As there was a distinction between men and women, Du Chun did not enter the house but went directly to find his wife.
At this moment, Meng Xiangxiang was indeed distressed by the burnt porridge.
"Just for a moment of not watching, the porridge is burnt. Achun, it seems you need to improve this pot."
Although she was complaining, her tone was still gentle.
Du Chun stepped forward and helped his wife aside.
"It is indeed my fault. You just sit down, leave this to me."
Since they got married, the couple had been very affectionate in front of and behind people. Du Chun did not want Meng Xiangxiang to be too tired, so he would proactively take on anything he could do.
Meng Xiangxiang did not refuse and sat aside to chat with Du Chun.
"Miss Su is a new friend Qianying made in Nanyi Kingdom, but judging by the situation, she must have encountered some danger. When my brother brought her back, she had taken a pill for simulated death."
Hearing her words, Du Chun understood the general situation.
"Then she should have some understanding of the situation of Qianying, Xiao Yihhao, and Duan Xifeng over there."
Meng Xiangxiang nodded in agreement.
"It's a bit late tonight. I'll bring the porridge to Miss Su in a while, and then we'll rest. Miss Bai and Nangong Li also came to see her today, so I guess we will all meet tomorrow."
Du Chun naturally obeyed his wife's arrangements. After they remade the porridge, they did not disturb Su Yuxi any further.
The first half of the night was indeed a bit unsettling, but perhaps due to the calming incense, Su Yuxi slept very well in the latter half.
During her time in the palace, she could hardly sleep peacefully day after day. She had been worried about when this kind of life would end, but she did not expect to be freed so soon.
The gentle morning light of the next day fell on her.
Su Yuxi rarely slept until she woke up naturally. When she opened the door, it was already lively outside.
"Oh, Miss Su is awake!" The first person to speak was Bai Yulan.
Early in the morning, all these people had gathered. To avoid disturbing Su Yuxi's rest, Du Chun and the others arranged them in the pavilion in the courtyard.
Meng Qinghua was also there, and he had already told everyone what he knew about Su Yuxi's situation.
Hearing such a warm greeting, Su Yuxi was a little unaccustomed to it, but seeing Meng Xiangxiang also waving to her, she slowly walked over.
"Good morning, everyone." She tried her best to adapt to the environment.
Men and women sat at the same table, and even their conversations and laughter did not distinguish between high and low status or nobility.
Meng Xiangxiang helped her to her side and soothed her emotions.
"Miss Su, we are all friends of Qianying, and everyone has a very good personality. You don't need to be reserved; we are very easy to get along with."
Her smile was still very gentle, and Nangong Li beside her also echoed loudly.
"Yes, I heard from Meng Qinghua that in your country, men are not allowed to be on stage. It's not like that here. Everyone is a friend, and there is no distinction between men and women."
His words meant gender equality, but in his haste, his phrasing was a bit inappropriate.
Seeing Su Yuxi frown, Meng Qinghua quickly explained.
"Miss Su, please don't misunderstand. He means that there is no difference in status between men and women. Since we are friends, it is natural to interact casually."
Bai Yulan beside him shot Nangong Li a look. It was one thing for this person to speak without discretion to himself, but it was also rude to other women.
Nangong Li knew that he had spoken a bit crudely and quickly scratched his head, chuckling sheepishly.
The way these people interacted was truly harmonious. Su Yuxi seemed to understand why Gu Qianying's attitude towards the three Su brothers had been so resolutely opposed.
She finally broke into a smile and tried to integrate into the new environment.
"Hello, I don't mind. Since you are Miss Gu's friends, I also consider you benefactors."
Her words were a bit awkward. Meng Xiangxiang held her hand and shook her head.
"There's no such thing as benefactors. Even if my brother saved you, he did it as a friend."
The morning's banter quickly made Su Yuxi familiar with everyone. After breakfast, they set up tables in the courtyard, and she told them about the situation in the palace.
"We both participated in a physician's competition in the palace, and it has now reached the final stage, but our final competition will cost our lives."
She recounted everything that had happened after meeting Gu Qianying and also told them about treating the Empress.
"Gu Qianying promised to escort me out safely, but she herself has fallen into danger."
As a friend, she naturally would not ignore Gu Qianying's safety.
Hearing this, everyone finally understood the situation in Nanyi Kingdom.
Su Yuxi was not familiar with this place. Meng Qinghua looked at Meng Xiangxiang and asked her to take Miss Su to see the scenery around here, while he discussed the next plan with Du Chun.
Seeing that Meng Xiangxiang was very obedient to Meng Qinghua, Su Yuxi was a little unaccustomed to it. When she left with her, she finally spoke.
"Here, do women have to obey men?"
Her question was cautious. Perhaps she had already understood the suffering Su Cheng had endured when she was abused. If women were truly humble here, she would have some sympathy for the women here.
But Meng Xiangxiang smiled and shook her head.
"Our situation here is indeed different from your Nanyi Kingdom, but it is not that women are inferior to men; it is gender equality. Whoever has the ability, that person will make suggestions, and we will listen. I don't know much about Qianying's situation, but my brothers have more experience in handling matters, so if I don't understand, I will listen to them. But this does not mean we are humble. When Qianying was here, almost all of us listened to her."
After hearing this, Su Yuxi seemed to understand what Gu Qianying had always told her about gender equality.
So it could be like this.
She found it difficult to adapt for a moment, but once she understood, she felt relieved.
"I know you've had that kind of thinking since you were young, and it's okay. Now that you are with us, you will get used to it over time."
The two walked hand in hand in the garden, and Meng Xiangxiang told her some stories about them and Gu Qianying.
Su Yuxi also told Meng Xiangxiang about her experiences.
Of course, she did not forget to mention Su Cheng's situation.
"Do you feel that Qianying likes Su Cheng?"
Meng Xiangxiang was a little surprised. She knew about the relationship between Qianying and Nangong Mo, and they already had a son. With Gu Qianying's personality, she would never like anyone else.
Su Yuxi nodded firmly.
"There is always some ambiguity in their interactions. I feel that Miss Gu likes my sixth brother."
Since she was so sure, it was likely that Gu Qianying had found Nangong Mo in this life.
The man had left a letter for her husband when he left, asking them to take good care of Gu Qianying, so Meng Xiangxiang had always known that when he reappeared in the world, they would continue to love each other.
"That is truly good news. When we rescue Qianying, we will definitely bring your sixth brother here as well." Meng Xiangxiang did not say too much, but she already had an answer in her heart.