Murong Yue looked at Ahao.

She's never even heard of love, let alone married; she's only heard about it but never actually experienced it...

People, right?

She thought that if she were to get married, she should marry a human.

That's not right either.

Why should I marry?

Why can't I marry a human?

It really is!

Ah Hao understood what His Majesty wanted to ask.

Offer an explanation.

"Your Majesty, if the betrothal gifts are too small, the woman will feel that she is not valued."

"If the amount given is too much, it will become a burden for the man."

Therefore, it's difficult to strike the right balance.

No wonder, Lord He.

Murong Yue nodded. "Indeed, if someone wants to marry you, the betrothal gifts must be substantial."

Ah-hao: ...

Let's get down to business, Your Majesty. What are you talking about again?

Qi Yuan, standing to the side, puffed out his chest.

One sentence lingered in my mind.

"At that time, I will give all my possessions to Ah Hao."

She imagined the happy life she would have with Ah Hao after they got married.

But when I came to my senses, I was surprised to find that I had blurted out what was on my mind!

Qi Yuan felt awkward.

He never thought he'd express his feelings now!

But what's said is said, and a man's word is his bond.

He nodded vigorously and repeated his words.

"Indeed, I will give all my possessions to Miss Ah Hao."

? ? ? ?

What?

Murong Yue picked at her ear.

What did she hear?

She and Ahao were discussing the dowry and betrothal gifts. She said that the betrothal gifts should not be less than what she was promised to marry Ahao, while Qiyuan said that he would give all his possessions to Ahao.

Is this order correct?

Therefore, rounding is used.

Is Qi Yuan going to marry Ahao?

Ah-hao was utterly shocked and stammered.

"Master Qi Qi Qi..."

"Give me all your possessions, how will you get married?"

That's right.

Murong Yue had just sorted out her thoughts when Ah Hao led her astray again.

She stared wide-eyed at Qi Yuan and asked.

"Yes, you've given all your belongings to Ah Hao, how are you going to get married?"

He Pingzhang, kneeling on the ground, looked like a quail.

He secretly glanced at Qi Yuan.

No way.

Does the renowned Lord Qi have a crush on Miss A-Hao?

Is it just a one-sided effort from the barber's stand?

And why is His Majesty so... oblivious?

Moreover, His Majesty and Miss Ahao did not appear to be faking it.

Seeing Qi Yuan's helpless expression, He Pingzhang had a sudden inspiration.

Life or death, it all hinges on this one battle.

He spoke, his voice trembling.

"Your Majesty, I suggest that Lord Qi marry Miss Ahao."

"That would be the best of both worlds."

Um?

Um?

Um?

After Ah Hao realized what was happening, she understood what Qi Yuan meant.

Her face instantly turned bright red.

Murong Yue was stunned for a moment.

Indeed, as I've said before, Qi Yuan likes A Hao.

How could she have forgotten about that?

She looked at Ahao, then at Qiyuan.

"You two go out first, and come back when you've discussed it."

Ah Hao: "This servant..."

"Go ahead, Lord He won't do anything."

Murong Yue wasn't afraid of this.

Even if ten He Pingzhangs came, they wouldn't be a match for her.

Qi Yuan bowed to Murong Yue, then took Ah Hao's hand and left.

Ah-hao looked down at his arm.

He glanced again at the tall figure in front of him.

My feelings are very complicated.

Soon, two more imperial guards entered from outside the door.

Murong Yue withdrew her gaze. "Lord He, marriage is a matter of parental arrangement, isn't it?"

"And then there's the one where two people are in love."

"We cannot measure it by betrothal gifts or dowry."

"It can't be controlled either."

"Your Majesty is wise," He Pingzhang agreed with the Emperor's assessment.

They insist on giving such a large dowry, what can you do about it?

"Therefore, the entire Huaizhou region needs to promote one viewpoint."

"A woman who wants a large dowry should find a man who can give a large dowry."

"The man who offers a smaller dowry should go to the woman who demands a smaller dowry."

Huh?

After saying that, Murong Yue praised herself in her heart.

Did you just recite a rhyme?

"Many against many, few against few".

"Men who give less dowry should not provoke women who demand more."

He Pingzhang kowtowed again.

"Your Majesty is wise; this is what is meant by a good match in terms of social standing."

"Your Majesty, I will increase publicity efforts, promoting this viewpoint through school education and official commendations."

He Pingzhang thought this method was feasible.

As attitudes gradually change, this competitive phenomenon will improve.

For example, families who cannot afford a betrothal gift may find it difficult to find a wife over time.

Naturally, they would try their best to earn money or go to other places to find a match.

For example, families that demand excessively high dowries often find it difficult to find a son-in-law over time.

I'm worried that my daughter is too old.

Naturally, the requirements will be lowered.

Even if we encounter some exceptional cases, we are not afraid.

The whole is greater than the part.

He Pingzhang felt as if he had come back to life.

Now that His Majesty is personally backing us up, anyone who dares to disagree will be punished with reason and evidence.

Then you won't be afraid.

"Your Majesty, in order to better implement the new policies, may we allow the garrison in Huaizhou to cooperate?"

“The government troops can easily suppress ordinary unreasonable and unruly individuals.”

"If we encounter anyone inciting public unrest or causing trouble, we'll have to rely on the garrison to cooperate."

Murong Yue thought for a moment and nodded.

A short while later, He Pingzhang got up to take his leave.

A sharp pain shot through my knee.

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