Chapter 135 Farewell to Zhao Qing Qing 2

Thinking about the past, Zhao Qing Qing was momentarily speechless.

Although she didn’t feel she had done anything wrong, the victor writes history, and she had lost. Now, she was at the mercy of others, and Shu Yuwan wanted her life. It was just a matter of a word from Shu Yuwan, and she had to lower her head to have a chance at survival.

Thinking about it, Zhao Qing Qing became nervous and said, “Why did you bring me here today? I have already told you everything I know!”

Shu Yuwan didn’t say anything in response.

In her previous life, Zhao Qing Qing died in despair and resentment because of An Shaoyu.

After being reborn, to keep her mind steady, she carefully recalled the last few years. At that time, she had already accepted her fate. Her mother and sisters went to the capital, facing poverty and hardship, her father and brothers were exiled, but at least they were alive. There might be a chance for them to return in the future, especially with her young daughter needing her. Despite her declining health, she was still alive. Looking back now, it should have been the Anding Marquis family or Zhao Qing Qing’s doing.

Now that An Shaoyu was dead, and Zhao Qing Qing was in her hands, the outcome was bound to be grim.

Having lived two lives, she was no longer a soft-hearted person.

Shu Yuwan calmly said, “Don’t be nervous. Tell me about the world you come from.”

“Let’s start with the question I just asked.”

Seeing Shu Yuwan’s authoritative demeanor, Zhao Qing Qing calmed down a bit and thought back to Shu Yuwan’s previous question before softly saying, “Yes, in our society, it is indeed one man, one woman. Marrying two wives would lead to imprisonment. But I was just in a relationship with him, not legally married. So, while it might be shameful to be known, it wasn’t illegal.”

After hearing this, Shu Yuwan understood that although polygamy was prohibited, powerful men were still unsatisfied with just one woman.

Shu Yuwan didn’t say anything, just looked at Zhao Qing Qing, indicating for her to continue.

Zhao Qing Qing continued, “As for equality.”

With a sarcastic smile, she continued, “There is no true equality. People are born unequal. While they say there is gender equality, in reality, in the eyes of parents, daughters are still considered outsiders. That’s why my mother only allowed me to complete the mandatory nine years of education but refused to let me continue studying. She squeezed me dry to support my brother. Even though he was older, he didn’t have to work and could focus on his studies.”

“I, on the other hand, had to worry about earning more money to reduce her scolding.”

Zhao Qing Qing’s eyes began to show a strange emptiness, and her voice became hoarse.

She continued, “Even if I died, my mother would probably shed a few tears. But if my brother died, it would probably be the end of her life!”

Shu Yuwan had never seen Zhao Qing Qing like this, as if she were an abandoned child.

In her previous life, she was arrogant and proud, but in this life, even when caught, scared, and nervous, she had never appeared so desolate.

“Oh, speaking of my death, in our society, there is no concept of selling oneself or being a slave. So, except for those sentenced to death, anyone who kills someone faces either execution or imprisonment. However, for those with power and influence, there are ways to cover it up.”

Shu Yuwan sighed softly.

It seems that in Zhao Qing Qing’s era, the status of women still couldn’t be compared to men.

Perhaps stirred by her emotions, Zhao Qing Qing continued speaking.

“Oh, by the way, not everyone had it as bad as me. I had a classmate whose mother loved her dearly. Despite having a similar background to mine, she was able to study all the way through. She later got into the best university in the country. Before I died, I heard she was working in a Fortune 500 company, earning more money in a month than I did as someone’s mistress. Her mother would boast about how exceptional she was.”

There was a hint of jealousy and envy in Zhao Qing Qing’s tone.

Interrupting her, Shu Yuwan asked, “So, women can also work outside?”

Zhao Qing Qing nodded, “Of course, women can do any job, engage in business, politics, or the military.”

Shu Yuwan’s heart stirred, feeling a strange excitement.

After suppressing this peculiar excitement, she said, “So, even if parents don’t value you, women can still stand on their own. You don’t have to be someone’s mistress.”

Zhao Qing Qing’s face showed a mix of green and white, and after a while, she said, “Standing on my own isn’t as easy as you think. Besides, I have no education, and I’m young, so I naturally listen to my parents.”

“Many things are only understood later, but by then, it’s too late. So, I’m determined not to be a concubine here.”

“Although I may have wronged you, I only want to be a legitimate wife.”

Shu Yuwan smiled gently and didn’t respond to that statement.

Even without Zhao Qing Qing’s situation, as an oddity, the emperor might not be willing to keep her.

Shu Yuwan continued, “What are the other differences between your world and ours?”

Talking about this, Zhao Qing Qing naturally felt proud, “There are too many differences. In our time, transportation was very convenient. It only took half a day to travel to places like Shu County and Long County.”

Shu Yuwan found it somewhat unbelievable.

Zhao Qing Qing continued, “Moreover, we had the internet and telephones. Communication didn’t require sending letters. Even with people from other regions, we could talk to each other and see each other within a moment.”

Curious, Shu Yuwan asked, “What are the internet and telephones?”

With a hint of disdain, Zhao Qing Qing smiled lightly, “I could tell you, but you wouldn’t understand. Those are things only people from that era can comprehend.”

Shu Yuwan noticed Zhao Qing Qing’s disdain but ignored it, asking, “Can you make them?”

Zhao Qing Qing’s expression changed, explaining, “It’s the result of the wisdom of many scientists. How could I possibly make them?”

Shu Yuwan understood that such groundbreaking inventions couldn’t be made by everyone in that world.

Shu Yuwan then asked, “What can you do?”

Slightly impatient, Zhao Qing Qing said, “As I mentioned before, I’ve already told you what I can do.”

Unperturbed, Shu Yuwan said, “In that case, Qing Dai, please have Ah Qing come to escort her!”

Anxious, Zhao Qing Qing asked, “Where are you sending me?”

Coldly, Shu Yuwan replied, “The emperor wants me to see you first, then you’ll be sent to him.”

Hearing this, Zhao Qing Qing quickly lowered her head to hide the glint of hope in her eyes.

Observing Zhao Qing Qing’s reaction, Shu Yuwan smiled gently.