"Yes, the people of Jinan are so open-minded that many women even repudiate their husbands to marry another man and have the same inheritance rights as men. I have seen many girls in the fortress who get along well with the man they admire in this way."
Han Yue's qi and blood surged. Although the customs of the southern and northern parts of Jin are different, women will not be bold enough to reach this point! Seeing Ren Anle's sincere face, he realised that although she had the talent to lead the army and enter the imperial court, she had grown up in a bandit's den and lacked in other aspects, so he rubbed the corners of his eyebrows and said with a bitter smile, "Lord Ren, no matter what the customs are in southern Jin, this is the imperial capital and some of the rules are not quite the same as where you are."
Ren Anle waved her hand, "I know, I know, I will be careful with my words and deeds in the future and never offend the sacred body again." Halfway through her half-heartedly words, she was still a little unhappy. She curled her lips and said, "Your Highness, there are countless women in the capital who want to enter the Eastern Palace, why can't I? Is Anle really so unappealing to His Highness' eyes?"
Han Yue was slightly stunned and did not reply, but merely sat back on the wooden chair of the pavilion platform. He was silent for a moment before saying to the woman who was sitting on the horizontal edge with a puzzled look on her face, "Because it's a pity."
Ren Anle raised an eyebrow and immediately had a few big words written plainly on her face: what kind of reason is that!
"The imperial examination cheating case is the reason why you cannot enter the Eastern Palace. Lord Ren is more than just a commander-in-chief. Gu can see that the court's treachery is only in the palm of your hand."
Han Yue's words were clear and cold to the ears, but Ren Anle's expression remained unchanged. She merely hooked the corners of her mouth and shrugged without saying a word.
"Whether it is the people's hearts, the scholars and the court officials are all part of your calculation, even the father Emperor and the left minister...too." Han Yue met Ren Anle's dark eyes and said slowly, "The Marquis of Zhongyi has been in charge of the northwest for several years and has accumulated a great deal of authority. Father has long been dissatisfied with his domineering ways, but he just couldn't find an excuse to take offense. As for the left minister, he knows very well that the court will have to give an account under the criticism of the scholars, and one Minister of Household is far from enough ... If not for the intervention of the left minister, how could the military power of the Marquis of Zhongyi be easily forced to hand over. As for the reason why the left minister would be so anxious, I think your Excellency understands it better than I do."
"His Highness' eyes are like fiery candles, so I don't expect Anle's little trick to be able to hide from His Highness."
"Lord Ren is being modest." Han Yue suddenly spoke in a deep voice, and his gaze was sincere, "What the court lacks is a good official like you who is dedicated to the people and has a clear heart. That is why Gu said ... it would be too much of a pity for Lord Ren to join the Eastern Palace. If you stay in the Imperial court, Gu believes...it will be a blessing for the world."