ebookland Chapter 574 Marriage of two heads
Chapter 574 Marriage of two heads
"What Yan Zi said makes sense. We originally wanted to find a husband for Wang You because we were afraid that she would be bullied. Ming Xue is a relative of ours, so we are already close relatives. Why should we make things difficult for him? Since the two children have developed feelings for each other, we should not be the bad guy.
Mingxuen said this, so Wangyou must have known about it. Wangyou is a quiet kid who keeps things to himself. It's rare for him to be brave, so he agreed. "Zhang Jinlan nodded.
"It's true, the two children are a good match. Although Mingxue is a little older, we know the Kong family well. He is also a scholar. If he works hard in the future, he may even pass the imperial examination. Fame is nothing.
Mingxue has always been a sensible and filial child. Whenever he comes to our shop, he always helps with the work. The most important thing is that I have never heard that he has an affair with anyone. I also heard from Mrs. Wan that Mingxue is a child..."
Zhu Yingqiu almost said the word "boy".
There are children in the house.
She quickly closed her mouth and drank some water awkwardly.
"Aunt, grandma, if you ask me, this isn't a simple matter. It's a double marriage." Jiang Fubao interrupted.
She didn't expect that Brother Mingxue would be so quick. After just one night, he had already made a fuss and wanted to meet his parents.
It really is a tiger.
She has to help her elder sister and brother Mingxue.
After saying that, everyone in the room looked at her.
"Fubao, what is the two-end marriage you just mentioned?" Sun Pingmei asked curiously.
"I heard this when I went to Jiangnan for fun. A two-way marriage means the man doesn't marry, and the woman doesn't marry either. They each hold a banquet at home, and the child can take the man's or the woman's surname. If two children are born, one will take the father's surname and the other will take the mother's surname.
During festivals, we can go back to our own homes, or go to his home this year and your home next year. The main purpose is fairness. Besides, since Brother Mingxue is going to take the imperial examination, he will definitely not be able to be a son-in-law. If people know about it, he will never be able to become a juren in his life, let alone a jinshi. "
Jiang Fubao made up a story that there was no such thing as a two-way marriage here.
But her family had never been to Jiangnan, so naturally they didn't know. Plus, her family didn't understand the imperial examination, so she needed to do some popular science.
The status of a son-in-law in this dynasty was extremely low, even lower than that of a businessman.
Looked down upon by everyone.
Although he can take part in the imperial examination, once the examiners know that he is a son-in-law, he will definitely not be on the list.
"So that's how it is. There are actually two-way marriages in the world. This is the first time I've heard of it. But it's really good. This way, we don't have to worry about Wangyou being bullied, and Mingxue doesn't have to marry into the family. We can still give the dowry we should give. As long as they live a good life, it's better than anything else. If Wan comes to visit, I'll tell her this and see what she says."
Zhu Yingqiu put down the teacup and finally a smile appeared on her face.
Jiang Wangyou, who was sent away by his sister, also guessed that his family was discussing this matter.
Therefore, she was a little absent-minded when answering Ruyi's questions.
The next morning, Mrs. Wan and Kong Yuanbao came with their son.
The servants following behind him were carrying large and small bags.
There was this year's new tea, the most expensive wine, a lot of seasonal fruits, and even gifts prepared for everyone in the Jiang family.
At this time, the Jiang family was having breakfast and had not yet gone out.
I heard the servants say that the Kong family had arrived.
The whole family hurriedly put down their bowls and didn't even eat breakfast.
After the two families sat in the main room, Wan Xian spoke first.
"This child suddenly ran home yesterday and said that he wanted to marry Wangyou. I was shocked, but after thinking about it, our two families know each other well. Since the child has expressed his feelings, we should not stop him. If you agree, why not find an auspicious day and get engaged."
Wan Xian glared at her son first, then smiled and spoke to the Jiang family.
"Not only you, I was also shocked. Mingxue suddenly came to the shop and told me that he wanted to marry Wangyou. I was so scared that I almost dropped the dough on the ground. Well, I don't know when these two kids fell in love with each other. Since it has come to this, it's better to settle it as soon as possible."
Zhang Jinlan didn't expect Wan Xian to bring up the matter directly without beating around the bush.
She glanced at her eldest granddaughter, and seeing her lower her head shyly, she took the initiative to agree.
"To show my sincerity, I've brought here the list of my son's dowry. Do you think you're satisfied with it?" Wan Xian took out a piece of origami from her sleeve and spread it out. It was almost as long as the table.
There were a lot of words written densely on it.
"Dowry? What dowry?" Zhu Yingqiu asked puzzledly.
"Isn't your family looking for a son-in-law? Although this boy is a son-in-law, we will not treat Wangyou unfairly. We only have this one son, and this huge family fortune will belong to the young couple in the future. It doesn't matter whether you give it to him sooner or later, so why not give it to him on the day of engagement?"
Wan Xian waved her hand generously.
Sun Pingmei looked at the words on the paper and her jaw dropped in shock.
"One hundred acres of first-class farmland, three hundred acres of second-class farmland, a three-story house in Chang'an Town, three shops, a two-story house in Baishui Town, two shops, three thousand taels of silver..."
After Sun Pingmei finished reading, she didn't dare to look any further.
The Kong family is so rich.
Oh My God.
Do you want to move the whole family to Wangyou?
"It's my fault for not explaining it clearly. We don't have to find a son-in-law for Wangyou. Fubao mentioned it last night. Actually, these two children can have two marriages. If they have two children, one will have the surname Jiang and the other will have the surname Kong.
They live in a separate house. If they want to go to the Kong family, they can go. If they want to go back to the Jiang family, they can go back. I watched Mingxue grow up. How could I bear to let him live with me? Besides, if he becomes a live-in son-in-law, it will hinder his imperial examinations. I can't harm him."
Zhang Jinlan quickly explained.
She didn't expect that the Kong family would actually agree to let Mingxue come to their house.
You know, Mingxue is the only son.
The couple has only one child.
This sincerity is really full.
Even she was shocked.
"Oh, that's a great relationship. To be honest, his father and I didn't sleep the whole night last night. To be honest, I only gave birth to him, and I felt so sad that I couldn't explain it to you when I sent him to my house.
But he likes Wangyou, we can't stop him, he's already this old, hey, knowing that you want to find a son-in-law for Wangyou, his father and I can only grit our teeth and agree. "
Wan Xian was a little surprised to hear this, then she sighed and spoke her mind.
The two families are on good terms, so there is no need for her to hide some things.
Kong Yuanbao, who originally had a tense face, also smiled.
"Godmother, godfather, you are here?" At this moment, Jiang Fubao, who had just got up, came in from outside. When she was washing up, she heard Xue Huan say that someone from the Kong family had come, so she put on her clothes and hurried over.
"Come, Fubao, sit next to your godmother." Wan Xian smiled and patted the chair beside her.
The two families began to discuss again.
During the whole process, Jiang Fubao did not interrupt. His big eyes looked at Jiang Wangyou for a while, then at Kong Mingxue, and he was very busy.