Little Detective of the Tang Dynasty: What to do if you are beheaded at the beginning?

Li Zhi suddenly remembered, yes, the Five Surnames and Seven Famous Clan!

This cancer has not been solved yet, and it seems to have been delayed for half a year.

Li Zhi knew what he should do instantly, and he wrote on the silk without hesitation.

"Give it to the daughter of Cui family in Qinghe..."

Then, he forgot the name of the daughter that Song Zhen liked, and looked at Wu Meiniang awkwardly.

Wu Meiniang smiled and replied: "Your Majesty, the person Shouzheng likes is named Cui Mengzhu, and her courtesy name is Nianzhen."

"Nianzhen? Was this courtesy name given at the beginning, or was it changed later?"

"The descendants of the Five Surnames and Seven Famous Clan are generally given courtesy names by their elders when they reach the age of marriage and crown. Of course, a very small number of them are given by themselves."

The very small number she was talking about was Lu Yang, the old bitch.

Before Wu Meiniang determined that Song Zhen was her confidant, she naturally investigated everyone around him, and even checked all eighteen generations of ancestors.

It's just a pity that she couldn't find out who his ancestors were at that time.

Later, I found out that it was the Song family of Fenzhou.

But Wu Meiniang was a little puzzled. How could you, a person from Bianzhou, be related to Fenzhou, which is hundreds of miles away?

She did not investigate further, but buried her doubts silently in her heart.

At 5 p.m. that day, Qinghe Cui received an imperial edict.

[Under the gate, gulls and herons gather together, and mandarin ducks form a pond. Red hearts and eyes are happy, and they are happy to meet and drink the wedding wine. Auspicious days, phoenixes and cranes sing in harmony. A perfect match, this night in the brocade hall.

Song Zhen, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, whose name is Shouzheng, is responsible for the government affairs, and is well-known for his political books. He has made contributions to the country and is worthy of his hometown. Cui Mengzhu, the daughter of Qinghe Cui, whose name is Nianzhen, is graceful and elegant, with a kind and gentle character.

The sage's imperial edict is a perfect match. The two of you are hereby appointed to be married, and an auspicious day is selected for preparation.

Go, you should be respectful! 】

"......" After hearing Huang Sijian read the "Marriage Decree", everyone in the Cui family of Qinghe had a wonderful expression.

Coincidentally, people from the Li family of Zhaojun and the Zheng family of Xingyang came to visit, and their expressions were even more wonderful.

Coincidentally, I caught a glimpse of Cui Yu's stinky face, which looked like he had eaten a fly.

Huang Sijian didn't say much to you, he just closed the edict and said to everyone in the Cui family of Qinghe with a smile: "Congratulations, Cui clan elder. The family is glorious."

"......" Glory to your head, a dog and rat?

"Why don't you accept the decree as soon as possible? Thank you for the emperor's grace?"

"......" Cui Yu tried to hold back her complaints. She pretended to be kind and said, "I'm sorry, Huang Sijian. Cui Mengzhu has been arranged by a matchmaker and her parents have ordered her to marry someone else."

Huang Sijian's face darkened. He said in a weird tone, "Oh? Whose man is he? Tell me about it?"

"Yes......."

Unexpectedly, Huang Sijian's next words made Cui Yu speechless.

"This is the decree of the saint. I advise you to decline it as soon as possible. The saint said that anyone who dares to disrupt the marriage will not be allowed to serve as an official in the court within three generations."

"......" If it were in the past, Cui Yu would definitely say something harsh.

But now, the population of the Cui family in Qinghe has dropped sharply, and the talents have withered. It is no longer as prosperous as it used to be.

Huang Sijian asked with a smile: "Cui clan elder, which family is this young man from? Can you tell me?"

Cui Yu turned her head and saw that the representatives of the Zhaojun Li family and the Xingyang Zheng family sat a little further away unconsciously, as if to say, "Don't push the pot to me, okay?"

Cui Yu had no choice. She knew that these two families were fence-sitters because of their relatively weak strength.

The Qinghe Cui family had the best relationship with the Boling Cui family, and they also received the most support in the struggle with Song Zhen.

Although there were internal divisions in the Boling Cui family, and there were hardliners and neutral factions, at present, the hardliners still had the upper hand.

However, the record in "Tang Law Commentary Volume 14" said: "Those who marry with the same surname shall be sentenced to two years in prison. Those who are above the age of mourning shall be considered as adultery."

Even if there was no such legal provision, the etiquette and laws that have been passed down would not allow them to do so.

Cui Yu was very embarrassed. Currently, the only family that supported her was the Cui family of Boling. She couldn't say that Cui Mengzhu's future husband would also be surnamed Cui, right?

However, the other families were fence-sitters. If she casually pointed at a horse and said a deer, the consequences would be even more serious.

Fortunately, Huang Sijian gave her a way out.

"It seems that the elder of the Cui family has not taken action yet? Have the two families not exchanged marriage certificates yet?"

Cui Yu nodded with difficulty.

"There is an old saying in the Central Plains that a man who knows the current situation is a hero. I know that the elder of the Cui family must be a smart man."

After Huang Sijian handed the "Marriage Decree" to the other party, he left directly.

After leaving the house, he turned his head and whispered to the Qianniu Guard beside him: "Observe secretly to see which family and lineage the person is from, contact him, and report daily.. "

"Yes."

Huang Sijian looked back meaningfully at the plaque of "Cui Mansion".

"Qinghe Cui Clan, how many people can you drag into the water this time?"

......

After all the people in the palace left, Cui Yu collapsed on the chair powerlessly.

This time, she really didn't know what to do.

If it was in the past, she would not even look at the royal family, but now is different.

If Qinghe Cui Clan wants to return to its former peak, it must rely on the Li Tang family.

Only by letting the descendants ascend to the highest official positions can the reputation be brought back again.

"Cui clan elder, there is actually a way."

"Speak."

The representative of Zhaojun Li Clan exchanged glances with Xingyang Zheng Clan beside him, and then said: "It is recommended to put aside the grudges and marry Song Zhen, which is the best policy."

"Get lost!"

"Goodbye! ”

Several people ran away immediately, not wanting to stay in Cui Mansion for a minute.

Now that the Saint’s imperial decree has arrived, they must draw a clear line with him in order to preserve the family’s only remaining spark.

This battle was too fierce.

Not only did the family’s reputation fall to the bottom, but most importantly, people left.

The strength of a family depends on everyone.

But the clan members had heard that the family had colluded with the Wen and Yu families in Yongzhou, and they all withdrew from the clan to protect themselves.

Although half a year has passed, there are very few clan members who have returned.

The reason is that the group of people who withdrew from the clan suddenly found that they were no longer the descendants of the Five Surnames and Seven Famous Families, and their lives were more comfortable.

When going out, you don’t have to be spit on by passing scholars.

Going to the market, you don’t have to be refused to trade by small vendors.

Even, one by one, they praised themselves for being a rapid streamer. Retreat bravely, and kill relatives for the greater good!

Over time, they gradually began to forget about that family, and felt that it didn't seem to be necessary for them, right?

Most of those who withdrew from the family were young or middle-aged people who had received a good education. Some of them had already gone to high school, some had already entered the court as officials, and some were still struggling for the imperial examination.

The young ones still stayed in the family to eat and drink, while the capable ones had already run away.

This is the fundamental reason why Cui Yu was so anxious and helpless.

Because at present, there are only the old, weak, sick and disabled people left in the family, a group of people who can't contribute to the family and are instead parasites at home.

They didn't stay for support at all, but for life and the future.

Cui Yu could imagine that as long as they could be self-reliant, they would run away overnight in a minute.

Run without looking back.

"Do you really have to bow your head?"

"Do you really want me to make a decision that goes against the ancestral precepts?"

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