Chapter 4 — The First Female Guardian

"Even though Tham Le's property was invaded by people from the clan, the court can order the government to manage it on her behalf. Once she chooses a trustworthy husband, it can be converted into a dowry. That way it can go both ways." I continued: "Sir, for whom are you talking about both ways?" An angry look appeared on his face: "You are just a common woman, how dare you question the court official?" I bowed my head and bowed: "A common woman does not dare to ask questions." asked, I just didn't understand. My things were first handed over to the government, then to my husband's family, from beginning to end, only I was not allowed to touch it both ways, but I did not benefit from either way. "In the crowd, there were people talking in low voices. The mandarin's face was unsightly, red from choking. "A woman should not hold too much property." I asked: "Why?" "It's easy to get greedy." I almost burst out laughing. "A man who has a property shouldn't be greedy?" "You!" I immediately shut my mouth. Can't argue anymore. If we continue to argue, we will be dragged down. Behind the screen suddenly came the emperor's voice. "Viet Vuong, what do you think?" My heart sank. Ta Hanh Chu stepped out of the line. His voice was no longer lazy. "My brother believes that property belongs to the owner, and debts are borne by each person. Tham Le clearly understands contracts, knows how to distinguish books, can openly present them to everyone, and does not see anything that is not enough to keep the property. If just because she is a woman, her name is removed from the household registration, today the court ruled that it is not the case of the Tham family, but is telling people in the world that even if the woman can keep it, she is not worthy of keeping it. owned.” As soon as these words ended, the surrounding was silent for a long time. The way I looked at him was different from before. But he didn't look at me, still looking straight ahead. He stood on the steps, his body straight. At this time, he only had some of the appearance of a royal family. The mandarin was still unwilling. "But after the woman got married, the civil status still had to be transferred to her husband's house." The emperor said: "Then fix it." As soon as the two words rang out, all around were frightened. The Emperor continued: "After I ascended the throne, I ordered the Ministry of Household Affairs to prepare female guardians. Anyone who does not have a father or brother to rely on, and whose parents have left behind a legacy to establish a household, with clear assets and debts, can all be checked by the government and then establish their own female guardians. After marriage, a female child is not required to join the same household, the inheritance contract is registered in a separate book."The ministers simultaneously knelt down. I also knelt down, my chest was burning hot. It turned out that this decree had existed before. Not because of me alone. But today, we just met each other often. The Emperor said: "Tham Le is the first case of this court's female guardian. The Household Ministry immediately checked." I was a bit stunned. First case! These three words are so heavy that they make my throat choke. Only then did Ta Hanh Chu look at me. He used his mouth to say two words. "Don't cry..." I gritted my teeth. Who's crying? I didn't cry.09The Household Ministry official checked my contract on the spot. Land, shops and old debts were all registered one after another. After my father's name, my name is added for the first time. Tham Le. I looked at those two words, my eyes stinging. My father said that black ink and white paper are effective. Today it really worked. When people from the Tham clan were escorted away, third uncle was still unwilling. He shouted at me: "Tham Le, don't be complacent! What if the woman sets up a household? You are not close or close, and in the future you won't even have someone to take care of the affairs!" I was about to argue. Ta Hanh Chu spoke first. "She has money, that's fine." Third uncle was stunned, his lips trembled. Ta Hanh Chu calmly said: "If you have money, you can hire someone to take care of the arrangements." Me: "..."This sounds very unlucky. But also very angry. The third uncle was so blocked that his face turned pale

livid. In the crowd of people gathered around, someone burst out laughing. It seemed that the emperor also laughed. After the audience ended, I was summoned into the heavenly palace alone. When I walked in, Ta Hanh Chu was also there. The Emperor sat above, not very old, between his eyebrows and eyes somewhat similar to Ta Hanh Chu, only more majestic. I knelt down to pay my respects. "The women pay their respects to Your Majesty." The Emperor looked at me: "Your courage is not small." I bowed my head and smiled: "The women have tried very hard to restrain themselves today." Ta Hanh Chu coughed softly. The Emperor looked at him: "Are you still smiling?" Ta Hanh Chu immediately adjusted his expression. "I'm not smiling." The Emperor snorted coldly. I don't even dare to talk. The emperor asked: "Tham Le, the maid has been established, the property of Tham Thi will be returned. The debt your father left behind is still yours. Have you thought about it carefully?" I nodded seriously: "I have thought about it." "Three thousand taels is more, not less." "The maid will pay." "How to pay?" I raised my head and said word by word: "Collect the rent, sell the store, collect the debt. Those who still owe the maid's father food should also pay it." Okay." The emperor looked at me for a moment. "You are not greedy." I said: "Being greedy is useless, the books are written very clearly." Ta Hanh Chu couldn't help but bowed his head and laughed. The Emperor picked up a scroll and threw it at him.