Opening with a Poem, Shocking the Entire Court of Civil and Military Officials!.

Summary

The passage revolves around Qin Ying's memories of his sister Jin Yao and a conversation with Hong Mei Ao Xue about political marriages. Qin Ying reveals his sister was sent away at fourteen for a political alliance, and he hasn't seen her in ten years. Hong Mei Ao Xue passionately criticizes the practice of trading women for political peace. Qin Ying swears to abolish forced marriage alliances when he gains power, promising to win peace through strength, not by sacrificing women. Their discussion highlights the injustices of imperial politics and gender inequality in their era.

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