Chapter 1518: Chapter 1518: Different (6)

Xu Da was kicked flying out, crashing against the wall and then slumping onto the ground, spurting out a mouthful of blood with a ‘puh’.

“A parade through the streets, a warning to all.” The Crown Prince was also enraged. He had gone to the trouble of issuing a proclamation, yet this man still brazenly insulted women, showing utter disregard for the law. “These women are our relatives. The Yuans harmed them. If you feel anger, go fight the Yuans to the death, not torment your own kin…”

Although the Crown Prince himself did not believe in gender equality and viewed women merely as accessories to men, at this moment, the entire realm was in dire need of revival, with a massive depopulation. Hence, women were of critical importance; to grow the population, they relied solely on women.

But regardless of his thoughts, at present, it was a form of compassion and protection for these pitiful women.

Yang Ruxin’s emotions finally began to calm down considerably.

“Xinxin.” When the crowd dispersed, Gu Qingheng came over and took her hand, “Getting angry isn’t good.”

“I know.” Yang Ruxin let him lead her slowly forward, “But I just can’t stand seeing people who do not cherish their lives.”

“Xinxin.” Gu Qingheng sighed, “Everyone has a different threshold for endurance, …”

Yang Ruxin furrowed her brow.

“Do you still remember the first time we spoke?” Gu Qingheng smiled a little, “Back then, I truly sought death, a blind cripple, I thought I was already detached, but every time I heard such talk, I felt an indescribable pain… I was worth less than trash, yet I still caused such hardship for mother and Ayao… If it weren’t for meeting you at that time, I would have been reborn long ago…”

Yang Ruxin stopped in her tracks, frowning as she looked at him.

Gu Qingheng also stopped and faced her, making eye contact: “Such despair, those who have not experienced it can’t truly understand. And those women, they actually find it much harder to live on than to die.”

After a long while, Yang Ruxin closed her eyes for a moment, then reopened them, curving her lips into a smile: “I understand, I also realize I was too hasty, but I really couldn’t hold back at the time. I won’t do it again.”

Gu Qingheng smiled too: “However, Xinxin, when you lose your temper, it is really quite scary.”

Yang Ruxin quirked her eyebrows slightly: “Scary? Hmm?”

“No, I mean very dignified.” Gu Qingheng quickly corrected himself, “Really, you were awesome.” Saying this, he even gave her a thumbs up.

“Was there a beauty who complained to you?” Yang Ruxin suddenly narrowed her eyes, “Do you also think that I was uncivilized? Maybe…”

“No.” Gu Qingheng hastily pulled her into an embrace, “You can’t accuse me of that, wrongful accusations can cost lives…”

“Really not?”

“Yes, indeed someone came to tell me, but whether she was beautiful or not, I couldn’t tell…”

“Aiyah, is there a beauty that even you can’t discern? Want me to check for you?”

“Sure.” Gu Qingheng nodded rapidly, then glanced at a distance, suddenly smiling and waving his hand, “Come here.”

Yang Ruxin took one look at Gu Qingheng, who was all smiles, then suddenly turned around. When she saw the figure running towards them, the corners of her mouth twitched—it was Caoya.

“This girl suddenly ran over to tell me that you were angry and everyone didn’t know what to do. She asked me to come over to cajole you quickly.” Gu Qingheng looked at Yang Ruxin, “But as your husband, I really can’t see if this little girl is a beauty or not…”