In ancient times, there were many kinds of betrothal gifts, including brocade, livestock, fish, dried fruits, grain, aquatic products, etc.
Food is the most important thing for people, and food and clothing are the most important things in life. Ordinary people care about having food and shelter at the husband's house, so they will feel more at ease when marrying their daughter.
The betrothal gift was up to the Master and Senior Brother. Liu Yuhan and her mother helped prepare the betrothal gift.
Liu Yuhan selected a piece of fine cotton cloth and a piece of ordinary silk from the space, and took two bags of white rice. The rest of the livestock, fish, meat, and dried fruits could be bought on the street.
The "three animals" are generally cattle, sheep and horses. In ancient times, they were generally used for sacrifices to wish for the gods' blessings. Later, they were gradually used as betrothal gifts. Ordinary families could not afford the "three animals", so they bought the "small three animals" of pigs, fish and chickens.
People who are particular about their lifestyle will also go hunting wild geese, as wild geese symbolize that a couple can share hardships, the husband and wife can support each other, and work together to overcome difficulties.
The bamboo baskets containing betrothal gifts are decorated with red silk to make them festive and auspicious.
The senior brother carried his belongings and followed the matchmaker and his mother to the girl's home. The girl was not allowed to show up before the wedding and was required to sew her wedding dress at home, as well as the man's inner clothes, to represent their future close relationship.
Well, I heard all this from my mother. She explained every step to her, saying that she would get married in the future and would have to know these things sooner or later, so it would be better to know them in advance.
Well, seeing her mother's as-a-matter expression, she couldn't refute it.
She's only 14! If she really wants to get married, she should wait until she's 18. Modern people and ancient people have vastly different values and lifestyles, and she can't imagine ever finding a like-minded "ancient person" to marry.
These few years of unmarried life seem particularly precious!
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