While arguing, the two men hailed a taxi outside.
In the car, the two confirmed with Li Yi again and again whether he was really married to a woman from the Zhao family of the Ying family in Xianyang. After getting a definite answer, they could only believe Li Yi.
After all, it has come to this point. They have already arrived in Xianyang and will meet soon. There is no need for Li Yi to lie to them at this time. In the eyes of the two, he is not a person who talks nonsense.
Li Xingguo asked solemnly, "Son, you should marry into the family. If the other party is really from the Zhao family of Ying in Xianyang, we can't compete with them, so we can only marry into the family. Modern times are different from ancient times. Although being a son-in-law doesn't sound good, at least you won't be treated like a cow."
In ancient times, for a man to marry into a woman's family was almost the same as selling herself into a slavery. From the meaning of the word "zuei", we can see that it means a burden, a nuisance, and unnecessary, and it is generally something used to pay off debts.
They would also be severely discriminated against in the law, and could neither be registered as good citizens nor be allocated state land. If war enlisted civilians, the priority of a son-in-law would be the same as that of a criminal.
For example, the seven categories of exile in ancient times required people of seven identities to guard the border. The first were corrupt officials, followed by fugitives, and the next were sons-in-law who married into the family.
The modern world is much better, without the above rules and regulations, but it is not a good destination after all.
The uncle also spoke up to remind:
"You have to be mentally prepared. When you go there, you have to be humble. How can an ordinary person fight against a wealthy family? You can't even have an opinion if your wife cheats on you. Many wealthy people are very unrefined. They look glamorous on the surface, but they are actually very dirty behind the scenes."
"Once people have the power to enjoy themselves, few can control themselves. Li Yi, when you go in, try to find ways to use your connections to help the family. You will also have a share of this family's assets in the future."
Hearing what his eldest brother said, Father Li couldn't help but sigh: "Since ancient times, there has never been a good outcome if the gap is too big. If anything goes wrong in the future, you will be responsible."
"Look at you, this is a sure win for us."
The uncle started to make calculations for Li Xingguo again, telling him how many benefits there were to joining the circle and how much more benefits there would be to establish connections.
Anyway, Li Yi got a great bargain, which no matter how many people tried to get it, they couldn't.
Seeing the two of them so solemn, Li Yi couldn't help but look puzzled and said, "I don't plan to marry into the family, and I don't even plan to stay here. I will return to Zhoudi after we meet."
As soon as these words were spoken, the two of them immediately turned to look at Li Yi, wondering if he had gone crazy.
"Son, are you okay?" Li Xingguo's eyes revealed some concern.
Li Yi thought for a moment, then said with a look of enlightenment: "You think the gap is too big, so I must marry into the family?"
Although he has always been adhering to the lifestyle of ordinary people, his thinking is still somewhat different from that of ordinary people. For example, regarding marriage, there is also the relationship between his father's uncle and the Zhao family of the Ying surname in Xianyang.
You can be aloof from the world, but the people around you cannot. They will eventually be influenced by society and others.
The worry of his father and uncle was basically that his status was not equal to that of the Ying family and Zhao family in Xianyang. He should be given an identity, but he seemed to be just an outsider, and he did not have a formal identity after all.
"What else? I'm not trying to continue the family line, I'm just worried that you'll be bullied."
Father Li took out a tissue from his pocket and wiped the sweat from his forehead. It was obvious that he was very nervous.
Li Yi couldn't help but comfort him, "Don't worry, Dad. We are in a society ruled by law now. The Zhao family of Ying surname in Xianyang is also a person after all. What can they do to us?"
Father Li said, "They don't follow the law. Since ancient times, officials have never punished them. If the other party wants a divorce, there are many ways to make you leave the house."
"I preach the Dharma, and they will preach the Dharma too. Don't worry too much, just keep a calm mind, it's just a meeting."
Li Yi's tone remained neither slow nor slow, and the expression on his face seemed calmer and more natural than the nervousness and sweat of the two elders.
He gently blew out two breaths of spiritual energy, which invisibly penetrated into the bodies of the two people.
Li Xingguo and his uncle thought that Li Yi was comforting them, but they didn't know that earth-shaking changes had taken place in them. In the eyes of some people, they were like two powerful dragons falling into Xianyang.
It was very easy for Li Yi to be equal to or even better than his in-laws. He could either ask for help, or borrow the name of others, or borrow the name given to him by the world.
But he doesn't like to rely on others, nor does he need to do so.
Li Yi couldn't help but think of the question Xiao Qi had asked before: What is transcendence? What is detachment?
Transcendence and detachment are issues often discussed among powerful monks. The former is to be detached from the mundane world, not to be attributed to any one thing, and to be a complete individual. The latter is to be free from all shackles and not to be bound by anything.
One is the state of mind, the other is strength.
Which comes first, the mind or the power? Does a transcendent state of mind lead to transcendent power? Or does transcendent power come first and then a transcendent state of mind?
In the end, is the immortal transcendent?
Li Changsheng couldn't give an answer back then because he wasn't sure either.
Now Li Yi probably has a vague answer, which is his understanding and summary of his own practice. It is not suitable for others, but very suitable for himself.
He didn't want to rely on others, but he also wanted to improve the status of his elders. He didn't want to use his own name to oppress others, but he also wanted his father and uncle to be on an equal footing with the powerful.
How to do it?
The answer is: I am practicing the golden elixir.
Of course, it is only a temporary aura, like a piece of clothing, not a real golden elixir. In this way, they will not be interrupted from practicing in the future because of the forced growth, and at the same time, they will not use the hands of others or the name of others.
Not relying on others, one can escape from the mundane world and be transcendent.
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