Records of the King of Xin'an County

As an impeccable elder brother, Wang Zixian is naturally considerate in everything.He not only talked about the number of betrothal gifts of the high-ranking official families in Chang'an City, but also specifically inquired about the ostentation of the Yang family's previous married daughters: "32 is the most basic etiquette, and 64 means that the bride is extremely valued. If the new husband's family If the power is not as good as that of the bride, they will make up 64 dowry gifts to give their family some face, and relatives in the bride’s family will praise them a lot. Even if there are only 32 dowry gifts, everything inside is precious and must be stuffed tightly.”

"In terms of status, our family is indeed far inferior to the government of Hongnong County..." Hearing this, Wang Chang pondered, "If we can collect 64 dowry gifts, Yang Shangshu and Mrs. Wei will treat our Wang family differently In front of our in-laws, we won't be unable to hold our heads up..." He has always had a good face, even if he has climbed up to an in-laws worthy of showing off like the Hongnong County Government, he still feels that he can't think of himself as inferior.

Xiao Yang's face suddenly turned green—to buy 64 dowry gifts?A dowry requires money, so don't you also need to spend money to invite an official media after the sixth ceremony?Doesn't it cost money to hold a beautiful wedding banquet?Even if the Zhuangzi and the shop in Huazhou are sold, I am afraid that this marriage can only be completed.What about chewing at home in the future?

Wang Zixian smiled slightly, and said again: "Grandpa, the Yang family also has its own rules. Even if their concubine daughters get married, they only carry the dowry at 64, and the dowry at 96. When concubine daughters marry, usually the dowry is carried at 32, 64 Carrying the dowry. Since Ziling is marrying the concubine daughter of the Yang family, naturally he can't treat it as a concubine daughter, otherwise even Yang Shangshu and Mrs. Wei may feel that their family's rules have been broken."

Of course, he didn't know whether Yang Shangshu would care about such details as the dowry.However, Mrs. Wei will definitely remember it in her heart.A concubine who tried so hard to marry Ruyi Langjun, but ended up admitting to the wrong person and causing an accident, how could she tolerate her marrying as beautifully as her own daughter?

"Da Lang is right." Little Yang hurriedly answered, "Since the Yang family has such a rule, let's follow 32 to buy it." If she buys less, she can save a little bit.The palms and backs of the hands are full of flesh, if it is all given to Wang Ziling, what will Wang Luoniang do if she is about to kiss her?As for Wang Zimu, she had to wait a few years before mentioning the marriage—as for the marriage between Wang Zixian and Wang Xiangniang, she never considered money matters, and had other plans long ago.

Seeing this, Wang Chang had no choice but to give up the idea of ​​64 dowry gifts, and reluctantly accepted the reality that "only 32 dowry gifts can be prepared": "Since this is the case, the 32 dowry gifts must be as generous as possible, and must not be too thin to be lost. It’s a joke. Didn’t Luo Niang often say that Shangzhou doesn’t have any good goods? Then go to the Chang’an resettlement office, and buy what you have in the east and west markets!!”

After hearing his "rhetoric words", Xiao Yang's expression suddenly changed again.Even Wang Zixian and Wang Zimu were a little surprised.Wang Chang has never known what firewood, rice, oil and salt are, and he doesn't care about general affairs and economics on weekdays, as long as he lives comfortably, he doesn't care about everything.Who would have known that he could remember the words of complaint that Wang Luoniang occasionally uttered coquettishly?

Xiao Yang only hated herself for not blocking Wang Luoniang's mouth and allowing her to say these words.Listening to it at that time, I just felt that the little lady should be pampered and her eyes should be set higher.What are these ordinary goods in Shangzhou?If you want to use it, use Chang'an's things, and you can hold your head up among the female relatives.But now, he lifted a rock and shot himself in the foot.

When he became interested, Wang Chang also completely forgot that he usually didn't care about these things, and ordered: "Da Lang also knows a lot of people in Chang'an, so I will leave it to you to buy the dowry. You just ask your mother for money, how much do you spend?" Regardless, things must be of the highest quality, we must not let the Yang family underestimate our Wang family."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yang couldn't sit still, and opened his mouth to speak: "Da Lang..."

Because she was a little guilty and her voice was really low, the father and son didn't seem to pay attention.Seeing Prince Xian shaking his head, he said with a wry smile: "Grandpa, the Furong Banquet and the official examination are coming soon. These two things are related to the future, and the child must go all out. Therefore, there is really no free time right now. Come to buy Zi Ling's dowry."

"Yes! Yes! Your business is more important!" Wang Chang replied repeatedly, and then looked at Wang Zimu with a frown, "Sanlang is too young, I'm really worried about leaving it to him... ..."

Wang Zixian said again: "My son understands the concerns of Grandpa and Mother. Our housekeeper usually only travels in Shangzhou and Huazhou, and has never been to Chang'an. This matter must be left to someone who is familiar with Chang'an. Host. Since the child is busy and Zimu is young, how about letting Ziling prepare for it himself? This is his marriage, so he will naturally be very concerned, maybe he will quietly ask the Yang family what they mean. Since the son-in-law is so considerate, he will be more satisfied with this marriage."

"Erlang?" Wang Chang relaxed slightly.He has always loved Wang Ziling very much. Thinking about it carefully, he is already 16 years old and is about to get married, so it is time for him to experience some experience.

Little Yang didn't wait for him to make a statement, so she couldn't wait to clap her hands and said with a smile: "Da Lang is right. I'll leave this matter to Er Lang. He has bought a lot of things from the East Market and West Market before, and he has always had a good eye. "As long as the prince is not allowed to donate money, she will naturally be very satisfied.What's more, Wang Ziling has always liked her more than Wang Zimu, so she can feel relieved to entrust such an important matter to Wang Ziling.

After discussing in a few words, Mrs. Yang said that she would sell the Zhuangzi and the shop in Huazhou immediately to prepare for emergencies, and everyone was very happy.

Wang Zixian took advantage of the situation and said: "Zi Ling is still in Chang'an, why don't you ask Zi Mu to bring a few stewards to see him and convey the matter. Besides, Zi Mu's studies can't be delayed too long, it's time to return to Chang'an."

After Wang Chang and Xiao Yang heard this, they nodded in agreement.Wang Zimu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and when he looked at his elder brother again, his eyes were full of gratitude and admiration.

Of course he knew that the reason why the eldest brother didn't take over this matter was most likely to avoid suspicion, and he didn't want to arouse the suspicion of his mother, so that right and wrong would arise out of nowhere.If it was him, he would probably do the same.However, if the second brother handles this matter, with his temperament, he must deduct a lot of money from it for private use.The expenses at home are no longer what they used to be, so he should remind him a thing or two.Of course, it is one thing for him to fulfill his responsibilities, but it is another matter whether Wang Ziling will listen to what he said. When Wang Zixian and Wang Zimu got up to leave, Wang Chang suddenly remembered something, He said with emotion: "Wait a minute! Alas, if the patriarch hadn't reminded me that it takes a lot to communicate in the officialdom, I would have almost forgotten about it." Then, he ordered someone to bring an ebony box, and took out two copies of it. The land deed was presented to the prince: "Dalang, this is the ancestral property of our royal family. The ancestors have a will, which is indivisible and cannot be bought or sold. It is only passed on to the eldest son. You can take half of it, and all the profits you get will be used for you in the officialdom." Use. In the future... don't forget to be a father..."

Wang Zixian was stunned, unexpectedly the patriarch would help him in secret: "Since it is the ancestral property, Grandpa can keep it for himself, so why give it to the child? If the child gets an official position, he will have his own salary for chewing." It's really interesting. , I didn't take it out for a long time, I didn't take it out for a long time, but I took half of it out at this time.The ancestral property of the Wang family has been passed down from generation to generation only to the first line. Should he be said to be stingy or loose?And the other half, could it be that he wants to give Wang Ziling?

Heh, "Only pass on to the eldest son", "Don't forget to be a father" - Shi En has not forgotten to ask for benefits for himself, Shi En is so ugly, there are loopholes everywhere in his words, it is a complete joke.

Xiao Yang's eyes were straightened, and the smile on his face was distorted like a ghost with teeth and claws.However, no matter how much she gritted her teeth in her heart, she didn't dare to speak any more after hearing that the patriarch was pushing for it.

Wang Chang is not a complete idiot, he is very strict about his ancestral property.Although the future is entrusted to her to take care of, the land deed has always been kept by herself.On weekdays, when we talk about selling Zhuangzi and selling shops, we never mention the ancestral property.You know, these are four big villages with a combined land of nearly [-] hectares!Each one is no smaller than that Zhuangzi in Huazhou! !It's approaching Chang'an again!In terms of value, these Zhuangzi must be worth a lot more! !

"Sooner or later, it's all yours, so it's okay to give it to you." Wang Chang pretended to be generous, not mentioning that the patriarch tried to persuade him for a long time at that time, "You are a promising and good boy, and you are also the backbone of the family. Although at present We are busy with Ziling's marriage, and we have neglected you, but in the end, the family will have to rely on you."

In the final analysis, it was just that he was worried that Prince Lingfeng would spend a lot of money on such a happy event, and he would complain in his heart.So first use some small favors to bribe him, so that he will be willing to worry about this big family in the future.Heh, as expected, the patriarch has instructed him, and the method seems a little cleverer.

Wang Zixian sneered in his heart, but a look of embarrassment appeared on his face.It wasn't until Wang Chang persuaded and persuaded that he accepted the land deeds of the two villages: "Don't worry, Lord, I will take good care of my brother and sister in the future." Since it is the ancestral property of the Wang family, it is only passed on to the eldest son's family property , then he will accept it.Anyway, he is also a person surnamed Wang, and of course there is no reason not to accept the property that is handed over.As for taking care of his elder brother and younger sister, only Wang Zimu and Wang Xiangniang are the younger siblings he recognizes, so they must be taken care of.

Afterwards, the father and son talked a lot more, and Wang Zixian took Wang Zimu reluctantly to leave.Xiao Yang clutched her chest, looking at the land deed that followed him away, she almost vomited blood!

Seeing her ugly face, he couldn't hide it no matter how hard he tried, Wang Chang shook his sleeves and snorted softly: "If Erlang and Sanlang are as promising as Dalang! This land deed will naturally have their share! It sounds good, and naturally, those who are talented should get it!"

Hearing this, Xiao Yang became even more angry, tears streaming down her face.Who knew that this little bastard could live so long?And what kind of first-class head was hit? !If someone told her now that there was a way to eradicate him, then she would rather give away all the Zhuangzi shops in hand than completely eradicate him! !

That night, Wang Zixian quietly met Wang Xiangniang again.The two brothers and sisters talked in secret for nearly an hour, and no one knew what they said.The next day, Wang Zimu returned to Chang'an with a few stewards.

At this time, Wang Ziling could no longer stay in the Yang family with the cheek, so he had to go back to the other courtyard of the Yang family where Mr. Zhou was.When Wang Zimu mentioned that his family asked him to organize the dowry, he was immediately overjoyed: "That's how it should be! No one can find out about the Yang family more easily than me!"

With Yang Qian's guidance, he naturally knew what kind of dowry the Yang family wanted.No matter how much money and energy he spends, he must do it properly! !After all, he worked so hard to get this marriage, there must be no mistakes! !

Afterwards, Wang Ziling wrote letters home every day to ask for money.Because of his sweet mouth and well-founded letters, he usually gets what he wants.So, reluctantly enduring his heartache, Xiao Yang, who sold the remaining Zhuangzi and shops in Huazhou, soon discovered that he had used all the money to buy betrothal gifts one after another—and he actually didn’t like it. not enough! !

Looking at the empty warehouse, and thinking about the little Zhuangzi's shop that was left on hand, Mrs. Yang felt that her eyes went dark, and she fell straight on the ground.