Chapter 740: The Key
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Ah Yu did not understand. “I’ve thought of everything I should.” The Empress Dowager said, “Do you know who your Grandma is?”
As she spoke, the Empress Dowager looked at Old Madam Wang.
These words were a little abrupt, and Ah Yu was still a little stunned. “Grandma is Grandma. She’s my father’s mother, my Grandma.”
“I wanted to praise you for being smart just now, but you’re confused now.” The Empress Dowager did not intend to leave any secrets for Old Madam Wang at all. She said to All Yu, “Have you heard of Princess Yong Chang? Your Grandma’s original name is Zhang Yaoguang. That’s Princess Yong Chang’s name.”
These words actually couldn’t be said appropriately. Princess Yong Chang’s identity had been there since she was born. Therefore, to be precise, Old Madam Wang had never had an official name. No one dared to give her a name to replace the title given by the Emperor, so it had always been kept.
It was only when Princess Yong Chang grew up that she secretly gave herself the name Yaoguang. Only those who were really close to her knew.
After exposing Old Madam Wang’s identity, the Empress Dowager looked like she was watching a good show. She stared at Ah Yu, wanting to observe her expression.
Unexpectedly, when Ah Yu heard this, she only opened her mouth briefly. Then, she looked at the Empress Dowager in confusion. “Oh, no wonder I think Grandma has always been so smart and beautiful. So that’s the reason.”
“Aren’t you surprised? Aren’t you angry?” When the Empress Dowager saw Old Madam Wang, she almost couldn’t hold back her anger.
The main reason was that Old Madam Wang’s appearance was a little different from the Princess Yong Chang in the Empress Dowager’s heart. Without her luxurious clothes, she thought that the little sister she had doted on had been suffering all these years.
“I’m a little surprised. So the Fairy Princess that everyone in Yong Chang City praises is actually my Grandma. I’m especially happy! But why should I be angry? This is Grandma’s own matter. Why should others be angry? They don’t have the right to be angry.”
Ah Yu’s words were reasonable. The Empress Dowager, who was especially angry previously, suddenly felt guilty.
Alright, she thought that this was something that could shock the little girl’s jaw off. She did not expect her to not be surprised at all.
Those who did not know better would think that she had known long ago.
Only Old Madam Wang smiled until the corners of her eyes crinkled. “Big Sister Qin, I already said not to underestimate my granddaughter. She’s probably seen more of the world than you!”
She had seen immortals before that could conjure things out of thin air. Can you do that?
The Empress Dowager:”…”
She realized that the grandmother and granddaughter pair in front of her couldn’t be judged with common sense.
“I won’t keep you in suspense, little girl. What you just told me has a lot of practical potential, but you’ve overlooked the most crucial step,” the Empress Dowager said. “Do you know that your maternal grandmother had similar ideas once, though not about setting up women’s academies? She wanted women to have choices, the chance to engage in independent trade or even official positions. At that time, Princess Yongchang’s reputation was widely respected, nearly a model for women everywhere. But do you know who the first to oppose her were?”
Ah Yu said uncertainly, “Could it be those who are already in business or trying to be? They are already staying in their comfort zones, not wanting others to share a piece of the pie.”
“You’re quite right, but they are even cleverer than you imagine, naturally not coming forward themselves,” the Empress Dowager said with a sigh, “The ones who initially opposed it were the noble clan women, representing women as a whole.. They kneeled outside the Xuantian Gate, accusing Princess Yongchang of being immoral and wanting to force them to death!”