Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty

In mid-April, after many preparations, Guo Shao left Tokyo with a group of people and went to Daming Mansion again; it was only two months since the last trip to Hebei. The many etiquettes and preparations really made him feel very tired, and the cost was even greater. Fortunately, Second Sister Fu was worth it.

Marrying Fu's second younger sister and marrying the Fu family is also one of Guo Shao's long-term plans under the queen's arrangement. It has been implemented since the attack on the Kingdom of Shu the year before last, and now it is close to success after countless efforts. Of course, Guo Shao took the trouble to do everything himself in the final process.

The second sister Fu, who is as beautiful as the queen, and the substantial status improvement brought about by the marriage, all these allow Guo Shao to overcome the complicated chores and rush around, and maintain his energy.

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Fu Yanqing originally had seven sons, but only the eldest son, Zhao Xu, has grown up. Among them, the second son died two years ago, and the eldest third son was only eleven years old.

Now those who are able to manage the family are discussing Fu Second Sister's dowry in the inner house, and it is mainly decided by Fu Yanqing and his son. Because his first spouse, Mrs. Zhang, the biological mother of the Fu sisters, has passed away, Mrs. Xu Xianxiang is only called Auntie (mother's nominal sister) by the children, and she doesn't have much opinion on being kind to others.

However, the eldest son Zhaoxu's wife, Zhang Shi, was from the Zhang family, the uncle of the children of the Fu family, so she could say a few words.

My uncle (father-in-law) treats my second sister better than my son. Fu Yanqing's daughter-in-law, Mrs. Zhang, muttered, with a hint of envy and jealousy in her tone.

In this tight room with a small window open, there are several big boxes, which are full of treasures. One of the boxes is filled with gold, jade and jewelry.

Fu Yanqing also took out two land deeds, one was the fertile cultivated land in the south of Tokyo City, with a farmland of 3,000 mu. The other is the mansion in the southeast of the inner city of Tokyo, which is where Guo Shao lives now. The queen did not give the title deed back then, because it was the property of the Fu family and the title deed was not in the hands of the queen.

There were more wrinkles and age spots on Fu Yanqing's face, but he was still not confused. Hearing what his daughter-in-law said, he said decisively: Is it possible for an old man to be stingy and lose face when he marries a daughter?

The eldest son, Zhaoxu, has a similar personality to his third brother, more loyal, brave and courageous, and immediately supported his father: The more dowry my younger sister has, the more status she will have in her husband's family! Hmph, my sister can't be bullied... By the way, the Daming Mansion collected some passing money a few months ago. Didn't they cast a box of gold and silver? Why don't my father give the box to the second sister?

When Mrs. Zhang heard this, she couldn't help muttering: I heard that Brother Shao has made great achievements in the war, but he only started his family the year before last, and the family has no money left. Now it's a good thing, and he relies on his father-in-law's family to live. He even lives in the house of the Fu family. Now that he has married a wife, he can turn himself around because of this. Such a family of wealth is enough for him to enjoy the glory and wealth.

She thought for a while and then said softly: No wonder he ran back and forth twice in person, so happy to be alive.

Although Mrs. Zhang's words were a bit mean, Zhao Xu listened to them pleasingly. To him, it was because of the generosity of Kuafu's family;

He laughed and said: These things are not given to Guo's family. They are used as dowry and dowry. In the final analysis, they are still in the hands of my second sister. When you married into Fu's family, I will give you a penny for the dowry. Everyone is a decent person, so how dare you mess with the dowry property of your natal family. Hehe, the people of Brother Shao's family have to ask my second sister to nod if they want to spend money. Who dare not take her seriously?

Fu Yanqing seldom spoke, but he understood in his heart: no matter whether the children were born by him, they had to inherit something, and the dowry was actually a name for the daughter to inherit some family property. Besides, Fu Yanqing loves his daughters more. The three daughters are really cute, and they have different temperaments, and they are all pretty good. Of course he is extra generous to his beloved children.

The daughter cannot be promoted to an official position because of the official position of King Wei. After leaving the house, she will have no income. Fu Yanqing lived his whole life, he didn't believe in many things, he only believed in reality.

He said casually: Second sister is not like the eldest daughter, she is much weaker. It's settled like this. Not to mention the tax savings, Fu Yanqing himself lived a life of luxury and money, spending a lot of money.

After hearing this, Mrs. Zhang said: The eldest sister is the queen, and the second sister is naturally inferior. It seems that the woman can't help but compare people she knows all the time.

At this moment, Fu Ermei and Lao Liu walked in from outside the door. Mrs. Zhang was a little caught off guard when she saw this, her face turned ugly, and she quickly stopped talking.

Second Sister Fu should have heard what her father and brother said, her crooked smiling eyes couldn't hide her sadness, and she seemed to be very moved. When she came up to salute, her watery and clear eyes almost shed tears.

Eldest brother Zhaoxu glanced at his younger sister's appearance, his expression also changed, and he sighed: It's really cheap, Brother Shao.

Seeing her sister's appearance, the sixth child yelled, Second sister is going to be a bride, why are you so upset?

Everyone couldn't help smiling after hearing this, and Second Sister Fu said angrily, I'm really worried about you, you're fourteen years old, and you're still so stupid.

Their aunt, Mrs. Xiang, is also a beauty, and it was inconvenient to talk just now. At this time, the sixth child came in, and immediately taught her: Those married girls will cry temporarily because they don't want to part with their parents. Your second sister is fine, and she didn't cry.

No wonder Fu Er, she is too old to cry in front of her father, and Madam Xiang is not her mother... Madam Zhang, her mother, had a bad relationship with her daughters before she passed away, because Madam Zhang was a very rigid woman.

After hearing this, the sixth son nodded and said, I thought the second sister was reluctant to part with me. But she probably wouldn't. She used to be the best with the eldest sister. I'm afraid she wished to go to Tokyo to be with the eldest sister soon... I should cry. Now I'm alone at home.

After finishing speaking, he wanted to hug Fu Er, but was pushed away by the second sister, and the sixth child immediately stood there aggrieved, looking like he was about to cry but had no tears.

At this moment, Fu Yanqing suddenly took out a letter from his sleeve pocket, and handed it to Fu Er: The queen's letter. This one is in the envelope, and it is clearly stated on it that you will open it yourself. As a father, I will not touch your sister's letter.

Second Sister Fu took it with both hands, and said quietly: I don't have any important conversations with Eldest Sister, it's just small things.

Fu Yanqing nodded, but seeing Fu Ermei's expression, he had the illusion that Fu Er had finally grown up overnight and was no longer as playful as before.

Sister, can you show me too? Lao Liu posted it again, she never held grudges.

Fu Er ignored her, went to the side and opened the envelope to read it. The reply letter was only a piece of paper, with a few lines... She wrote eight letters to the queen. In the letter, the queen directly responded to Fu Er's description of the interesting story of the Lantern Festival: Brother Shao knew me a few years ago, and he has also met in the past two years.

Only now did Second Sister Fu wake up immediately, then Guo Shao must have recognized her at the first sight!

At this moment, Mrs. Xiang, the aunt, persuaded: What the sixth child said is correct. The queen is in Tokyo, and after the second sister passes, there are still people looking after her in Tokyo. Besides, you and the queen used to be tired of being together all day long, and the relationship is so good. Don't be sad anymore.

Fu Er scanned the few paragraphs in the letter at a glance, and put the paper away. She raised her head, with the sunshine outside the door on her face, with a sad look on her face, she said softly: I learned that I will go to Tokyo, and I have been thinking about it for the past two months...Eldest sister, I also want to see her again soon. But when things come to an end, now I feel a little scared. I suddenly want to leave my father, brother, and family, but I don't know what the future will be like. Will the people in Tokyo be kind?

After hearing this, Fu Yanqing sighed: My daughter is going to marry, you have delayed until now, why do you keep you for my father? Brother Shao, you have seen him before, and you have chosen it; if you were born in another family, you will only know what your husband and son-in-law are like after you get married. What's the use of thinking about it now?

Mrs. Xiang whispered again: Brother Shao's parents passed away early. Although the second sister can't be filial in the past, no one is in charge of her. Who is older than you in the Guo family?

Fu Ermei was not a person who really hurt the spring and autumn, but when she heard Mrs. Xiang's reminder, she immediately felt that it was reasonable. She didn't say anything, but she suddenly felt relieved... It was unfilial to say it, but it was true; if the Guo family's parents-in-law were there, after all, they were elders who had never met, and how much affection they had was forced by etiquette, so it was really hard to get along with them.

She also thought about Brother Shao, although he was pretending to tease himself about the dance girl status, he was not a strict person, and it was uncertain who would bully whom. Thinking of this, Fu Ermei gradually became happier.

... Within two days, Mrs. Gao and people sent by the Guo Mansion came forward to deliver the dowry. Originally it was time for the Guo family to come forward, but Guo Shao didn't have his parents and brothers by his side, so he sent Zuo You to communicate.

When the gift list came in and more than a dozen boxes were carried to Prince Wei's mansion, Fu Yanqing and the whole family came to see them, they were all dumbfounded in surprise.

Boxes of high-quality silk fabrics (since the Tang Dynasty, silk can replace currency transactions to a certain extent), new boxes of copper coins, and various gold and silver utensils, jewelry and jewelry. This gift is even richer than the dowry gift of aristocratic families.

Fu Yanqing's eldest daughter-in-law, Mrs. Zhang, saw all kinds of treasures, as many as eighteen large boxes! I froze there.

It's hard for others to say, but her husband Zhao Xu said in a joking tone: Two days ago you said Brother Shao lived on our house, look at these things.

Mrs. Zhang froze for a moment with an embarrassed expression on her face. She wanted to say that the Fu family did not have so much courtesy in marrying her, but considering that her natal family's dowry was limited, it was not easy to talk back. She could only mutter: Where did Brother Shao get so much money?

Zhao Xu blurted out: The Guo family can't get so much money with that amount of wealth. Could it be that they are borrowing money in Tokyo?

After hearing this, Second Sister Fu's face turned cloudy. Eldest brother Zhao Xu turned his head and said to her: It can be seen that brother Shao still has a lot of heart for the second sister, so he can't do it because he is willing to lose his family and property?

At this time, Fu Yanqing pondered for a moment, and said: The dowry has to be changed, and the box of ingots mentioned by Zhao Xu should also be added.