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Child bride, also known as "waiting for new year daughter-in-law".
Marriage in the Zhou Dynasty implemented the "di concubine system". That is to say, when a man gets married, his wife's younger sister and niece will marry with her; after the Qin and Han Dynasties, every time the emperor selected a girl from a noble relative to enter the palace, she would become the emperor's concubine when she became an adult, or give her children as wives and concubines. a form of expression.
The name "child bride-in-law" originated in the Song Dynasty. In the Yuan Dynasty, the style of raising a daughter-in-law spread from the emperor's home to the society, and soon became popular in society.
The reason why child brides were popular in the Yuan Dynasty was that there were continuous wars and rebellions in the Yuan Dynasty, frequent natural disasters and plagues, social unrest, and the poor living standards of the people, so the practice of adopting child brides was formed.
Most of the child brides-in-law in poor families were adopted from war zones or disaster areas, or were bought back at low prices from victims of disasters who planted weeds on the street to sell their children.
In addition, the Yuan Dynasty had a very bad system-the Baojia system.
The Yuan Dynasty stipulated that ten households are one guarantor, and the Mongolian or Semu people are the guarantors. The properties of these ten households and the female guarantors can be used at any time and at will; Han and Nan people are not allowed to own metal knives, and ten households can only share A kitchen knife, and the kitchen knife must be left at the Baochang¡¯s house on weekdays; the Baochang has the ¡°first¡± night right to the newly married wife of the Han people. After the Han people marry their wives, they must first send their wives to the Baochang¡¯s house, and then pick them up after three days. For this reason, Han people in many areas of the Central Plains have the custom of "breaking the first child". But how could the common people have the heart to throw this young life to death, most of them were discarded by the roadside. The boys who were picked up became adopted sons, and most of the abandoned girls became child brides-in-law of this family.
In ancient times, it was a society of monogamy and multiple concubines. Even the emperor could only marry one wife, the queen. If the man takes the child bride as his wife, it is impossible to remarry; if the man takes the child bride as a concubine, he can marry another wife after he becomes an adult. For this reason, child brides-in-law became one of the norms of life for wealthy families in Yuan Dynasty society.
Some impoverished families are unable to raise their children, so they sell their daughters to rich children or better-off families as child brides-in-law; It can take care of the young fianc¨¦, and it will give the man's family an extra labor to help with the work, and the woman's family will also reduce the financial burden, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.
Child brides-in-law have lived with their husbands since they were young. When they grow up, they will find that there is no sexual attraction between them, and they will only have family affection like siblings. It would be very painful if they were forced to live as husband and wife.
[1] "Linjiang Immortal. Music Playing Xiaoshao Flower and Candle Night" Unknown
? Music playing Xiao Shao Shao Hua Candle Night,
A talented young lady.
Concentric knots with cinnamon sticks.
Like a phoenix like a phoenix, it will last forever.
Don't let the depths of the painting hall be negative, and the Shengge is introduced into the orchid room.
It's no harm to fill up the jade and get drunk.
Nanshan can swear, Fulu should be forever.
On the first day Liu Haohao died in love, he held a wedding ceremony for his adopted daughter Liu Ruyan and his son Liu Sixu.
At the wedding banquet, Liu Haohao said in front of the family's servants: "From now on, my family will be in charge of my daughter-in-law Liu Ruyan, and all matters in the house will be decided by Ruyan."
Liu Ruyan didn't know why her adoptive mother was in such a hurry to hold a wedding for them, and she didn't understand why such a big family was entrusted to her to manage. Liu Ruyan didn't dare to ask, and could only obey her adoptive mother's arrangement.
During the daytime wedding, Xiao Sisou felt that it was lively, running around in the hall, and finally grabbed it and pressed it to the ground, which was regarded as worship; but at night, he started to make trouble, crying non-stop, stretching his hands I have to go to my mother's house. Newlywed wife Liu Ruyan couldn't be coaxed, she was so anxious that she blindly wiped her tears.
Hearing the crying, Liu Haohao felt sorry for his son. She asked the maid to go to the bridal chamber and tell Ru Yan that she should bring Xiao Si Si to her room first.
As soon as Xiao Sisu entered Liu Haohao's room, she hurriedly took her son, held her son tightly in her arms, and began to cry.
Liu Ruyan said: "Since Mother can't bear Xiao Xu let Xiao Xu stay in Mother's room sleep"
"In the future, after all, you have to take care of him. Don't go back to your room to sleep. Stay in my room and I will teach you how to take care of children at night" Liu Haohao told his daughter-in-law.
Liu Ruyan moved a small stool and placed it beside Liu Haohao's mother and son's bed. She sat on the stool, lying on the edge of the bed, and watched their mother and son sleep all night.
[2] "Sayonara" by Xu Zhimo. Poetry
It is the tenderness of bowing your head,
Like a water lotus that cannot withstand the cool breeze
On the morning of their wedding, the three of them were happy.Jiangyang.
?It is good to know the old mountain, but the lonely guest is sad.
Sit down and don't worry if you haven't seen you yet,
? I am heartbroken when I return.
Attentive and more exhausted.
This body is like a house, where is my hometown.
The next day, Liu Haohao bid farewell to Liu Ji and Shi Naian and went to the military area of ??Yunnan and Guizhou to select guards.
Liu Ji saw that Liu Haohao's good mood yesterday suddenly turned into the sadness of parting today, and he didn't know what words to comfort her.
However, who can understand the depression and helplessness in her heart?
There will be no results for this pair of fateful mandarin ducks. One, I don't know when Ji Xu will be able to restore his original surname in a legitimate way; besides, Liu Haohao will follow Wang Shouchang back to his hometown and return to his roots soon. I am afraid that they will never have the chance to meet again in the future.
Seeing Liu Haohao's melancholy look, Liu Ji asked, "When will Mr. Wang return to his hometown?"
"Next March."
"Otherwise, would you like to go to Yunnan with me to relax?"
"Okay, okay, I'm going to see my adoptive father and sister Yu Rong."
"Then let's go in the afternoon. You pack your bags, so you can go to Wang's mansion to say hello to Mr. Wang"
"There is no need to greet him there, and you don't have to wait long. I'll go back and bring some clothes."
Liu went into the house to pack his luggage.
Liu Ji then said to Shi Naian: "Brother Zhaorui, you go to the Mangbu area to pre-select first, and I will accompany Miss Liu to go to other places to relax. After the Spring Festival, I will go to Mangbu to meet you."
Shi Naian knew that Liu Haohao had just died for Ji Xu, and felt deep sympathy, so he readily agreed to Liu Ji, and rushed to Mangbu with his entourage.
About half an hour later, a luxurious two-horse carriage came out of the Liu Family Courtyard. Liu Haohao lifted the curtain of the car and said excitedly: "Master Liu, you don't have to ride a horse, let's ride together"
Seeing a large warm carriage, Liu Ji handed over the mount to the attendant, let him ride behind the carriage, and hurried into the carriage by himself.
Sitting in the car was Liu Haohao's son and daughter-in-law, who happily called "Uncle Liu". Liu Ji responded and sat on the front seat of the carriage. There is also a large stove in the center of the car, which is burning red and warm inside the car.
Liu Ji asked: "Where did you find this big carriage?"
Liu said proudly: "My own."
"Master Wang lived a frugal life. He can buy such a luxury car for you. It seems that he is really treating you well!"
"He, hum, how could he be willing to buy me a car?!"
"How can you be reluctant? I heard that in order to marry you, Master Wang sent 5,000 soldiers with red lanterns to stand along the way from the commander's mansion to Neiqiao Pingzhang's mansion, which caused a sensation in the entire Shuchuan"
"Master Liu only mentions other people's unhappy things~"
Liu Ji smiled, and quickly changed the subject: "I heard that Zhao Yurong's family was implicated and sent slaves to people in leather armor, and they are also in MenglingMr. Mu asked me to go to her place to see how the situation is. I wonder if they have been rescued. ?¡±
"I've already inquired. Yurong's family has been released from the army. I had sent someone to Mengle to pick them up and live in Sichuan, but my younger sister Shezi didn't want to leave Mengle, so she stayed there all the time. Walk."
"Why is she unwilling to leave Mengle? I still have a gift from her elder brother here."
"It's not that I don't want to leave that Sheyer."
"What, are you in love?"
"yes!"
Liu Ji smiled: "Girls from Shu, fell in love so early"
"It's not that our girls in Sichuan are precocious, the key depends on who's girl is!" The two smiled knowingly. (Remember the site URL: www.hlnovel.com - Didn't finish reading? Add this book to your favoritesI'm a member and bookmarked this chapterCopy the address of this book and recommend it to your friends for pointsChapter error? Click here to report
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