The wife of a woman collecting herbs cannot be bullied

Chapter 48

What's more, there are so many people in the capital, three melons and two dates are not enough to see.

Do the math, can such a little money be left?If there is no serious errand in hand, the foundation of the house will be hollowed out, and the heart will really drink the cold wind. "Shi Chuying was dumbfounded, no wonder the master asked like that...

"I don't know what are these 48 dowries?" Shi Chuying leaned forward and asked.

"Oh, there's something to talk about." Wei Meme clapped her palms and said, "When a girl gets married, let's not talk about those who have no conditions, but only those who have conditions. According to the old rules, you must have everything you need for basic necessities.

Otherwise, it takes a year or so for a girl to get married, from preparation to going out, at least a year or so. This is a family that has prepared early.

Here, the first item is furniture, which is divided into inner room and outer room.What kind of bed, what kind of cabinet, how many tables, how many pier chairs, screens, kang tables, dressing tables, Duobaoge, all kinds of things, measure the size of the man's house in advance, and put everything in any place. Measure it in advance, otherwise, it will not be possible to make arrangements for the house.

If these pieces of furniture are complete, a dozen or twenty lifts will not be able to stop it.

Let's talk about the clothes, shoes and socks.Throughout the year, at least 5 or 6 sets must be prepared for each season, as well as cloaks, cloaks, and big fur capes, and one or two of everything must be prepared.

What bright red, water red, silver red, peach red, sapphire blue, lake green, jade, lotus root, orange red, magenta, light yellow, these bright colors are all festive, and people like to see their new daughter-in-law dressed up festively.

At this time, whether you like it or not, it is not easy to be plain, and there is nothing taboo about it. "

Wei Meme took two sips of tea, tilted his head and thought for a while, and said, "According to reason, 5 or 6 sets of clothes in one season are really too few. But first, you have to think about whether the girl's stature will grow; second, The styles and materials of the clothes are also easily outdated, aren't they? Besides, most of the clothes at home are also brought over, so naturally they are enough to wear.

Of course, if you have enough money on hand, it would be better to prepare more clothes.

As for clothes materials, it is always necessary to buy some, but it would be nice if someone went to the south to buy some of the latest styles.The silkworms raised in the west and north of our side are all eucalyptus silkworms, and the silk they produce is not as white and smooth as that of the mulberry silkworms in the south. Therefore, the silk and the things weaved in the south are the best.

In the clan, no matter how inconspicuous the title is, one is still a person of status when going out. There is nothing that cannot be worn with these silks and satins.Pick a few festive colors and prepare a few horses. It is good to make it yourself or give it to someone as a gift.

There is no need to let people talk about buying everything now. "

When Shi Chuying saw that Wei Memo was talking dry, she hurriedly refilled her cup of tea, Wei Memo thanked her, and took two sips from the tea bowl.

Wei Meme took a rest for a while, then became interested again, and continued: "There are also some beds and covers on this bed, thin ones and thick ones, let alone 8 beds; this winter and summer curtains, curtains, chairs, and brocade. There must also be cushions, lead pillows, lichens and the like.

Not to mention jewelry, gold, silver, pearls, jade, flowers, there are always a few pieces for people to see.

Then there are all kinds of porcelain, which is the most important thing in the family.There are also people who have painted their own pictures and asked people to burn only one copy. The tableware and tea set are all in a set, but one is damaged and there is nowhere to look for it.This set can't be used, it's really wasted.

In addition, sugar, tea, wine, dried fruits of various colors, and seafood are also required; and medicinal materials are also a large number, and a century-old reference is more beautiful than anything.

If there are calligraphy and paintings in the study room, it is best to add something different if there are antique furnishings.As for Zhuangzi and fields, this may not necessarily be available, depending on the conditions of each family.

These dowries look complicated, but in fact they are nothing more than basic necessities of life.

In the homes of people with titles, clothes and jewelry are all frivolous objects. Only those who have no vision stare at them. On the contrary, books, calligraphy and paintings, antique ornaments, soup remedies, medicinal materials, etc. show their background. A few boxes of good ink are also decent.

I remember that there used to be a family who married a girl from a military general's family. The dowry also included a sword, two retired war horses, and two sets of gilt silver saddles. Those are amazing eyes.People who have seen this dowry are still talking about it. "Wei Meme clapped his hands happily and laughed.

Shi Chuying took out her original dowry list and handed it to Wei Mo, "Please show me, what's wrong with this list, how can I change it? Don't worry too much about the money." Wei Mo Well, although a lot has been said, it still depends on the dowry list to implement it.

Wei Meme is literate, so he took it and read it carefully.Shi Chuying explained: "This was originally prepared at home. I'm afraid it's not suitable for this effort. I don't know how much the difference is at the moment. Did it change or draw up a new copy?"

"Well, in other words, this dowry is enough to marry in our place. However, if you marry in the capital, or in the clan, then it is not suitable.

People in the capital said, "It's not an exaggeration to say that there are nobles walking all over the place and that there are as many important ministers as dogs."Those honorable families love to be respectable, and when they talk about the background, even a plaque in someone's yard can tell a basket of allusions.

Ordinary people's daughters marry, and they don't know it. They wear tight clothes and jewelry, and they are full of flowers. In fact, they don't have to be seen as flashy. We don't have to learn that.

In this list, the first one is that the wood of the furniture can be replaced or must be replaced, not all of them, at least the ones that are face to face must be replaced.There is no need to pick up the red sandalwood and mahogany, there are nanmu, camphor wood, and catalpa wood that can be used.

Besides, the girl is also literate, so she should add a box or two of books. If there are calligraphy and paintings, how many volumes should be put in;
Furthermore, the girl knows medicinal materials, whether the medicinal materials are herbal medicines or patent medicines, there should be several kinds of them in the box;
Fur materials should also be exchanged for a few pieces; as for clothes materials, these can also be used, as long as some fashionable things in the south should be added;

There are fewer beddings. After marriage, there are two people who become relatives. The quilts and bed sheets need to be changed and washed frequently. These few beds are far behind. "Wei Meme said while looking at Shi Chuying with a smiling, almost wretched look.

Seeing Shi Chuying's inexplicable fuss, Madam Wei said again: "Actually, these statements are just for everyone. How can ordinary people blame them for everything? It's better to simplify and select a few good ones. gone."

(End of this chapter)