Chapter 377 Ah, this little scholar speaks so well
Whether you give me a bride price or not has anything to do with whether I am a strange woman or not?
What do you mean by shaking your head and sighing?
Princess Changle immediately became unhappy.
With a small fist, he was about to jump up and ask this hateful little scholar why, but he suddenly stabilized himself——
No, I am a wonderful woman from the Tang Dynasty who has been recognized by others for writing articles!
I want to maintain the good image of a strange woman——
Dignified and reserved, with a subtle yet elegant smile on his face.
Right, that is it--
The butt that had just left the chair suddenly fell back down.
snort--
I will definitely ask for a large amount of betrothal gift for Yue'er later. Even if you ask me to spend it, I have to ask for the betrothal money anyway.
I am the eldest princess whom my father trusts so much!
When Wang Zi'an saw this reaction, he felt much calmer, "Girl, I like to have friends like you."
When Li Shimin heard this, he immediately became vigilant.
This familiar routine, this familiar smell—oh, no, this bitch Wang Zi’an is trying to deceive my daughter—
Can this work?!
He must not be given the opportunity to deceive his own daughter!
However, her daughter didn't give him a chance to speak——
"What can't be expected?"
Princess Changle gritted her teeth and waved to stop Li Shimin who wanted to interrupt, with a reserved and noble smile on her face.
Then, while Wang Zi'an wasn't paying attention, he gave Li Shimin a reassuring look.
Li Shimin:......
Ah, my dear daughter, it’s not that Aye doesn’t believe you, it’s that this bitch Wang Zi’an is too cunning——
But the character cannot collapse.
As a relative of the Changsun Mansion and the father of Miss Yue'er, on this occasion and on this topic, even if his daughter wouldn't let him speak, he couldn't force his way in.
I could only sit down depressedly and give my daughter an encouraging look.
Be vigilant and remember what I taught you yesterday. No matter what he says, just insist on it and insist on it. Don’t forget your original intention, keep your mission in mind, and don’t waver in your goal!
"I didn't expect that this girl's understanding of marriage is so vulgar and shallow——"
Wang Zi'an looked at Princess Changle and sighed, almost writing that I am very disappointed in you on his face.
Am I vulgar, am I shallow?
When you say this, I get very angry——
I am a wonderful woman from the Tang Dynasty!
Princess Changle didn't speak, she just stared at him angrily with her big beautiful eyes.
Li Shimin: My daughter, don’t listen to him, don’t listen to him, don’t listen to him——
However, my daughter didn't seem to hear her own voice. Instead, she showed an expression that said, "Say it, keep talking, if you have the guts to say it."
He couldn't help but put a hand on his forehead helplessly.
Girl, you have changed!
Didn’t you always act recklessly in the past? Then you continued to act recklessly, all the way through——
However, no.
He saw his daughter folding her hands on her waist, sitting dignifiedly and gracefully. She was obviously very angry, but she stubbornly maintained a just right smile and her tone was gentle.
"Young Master Wang, is it vulgar and superficial to ask for a betrothal gift - ah, you are not willing to give it and you said that on purpose, right -"
Princess Changle suddenly felt blessed.
Li Shimin's eyes lit up instantly.
My daughter, well done, keep going!
Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but grin and looked at Wang Zi'an with interest.
The expression on Wang Zi'an's face was stagnant, and he almost failed on the spot.
Ah, girl, you—
"No, I just heard the girl mention the betrothal gift and suddenly felt something in my heart - what is the betrothal gift? It is just a token of love from the ancients. But look, the betrothal gift has completely deteriorated now -"
Wang Zi'an shook his head and sighed, heartbroken.
"Now, betrothal gifts are no longer just betrothal gifts, but have become a stereotype and bad habit that affects the social atmosphere and even the population of the Tang Dynasty——"
Impact on Datang’s population?
so serious?!
Li Shimin subconsciously pricked up his ears and leaned forward slightly, showing a serious expression. Cheng Yaojin was drinking water from a cup and almost choked on his words.
Can you be more ridiculous?
Wang Zi'an is so powerful now. He can see in all directions and listen in all directions. When he saw Li Shimin's expression, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly. He said, "I want to hear it, just want to hear it -"
"Nowadays, in the Tang Dynasty, there is a competition from top to bottom. The high-ranking officials, aristocrats, aristocratic families, and even the current emperor are not exempt from the custom. In any marriage, one must always judge the superior by the amount of the betrothal gift——"
Li Shimin:......
Ah, this——
"What do they want? Is it the happiness of their children's marriage? No, what they want is just their own face -"
Having said this, Wang Zi'an couldn't help but shake his head slightly.
"The amount of the betrothal gift is just a matter of face for these people, but for ordinary people, it is completely different. Under this trend, the people have also followed suit - how many people have almost gone to great lengths to prepare the betrothal gift.
He went bankrupt, had to sell off his property, and even had to borrow loan sharks, and was married and poor for three generations——"
"In this case, if the daughter is married, will her life be easier? Doesn't she need to scrimp on food and clothing to pay off the foreign debts of her husband's family?"
"What's worse is that there are still many people who, because they can't prepare the betrothal gifts, have to be singles when they reach the age of marriage - does the court expect these bachelors to divide themselves at home and increase the population of the Tang Dynasty?"
When Li Shimin heard this, he couldn't help but be speechless.
Li Yuan couldn't help but look thoughtful.
"What is good at the top will be the same at the bottom. When high-ranking officials and powerful people pursue high betrothal gifts, the common people will naturally follow suit. Some people even regard marrying off their daughters as a means of making money. Therefore, these high betrothal gifts have already affected the social population.
To the extent that it affects the social atmosphere and the happiness of children's marriages - girl, do you think this issue of bride price is vulgar and shallow?"
Princess Changle:......
Ah, this——
She looked at her Aye for help, but found that her Aye was nodding slightly——
Changle was immediately confused.
what do I do?
Although I didn't understand it, judging from the reactions of Aye and Grandpa, this handsome little scholar seemed to make a lot of sense.
If I continue to ask for betrothal gifts for Yue'er, will it look like I'm shallow?
Seeing Princess Changle's mouth slightly open, with a confused look on her face, Wang Zi'an showed a look of regret on her face and let out a long sigh.
"What should marriage be-"
"For the imperial court, it should be family harmony, social stability, and population reproduction——"
"For a family, it should be a tacit understanding of like-mindedness between husband and wife. It should be a mutual support. It should be the hands that supported each other when Hua was old. It should be that when youth is gone, there are still people willing to help each other.
We say, baby, I love you—"
Li Yuan, Li Shimin, Cheng Yaojin and Mr. Niu Jinda all had goosebumps all over their bodies.
But Princess Changle was moved. Her two beautiful Kazilan eyes were full of little stars——
She didn't understand what they were saying about population reproduction, social customs, etc., but she could understand these little romantic and heartwarming words about the love between children.