The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

Ling Ze and Huan Shuang tried to find out the news.

Xie Qiuguang and Shangguan Haitong appeared to be traveling around, but in fact they were visiting various places.

Officials in Jiangnan protect each other, and merchants form cliques and factions.

Officials and businessmen cooperated with each other and regarded the rich Jiangnan region as their cash cow.

Anyone who wants to take a piece of the pie or cut off their financial resources will not end well.

Some died, some went crazy, and some went missing.

An imperial envoy sent from before was locked up in jail, acting crazy all day long.

Shangguan Haitong sat in the main seat: "There is no real iron plate, only entanglements of interests."

Yan Da'er knelt down and said: "The Zhao and Liu families will marry in three days, and many people will be there."

"Then let's take action on that day." Shangguan Haitong protected her stomach with one hand and supported her waist with the other as she stood up.

"Yes." Yan Da'er stepped back to prepare.

Huan Shuang came in and bowed: "Miss, the imperial envoy in prison has been rescued. He knows the whereabouts of Lord Nie."

The mad envoy was rescued and bathed. He pretended to be crazy to protect himself, but now it was time to fight back.

Shangguan Haitong sat down and covered her belly with her loose coat.

The imperial envoy came in and bowed: "Sir Shangguan, I am ashamed that I have not been able to eradicate the cancer in Jiangnan."

"Officials and businessmen in Jiangnan are in collusion and have great power. It's not entirely your fault. Do you know where Nie Huaiqing is going?" Shangguan Haitong went straight to the point.

"Yes. Lord Nie was originally imprisoned with this humble official, but was later rescued by a woman. From their conversation, I can tell that they came from the same place."

Mysterious family...

Shangguan Haitong smiled slightly: "Why didn't you go with us at that time?"

The imperial envoy knelt down and said, "We are in a tiger's den, even though it is very dangerous. But if you don't venture into the tiger's den, you can't get the tiger cub. The informant I planted in the government office handed over a lot of evidence. Fortunately, I waited for the arrival of Lord Shangguan. I wonder what our plan is next?"

"Eat when it's time to eat and sleep when it's time to sleep." Shangguan Haitong didn't completely trust this person and needed to observe him further.

Three days later, the ten-mile red wedding was so lively.

Shangguan Haitong sat in the teahouse and watched.

Huan Shuang saw the code and reported: "Everything is ready, we can start at any time."

"Hmm." Shangguan Haitong took a sip of water.

If the prince takes action personally, he will definitely succeed.

The Zhao and Liu families, one an official and one a businessman, formed an alliance to gain greater benefits.

During the wedding ceremony, a group of masked thieves broke in, kidnapped the bride and seriously injured the groom in public.

Two days later, the groom died.

The relationship between the two families is no longer the same as before, and the Liu family even declared that the bride would marry their son even if she died.

Seeing this, other merchants took the opportunity to add insult to injury. The Zhao family was in a difficult situation.

They had to do their best to find a bride, hoping to sacrifice one woman to save the family.

Shangguan Haitong sat elegantly and looked at Miss Zhao who was standing by the window: "The situation is already chaotic, have you made up your mind?"

Miss Zhao clenched her fists, turned around and knelt down: "I am willing to follow the orders of Lord Shangguan."

"Very good." Shangguan Haitong smiled.

At the same time, different problems broke out in merchants everywhere, such as goods being robbed or young people in the family going missing.

the other side.

Several imperial edicts were issued in succession to dismiss officials, and a team of soldiers escorted the newly appointed officials into Jiangnan.

Miss Zhao returned home and killed the obstacle with the help of Yan Da'er.

She imprisoned her parents and took the top position in the Zhao family. She also contacted some sisters and launched a movement against the family.

When a new official takes office, they welcome him on behalf of their families. In front of the city gate, a row of red-dressed ladies are in high spirits.

Corrupt officials were arrested and their homes confiscated. Shangguan Haitong sat in the carriage, directing the whole process.

He used iron-blooded tactics against officials and both kindness and force towards businessmen.

There was a major reshuffle in Jiangnan.

Yan Da'er became the leader of the three gangs and six rudders. The young people of each merchant family took power and the old generation became a thing of the past.

After finishing her work in Jiangnan, Shangguan Haitong did not return to Beijing. She inspected along the way, waiting for the birth of her baby.

Finally, she gave birth to a daughter, and returned to Beijing after the confinement. When her daughter entered the palace, Xie Qiuguang announced her identity to the world.

"I've never heard of any women around the Regent, how come a daughter suddenly appeared?"

"Who says not? He is not young anymore, it is time for him to get married and have children."

No matter how curious or confused people outside were, the Queen Mother personally issued an edict to confer the title of Princess.

Shangguan Haitong moved to the palace temporarily and breastfed her daughter: "Have you decided on a name for your daughter?"

Xie Qiuguang hugged his wife and children: "How about calling me Lanwu? Xie Lanwu, Princess Lanwu."

"I have no objection." Shangguan Haitong coaxed her daughter softly.

The family of three is very happy.

After her daughter was weaned, Shangguan Haitong moved out of the palace.

Her official position was already secure, and she formally wrote a letter requesting to establish a new residence.

For a time, there was an uproar both in the court and among the people.

"If a woman sets up her own mansion, doesn't that mean she can be the head of a household?"

"Haven't you seen that there are several women serving as officials in the court? Why can't they open a household and become the head of a family?"

Unconsciously, the people's thinking changed. Perhaps when the history books were spread, or when women became officials...

Day after day, women's status gradually improved.

The Queen Mother approved the request and left the mansion.

Shangguan Haitong moved out of the home where he grew up and truly became Lord Shangguan.

She also proposed special official uniforms for women.

Women can wear men's official uniform to court, but they must have their own clothes.

The Queen Mother agreed again.

One minister objected: "This move is unprecedented."

Shangguan Moyu smiled and said, "It's just a few pieces of clothing. It's not a big deal. They can pay for it themselves."

The small things done by the above were followed by others. Shangguan Haitong founded a girls' school and proposed the imperial examination for women.

There are especially many people who oppose this matter.

No need to rush, take it step by step.

When Shangguan Haitong put on the official uniform unique to female officials and walked on the street, she attracted countless people to watch.

The woman was envious and the man frowned.

There are only so many officials in the court. If we allow women to take the imperial examinations, there will be more and more competitors.

The candidates marched and shouted their opposition, but for some reason, their voices gradually faded away.

They may not have sisters in their family, but they definitely have a mother.

Rumors spread that candidates were against the court granting women rights. If they were found to be true, they could be charged with being unfilial.

Shangguan Haitong stood in the teahouse, looking down at the candidates who were leaving in twos and threes: "The reputation of being unfilial will end your career as an official."

There is hope when there is competition. If the charges are made, there is no qualification to compete.

There is no need to persuade them with great effort, just defeat them directly from the perspective of interests.

Fang Yi entered the palace and became a female doctor. Yinhua had limited talent and volunteered to go to the border town a few years ago.

Huanshuang brought the letter with a smile: "Yinhua and General Xiao Dingshan are happily married and have a son. Both mother and child are safe."

The four words "mother and child are safe" weighed heavily on Shangguan Haitong's heart. It was so wonderful.

Yinhua died of childbirth complications in her previous life, but lives happily in this life.

She smiled slightly: "The road ahead seems to be bright and shining."

The road is smooth and nothing can stand in the way.

Huan Shuang Fu Shen: "Congratulations, young lady, you got what you wished for."