Chapter 9: Here, men and women are equal

Chapter 9

What a shocking few words these are!

How invigorating these words are!

Gender equality!

Equality for all!

What kind of realm is it that dares to establish such an outrageous rule of gender equality?

And what kind of place is it where women not only dress freely, move freely, but can even walk hand in hand with men on the streets?

Without fear of any gossip or rumor?!

The hearts of the ancients beat faster, their blood boiling with emotions surging!

One of the Palace Maids has already secretly lowered her head, her eyes red as she shed a teardrop...

"What place is this that is so vast, rivaling even the Imperial Palace... no, it is far more bright and luxurious than the Imperial Palace, and so colorful!"

"What are those shining treasures, glittering, oh my! How high up they are, how did those treasures get hung up there?"

"The things they are holding in their hands look so strange, red and green, and so exquisite. Ah... they are drinking it? And from the expression of that woman, it seems to be very delicious."

"Whew! So many people! Why are there more women walking around inside than men? Don't they need to attend to their masters?"

The crowd kept marveling at everything in the shopping mall.

Like ignorant children, gazing at a strange world they had never seen before.

Looking ahead, the shopping mall stretched farther than the eye could see.

Looking up, the domed ceiling of the mall was round, inlaid with irregularly shaped crystals that refracted dazzling rays of light from every angle.

Some ancients were surprised to see stores selling cosmetics.

Some ancients also noticed the girls passing by holding milk tea.

It seemed that all the men and women in this shopping mall had a relaxed and contented look.

It was as if in this place, there was no distinction between master and servant, no need to cower in fear, only life and happiness.

"Gu? Gu Sang?!" At this moment, two young men about 180 cm tall approached, and one of them, slightly taller, stared at Gu Sang for several glances before exclaiming in surprise.

Gu Sang stopped, looking at the young man with some puzzlement.

He seems a bit familiar...

Can't quite remember...

The young man offered a warm smile and said to Gu Sang, "Gu Sang, thank you for taking the time before to tutor my younger sister. That's how she managed to get into a good university."

"Do you remember who I am?"

"If you dare disobey, I swear I'll find you and throw you into the military camp as a prostitute!"

However—

None of it worked!

Faced with Pei Changying's torrent of insults, Gu Sang was utterly unperturbed, not even offering an explanation. She simply walked away smiling and chatting amiably with Senior Mu Fei.

This left Pei Changying's rage with nowhere to vent, like a punch thrown into cotton—a frustrating sense of repression welled up inside him.

To make matters worse, Gu Qingrou couldn't resist fanning the flames: "Your Majesty, please calm down. My younger sister has always been unrestrained. There were some rumors about her and General Zhou before, but they were later proven to be only rumors—the two of them were innocent and did nothing to offend you."

Zhou Qichen!

A flash of vicious light flickered in Pei Changying's eyes.

He took several deep breaths to quell the murderous rage within.

For the first time, he lowered his status to speak calmly to Gu Sang:

"Gu Sang, you've caused enough of a scene today. I'll give you one last chance. Come back to my side immediately, and I'll overlook this unsavory business of you seducing other men."

"I'm still keeping the Noble Consort position open for you!"

Gu Sang was truly speechless.

Even now, still going on about being a Noble Consort?

Truly the behavior of a man who ascended the throne—arrogant and self-important.

A mocking smile curved Gu Sang's lips as she said dismissively, "Ah yes yes, I've caused a scene, I'm seducing others, so please, I beg you, take away my Noble Consort title right away. I truly feel it's an unlucky burden!"

"And! I am now an independent individual. Forget about eating with other men, even if I was pursuing love, what could you do about it, you bastard of an Emperor?!"

Ah!

That felt great!

What a satisfying rant!

Gu Sang's eyes sparkled with delight, and she chatted even more warmly with her senior student.

This enraged Pei Changying so much that he furiously kicked the coffin, leaving a huge hole in it, his expression darkly sullen.

But soon!

Pei Changying let out a cold laugh, his tone dripping with scorn: "Hah, for those words to come from you—Gu Sang, the one in this world who values status and position above all else."

"For the position of Empress, not only did you put your life on the line for me..."

"Rou was your own older sister, yet you were so vicious as to harm even the child in her womb. And then you put on this whole dramatic act with sorcery. Gu Sang, don't tell me you don't care about status!"

"I see that you care more than anyone! You would go to any lengths for that position!"