noffsinger Chapter 246 Untitled (to be revised 6)
Chapter 246 Untitled (to be revised 6)
Several days passed peacefully. Then one day, someone from the clan came to the door, saying that an elder in their family was ill and, having heard that Qingmo had hired a renowned doctor, they wanted to borrow his physician. Qingmo sneered. When the original owner of this body was down on her luck, these clansmen hadn't hesitated to kick her while she was down; now they wanted to take advantage of her. "This doctor is someone I paid to hire specifically to treat my father. I don't have time to worry about others. If you really want treatment, go and ask for one yourselves." The visitor, rebuffed, left angrily.
A few days later, Qingmo returned home to find a large crowd gathered in front of the mansion. It turned out that a member of her clan, unwilling to accept defeat, had spread rumors that Qingmo was unfilial and disregarded the lives of her clansmen. Qingmo's eyes turned cold, and she immediately dragged the man to the government office. She presented evidence proving that she had done everything in her power and that the man was the one maliciously spreading rumors. The magistrate ordered the man to compensate Qingmo for the damage to her reputation and to be flogged thirty times.
After this incident, no one dared to provoke Qingmo again. Qingmo's life became increasingly prosperous; she led her husbands to a good life, teaching them to read and write, and their home was filled with laughter. Xie Liu's illness also improved significantly, and the family lived happily together, enjoying a peaceful and affluent life.
However, the peaceful days didn't last long. One day, Qingmo was checking the account books in her study when the steward rushed in to report that the imperial court had issued a new regulation requiring all households with male members to pay high taxes per capita. Qingmo frowned; this was clearly aimed at her kind of polyandrous household.
Qingmo knew she couldn't just sit and wait to die, so she decided to travel to the capital to plead her case before the emperor. She set off with enough money and evidence. After a long and arduous journey, she finally arrived in the capital. Through various connections and connections, she was able to meet the emperor. Qingmo explained that although there were many men in her family, they all adhered to the traditional female-superior-male rule, and she herself diligently paid taxes; therefore, the new regulation was unreasonable. The emperor listened and pondered for a moment, finding her reasoning sound, and ordered a re-examination of the regulation.
Qingmo happily returned to her small town. Upon arriving home, she received a warm welcome from her family. After this ordeal, Qingmo realized that she needed to pay close attention to policy changes to better protect her family. From then on, she devoted herself even more diligently to managing the family business and encouraged her husbands to learn more skills, making the whole family more prosperous and harmonious.
Those who used to run the casino were investigated and punished by the government for their repeated misdeeds. Qingmo's life gradually got back on track. She lived a wealthy and peaceful life in this matriarchal world, with harmonious relationships among her family members. She also became a remarkable woman praised by everyone in the area, completely changing the original owner's terrible fate.
Years later, Qingmo's family business had grown significantly, even expanding to other towns. One day, Qingmo received a mysterious letter claiming that a treasure trove existed on a distant border, containing boundless wealth and a long-lost manual on female supremacy. The letter stated that obtaining it would elevate her family to new heights and solidify the status of women. Intrigued, Qingmo decided to embark on another journey.
Qingmo only brought her most trusted companion, Bao Yi, with her. They trekked through mountains and rivers, arriving at an ancient cave on the border. As soon as they stepped inside, a mysterious aura filled the air. Suddenly, a rain of arrows rained down from all directions, and Qingmo and Bao Yi dodged left and right. At that moment, a voice rang out: "If you want to take the treasure, you must first pass my test." A dark figure slowly appeared. Qingmo calmly replied, "We have no intention of offending you; we are merely seeking a way to develop our family." The dark figure laughed, "If that's truly the case, then accept my test." It then posed a series of difficult questions about matriarchal values and business acumen. Qingmo, drawing upon her years of accumulated knowledge, answered fluently. The dark figure nodded in satisfaction, dispelled the traps, and guided them to retrieve a portion of the treasure and a copy of the treasure manual. Qingmo returned home with her spoils, using the knowledge within the manual to further enhance her family's status, and their lives became even happier and more fulfilling.
They wanted to settle the matter quickly, but Qingmo refused to back down. Just as the two sides were at an impasse, a young man who looked like a gentleman approached. This man was the son of a local wealthy merchant, named Su Jin. He found Qingmo's fiery temper amusing and stepped in to mediate. Su Jin helped Qingmo recover some of the money the original owner had lost, much to Qingmo's secret delight. She used the money to buy a lot of daily necessities and food, and even bought some meat bones to make soup. When she returned home, her husbands were stunned by what she had brought back. Qingmo snorted, "From now on, follow me and live a good life. As long as you're obedient, you'll all get your share of the benefits." Her husbands nodded repeatedly, their eyes filled with surprise and confusion. Qingmo, meanwhile, began to plan how to use the remaining money to start a small business and completely change the family's predicament.
Qingmo imparted the knowledge from the copy of the manual to her husbands, and the family business flourished. However, as the family's power grew, it aroused the dissatisfaction of some conservative forces. They secretly colluded with bandits, plotting to seize the copy of the manual and destroy the foundation of the Qingmo family.
One night, bandits attacked. Qingmo was prepared and directed her husbands and servants to fight back. Bao Yi, meanwhile, protected a copy of the treasure manual and hid in a secret room. Qingmo, wielding a long sword, was valiant and led the group in a fierce battle against the bandits. Just as the battle was raging, Su Jin arrived with government troops to their rescue. It turned out he had been watching Qingmo closely and had rushed to help upon hearing the news.
The bandits were driven back, and Qingmo looked at Su Jin with gratitude. From then on, Qingmo and Su Jin cooperated, suppressing conservative forces while expanding their business empire. The Qingmo family became a powerful force in the matriarchal world, and her advocacy of treating husbands equally and emphasizing education spread far and wide. Qingmo and her husbands lived happily ever after, and her family prospered for generations, her name forever etched in the legendary stories of this world.
Years later, a descendant of Qingmo's family stumbled upon an ancient book. This book revealed a secret about Qingmo: the mysterious letter from years ago was not obtained by chance, but was deliberately created by a wise man whom Qingmo had helped in her early years. This wise man knew Qingmo's character and abilities and intentionally guided her towards greater glory.
The family descendants were greatly shocked by the discovery, but also deeply proud. They decided to continue along the path pioneered by Qingmo, not only to maintain the family's prosperity but also to constantly explore new territories.
During a family sacrificial ceremony, Qingmo's portrait was solemnly enshrined. The younger generation of family members swore before the portrait that they would carry on the family's glory and uphold the ideals advocated by Qingmo. Then, they strode confidently into the unknown, carrying the courage and wisdom of their ancestors, believing that the family's future would be as bright and radiant as the past, writing more legendary stories for their family in the matriarchal world.