Datang Nongwang

Chapter 794 It is not a good thing to have a concubine without a wife

According to Li Chongyuan's current status as the county king, he can marry one regular wife and have ten concubines.

In addition to these, there can also be maids.

There are also many maids, such as ordinary maids, big maids, common maids, girls, and aunts, etc.

These, such as the status of the master, these female masters can occupy it if they want, and they don't need the consent of others at all.

after all.

These maids were either rewarded by the imperial court, or sold themselves, and some of them were married by their wives as compensation.

and.

In the Western Jin Dynasty, the legal system stipulated that those at the prince level could take eight concubines, and those at the county level could take six concubines.

Officials of the first and second ranks can take four concubines, those of the third and fourth ranks can take three concubines, those of the fifth and sixth ranks can take two concubines, and those of the seventh, eighth and ninth ranks can take one concubine.

Like those who have no grades and no grades, they can only stay where they are cool.

Of course, such as "Tang Liudian" also has regulations.

Princes can have up to twelve concubines, county kings and first-rank officials ten, second-rank officials eight, third-rank officials six, and so on.

And Li Chongyuan is the king of the county, and he is also a second-rank official, so this concubine's room can naturally accommodate ten households.

As for how many concubines the old lady wanted to give to Li Chongyuan, Li Chongyuan really didn't know, and the old lady could only decide for herself.

The official wife is not found and is hanging in the air. It is impossible for Li Chongyuan to resist the decree and marry a regular wife so openly and aboveboard.

Moreover.

The last blind date was messed up, so it might not work to find a young lady to be his wife at this time.

That's why the old lady wanted to let Li Chongyuan take a concubine first, and the matter of the wife will be discussed later.

This is also impossible.

after all.

The old lady wanted to let Li Chongyuan have an heir as soon as possible, so as to continue the incense to the Li family, so as to inherit Li Chongyuan's title and so on.

In the end, he could only fight against Li Shimin by taking a concubine.

Li Chongyuan wanted to take a concubine, but no one would say anything.

Not to mention that no one said anything, even after hearing that Li Chongyuan wanted to take a concubine, many people came to the house one after another, asking the old lady to tell the old lady what it would be like to have a little lady from a distant relative.

Such and such also made the old lady dazzled by the choices, and really didn't know who to choose.

Those who wanted to give their daughters to Li Chongyuan as concubines were not one or two, but piles and piles.

Even more.

There were also people who heard that Li Chongyuan wanted to take a concubine, and sent their daughters directly outside the family's residence, wanting to see the old lady.

The scene was developing uncontrollably.

But fortunately Li Chongyuan had already left the family with Wan'er and returned to Lizhuang.

Otherwise, if you touch this side, it's okay.

On the old lady's side, she was a little confused at the moment.

In the front hall, more than a dozen young ladies were brought over by the matchmaker to let the old lady hold their eyes.

Such a way of taking concubines is really like picking animals in a stable.

After all, this is just taking a concubine, which is different from marrying a wife.

I think back then, when I was in Han Dynasty.

What is concubine?
A concubine is the daughter of a sinner, that is, a barbarian girl.

Even now, its status is not much better.

Even, the concubine rooms of some wealthy families are only used to meet guests and send off friends, and they cannot be seen by the master at all.

of course.

It also depends on whether you have given birth to children or not.

If you have a son and a half daughter, that's another story.

"Madam Xiangjun, this little lady is famous for her virtuousness. If she enters the Li family, she must be filial to Madam Xiangjun and respect King Li Jun, and she will never exceed the limit."

"Mrs. Xiangjun, please raise your precious eyes to take a look at this little lady. She is beautiful and can compose poems and recite poems. She can even do handmade needlework."

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All the matchmakers were selling goods to the old lady, introducing the young ladies they brought to the old lady.

And these little ladies seem to have peach blossoms on their faces, and they are extremely shy.

But in his heart, he wished he could immediately enter the county palace and become Li Chongyuan's woman.

He even thought in his heart, it is best to rush to the bridal chamber, and then give birth to a son and a half daughter for Li Chongyuan, maybe he can get a title and become an official by then.

In this way, whether she is herself or her mother's family, she can get a lot of credit.

People who hold this kind of thinking can be said to be common.

otherwise.

Who would send a well-behaved daughter to the Li family to be a concubine? Could it be that it is for others to accompany her?Or is it for others to play?
of course not.

They, or their natal families, basically want to hook up with a county king for their own benefit.

Even if you can't find any officials, you can still find one.

Who doesn't think about themselves?Who doesn't think about their own future?Who doesn't think about their offspring?
As long as you enter the county prince's mansion, it is a certainty that you will eat well and drink spicy food.

In short.

As soon as the news about the old lady wanting to take a concubine for her son Li Chongyuan came out, there were not a few families in Chang'an City who had such an idea.

Even those who don't have daughters at home wish to give birth to one quickly, grow up quickly, and send it directly to the Xisha County Prince's Mansion.

Regarding the affairs of Chang'an City, Li Chongyuan, who had already returned to Li Zhuang, didn't care, and didn't care anymore.

Li Chongyuan didn't worry about his aunt's eyes when his aunt chose a few concubines for him.

then.

When Li Chongyuan came back from overseas and brought back ten Silla maidservants as gifts to the old lady, the old lady even asked Li Chongyuan to take several Silla maidservants as concubines.

But Li Chongyuan didn't agree at that time, and Li Chongyuan had just returned from overseas, and there were many things, so the old lady didn't mention it again.

On the way back to Li Zhuang, Wan'er's nature as a good-for-nothing person was revealed again, "Fourth brother, mother said that she would give you several concubines. I don't think you are happy, fourth brother."

"What's so exciting about this? It's not about marrying a wife, it's just about taking concubines. You see, since the third brother took two concubines, the family has been at odds, and there is a lot of trouble every day. Auntie wants to give Your fourth brother, I take a concubine, do you think I can be happy?" Li Chongyuan said speechlessly.

Wan'er giggled and said: "Fourth brother, you are smarter than third brother. Third brother is timid and fearful, and third sister-in-law is also weak-tempered, so she is crushed to death by that concubine's room. If it were me, I would have Beat the concubine to death. No, I have to find a chance to go to the third elder brother's house, and I must treat that vixen well."

"You'd better save yourself. The third brother himself enjoys it. If you participate in his affairs, be careful that he beats you. Besides, the third sister-in-law can't stand up by herself. Even if we can help once, can't we help every day. If you really want to help the third sister-in-law, you might as well let the third sister-in-law give birth to a baby as soon as possible. As long as you have a baby, your third sister-in-law will be upright, and the concubine will not dare to be so arrogant anymore." Li Chongyuan quickly stopped.

Speaking of Li Chongyuan's third brother Li Chongxu.

Ever since he married a wife, he didn't know whether he was fascinated by that woman, or what, and came back with a concubine.

And after this concubine's room enters the mansion, the stomach will come faster than the wife's stomach.

This is not.

The main wife is not up to the mark, and this concubine enjoys the service of the servants every day, which is more upright than the main wife.

And Li Chongxu's temperament is timid and weak, and the wife he married is just like him, as timid as a mouse.

And the concubine he took in showed his belly, and his temper was extremely arrogant, relying on Li Chongxu's seed in his belly, he was unscrupulous, just like a real wife.

Although Li Chongyuan knew about the affairs of his third elder brother's house, he never participated in the dispute.

Even if the family is divided, the household is also divided. Li Chongyuan, the fourth brother, has no reason to participate in other people's family affairs.

Unless it is a last resort, Li Chongyuan will definitely not get involved in other people's family affairs, even if it is his third brother.

But Wan'er couldn't bear this anger, and felt very unhappy, "Fourth brother, how do you think you can make the third sister-in-law's belly grow bigger? How about I go back to Chang'an someday and take the third sister-in-law to pray for a child?" Avalokitesvara?"

"I don't understand this, so don't ask me." Li Chongyuan rolled his eyes.

After returning to Lizhuang.

Wan'er reported the matter directly to Li Yuan that the old lady wanted to take a concubine for Li Chongyuan.

Li Yuan looked at Li Chongyuan after hearing this, and sighed in a long voice: "Yuan'er, it's not a good thing to have a concubine without a wife, but don't make a mistake and mess up the rules."

"Uncle, I have no choice but to do this. You also know that the Holy Majesty gave me a marriage, and that woman is the daughter of the Duke of Wuyang County. Her appearance is not as good as a handsome man. If my nephew really married this, Could it be that Uncle would like to see me being suppressed by her without any fighting spirit?" Li Chongyuan saw that Li Yuan rarely expressed his opinion on his marriage, seized this opportunity, and immediately complained.

Regarding Li Shimin's gift of marriage, Li Yuan did not express any opinion after hearing it, which also made Li Chongyuan want to pull Li Yuan to reject the marriage for him, but he failed in the end.

But now, Li Yuan finally spoke, Li Chongyuan naturally wanted to attract this direction.

Li Yuan shook his head, "Uncle doesn't want to ask about your marriage. According to your temperament, uncle can know that you don't want to be manipulated by others. A marriage decree is not a big deal to you. You can do whatever you want. However, your cousin did the right thing."

"Uncle, how can you say that this is done correctly? You haven't seen that Li Hui's appearance, it's really scary. Wan'er said that Li Hui is a barbarian. I can't survive the wedding night." Li Chongyuan sighed curiously and helplessly after hearing Li Yuan's words.

Li Yuandao: "Li Daliang was born in Wuyang House of Li Family in Longyou. , all the generals must speak for you, and you don't have to be criticized by the officials."

What Li Yuan said was exactly the same as what Wang Li told Li Shimin, it could be said to be exactly the same.

but.

However, Li Chongyuan doesn't need such benefits at all, "Uncle, although my nephew and grandson are not very capable people, and they only focus on farming. I don't want to get involved in matters above the court. Now my nephew and grandson are using high-yield grain from overseas. After the East Continent is brought back, the nephews and grandchildren will only think about doing things for the peasants and people in the world, and the peasants and the people of the world will be the most important thing. As for the activities in the court, the nephews and grandchildren do not want to participate in the peace, nor do they want to participate in the peace."

"Ah!!! You, that's all, that's all! You can decide on your marriage." After hearing this, Li Yuan sighed, got up and left the courtyard.

Li Chongyuan looked at the back of Li Yuan's leaving, but also felt helpless.

Two days later.

Li Chongyuan returned to Chang'an according to the old lady's instructions, and arrived at his home.

Come back together, of course there is the very lively Wan'er.

At this time, the main family is really lively.

Li Chongyuan had just entered the mansion, he saw some women leading some young ladies waiting in the outer courtyard, it looked like a talent show.

All the women and girls looked at Li Chongyuan when he came back.

The women bowed and bowed to show their affection to Li Chongyuan.

But those little ladies bowed shyly and saluted, covering half of their faces with one hand.

"Fourth brother, there are so many little ladies. Look at that little lady, she is so tall, even taller than fourth brother you. I don't know what she eats to grow so tall. I have to ask her a question or two when I have time." " Wan'er pointed to a tall little lady and said.

Li Chongyuan was speechless.

Don't look at Wan'er is 15 years old now, but this child is really pitiful.

According to Li Chongyuan's visual estimation, Wan'er's height will be about 1.5 meters six.

As for whether it will grow longer, Li Chongyuan doesn't know and doesn't know.

Wan'er said that she wanted to ask the tall little lady for a while, so she knew that this girl probably wanted to ask her the secret of growing taller.

The tall little lady is indeed tall, Li Chongyuan estimated that she is 1.8 meters five by visual estimation.

Such a tall woman is really rare.

in fact.

At present, the height of women is generally not high, around 1.5 meters, and those who can grow 1.8 meters five are definitely a minority.

And Wan'er is about 1.5 meters [-] tall, which is already up to the standard.

but.

Wan'er was dissatisfied with her height, she always told Li Chongyuan's ears that she wanted to grow taller, until she was as tall as Li Chongyuan's ears.

Li Chongyuan's height is actually not short, about 1.7 meters eight.

Passed the outer courtyard and entered the front hall.

At the moment in the front hall, the old lady was sitting in the center, and when she saw Li Chongyuan leading Wan'er back from Li Zhuang, she quickly waved, "Yuan'er Wan'er is back, come and sit down and talk."

After taking the seat, without saying a few words, the old lady waved gently to the housekeeper.

With a wave of this hand, the concubine selection officially began.

Selecting concubines is like a draft, one by one enters the front hall.

First let the woman introduce the general situation of the little lady, and then comment on how virtuous and capable the little lady is.

of course.

These little ladies are all literate, and some even can read and write.

The old lady wanted to choose a concubine for Li Chongyuan, if she was illiterate, it would be basically impossible, she would have been rejected by the old lady long ago.

After a lap down.

The old lady has fallen in love with several young ladies, even Wan'er has fallen in love with several, one of them is the tall young lady.

But Li Chongyuan never nodded his head, let alone made a sound.

After this circle, after Li Chongyuan saw more than [-] young ladies, he was only somewhat satisfied with one of them, as for the others, he was not interested at all.

(End of this chapter)