A Good Landlord in the Tang Dynasty: Emperor Yuan Cong

Chapter 581: Two wives at the same time
In the Longmen Guan Yuzhen Villa, Li Sanniang suddenly sneezed, as if she felt something from her heart.This sneeze was a bit loud and even seemed a bit rude.

Wei Shanjun, Ye Jinneng, Yin Wenchao, and Ye Fashan looked at each other.

Li Sanniang was a little embarrassed and explained: "I caught a cold on the way back to Beijing,"

"Fellow Taoist Qingxu can make a pot of ginger tea to induce sweating. Peel the ginger and cut it into thin slices. Boil it in a casserole with the tea leaves. Take the juice and take it. It can induce sweating, clear the lungs and relieve coughs." Medicine King Wei Shanjun immediately prescribed a prescription for her. .

Li Sanniang was reserved and calm on the face, but in fact she was very upset. She could not calm down even when she was preaching to these fellow Taoists from Longmen Temple. Her thoughts were all about going to the Duke of Yi State's Mansion in the south.

Originally, she left Shuzhong to practice Taoism in Mount Emei, planning to never come back to Chang'an until she died. However, before three years were up, she still returned to Chang'an.

As soon as I returned to Chang'an, my heart became restless again, and my two years of practice were also broken.

Ye Fashan, who is also a disciple of Medicine King Wei Shanjun and Wu Huaiyu, stood up with a smile, "I'm going to get ginger and tea and make ginger tea for fellow Taoist Qingxu."

When he came back, he not only brought the teapot, but also a small stone behind him.

"Shitou is here to give you some local products from Youzhou as ordered by the teacher."

The former Mai Ke Xiaoshitou has changed a lot since Wu Huaiyu took him in as an attendant and named him Shi Shouxin. Although he is still so dark, he is taller and stronger. people salute,
"Knowing that Duke Yi Guo was very busy just after returning to Beijing, we didn't bother him. We will come to visit him in a few days. Is Duke Yi okay?" Wei Shanjun asked. He is currently practicing Taoism in Longmen Temple and participates in Wu Huaiyu's initiative half of the time. During the compilation of Huang Tang's Compendium of Materia Medica, I occasionally went to Qianjin Hall for medical treatment.

The local products of Youzhou brought by Xiao Shitou include ginseng, deer bark, mink skin, cotton cloth, and even some melon seeds and pine nuts.

He also gave several people white silk and sable fur crane cloaks.

Ye Fashan said with a smile, "This sable crane cloak is just right for Taoist fellow Taoist Qingxu to put on. Drink a bowl of hot ginger tea and put on this sable crane cloak to make yourself sweat. The cold will be gone immediately."

Wei Shanjun looked at the several crane cloaks that were delivered, and he could tell at a glance that they were extraordinary. Not only were they made of fine silk inside, but the mink on the outside was also sable.

In Chang'an, sable can only be worn by the truly powerful and powerful, and it is very rare.

A mink crane cloak requires at least thirty high-quality mink skins to make, and only mink back skins are used.

In Chang'an East City, a piece of sable skin is almost as expensive as a horse, costing [-] to [-] yuan. The sable skin used for such a crane cloak alone costs [-] to [-] yuan, not counting the silk material used. and labor costs, etc.

The best among mink, sable is much more valuable than squirrel, fox, otter skin, etc.

This is known as the golden fleece and soft gold.

In winter, the thermal insulation effect is indeed excellent, and it is also a status symbol.

Mink fur is hard to come by, and sable fur is even rarer. The sable fur in Chang'an must also come from far away places. Usually, the Mohe tribe in Baishan and Heishui brought them to Liaodong for trading. Even the sable fur in their hands mostly comes from the wandering ghosts farther north. , Yaksha and other ice and snow countries came from the trade,

The Goguryeo, Khitan, Shiwei, and Mohe people from eastern Liaoning were brought to western Liaoning and Youzhou for trading, and then to Chang'an.

"In the coldest month of winter, put a bowl of cold water on the ice. As long as you cover it with mink skin, the water in the bowl will not freeze even on a winter night."

Wei Shanjunna also came from the famous Wei family in Jingzhao, and he was well-informed about furs. Ordinary people at most used rabbit skins, dog skins, and sheepskins to make fur coats to protect themselves from the cold.

The ones in good condition are sheepskins, fox skins, otter skins, etc. Only noble families can use mink and beaver furs.

Sable furs are also divided into different grades. Rich and pure black is the best, followed by yellow. The sable crane cloaks given by Wu Huaiyu are all of the highest quality.

The emperors of the Sui and Tang Dynasties all had examples of bestowing ermines, but generally only relatives of the third rank or above, or confidantes of the fifth rank or above, had the opportunity to be granted ermines, and they were often bestowed with sable caps and sable collars.

In fact, ordinary people who are not powerful and high-ranking officials are not qualified to wear this kind of sable, not even if they have money.Fortunately, monks' crowns do not belong to ordinary people.

After the ginger tea was brewed, she drank a few large cups while it was hot, and then wrapped it around the sable crane cloak given by Wu Huaiyu. In this summer, the weather was already hot, so when she wrapped it around the airtight mink fur, she added The hot tea I just drank made me sweat quickly.
His face was red.

After a cup of tea, I was already sweating profusely.

Wei Shanjun smiled and asked, "Do you feel smooth all over?"

"really."

"Then quickly go into the house, close the doors and windows to avoid the wind, then take off your clothes and wipe your sweat. Don't take a shower yet, change into clean clothes, and have a good rest."

They waited for her to leave and sat under the veranda.

"Fellow Daoist Qingxu really likes the mink crane cloak given by Master." Ye Fashan said with a smile.

His uncle Ye Jingneng said, "Fellow Taoist Qingxu was born in a noble family, so it's not unusual for her to see expensive sables."

"Uncle, I know. I mean Taoist Qingxu seems to have not forgotten my master. She is happy that my master gave him a gift, not that it was expensive."

Ye Tianshi was stunned for a moment, and then laughed.

The Ye family practices Taoism and is able to marry, have children, and even practice Taoism through family inheritance. Unlike ordinary Taoism, they are not completely regarded as monks. They can only be said to be a Taoist family.He sighed, "Actually, it's difficult for fellow Taoist Qingxu to practice meditation without breaking away from the worldly bond."

"Do you think it's possible for fellow Taoist Qingxu and my master to renew our relationship?"

Medicine King Wei Shanjun laughed beside him.

"Teacher, what are you laughing at?"

"This matter actually depends on the two parties involved. From what I can see, Qingxu has never given up on that thought. As for Duke Yi, it is not that he has no feelings. It was just limited to his status in the past, so there was nothing he could do about it, but now , the situation is different.”

Ye Tianshi also nodded.

After all, Wu Huaiyu's status was not high in the past. Although she met Li Sanniang first, Mrs. Fan was more proactive after all. The two got engaged immediately after their trip to Longyou. When Li Sanniang finally showed his love, it was impossible for Wu Huaiyu to accept her as his concubine due to her status. .

At that time, Wu Huaiyu might have thought of simply cutting the knot and refusing, but he never expected that Li Sanniang was so infatuated.
And now Wu Huaiyu's identity is also extraordinary. Li Sanniang also stubbornly became a monk and got to this point, but she still can't forget it. The Li family actually didn't expect this outcome, and they must have regretted it.

As the saying goes, weighing the pros and cons, if Wu Huaiyu and Li Sanniang were together now, whether they were given the status of a concubine or they were together without a formal status, it is estimated that the Li family would be willing to acquiesce.

"I guess Duke Yi is still worried about the reputation of the Li family and his teacher. After all, Li Sanniang is the legitimate daughter of the Li family, and Duke Yongkang and his wife regard them as the apple of their eye,"

"Actually, I think the Li family can barely acquiesce now. Even the people of Chang'an are happy to see them together."

"Hahaha."

Several people laughed together. Although they were all Taoist priests, they were not all the kind of people who devoted themselves to spiritual practice. Master Ye Tianshi's uncle and nephew, their family has been Taoist priests who have practiced Taoism for generations. Wei Shanjun also came from a famous family and served as a soldier in his early years. After fighting in the war, he is now a half-monastic and half-medicine practitioner.
As for Yin Wenchao of Louguan, his family had been officials for generations, and he became a monk by order.

"Qingxu is really aggrieved to be my concubine."

"Is it possible to marry two wives together?"

"It's not like it hasn't happened before."

It is rare for a few people to gossip. Since the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, there have actually been many people who married two wives at the same time. It does not mean that the first wife will marry after his death, but that he will marry two wives at the same time.
For example, Dugu Xin, the famous handsome guy, the father-in-law of the nation, and the father of three queens, had two wives, Guo and Cui. Guo had six children, and Cui had one son, all of whom were legitimate children. .

Another example is Li Hongzhi, a powerful official in the Northern Wei Dynasty. He became a monk when he was young and later returned to secular life. When he was young, Weihan married Zhang, who received a lot of help from his family. Later he joined the army, served as an official to protect the army at Didao, and became brother and sister with Empress Huaiwen of the Emperor Yuan Dynasty. , so he was named Emperor Xianwen's uncle. Later, he was a relative of a nobleman, and he married the sister of minister Liu Fang, and the two wives lived side by side.

Another example is Lu Li, the crown prince of the Northern Wei Dynasty, who also married two wives, Du and Zhang.Lu Dingguo, the eldest son born to the Du family, later followed his father's example and first married the Liu family of Hedong and then the Lu family of Fanyang.

During the Wei and Jin Dynasties, Jia Chong, a power minister, also had two wives side by side.

China has always emphasized monogamy. Other concubines, concubines, concubines, concubines, servants, maids, etc. are actually just concubines.

The very few who had two wives at the same time, and even those who had five queens at the same time like Emperor Xuan of Zhou Dynasty, were not within the normal scope.

Strictly speaking, it is illegal to have two wives at the same time, just like taking a concubine as a wife.

Those who have two wives side by side are basically abnormal power ministers.

Although Wu Huaiyu is now extremely favored by his relatives and nobles, if he wants to have two wives at the same time, not only whether Mrs. Fan will agree to it, but also whether the Fan family will agree to it, the key is that the court will not agree to it.

There are so many censors and officials who can't help but die of excitement.
"It's best not to have a name," Wei Shanjun said calmly.

Li Sanniang is now a nun's female crown, if she has a private relationship with Wu Huaiyu, the court will have nothing to do with it, and the scholars will even be happy to eat melons.

Even if the two have a child in the future, in fact, as long as Wu Huaiyu takes it home and says it was born by his wife or by a concubine, who can say anything.

Although it is actually illegal for an official to leave a housewife, with Wu Huaiyu's identity and Li Sanniang's identity, this trivial matter is actually nothing.

Cheng Yaojin has been hooking up with Miss Cui of Qinghe for several years, who can say anything?
"Fellow Taoist Qingxu is very pitiful, let's help her."

Wei Shanjun glanced at the young Ye Fashan. The boy's nature is such that he wants to get involved in everything.

"Then you go and talk to your master."

"Junior Brother, let's talk to Master together." Ye Fashan said to Yin Wencao, but the eldest disciple of Louguan Dao and Longmen Temple did not answer him.

Ye Fashan called Shi Shouxin again, "Shitou, come and tell us about your two years' experience in Youzhou with your master."

But Shi Shouxin, like a stone, didn't reveal anything, crossed his arms and saluted, then left.

"Forget it, when I go to pay my respects to the master tomorrow morning, I will tell the master myself."

(End of this chapter)