Chapter 106: Dowry
The Ming Dynasty had a regulation on the age of marriage, and men could only marry when they reached 16 and women when they reached 14.
It is said that Tang Jianqiu is over twenty years old, and he is not young, and his parents and even old friends in the officialdom have persuaded him.
Because Jinyi Weizhong is as old as him has long been married, there are very few who have not yet become husband and wife, let alone those who are still his age.
Tang Jianqiu, as a wood in the eyes of others, can now be regarded as having a flowering day, which is also a rare thing, no, the news of the Tang family's door-to-door marriage soon spread to Beizhen Fusi.
Especially the old men who like gossip, they hold on to this topic, as if they have a lot of fun.
"Ladies and gentlemen, Lord Tang is getting married! But I don't know when the wedding date will be, and on the day of the adult's wedding, he will be slaughtered severely! ”
Ah Fei is upright, and his speech can be regarded as direct, and he can't help but be excited between his eyebrows when he is talking, as if he can't care about what he is doing, he just wants to play tricks on Tang Jianqiu.
To say that the prisoners in this Zhao prison are also unlucky, and it is enough to suffer some unspeakable torture on a daily basis, and now I have to listen to them about this.
Such a picture can be said to form an inverse proportion, and it makes those prisoners unable to survive and die.
Those who have something to rely on at home don't have to worry too much, they only need to spend a little money to reward the military master, and they can suffer less flesh and skin.
And those who didn't give a benefit to the North Town Fusi are miserable, not to mention that they can suffer less, and they usually can't even ask for a meal.
Especially those who commit unpardonable sins, even if they use money, they may not be compromised.
Because Tang Jianqiu once made a rule that for the kind of person who is to blame for his death, even if he uses tens of thousands of taels of gold, he must not be allowed to feel better!
One of the brocade guards was also happy after hearing this, and took advantage of the absence of the pacification envoy to make fun of Tang Jianqiu in the same way.
"Hahaha, in my opinion, it's better to get drunk with Lord Tang, he fell asleep directly after drinking, so that he can't have sex, and you can see if he's in a hurry on the wedding night!"
"Oh? Aren't you afraid that you will be blamed by adults when you return to Beizhen Fuji? Hahaha! "It's rare for them to laugh, it's been a long time since they've had such a good time.
Although Beizhen Fusi is a cannibalistic place outside, it doesn't mean that they are all cold-blooded, and they will occasionally nag about homely things.
Besides, what I do every day is nothing more than interrogating prisoners, and I will only go out when there is a case, which will be somewhat boring in the long run, and sometimes it is good to have some fun, so I can go to the tired.
"Anyway, where did Lord Tang go? Why didn't you see him! Fang Xiaoyu felt a little weird.
Tang Jianqiu has always been the most active in carrying out tasks and managing Zhao Prison, even if he is not sleep-deprived, he will find time, unless there is something important.
Ah Fei was in a good mood, he waved his hand, and then explained the reason: "Lord Tang, eighty percent is looking for a commander, but I don't know when the auspicious day of the lord is chosen?" ”
At the same time that several people were discussing the marriage of the Tang family, Tang Jianqiu couldn't help but wonder if he was infected with the wind cold, and he didn't know how many sneezes he had on the way here.
He didn't care, he just put on a normal heart, and when he saw the tall Tian Ergeng again, he couldn't help but bow back, and said, "Commander, the subordinate begs for permission to leave for half a day." ”
He has always liked to go straight, so he went straight to the point and explained the purpose of coming to him this time.
Since it is only half a day, there is no need to ask His Majesty for instructions, but if this kind of time is short, you can ask for instructions from the person with the highest authority in the Jinyi Guard.
Tian Ergeng was a little surprised, his eyelids and eyebrows raised slightly as he spoke, "If you remember correctly, the pacification envoy rarely approves leave on weekdays, and even if he is seriously injured, he will complete the emperor's dictation, what is the matter with the permission to this command now?" ”
Tang Jianqiu also had a reason, because this matter was very important to him, so he asked Tian Ergeng for instructions: "Now that the Shen family has agreed to this marriage, the lower officials must come to the door in person to propose marriage." ”
Hearing this, Tian Ergeng already understood, so he congratulated him: "I see, Lord Tang, congratulations, congratulations!" ”
Regardless of whether the other party was sincere or polite, Tang Jianqiu had to express his gratitude, "Thank you, commander, I don't know if the commander can agree?" ”
In this regard, Tian Ergeng agreed without hesitation: "That's natural, Lord Tang's marriage is important, you can go." ”
"The next official has gone."
Tang Jianqiu was about to turn back, but Tian Ergeng stretched out his hand to stop him, "Wait, after you go, I will temporarily hand over this matter to Jinyi to deal with, Lord Tang doesn't have to be anxious." ”
"Thank you, Commander."
Tang Jianqiu clasped his fists and saluted, then turned around and left to go to the Shen Mansion to officially propose.
Because this matter is very important, Tang Jianqiu had to go back to Tang's house first, so that it would be easy to accept the levy, and in popular terms, it was to prepare a rich dowry.
He was a little worried about this dowry, because it was the first time, and because it was a piece of wood, he didn't understand it, and finally it was properly completed under the advice of relatives and friends.
Now this Miss Shen family is a boudoir in the word, a veritable pre-marital beauty, and she will be married after the official door.
This couplet at the door is indispensable, so that outsiders can know that their girl already has a sweetheart.
After the dowry was ready, Tang Jianqiu went to the Shen family in person, and with these rare things, I believe the Shen family would like it when they saw it.
If you are an ordinary person, you don't dare to think about it, ordinary people can't take these things, who makes the Tang family have a certain status in the capital, and it is a big family, even if you can take it out, it is not surprising.
And these dowry gifts are all packaged in a more festive red box, and most of the treasures contained in them are gold and silver jewelry, silver, cakes, wine, sacrificial silk and other items.
And the live goose is an indispensable thing, and it is a treasure that ordinary people dare not hope for, so it can also show the sincerity of the Tang family.
"Boy Tang Jianqiu has seen Master Shen, Mrs. Shen, the six gifts have been prepared, and the gifts given are all even numbers, in order to make good things come in pairs, please take a look."
Tang Jianqiu's words were very respectful, although he felt serious and indifferent on weekdays, he was a little nervous about marriage, and he was happy to kill the enemy.
Old Madam Shen was very satisfied with Tang Jianqiu, and her words were very cordial, giving people a feeling of getting along very well, "Jianqiu, how can you bring so many dowry gifts?" Won't it cost you money? ”
"Da Ming Law" stipulates that all marriage matches pay attention to the right person, Zhu Yuanzhang once issued an edict, in order to maintain social stability, there must be no sky-high dowry, focusing on the emotional fit of men and women.
Tang Jianqiu owed a debt and said: "It's not a broken fee, I hope my uncle and aunt will laugh at it!" ”
"Tell me what dowry you've prepared?"
Master Shen put on the face of a strict father, he really did not object to this marriage, but he didn't want Tang Jianqiu to take away the most beloved three girls easily.
How could Master Shen's concerns, Tang Jianqiu, not understand? If this dowry is well chosen, there is nothing to say, if it is too cold, it will seem that the Tang family is too harsh, not to mention that it is still a family.
Tang Jianqiu bowed, and then introduced the gifts prepared one by one, and said: "It's just a little courtesy, not a tribute, there are four bottles of wine, dace to watch more than every year, a number of boxes,
Bucket two rice, tea, sesame seeds, two loads of cake, once 50 kilograms, 40 stones, seafood, fruit incense cannons, bracelet gold pairs, coconut two pairs, three livestock. ”
Hearing this, the entire Shen Mansion fell into a tranquility that far exceeded the time of a breath, and this dowry was too expensive for them, so that the entire mansion was dumbfounded.
Where is this to marry a daughter-in-law? It's clearly marrying a fairy!
Old Madam Shen almost didn't react, at first she thought that the Tang family might prepare a generous gift, but she never thought that she would prepare so much! And it's also called Bo Li.
If you want to say that the old man Shen was the most surprised, you must know that the Qin family also wanted to come to the door a few days ago, and now the two families are really one in the sky and one in the ground, if they are not satisfied with this matter, wouldn't it be a slap in the face?
"It's so good, it's really a waste of money! My Shen family will not take advantage of it in vain, and will prepare some gold, silver, jewelry, embroidery and some clothes as a dowry, and I hope not to dislike it. ”
Tang Jianqiu didn't care, "Uncle's words are wrong, I am in love with Shen Hongluan, I already have her in my heart, I am a rough person, if I do something wrong, I hope that my uncle and aunt will bear more." ”
"Have you chosen an auspicious day?"
Old Madam Shen couldn't wait for a long time, he regarded Tang Jianqiu as closer than his own children.
Tang Jianqiu replied without hesitation: "I have chosen two festivals, which are February 16 and August 28, but I don't know when it will be convenient for Miss Hongluan?" ”
Generally speaking, the woman will avoid the Kwai Water Period, and he can't guarantee which day will be inconvenient, so he has to ask Old Madam Shen to take an idea.
Old Madam Shen pondered for a moment, and then as if she had made up her mind, she said, "In this case, it will be set on February 16!" ”
"Okay, I'll tell my parents when I go, I don't know if Miss Hongluan is there? Is it convenient to worship ancestors and exchange marriage certificates? ”
"I've never seen you so anxious in the past, don't you want to marry the third girl as soon as possible?"
Master Shen didn't know much about Tang Jianqiu, and he had mentioned this matter to him in the past, but most of them prevaricated on the grounds that something had happened, but now he took the initiative to bring it up, which is really rare.
Tang Jianqiu choked suddenly, and was about to open his mouth to say something, but he couldn't say something appropriate, so he had to avoid his gaze.
Master Shen was happy, he wanted to make a joke, but who expected Tang Jianqiu to be embarrassed, and who would have thought that the pacification envoy in charge of the Beizhen Fu Division would be at a loss.
"Okay, I won't laugh with you, the red girl is in the boudoir now, I'll call her over."
Just as Master Shen was about to call her in person, a cold voice as beautiful as a string came from not far away.
"Don't bother my father anymore."
She was wearing a purple dress, her long hair was flowing like a cloud, flowing like a waterfall on the back of her snow-white neck, and her eyebrows revealed a coldness that was thousands of miles away.
I'm used to wearing armor on weekdays, but now it's a little awkward to change back into women's clothes, and I just feel uncomfortable.
Tang Jianqiu's pupils shrank, and he saw the fairy-like woman, so much so that he lost his mind for a while, and he forgot why he was here.
Other women have never felt this way, but what is going on now, or is it because the lover is her?
"There's something on my face, why are you looking at me like that?"
Shen Hongluan changed her tone as much as possible, she was used to being very arrogant in the military camp, and now it was difficult for her to pay attention to the proportions and do a good job of the posture that her concubine should have.
Tang Jianqiu realized that he had lost his temper, and hurriedly suppressed the truest emotion in his heart, and changed his words:
"I'm just thinking about things, the marriage certificate has been written, can it be exchanged?"
"That's nature, please follow me to see the ancestors first."
Just like the warmth of the world flowing into the heart, the beautiful hair is mixed with the jasmine fragrance that belongs to her, which makes people forget to return.
"Okay."
Tang Jianqiu agreed and followed the lotus-like proud woman to the ancestral hall.
Seeing that the spiritual seats were placed on the stage, Tang Jianqiu was born with respect, and said a few words to show his loyalty.
After meeting their ancestors, the two would exchange marriage letters, and the men and women had different words, but they were generally loyal to the marriage.
"The high hall is on the top, set up this book as evidence, the marriage of the two surnames, a contract, a good relationship forever, match the same name, look at the peach blossoms on this day, suitable room IKEA,
Bu Ta Nian melon is long, Erchang Erblazing, I would like to make a covenant with a white head, and the book will be the alliance of red leaves, containing the mandarin spectrum, this evidence! ”
"A marriage letter, the upper table of the heavenly court, the lower Ming Difu, when the nine heavens are played, the ancestors of the heavens testify, if you pay the beauty, it is the crime of deceiving the sky, the crime of deceiving the sky, life and death, and the beauty is negative, that is against the will of heaven, the Three Realms are removed, and there will be no reincarnation!"