The onlookers were shocked when they heard that women and children were beaten and abused, ranging from being slapped with a stick to being sent to prison in severe cases.

Because there was no such rule at all in the past, it was common for men to beat their wives. As long as it was not too serious, the husband's family would be wary of it if the mother's family came forward, so they restrained themselves and promised not to do it next time, and the matter would be over.

This is also the reason why women always rely on their parents and brothers. Even if their parents suck their blood, they don't dare to have too much trouble with their parents. After all, how they live in their husband's family depends entirely on the support of their parents.

The emergence of those demons who support the younger brother and the demon who supports the mother-in-law, as well as the deep-rooted thought of favoring sons over daughters, are all due to this reason.

Not only do parents want to have a son, but even the elder sisters also want their parents to have a son. Otherwise, when they get married, their natal family has no brothers to support them, and the bullying they get is in vain.

After reading the regulations, Wen continued: "In addition to this one concerning Yuan Meiniang's affairs, I think everyone should also know the content of the first article of Chapter 17 of our Jin Dynasty regulations. That is, as long as a woman applies,

After the government verifies that there is no concealment or false report, you can establish a female household."

When everyone heard this, they started talking again.

It is not impossible to establish a female household in the Jin Dynasty, but the conditions are very harsh. Not only does the woman have to have no men to rely on, but she also needs the signature and consent of the clan leader, village chief and village chief.

Agreeing to establish a female household means that the village or clan has to allocate a piece of land for homesteading, and it also has to protect the safety and reputation of the women in that household. Which village or clan chief is willing to do such a thing that reduces the vested interests of men?

"Chapter 17, Article 1." After Mrs. Wen said this, she looked around with a serious expression. After everyone calmed down, she continued, "Women also have the right to inherit."

Hearing this, some of the people watching couldn't help but said: "Ah? Doesn't this mean that when the parents pass away, the girls in the family can also inherit the property? Those who only have daughters but no sons will not be exterminated."

"Shh, be quiet!"

I saw Mrs. Wen holding the document and loudly said: "After the parents die, if there is a girl who is not married, or there are only daughters in the family but no sons, the parents' property will be inherited equally by their daughters. If all the daughters are married, the property will be transferred to their daughters.

in the dowry.”

Naturally, the documents of the Dajin Regulations are not written so straightforwardly.

But that's what the Crown Princess did when she read the regulations to them. Now Wen and Ma all understand her intention: not many people are literate, and if she reads it in a literate manner, who can understand it?

And staring at the document and reading straightforward words is to let the people know that what she said is written in the regulations, and it is a very serious matter that everyone must abide by.

After Mrs. Wen read this sentence, Mrs. Ma said: "Have you all heard it? A woman can establish a female household and has the right to inherit. If Mrs. Yuan divorces, she does not need to go to her natal family and can establish a female household by herself. Her future property will be

Her daughter can also inherit."

"In addition, Sun Baogen violated the law by abusing women and children. Our Women's Federation has reported the case, and the Yamen will punish him."

She lowered her head and asked Yuan Meiniang: "Ms. Yuan, what do you have to say?"

"I...I want to reconcile, I want to establish a female household, and I want to take away my two daughters." Yuan Meiniang said.

Normally, Sun's mother would have jumped three feet high and scolded Yuan Meiniang until she was bloody.

But at this moment, she was only thinking that her son had broken the law and would be taken to the Yamen. She was so anxious that she wanted to sneak into the house and let her son take advantage of the chaos to hide.

But she didn't expect her eyes to widen as soon as she glanced towards the door.

Two government officials were escorting her precious son out.

As soon as Sun Baogen saw his mother, he cried: "Mom, save me. I didn't do anything wrong, why are you arresting me?"

When the crowd of onlookers saw this, they immediately started to stir.

They were frightened when they heard that these regulations were included in the laws of the Jin Dynasty. But before they could recover, they saw that Sun Baogen was arrested. And the person who arrested him was not the servants brought by these ladies, but the one wearing the clothes.

Yamen costumes and Yamen servants wearing waist badges.

These government officials from the Military and Horse Command Department of the Five Cities often patrol the streets, and they all look familiar. They are not pretending, they are serious government officials.

"The eight-character yamen opens to the south. If you have reason or money, don't come in." After entering the yamen, it will be difficult to get out. You will have to peel off your skin if you don't die.

Sun's mother was shocked and ran up to hold the government officer back: "Master, my son has not broken the law, you can't take him away."

"Humph, you didn't break the law?" The yamen officer pointed at Yuan Meiniang and said, "I almost beat someone to death, so why didn't I break the law?" Then he pushed Sun Mu away and said, "Don't make trouble, or I'll arrest you too."

Grandmother did not dare to offend the official, so she rushed to Yuan Meiniang: "Mei Niang, Mei Niang, you can't do this. Baogen is your husband and the father of your child. If you send him to prison, who will you rely on for the rest of your life?"

Please beg the ladies to let Baogen go. He doesn’t dare anymore and he won’t hit you again. We, mother and son, will treat you well and won’t beat or scold you again.”

Ma and Wen looked at Yuan Meiniang.

Aunt Wang was worried that Yuan Meiniang was being seduced, so she quickly said: "Mei Niang, you have to think clearly. If you back down now, the Women's Federation will no longer care about you. By then, no one will know that you have been beaten to death."

Sun's mother was so angry that she wanted to scold Aunt Wang, but Ma shouted at her: "Shut up."

She lowered her head and asked Yuan Meiniang: "What did you say?"

"If you don't let him go, let him go to jail. I still want to reconcile." Yuan Meiniang's attitude was very firm.

Then a smile appeared on Ma's face: "Well done. We women should be like this."

She stood up and said to everyone: "No matter what, you have to stand up on your own. If you can't stand up on your own, others can't help you, and you will only be bullied and beaten by others."

With that said, she waved to the two government officials: "Let's go."

The servants dragged Sun Baogen, Ma, and Wen's servants to carry Yuan Meiniang on their backs, holding their two children, and walked towards the North City Military and Horse Command Department.

A group of people followed behind, intending to watch the excitement.

The establishment of the Women's Federation, changes to the laws of the Jin Dynasty, and additions, in addition to Zhao Ruxi, there was also the support of Princess Shangde, Empress Cen, wives of major wealthy families and wives of officials. As soon as the Women's Federation was mobilized, the officials in the yamen, whether they wanted to or not,

We have to support them. Not to mention that Mr. Chen in the command department is Ma's husband.

By this time, Commander Chen had already received the letter and was waiting in the Yamen.

The group entered the Yamen. Yuan Meiniang made a self-report and Aunt Wang testified. The injuries on Yuan Meiniang and her two daughters were physical evidence. Needless to say, Sun Baogen was convicted.

"Sir, sir, we are willing to provide money and money to atone for our sins. We are willing to make amends to Mei Niang. We are willing to atone for our sins..." Grandma kowtowed beside her.

Commander Chen looked at his wife.

Ma asked Yuan Meiniang: "Yuan Meiniang, what do you say?"

On the way here, Ma communicated with Yuan Meiniang.

Yuan Meiniang directly laid out the negotiated terms: "I want to make peace, and I want to take my two daughters away. They will also give us fifteen taels of silver for medical expenses."

Commander Chen was shocked: "Sun Baogen, if you are willing to agree to Yuan Meiniang's conditions, then we can give you a lighter sentence and let you go home after only ten hits."

Originally, according to the law, Sun Baogen was to be beaten twenty-five times and jailed for half a year.

Now he no longer has to go to jail, he has lost fifteen pounds, and his life is safe. Although Sun's mother feels very sorry for the fifteen taels of silver, and she also hates that Yuan Meiniang, who brought them to this point, is out of control, she can save her son from suffering.

She is still willing.
Chapter completed!