Chapter 174 Conditions
Qin Ye was reluctant to reject his daughter's good marriage.
Although it is said that one should marry a woman of humble origin and marry a woman of high status, his family is too low.
If it were only these, it would be fine. In the eyes of outsiders, my daughter is just an adopted daughter, and is even inferior to others.
Qin Ye tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
The past is still vivid in my mind.
At that time, my wife was pregnant, but she was tortured by my stepmother and had a miscarriage.
In that year, he was injured in an accident and could no longer have children.
With no children and no future, he stayed in the Construction Department.
When the adults were distributing money, he would follow behind and drink some leftover soup. He would work diligently when there was work to do, and rest when there was nothing to do. He never jumped up and down. The adults above him thought he was honest, and he did his job as the director of the Ministry of Construction steadily.
But even if he didn't show off his wealth, he was still an official, and more and more people in the clan were watching him.
Everyone wants to send a child to him and eat up his entire family.
Especially the two younger brothers born to my stepmother, relying on their close blood relationship...
Qin Ye turned over again.
The reason he didn’t die in that accident was because the prince passed by and lent a hand.
So Keqing, his daughter, is not only his daughter, but also the daughter of his benefactor.
It is because of his daughter that his home has become a home over the years.
His wife had been in poor health since the miscarriage, and was worried that he and his daughter would be exploited by the clan members in the future. He used the connections he had accumulated over the years, and went through the clan to bring Zhong'er back from the charity hall.
At that time, his family was complete and his old wife passed away with a smile.
now……
Qin Ye turned over and sat up again.
Although there is Madam Shen in Ningguo Mansion, if she really marries there, her daughter's mother-in-law will also be her step-mother-in-law.
He had promised his wife that he would find a simple family for his daughter.
Even if I'm a little poor, it's okay if they help me a little. I must never marry into such a complicated family again.
Ningguo Mansion... No way!
A big tree attracts the wind.
How many people were implicated in the prince's case back then?
The heads of the Ning and Rong mansions also died that year, and Jia Jing of the Ningguo Mansion was even forced to live in a Taoist temple outside the city.
If anything happens after this...
Qin Ye sighed.
He never thought of marrying his daughter to a wealthy family.
Life is hard for a small family, but simple food and drink can keep you safe! Forget it, just refuse it!
Just when he was about to refuse, he thought of Jia Rong's talents in both literature and martial arts.
He also wanted to guess the riddle and beat the tiger that day.
And he is very filial.
With Mrs. Shen watching over it, the possibility of it growing crooked is small.
Grandma You has no biological children of her own, so the only one she can rely on is her stepson Rong Ge'er.
Qin Ye tossed and turned and didn't sleep well all night.
This went on for two days in a row. He finally took a leave and wanted to personally reject the matchmaker who came again. However, he didn't expect that as soon as he opened the door in the morning, the clan leader came over with several elders.
"Qin Ye, you have to accept this marriage for the girl."
It was quite a happy occasion, but the guy's face became more sad day by day, and they were so worried that they had to come over and say something.
After all, this guy doesn't always follow the beaten path.
There are many good children in the tribe.
He insisted on adopting that inappropriate child.
These are fine, but they absolutely cannot let him mess around with the Ningguo Mansion’s marriage.
Although the Jia family is considered to be in decline nowadays, no matter how declining it is, a single hair plucked out would still be thicker than their waists.
"That's right, what else do you have, Joe?"
If it were their children, they would have happily agreed.
"Even if you don't consider the family, you should consider yourself and Zhong'er. If you reject the Jia family, they will lose face. Will they forgive you?"
"Yes, Qin Ye, you can't be confused!"
The guards of the Jia family are all officials when they go out.
Although he was a minor official, he was still an official and he would yell and shout when he walked on the street.
But what about the Qin family?
Including Qin Ye, there are only two.
They are all poor Beijing officials who are not good at scheming.
In this world, if you don’t have anyone above you and are unwilling to give gifts, you will always be suppressed by others.
"We have to accept Keqing's marriage no matter what."
"...Keqing is my daughter. I promised her mother..."
Clang~ The old patriarch smashed a cup, "Qin Ye, do you still want to enter the Qin family's ancestral tomb?"
Qin Ye: “…”
For a moment, he was speechless.
His old wife is still in the ancestral tomb, and he will go there too in the future.
"It's settled then."
After shocking Qin Ye, the old clan leader made the final decision, "Now let's talk about Keqing's betrothal gift and dowry."
The Ningguo Mansion knew that the Qin family was poor.
"Wait for the matchmaker to come over later..."
He was just about to tell everyone the details when the matchmaker arrived.
In her opinion, this marriage was a stroke of luck for the Qin family, and there was no way they would refuse it.
Sure enough, they agreed.
She was about to say congratulations, but unexpectedly, Qin Ye waved his hand and said, "I have another condition."
"...You say."
Although a little surprised, the matchmaker's qualities were still there.
This girl from the Qin family saved Madam Shen before, so I think she would agree as long as the conditions are not too excessive.
"If our Keqing marries there, she will be the eldest grandson's wife in the eldest house, right?"
"yes!"
What is there to doubt?
The matchmaker was puzzled.
"I have never had any talent in my life, and I have not saved any inheritance for my children."
Qin Ye had to fight for something for his daughter. "If Keqing marries into the Jia family, her future sisters-in-law will probably be of higher status than her."
How could the prince's own daughter be outdone by others?
"Their dowries will certainly be larger than hers."
Qin Ye was afraid that the clan would object again, so he spoke faster and said, "But I don't want my daughter to be outdone by others, so in terms of betrothal gifts, I hope the Jia family can prepare a betrothal gift of ten thousand taels of silver. I, Qin Ye, will not take a penny of this betrothal gift, and will include it all in my daughter's dowry.
Please run an errand and ask first. If you agree, the marriage will be settled. If you don’t agree…”
"Let's discuss it again!"
The head of the Qin family was afraid that this marriage would be ruined by Qin Ye, so he quickly added a sentence.
"this……"
The matchmaker didn't expect this family to be so generous.
A betrothal gift of ten thousand taels of silver...
She has been a matchmaker for so long, but she has never encountered such a person.
She looked at Qin Ye, then at the Qin family. Before she could say anything, the clan leader spoke again, "By the way, for such an important matter, we should at least ask Keqing's opinion."
The matchmaker hesitated, as for the Jia family... the patriarch did not dare to hold out hope.
Therefore, let Keqing object to this condition herself!
"Grandpa Patriarch, no need to ask, I listen to my father."
Qin Keqing's voice came from the inner room, "Please, Madam Hu, go to the Jia family."
She not only heard but also felt her father protecting her heart.
The Jia family agreed that she must be a good daughter-in-law, respect her grandmother and parents-in-law, and take care of the family.
If you disagree... then say so again.
Even if there would be regrets, she was willing to listen to her father.
"Okay, I'll go ask now."
Matchmaker Hu walked very quickly.
In the past two days, she didn't know how many people had asked her about the marriage between the Jia and Qin families.
I’m not saying that everyone gives favors, but most people are generous.
If you really calculate it, it is enough for her to buy a few acres of land in the suburbs.
Matchmaker Hu knew very well that nine out of ten people who came to inquire about the marriage hoped that the marriage between the two families would not take place.
If it really doesn’t work…
There will definitely be a lot of people asking her about it.
So, not long after, Shen Ning saw the matchmaker who came with Youshi.
A betrothal gift of ten thousand taels of silver...
Hiss~ The wedding money for Yingchun and Baoyu of Xifu was only three thousand taels.
Rong Ge'er is a nephew...
"Did Lord Qin propose this?"
Shen Ning was curious.
"yes!"
Matchmaker Hu hurriedly repeated what she had said in front of Mrs. You, "…Finally, the head of the Qin family asked Miss Qin for her opinion, and Miss Qin said that she would listen to her father."
If we marry this girl, I'm afraid she will move her husband's things back to her parents' home.
If it were an ordinary family, Matchmaker Hu would definitely give some advice.
But for these two families..., she decided to just be the errand boy.
"Youshi, this is your daughter-in-law, what do you think?"
Shen Ning ignored the matchmaker and asked about Youshi instead.
"I listen to my mother."
Youshi laughed.
"Don't just listen to me! I'm listening to you now."
It's just giving a property in advance.
She gave everything to Youshi, let alone Qin Keqing.
Shen Ning had already discussed with Jia Zhen privately that after she got married, the property awarded by the royal family that day would be transferred to her name.
The eldest grandson's wife in the eldest house is restricted in her actions and must have some money and property to support herself, which will definitely not work.
So Shen Ning also planned to give part of the farm that her mother-in-law had given her to Qin Keqing.
But Youshi was the mistress of the household, and Qin Keqing was nominally her daughter-in-law. No matter when, Shen Ning had to maintain her dignity first.
"Just listen to me, then give it to me!"
Youshi smiled, "Keqing is a good child. She is going to be the eldest daughter-in-law of our Jia family. Of course, she cannot be looked down upon." At this point, her smile became wider, "Don't say she is marrying in. Even if she married into another family, our family would still give her this dowry."
The retired emperor gave Qin Keqing a lot of rewards that day.
Even if there is no reward..., just because she saved her mother-in-law's life, it would not be a big deal for the Jia family to give her a dowry.
Yu herself married into a wealthy family and knew the pain of not having a dowry.
This big mansion makes a completely different difference whether there is money or not.
With the property given by her mother-in-law, and the booming business of the roast duck restaurant she cooperated with her mother-in-law, You Shi no longer cares about saving face for her daughter-in-law.
"Well, you can pay the betrothal gift that the Qin family wants, and I will personally give her another 800 taels of silver as a deposit."
"You're offering eight hundred taels?"
Shen Ning blinked her eyes. "What do you mean? Do you want me, your mother-in-law, to give your wife more secrets?"
"Ha ha!"
Youshi was amused and said, "Look at what you said. Isn't my daughter-in-law your granddaughter-in-law? Mother, just tell me how much you will give me."
Matchmaker Hu: “…”
Even though I am well-informed, I was still shocked by the outrageous actions of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
I've been a matchmaker for all these years, but I've never encountered anything like this.
No, there are only a few like this in the world.
Even if a kind-hearted man wants to give his wife face, he will give more as a betrothal gift, several hundred or even a thousand taels.
There's no argument or quarrel here. Not only does he give a betrothal gift of ten thousand taels of silver, but he also wants to give an additional box of silver as a dowry?
Did the sun rise from the east today, or did she come in the wrong way?
Or was she dreaming? Matchmaker Hu's eyes moved between Shen Ning and the sunlight outside, and then she heard someone say, "Then I'll pay one thousand two hundred taels! Make it an even number."
When she came out of Ningguo Mansion, she was still a little dazed.
What seemed impossible when we came here was accomplished just like that? "Hurry, go to the Qin family."
Sitting in the carriage, she secretly pinched her thigh.
Oh my! It’s true.
Matchmaker Hu rubbed herself quickly.
No wonder everyone is keeping an eye on Ningguo Mansion.
Look how well the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law get along.
If anyone tells her now that Grandma You is petty, she will definitely spit at him.
Although she is my stepmother-in-law, she is a great mother-in-law just because she is so generous in giving me so much.
Don't talk about taking the betrothal gifts back to the Jia family.
Since it was recorded as a dowry, it became Qin's private property.
Private property and public property are two completely different things! When she went to the Qin family with a smile on her face to announce the good news, all the Qin family members were stunned.
Is this true?
The old men exchanged glances with each other.
Qin Ye knew at a glance that they were plotting against his daughter's things again.
He hurriedly said, "The righteousness of the Jia family!"
The old man bowed in the direction of the Jia family and said, "Then I'll trouble you, Matchmaker Hu, to include all the betrothal gifts in the dowry and keep it in the records."
"nature!"
Matchmaker Hu is also well-informed.
He nodded quickly and smiled, "This is the first time I've ever been a matchmaker like this. I'll keep it in the record."
From then on, she was considered the number one matchmaker.
Matchmaker Hu wished she could spread the news to the whole world.
She had a wide network of contacts, and the marriage between the Jia and Qin families had always attracted much attention. Within half a day, all the teahouses, restaurants and other well-informed places in the capital were talking about this strange event.
Ten thousand taels of silver.
How much dowry would that require?
It’s enough to marry into a royal palace.
The Jia family is so generous.
No, the Jia family is really good to their daughters-in-law.
That’s not right. It’s because Ningguo Mansion treats their daughters-in-law too well.
Thinking about how Jia Jing was plundered by Shen until nothing was left and he had to rely on carrying manure to make a living, many people felt extremely complicated.
This woman is in charge...
Many people want to say no.
But when the words came to my lips, I thought about my own daughter and had to swallow them back.
Each family had long been eyeing Rong Ge'er, but the ladies who failed to get him as their son-in-law were so angry that they beat their chests and stamped their feet.
If I had known about the lantern festival that day, I would have taken my daughter there no matter what!
How hateful! She was just an adopted daughter of a fifth-rank official for nothing.
While they were sad and regretful at home, they didn't know that at this time in Shoukang Palace, after listening to the report from the secret guards, the emperor sat there in silence for a long time.
It was not until the secret guard who was reporting quietly raised his head that the emperor raised his hand and said, "You have done a good job. Please keep a closer eye on the Qin family."
Now the granddaughter has also been noticed.
The old man was afraid that someone would attack his granddaughter because of Jia Rong.
"Once they get married, the job will be done."
The emperor was deeply moved.
As expected, it is the Jia family that wins his heart.
Look how openly this was done.
His prince...
The emperor couldn't help but stand up and walk around the room a few times to calm himself down.
The prince can rest assured.
He has always liked the Jia family.
Now his daughter has married into the Jia family.
With Shen around, my life will be peaceful and smooth.
No one will bully her anymore.
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