31 Pillar of the Country 10 (2/2)

Xi Sheng glanced at Xi Lan and Xi Jie for help, but they just smiled at her.

These two unreliable adults!

\”While men thirst for power and money, women desire safety and stability. A man with different wives, the man has the capability to grant what the women longs. Since safety and stability could only be granted by the man, the wives would strive to achieve it.\”

Xi Sheng pauses. The three questionable men have the looks of interest.

She continued:\”However, even if they were granted a favour, they cannot sit still. The favour could be shifted, it might be bestowed to the first wife, but it could be given to the third wife tomorrow. The granted favour is too fragile. While men wage war openly, the war between women is much cruel.\”

I mean women could devise a scheme that is bloodless but could induce a downfall of another person. Their battle is very long, unlike men who spilt blood quickly.

Sometimes, women are scarier than men because they could affectionately smile at you as they slit your throat.

Xi Sheng suddenly remembers a certain maid. She unconsciously touches her neck.

The mysterious man nodded:\”Women's battle huh? I do understand what you said, especially in palace intrigue[3].\”

Xi Lan cheekily smiles:\”That was excellent!\”

Xi Jie gave her a proud look.

I don't need your praises!

\”You have a great vision and your reasoning is one-of-a-kind. When you grow up, what do you think about managing political affairs?\”

Xi Sheng was confused. As in engaging in a battle of words in which you don't know your allies or foes? That kind of political battle where most prioritizes their self rather than their people?

If that's the case, I'd rather not.

Xi Sheng could feel the tension growing, especially from Elder Xi and the man.

Xi Lan:\”Haha! Uncle, stop recruiting—\”

Xi Sheng decided to play along:\”What can you offer?\”

Did anyone really expected him to enlist a mere child in which he met for the first time? That was obviously a joke!

Xi Lan:\”You don't mean to---\”

Xi Jie:\”Stinky old man, what are you trying to---\”

The man raised his hand and both Xi Jie and Xi Lan became quiet. He beamed a smile directed to Xi Sheng.

\”Anything, after all, I'm the Emperor.\”

\”Awooo!!\”

Xi Sheng didn't quite hear what the man said as she dashed outside.

Fluffball!

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Footnotes:

[1]Back palace-the harem.

[2] Chat group- The mysterious man, Xi Lan and Xi Jie have their own discussion between them, while Xi Sheng is speaking to herself.

[3] Palace Intrigue- A situation in which powerful individuals within an organization are working against each other. In this case, it is referring to royalties' strife to the throne or related to that.