to notify these families to retrieve their female mbers and return them to their respective Interdiate residences.”
“Once assembled, these won shall be subject to registration and, if deed necessary, face appropriate penalties.”
“Won lack the innate ability to cultivate and, consequently, the qualifications to engage in cultivation. This age-old rule, upheld for millennia, is unbreakable. The audacity of these won is perplexing. Could they aspire to assu a prominent role within Jinwei Land?”
“n devote themselves to cultivation and serve as leaders outside the ho, while won preside over dostic affairs. If everyone partakes in cultivation, Jinwei Land will plunge into disarray. In that case, will there be room for to govern? Will I allow won to overstep their bounds and dictate all decisions?”
“Such talk is absurd!”
The Emperor of Jinwei Land delivered his statent with unwavering gravity, emphasizing the larger stakes at hand. This matter pertained not only to his interests as the ruler but also to the well-being of all n.
The n present wore ashen expressions, their countenances grim and disheartened.
How could they fail to grasp the underlying rationale? No one favored a rule that had endured for thousands of years, especially when it concerned won of lower status.
What privileges did they possess?
Their sole purpose was to bear offspring.
How audacious these won were to entertain the notion of being on equal footing with n like them!
Jinwei Land currently faced upheaval. Many won within their families had displayed blatant defiance and flocked to the pagoda, to their intense exasperation.
What lay ahead?
Now that the Emperor had personally issued a mandate, upon departing from the palace, they would be heading to the pagoda to retrieve the won from their households, utilizing whatever ans necessary—be it reprimanding, chastising, or employing any other thods.
“We acknowledge the decree!” The assembled group of aggrieved individuals responded in unison.
At this, the Emperor of Jinwei Land’s countenance lightened sowhat.
He motioned for them to depart, saying, “Go and execute the directive. I expect to witness results within three days..”
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