Chapter 340
The world is not spotless
In fact, not only in the Qin state, but also in the Zhao and Chu states, children could not sue their fathers.
Xu Lin was simply a time traveler and had never known about this.
"besides?"
"Isn't this enough for you to arrest him?"
The woman asked.
The official shook his head and gestured for the woman to leave.
Considering it's her first offense, the matter can be waived. If the woman insists on filing a lawsuit, then she should be dealt with according to the law.
"My father beats me, and not only can I not report it to the authorities, but reporting it would also be a crime for me?"
The woman was so angry that her eyebrows shot up.
"That's it."
The official nodded.
He'd seen this kind of thing many times before.
The literacy rate in the Qin state was very low, so even in Xianyang, such incidents occurred from time to time.
"People say that Qin's laws were strict and harsh..."
The woman gritted her teeth and said.
Upon hearing this, the official's expression immediately changed, and he ordered his men to arrest the woman.
To criticize Qin law is a serious crime!
Before the woman could finish speaking, Jing Ni interrupted her.
“A strict system is not necessarily a bad thing.”
Jingni gave a cool, aloof smile.
Then he walked toward the woman.
The official, seeing the visitor's imposing presence, hesitated to speak.
"grown ups."
"This young lady seems to be the wife of Grand Tutor Xu."
A thug nearby looked in the direction of the sound and whispered a warning.
He called her "Jingni" not out of flattery, but because Jingni really did look like a twenty-year-old girl.
"This humble official greets Madam!"
The official was taken aback upon hearing this, then cupped his hands in greeting.
Jingni raised her hand to indicate to the officials that there was no need for such actions, and then led the woman away from there.
When Xu Lin went to the State of Yan, Jing Ni had studied Qin law in detail, so she knew about 'not being allowed to report to the royal family'.
The rule that a son cannot sue his father was not unique to the Qin state; it was also true in other states such as Zhao and Chu.
After leaving the yamen, Jingni told the woman what she knew.
"Is this also the case with the states of Zhao and Chu?"
How could this happen?
The woman's beautiful eyes widened; she could hardly believe her ears.
She thought that only the Qin state was like this, which is why she said that Qin's laws were harsh.
If Jingni hadn't intervened to save her, she would have been imprisoned for quite some time, even if she hadn't suffered any physical pain.
Thinking of this, the woman bowed slightly to express her gratitude.
"Thank you, Madam!"
"I will never forget your kindness today, Madam!"
The woman bowed respectfully.
"It's no trouble at all, it's just a small favor."
"Your surname is Tian?"
Jingni waved her hand and asked curiously.
"I have no surname, my name is Tian."
“My father cherished the land as his life, so he was willing to sell me into slavery for the sake of the land!”
The woman gritted her teeth.
Jingni nodded slightly.
"Where does my sister live?"
"Could you please let me stay for a few days?"
"Although I failed to file a lawsuit today, my father will surely punish me severely once he finds out."
"Then give me away."
The woman asked.
She didn't want to go back to her own home.
“This is a matter of great importance and requires my husband’s consent.”
"Hold on."
Jing Salamander said.
Then he walked toward Xu Lin.
Xu Lin had no objection to this.
Xiao Tian is of decent appearance, and there are plenty of empty rooms in the mansion.
Who can blame him for being such a helpful person?
He was definitely not lusting after her body!
So, Xiao Tian and Xu Lin Jingni went to the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion together.
Before long, Xiao Tian recognized Xu Lin.
How many unmarried women in Xianyang don't know Xu Lin?
Xu Lin's portraits sell extremely well in the market, and almost every unmarried woman in the vicinity of Xianyang owns one.
Although Xiaotian is not a fan of good looks, Xu Lin's talent is known throughout the world.
"gentlemen."
"This humble woman has something to say, but I don't know..."
Xiaotian pursed her lips. "Please speak freely."
Xu Lin answered without hesitation.
"I don't like the character '田' (tian). You are a well-read person, could you give me a new name?"
Xiao Tian blinked her big eyes and asked.
She has large eyes and wears only a light touch of makeup.
Xu Lin remained silent and looked at Xiao Tian.
Then he turned to look at the setting sun.
After a moment's thought, he came up with the name 'Xiwei'.
The main reason is that Oda looks very similar to a certain actress from later generations.
What do you think of the name "Xiwei"?
Xu Lin asked.
"Xiwei?"
"I wonder which two characters they are?"
Oda frowned.
Upon hearing this, Xu Lin wrote the two characters on Jing Ni's palm.
Then Jingni wrote it in Xiaotian's palm.
"Xi, Chenxi, I like the early morning."
"Wild peas, also known as 'wild peas,' are a food I like to eat."
Xiao Tianxin said.
She likes the name Xiwei!
"Thank you, sir!"
Xiao Tian lifted her skirt slightly and gave a curtsy.
Xu Lin nodded.
He was thinking about the fact that a son cannot sue his father.
This is clearly unreasonable, so why do so many countries have this regulation?
Are government officials unwilling to manage domestic affairs?
Is this the prototype of the father being the head of the family?
Are there no rulers or fathers in the world who are not good?
Thinking of this, Xu Lin frowned deeply.
Everyone makes mistakes. If a father makes a mistake, why can't the child sue him?
In Xu Lin's view, blind loyalty to the emperor was also a very stupid thing.
Mencius once said, "If a ruler treats his ministers as his hands and feet, then the ministers will regard the ruler as their heart and soul; if a ruler treats his ministers as weeds, then the ministers will regard the ruler as their enemy."
Xu Lin completely agrees with this statement.
If a monarch treats you like dirt, and you still blindly remain loyal to him, are you out of your mind?
The same principle applies to the father-son relationship. If a father loves his child and cares for him, then the child will naturally be filial.
If a father treats his children like dirt, and the children are still filial, then the father must be out of his mind.
After arriving at the Imperial Preceptor's residence, Jingni arranged for Xiaotian to stay in the backyard, next to Mei Sanniang.
Seeing that Xiao Tian was only fifteen or sixteen years old, Mei San Niang shook her head.
How many women does Xu Lin intend to marry?
The King of Wei probably didn't have as many women as Xu Lin!
After tidying up the room, Xiaotian wrote down the two characters 'Xiwei'.
Then she sat reclining on the couch and wrote a letter to her father.
She hasn't been going home lately. Remembering how her father treated her well when she was young, especially before her younger brother was born, she has been sending him money every month for the past few years.
As for where the money comes from?
Although she doesn't know many words, she is very good at making up stories.
After papermaking and printing techniques were popularized, many noblewomen in Xianyang read novels.
She wants to create a new story based on herself, Xu Lin, and Jing Ni to make money.
……
the other side.
After bathing and changing, Xu Lin had Han Fei and Zhang Liang brought over.
Having lived two lives, he had to deal with the fact that a son cannot sue his father!
Is it the same in your Baiyue region?
Xu Lin asked, resting his head on Yan Lingji's lower abdomen.
Although Yan Ling Ji's lower abdomen is flat, it is very comfortable to use as a pillow.
"Seems to be."
The identity of Yan Ling Ji is uncertain.
Because she had rarely met someone like Xiaotian's father.
Do you think this is fair?
Xu Lin twisted his neck.
"That's unfair."
"But the world is not spotless, so my sister has gotten used to it."
Yan Lingji placed her hand on Xu Lin's chest and casually drew circles on it.
She still prefers to call herself the older sister.
Xu Lin nodded and closed his eyes to rest.
Looking at the laws of the Warring States period from a later perspective, there are certainly many problems.
Xu Lin would definitely do whatever he could to help.
……
About half an hour later.
Han Fei and Zhang Liang arrived at the Imperial Preceptor's residence.
There were many women in the Imperial Preceptor's residence, so Zhang Liang didn't dare to look up or look around carelessly.
Han Fei didn't care about this, because he was only fond of drinking, not lust.
Back in Xinzheng, he often went to Zilanxuan. Did he ever specifically request women to accompany him while drinking?
Han Fei preferred spiritual communication, which was the exact opposite of Xu Lin's approach. (End of Chapter)