Fortunately, a little girl stumbled over from not far away.
"Second Aunt, are you alright?"
"It's nothing, I just felt a little dizzy, and my basket is broken, so I can't carry all this water by myself."
"I'll get it for you."
After the little girl finished speaking, she picked up two water gourds with some difficulty. Xie Yujiao could barely carry the remaining six, and the two of them went home together.
The little girl's name is Xiao Haitang, and she is her husband's niece.
Her husband, Xiao Yi, is the second son in his family. This little girl is the daughter of Xiao Laosan (Xiao Laosan's third son). Xiao Laosan died in battle while serving in the army, and his wife was remarried by the government. This girl was left unclaimed and now lives with her second uncle.
Speaking of this, we have to mention the current situation.
The Great Qi Dynasty had been at war for several years, leaving its population sparse. Therefore, widows under the age of forty without male heirs were required to remarry. If their husbands died in battle, they were to remain in mourning for three years before remarrying. Those who did not wish to remarry had to pay heavy taxes! Those wishing to establish a female household were required to own a house and land.
If a girl is sixteen years old and still unmarried, the government will arrange a marriage for her.
This is only the official requirement. In reality, during years of famine, it is not uncommon for girls as young as twelve or thirteen to be exchanged for marriages! Some are even sent away as child brides!
Alas! The wicked feudal society!
Xie Yushu's initial thought of divorce was immediately extinguished. Well, she was fifteen this year and married. In the original owner's memories, although her husband had difficulty walking, he was at least tall and strong, with sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, a high nose bridge, and wheat-colored skin. He was, well, quite handsome!
If she were to divorce and then be remarried by the government, who knows what kind of person they might assign her? So, after weighing the pros and cons, she decided to settle here first and then make plans slowly!
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