bullyxtreme Chapter 459 Eradicating the Cancer
Chapter 459 Eradicating the Cancer
Ahua said, "Yes, so those widows and girls from good families originally intended to give up their money to secure a peaceful life for themselves. Little did they know, they wouldn't find peace at all..."
"why?"
The second sister pressed for answers, but Ahua stopped answering and instead offered earnest advice.
"Your Excellencies mean well, but it's better to have less of this kind of kindness. Everyone here, from top to bottom, is a wolf in sheep's clothing. You are all so good-looking and of noble birth; if you are targeted by those people, it will not do you any good."
The sisters' words weighed heavily on the younger sister's heart.
The Prince of Ning's investigation into the case of trafficking women was not going smoothly. There were no relevant case files, and when he went to the countryside to conduct interviews, the villagers were united against him, and the women, fearing beatings, were unwilling to tell the truth.
He was very troubled: "We don't know where the root cause is, and the government is not cooperating, so it's really difficult to investigate."
“My eldest sister once said that as long as there is a market, there will be trade. This place is too poor, and the men are all lazy and good-for-nothing, hoping that a wife will fall from the sky to serve them. How can they find a good wife like that?” the second sister said indignantly. “So they can only abduct women from outside! Or they can band together, deceive their superiors and subordinates, and keep the women from outside.”
At this point, Prince Ning felt a chill for no apparent reason.
He held his second sister's hand: "These next few days, you must have guards with you at all times, and also have someone keep a close eye on Gui Shan. Under no circumstances should you act alone, understand?"
The second sister said, "Don't worry, I've seen so many cases, how could I not know the principle that a wise man doesn't stand under a dangerous wall? This is all I can do. I'll be fine in a safe place, and I'll never go to a dangerous place."
Prince Ning breathed a sigh of relief: "If lazy people can live well, then those who are diligent will naturally not continue to be diligent. Moreover, people are herd-oriented. If they find that other families beat and scold women, and the women obediently listen to them, even if they don't want to beat women at first, they will gradually be assimilated."
The second sister looked at him but didn't say anything.
Prince Ning asked in confusion, "What are you thinking about?"
The second sister said, "I was wondering what Jiang Jianqiu was thinking when he saw his brother beating his sister-in-law?"
Prince Ning was stunned. Jiang Jianqiu was him, but he was no longer Jiang Jianqiu, nor did he remember whether Jiang Jianchun and Jiang Jianxia had beaten their wives.
The second sister continued, "So if Jiang Jianqiu stays in the Jiang family for a long time, will he, like his brother who beat his sister-in-law, also lay a hand on me?"
"No." Prince Ning said firmly, grasping his second sister's hand. "Mu Tong, he absolutely won't. Although I don't remember the past, I know that my temperament has never changed. I love you, and even if I forget you, I will know that I love you. Therefore, no matter what the situation is now, I will never lay a hand on a woman, and neither will Jiang Jianqiu back then."
The second sister looked at him and couldn't help but laugh: "Yes, he wouldn't. That's why back then, he was willing to bear the stigma of being unfilial and even sell himself to give money to the Jiang family, just to take me out of the family. Xiao Youchuan, you're right. Even though you don't remember the past, you are still him."
Prince Ning hugged his second sister tightly, took a deep breath, and said, "I love you!"
The next day, the second sister wrote a letter to the youngest sister.
Her letters were always delivered to the capital by special envoys, not through the post stations.
Even if it takes a little longer, she can afford the delay. It concerns the affairs of the court, and she refuses to trust any local officials. That is why, in the past few years, she has never made a mistake while traveling through the Great Zhou.
This time is no exception.
She told Prince Ning, "Since we need to investigate from top to bottom, and we don't have the resources, we should ask for outside help. His Majesty will definitely send reinforcements when he receives my letter. At that time, these people will have absolutely no chance to resist!"
He then relayed what Ah Hua had said the day before to Prince Ning.
"Does she mean there's something wrong with Qingfeng Nunnery?"
Upon hearing this, Prince Ning understood somewhat. He said, "There are definitely more nunneries here than just Qingfeng Nunnery. This is so strange; it seems we have no choice but to investigate."
The second sister asked, "You mean you've already guessed it?"
"Yes." Prince Ning did not hide anything. "In places with many women, there are far too many improper ways to take advantage of them. Perhaps that is why the women here do not trust the government or the shelters."
The second sister also realized what was happening and her eyes widened: "You mean, this nunnery might be... a brothel?"
Brothels, pleasure quarters, and brothels were all places where women sold their art and bodies, and they were all under the jurisdiction of the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment institution).
However, some of the women of low social status were convicted by criminals and others were women who had no other choice but to accept the status voluntarily.
Regardless of the method, it must be registered with the government. This is not only to understand the woman's physical condition, but more importantly, to prevent the trafficking of women.
Of course, some women in the countryside couldn't make a living and would hang red cloth on the courtyard wall to sell themselves. Although they were not under the jurisdiction of the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment institution), since they were locals, they were subject to the management of the local household registration department.
But what if it's forced?
Women are unwilling, but have no choice but to comply. Ironically, it is precisely this kind of woman that many men find exciting and fun.
Prince Ning nodded: "We haven't investigated yet, and we don't know the truth. You don't need to worry, I will definitely get to the bottom of this!"
The cases of trafficking women and prostitution in nunneries are essentially one and the same, stemming from the mistakes of the local government. However, eradicating the underlying problems is no easy task.
The three stayed in the area for two months.
The younger sister quickly dispatched the special investigation team established by Feng Ziheng to the local area to cooperate with the investigation by the second sister of Prince Ning. Almost all the local officials were replaced.
Moreover, similar situations occurred in other neighboring cities, and all of them were dealt with by people arranged by Feng Ziheng. Governors in various regions also began to crack down on similar incidents.
They were afraid that if the next investigation came to them, they would lose their jobs.
Thus, the local women's shelter was officially established.
Ah-Hua and her sister Ai-Xiao were the first to enter the shelter.
They were very capable, came from well-off families, were all literate, and knew how to do business. Their contact with Si Muyan's people went very smoothly.
The second sister simply let the two of them manage the shelter.
Ahua knelt down and kowtowed to her second sister Guishan, refusing to get up no matter how the two of them tried to help her.
"My two esteemed guests, you have given us hope, not only us, but countless women. We only need to kowtow a few times; please accept our gratitude!"
Ah Xiao also kowtowed repeatedly.
The second sister had no choice but to say, "If you really want to repay us, then run the local women's shelter well. There are still many, many women who need your protection!"