Zhao Honghui's reaction was not unexpected.
How could you have such an idea?
He looked at her incredulously, not understanding why she would be so hostile to her elders.
"I want to be in charge of my own life." If marriage means having two more burdens on her shoulders, then what's the point of it?
Zhao Honghui recalled the information in the document: her parents had gone back on their word for their son, forcing her to live in the countryside. It was understandable that she wanted to take control of her own destiny.
“After we separate from the family, you can be in charge of the household. Even if my parents live together, I can guarantee that you will have the final say in family matters.”
Zhao Honghui paused for a moment, then said, "It's just that I have a younger brother and a younger sister who are not married yet, so it's not time to divide the family property. But whatever you want, I can give it to you privately."
"Heh! In private?" Xie Yuyao laughed in exasperation, and retorted, "Then how come you're going to give me fine grains and meat with every meal in private?"
"Yao Yao!"
Xie Yuyao said resolutely, "Zhao Honghui! I know what you're thinking. Your parents raised you with great difficulty, and you only want to get married to carry on the family line and serve your parents. But let me tell you, I would rather stay single for the rest of my life than compromise myself."
"I didn't mean that, and I didn't want you to suffer any injustice."
Zhao Honghui didn't know how to explain it. Whether from the perspective of social customs or personal wishes, as the eldest son, he could not possibly leave his parents to live away from home.
"You surely understand the principle of 'familiarity breeds contempt,' right? As for your point about it not being time to separate the family yet, we'll discuss marriage when that time comes."
Anyway, she didn't want to get married at this time, and the reason for proposing these three rules was to prevent her from unwittingly becoming a heartless woman who plays with people's feelings.
This era is different from later generations; any relationship not aimed at marriage is considered immoral. And since the goal is marriage, these three points should be discussed before the wedding.
Zhao Honghui looked pained and suppressed, his voice hoarse: "I can promise you that we can get married after we separate from the family, and I can also guarantee that you will be in charge of the family, but my parents will definitely live with us."
"Then there will be no us." Xie Yuyao looked up at the moon, letting the bitterness in her heart spread.
The clash of different values from two different eras sparked an unquenchable flame, ultimately shattering their love.
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