Chapter 101: Gradually Garnering Support from All Sectors, the Heroine Wisely Breaks the Deadlock

Chapter 101: Gaining Support from All Circles, the Heroine’s Wisdom Breaks the Deadlock

Scholar Zheng’s article spread like a virus, rapidly taking root in the capital’s major academies.

The article’s title was glaringly bold: “Women in Politics, Disaster for the People.” Between the lines, it was filled with fear and condemnation of women’s participation in governance, portraying Lin Shiya as a wicked woman attempting to overturn traditional ethics and social order.

The walls of the academies, the notice boards, even the books in the students’ hands were plastered with this article, ink dripping as if accusing this earth-shattering upheaval.

Zheng and his followers were full of zeal, weaving through the academies, distributing the article and stirring up emotions.

The air was thick with tension, as though a storm was about to break.

Morning sunlight bathed the green bricks and gray tiles of the academies but could not dispel the heavy atmosphere.

Lin Shiya, dressed in plain clothes, stood calmly at the center of the lecture hall, facing the dense crowd.

Zheng stood opposite her, holding the polemic article, a trace of smugness on his face.

“Lin Top Scholar, do you know what calamity your actions today will bring to the realm?” His voice was sharp and grating, like metal striking stone, echoing through the silent academy.

Lin Shiya’s gaze swept over the crowd, calm and resolute.

“All I do is to fight for the rightful rights of women across the land. Where is this so-called disaster you speak of?” Her voice was clear and strong, like a mountain stream, washing away the doubts in their hearts.

“Women belong at home, tending the household and raising children! Interfering in state affairs—what a disgrace!” Zheng’s voice grew louder, as if trying to drown out Lin Shiya.

His followers chimed in, and the academy was soon filled with noisy shouts.

“Were women born inferior? Can they not contribute to the country?” Lin Shiya’s voice remained unshaken, every word ringing with force.

“Mr. Zheng, you have studied the sages’ texts well. Are you not aware that in ancient times, Hua Mulan took up arms for her father and saved the nation? Ban Zhao continued the Han history and is immortalized in history…”

“Nonsense! Those are exceptions! How dare you compare them to today’s matters!” Zheng fumed, angrily throwing the article onto the ground. “You are pushing our Great Liang Dynasty to ruin!”

Lin Shiya bent down, picked up the article, gently brushed off the dust, a faint smile playing at her lips.

“Mr. Zheng, you seem so agitated—is it because you are afraid?”

With a disdainful smile, she placed the article on the desk, her gaze cold and sharp as a forged star, sweeping over the assembly.

“Mr. Zheng, you keep repeating that women’s involvement in politics brings disaster, yet you ignore that the world is not just Liang alone.” She paced slowly, her voice flowing like clear spring water throughout the lecture hall. “Have you heard of the Western Regions? WomenI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.