Mr. CEO Wants to Renew Our Contract-Chapter 1040: With You Always (185)
"The Heavenly King makes a valid point," the Demon King was the first to express, "this is the most important matter for the Six Realms. Peaceful coexistence is what we all hope for; no one likes fighting. However, if someone insists on initiating a war, causing instability and chaos in the Six Realms, our other realms absolutely cannot stand idle and tolerate it. I propose, continuing a point from the last meeting, that if the side initiating war gains unanimous recognition from our other realms as the aggressor, first, they will be publicly criticized within the Five Realms, bringing shame upon the entire community. Second, we other realms will unite to support the victimized side and resolutely strike down such arrogance."
"The Demon King’s statement is reasonable," the Netherworld King concurred, "this point is extremely crucial. Maintaining long-term peace in the Six Realms is our shared responsibility. Even if there exist some private conflicts, they should not escalate to the point of large-scale conflict. Do any other realms have objections?"
"No."
"We don’t either."
This point essentially remains unchanged from the one at the last Six Realms conference. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮
The second point addresses the prohibition of killing people from the Human Realm. The Five Realms must not participate in or interfere with any affairs of the Human Realm. A supervision group is to be established among the Five Realms. For example, if someone from the Demon World discovers that someone from the Immortal Realm interferes or harms someone from the Human Realm, they can report it with evidence. At that time, the other realms will discuss punishment. Those who do not wish to lose face must strictly control their people to prevent such occurrences.
The third point concerns the amendment of the marriage system. This time, Jun Yu proposed a new system that overturned the previously established rule, fully adopting monogamy. Naturally, men want polygamy, while women want their husbands to belong to them alone. This point was opposed by the Demon World, Netherworld, and Immortal Realm, but surprisingly, the Demon World did not cast a dissenting vote.
"Since ancient times, it’s been normal for men to have three wives and four concubines. Last time, we agreed to make monogamy or polygamy optional, yet this time we are to enforce monogamy; isn’t this too unreasonable?" the Immortal Realm expressed their dissatisfaction.
"On this point, I must express my opinion," Gu Lili spoke, "though it’s been normal since ancient times for men to have multiple wives, this standard was set by you men. Should women, because of their low status, put up with their husbands seeking new love for pleasure? How about this, we set three standards: one husband and one wife, one husband and multiple wives, and one wife and multiple husbands. This would be true equality; three marriage options, freely chosen, and no one loses out."
"One wife and multiple husbands?" the Demon King was astonished, "Divine Mother, isn’t this too nonsensical?"
"Nonsensical? How come it’s okay for officials to set the rules, but not for the common people to light a lamp?" Gu Lili chuckled lightly, "Either we immediately fully implement monogamy, or according to what I said, implement all three simultaneously. I hope everyone shows some sincerity to achieve fairness and convince others."
Seeing them whisper and discuss this issue, Gu Lili had already figured it out. These men would rather choose monogamy than allow women to have multiple husbands at the same time.
How could men possibly allow women to sit above them?
The constant suppression of women’s status is why the status of women in the Five Realms has never improved.
After nearly ten minutes had passed, Gu Lili spoke up to inquire, "What conclusion have you reached? Let everyone decide together on which option to choose."
