Why marry someone when you are reborn?

Sun Zonggui spoke slowly: "You want to take the imperial examination. But have you ever thought about why the noble families don't let their daughters take the imperial examination?"

The question was so sharp at the beginning, and it was obvious that Sun Zonggu did not intend to beat around the bush.

Xu Yun didn't beat around the bush: "Because they think this is a farce. An unrealistic dream."

"Women are weak, and there are also things like pregnancy and childbirth. They believe that even if women have talent, they cannot be successful in officialdom." Xu Yun smiled and said, "No one wants a newly crowned top scholar to have to go home to get married and have children within two years, and then recuperate for a year or two."

Sun Zonggui nodded: "It's not just that."

Xu Yun continued, "If a woman is too strong and overpowers her husband, how will the husband feel? There will surely be disharmony in the family."

"The Analects of Confucius once said, 'A woman should be a good wife if she can be a good wife for her husband and raise her children.' Therefore, the most important thing for a woman is to be a good wife for her husband and raise her children. They believe that this is the natural law of human relations. Men are upright and responsible, while women are gentle and virtuous, understanding their husbands and educating their children."

Sun Zonggui couldn't help but laugh when he heard this: "Since you understand everything, why do you still insist?"

"If the noble families don't approve of something, even if Your Majesty wants to do it, it may not be accomplished." Sun Zonggui smiled: "Some people say that the noble families are the real masters of this world. I think that although it is a bit exaggerated, it is not without reason."

Xu Yun took a sip of tea and smiled as well: "Then why does Patriarch Sun support the Spark Army? Although the imperial court in the south is a bit foolish, if your family gives full support, it may be able to hold out for a few more years."

"On the contrary, your Majesties have new ideas and do things unconventionally. I'm sure you are having a headache."

The aristocratic families want to keep power firmly in their own hands.

In their view, it does not matter who the emperor is. What matters is whether the aristocratic families can control important positions and whether their families can be protected, continue, and even make further progress.

Sun Zonggui paused slightly when asked, and then burst into laughter.

Only then did Xu Yun discover that Sun Zonggu had a dimple on his left cheek, which would appear when he really smiled.

The dimple somewhat ruined his image, making him instantly seem approachable.

Sun Zonggui sighed: "Who doesn't have ambitions in life?"

After a pause, he continued, "But some things cannot be accomplished with ambition alone. Recruiting women is not a bad idea in troubled times. But if the world is stable, then naturally everyone should perform their duties."

"Rather than saying this is an opportunity for the woman, it's better to say that the two majesties are using this matter to wrestle with the aristocratic families."

Sun Zonggui showed sympathy: "You are very smart, you should be able to figure it out."

Xu Yun naturally understood the situation. But she still had to seize this opportunity: "Since it's a wrestling match, why not do it openly and aboveboard?"

What does it matter if you do something dirty behind someone's back?

Sun Zonggui smiled, his dimples were very obvious. Finally, he stopped smiling and said, "You want to take the imperial examination, just to get rid of the Xu family and find a way out for yourself."

Obviously, Sun Zonggui had already investigated Xu Yun thoroughly.

Everything, including the matters with the Xu family, has been investigated thoroughly.

Xu Yun did not respond and waited for Sun Zonggui to continue.

Sun Zonggui said slowly: "But you don't have to take this path to get rid of the Xu family. You are a smart person and have a good family background. You can choose one of these big families to marry into. In this way, you can completely get rid of the shackles of the Xu family."

"This way, at least I won't die without a burial place, and I can still achieve my goal. In the future... I can also live a better life."

Xu Yun and Sun Zonggui looked at each other.

Sun Zonggui's expression was calm and sincere.

Xu Yun then asked back, "Does Patriarch Sun have anything else to say?"

"I can marry you." Sun Zonggui said.

Xu Yun really didn't expect Sun Zonggu to say this, and was a little surprised for a moment.

The room was quiet except for the sound of burning charcoal. After a long while, Xu Yun blinked his eyes, regained his mind from the shock, lowered his head and took a sip of the slightly cold tea. Xu Yun asked back, "Has the head of the Sun family not married yet?"

Twenty-five is not young.

Sun Zonggui lowered his eyes and said, "I did marry her, but she was displaced in the chaotic times. She was in poor health and passed away two years ago. She didn't leave any children."

Xu Yun originally wanted to ridicule, but he didn't expect to hit someone sore. For the time being, he could only apologize: "Sorry."

Sun Zonggui stroked the jade pendant on his waist and smiled: "It's okay, it's all in the past. Miss Xu, you can think about what I said today."

Xu Yun noticed that the jade pendant was in the shape of a fish, and judging by its shape, it might have been a pair.

She smiled and refused: "No need, Patriarch Sun is very nostalgic for his wife, I think it would be better to think about remarrying after some time."

Sun Zonggui was even more sincere now. He let go of the jade pendant and explained, "When I mentioned her just now, I remembered some things in the past. That's why I did this. If Miss Xu agrees, I will definitely protect her, without any hesitation."

After a pause, he said, "The Xu family should also know about Miss Xu's matter soon."

Sun Zonggu said this not to remind Xu Yun, but to tell Xu Yun: You don’t have much time left.

Xu Yun put down the teacup, his face still calm: "So what? Now I am a Chinese citizen. I don't want to go back. Can they still force me to stay?"

Sun Zonggui laughed: "Of course I can't do it openly. But what about behind the scenes? What if it ends up in court?"

"Father and son, ruler and subject, heaven and earth, and human relations always come first."

Sun Zonggui's voice was no longer gentle, but rather a little cold and sarcastic: "Miss Xu, don't you understand this yet?"

Xu Yun understood.

That's why she wanted to take the imperial examination.

Sun Zonggui's words made her feel a little bad, and even a little blocked - mainly because she remembered Xu Sanlang's disgusting behavior.

"What does Patriarch Sun like about me?" Xu Yun didn't want to be led by the nose anymore, so he took the initiative to speak: "It's just that I'm afraid I'm not smart enough. Is it the Xu family or the Xie family?"

"It's mainly because of Miss Xu's intelligence." Sun Zonggui looked at me lovingly, "I think Miss Xu and I are on the same path. If we join forces, we will surely be able to push the Sun family into the ranks of first-class families in the future. Our descendants will also become people who will go down in history."

Xu Yun wanted to leave, so she broke his fantasy: "Other noble families think I'm a nuisance? So how many benefits did they give you? They even let you give up the position of legal wife."

"Marrying a daughter of a noble family will only help you more. Unless the benefits they give you are greater than this."

Xu Yun smiled and said, "Master Sun, I want to ask the students in your family to guarantee me. If you are unwilling, I will take my leave first."

Sun Zonggui's smile remained unchanged: "Ms. Xu, don't you want to have to marry a rough man one day?"