Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 32 The Xu Family's Wedding Procession
a few days later.

Dongxi Village, Chen Family Old House.

"What? Father, you want me and Er Gou to become vassals of the Xu family?"

Chen Daming looked horrified, while Chen Ergou seemed to be deep in thought.

"This matter concerns many people, and you all need to think it over carefully. Da Niu, Fang Fang, and you all should do the same. If you are unwilling to comply, I will never force you."

“I am old and there is not much I can do for you. This time, I have also risked my reputation to get San Shu to agree.”

"If you are willing, you can be just like the Zhao, Qian, Sun, Li, and Zhou families."

Uncle Chen, his body hunched over, still held his old pipe in his hand, and said earnestly, "Don't look down on those families now that they are not as good as you. When one person attains enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs rise to heaven. The height the Xu family reaches in the future will also determine the level you can reach."

"San Shu told me that the noble families of the Great Wei Dynasty are divided into nine ranks, and his Xu family has not yet entered the so-called ranks of noble families."

He said that the Xu family was just getting started.

"His mind is as vast as the sea, his demeanor as imposing as a mountain, and he plans for a legacy that will last for generations."

Chen Daming looked indignant and protested, "Although his descendants are all outstanding, Xu Chuan was still able to live for a few more years. Even if he was farsighted, after his death, everything will be in vain."

How can one guarantee that the Xu family will prosper for generations and that there will be no prodigal heirs?

"The Xu family is just in the right place at the right time, but my Chen family will naturally produce people who bring glory to our ancestors as we grow generation after generation."

"You have a long-term vision."

Uncle Chen glanced at him, then looked at his sons and grandsons.

Madam Lü also said, "Father, what my husband said is right. My Lü family also started from scratch and became a wealthy and famous family in Qingjiang County in just over ten years. But by my generation, it has already begun to decline."

"The world is ever-changing, and no one can predict what the future holds."

"I understand what you mean. Er Gou, what's your family's decision?"

Uncle Chen looked over.

"I"

Chen Ergou and Xu Yan remained silent.

“Grandpa, I agree.” Chen Daniu was the first to stand up.

"I don't mean to belittle my own people, but Uncle Chuan is indeed the wisest person I have ever met."

Chen Daniu seemed to remember something and said with a bitter expression, "In the past, I always felt that I was no worse than A Yuan or Brother Shi Tou."

"But after these years of trials and tribulations, I've come to understand that people's talents do indeed differ, which is innate. However, the development of a family depends more on the guidance of someone with a long-term vision."

"Make the best use of resources and talents."

"Each member of the family has their own role,"

"That's how the Xu family is. Uncle Chuan is the pillar of strength, guiding the Xu family's progress and nurturing each member to give full play to their strengths."

“Brother Stone is the eldest son, the one who will carry on the family legacy. What he needs is composure and authority.”

“A Yuan is quick-witted and shrewd, a business genius. He controls all of the Xu family’s businesses, and even Uncle Chuan rarely gets involved.”

"Charcoal was sent to a martial arts school from a young age, and he devoted himself to martial arts."

“Even Aunt Bai Jing only takes care of the inner quarters and never asks about other things.”

When talking about Bai Jing, he glanced at his mother, seemingly intentionally or unintentionally.

I made a comparison in my mind.

Uncle Chen smiled and nodded, saying, "As expected of my good grandson, with such vision, even if he doesn't become an appendage of the Xu family, he is enough to make the Chen family a wealthy and powerful family in his lifetime."

"Ergou, what about you?"

Chen Ergou pondered for a moment, then raised his head and said, "Forget it, I'm not suited to be a decision-maker by nature. Since I have the opportunity to go back to my old profession, I'll continue to follow Brother Chuan."

"In that case, Great Ming, you should go back and live your lives in peace."

Chen Daming ultimately did not want to follow the path arranged by Uncle Chen.

Perhaps it was destined to be this way from the very beginning.

Uncle Chen, Chen Ergou, and Chen Daniu relayed Xu Chuan's warning: the Chen family's assets would be merged into the Xu family and managed by the Xu family.

However, Xu Yan firmly disagreed.

After failing to persuade Xu Yan, Chen Ergou finally gritted his teeth and decided to divorce her.

Knowing her greedy nature, he left her 70% of the family business, while he, Chen Daniu, and Chen Fangfang voluntarily joined the Xu family and became its vassals.

Uncle Chen told Xu Chuan about the decisions made by Chen Daming's family and Chen Ergou's family.

Xu Chuan was quite surprised and looked at Chen Ergou with newfound respect.

"Er Gou, a real man has no reason to worry about not having a wife. I'll find you a better one in a few years."

Xu Mingyuan was also present at the time. He patted Chen Daniu on the shoulder and, seeing his worried expression, comforted him, "Daniu, don't worry about your little things."

"From now on, follow me."

Xu Mingyuan glanced at Xu Chuan, who smiled and nodded, "Don't mistreat Da Niu."

"Thank you, Second Young Master, thank you, Patriarch," Chen Daniu said, cupping his hands in thanks.

"Look at you, let's keep our public and private lives separate. When it's just us guys in private, you can still call me A Yuan."

Chen Daniu and Chen Fangfang smiled, their worries dissipating, as if the sun had finally come out after the rain.

Chen Bo was relieved of a worry.

Two months later, he passed away, unable to complete the year-end memorial.

The Xu family held a grand funeral for him.

In the blink of an eye.

On February , the dragon looked up.

The mountain stream babbles, and the white flowers of shepherd's purse bloom on the bank.

Xu Mingwei's wedding is another grand event for the Xu family.

Many prominent families from the county town arrived, and the Yang family also had close relatives from the prefectural city.

The Yang family has existed for over four hundred years and is quite large; it is impossible for everyone to come.

They were just close elders of Yang Zhao's branch of the family.

However, if Yang Shichang were to marry into the Wen family in the county town, the situation would be very different, and it would certainly be far more lively than this.

At this moment, at the gate of the Xu family...
Xu Mingwei wore a bright red round-necked robe with gold cloud patterns, and a black gilded jade belt around his waist. The hem of the robe was embroidered with a pattern of five bats holding a longevity symbol, which appeared and disappeared with his steps.

He wore a black gauze hat with a turban, and a gilded palace flower on each side, which made his sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes even more radiant.

Her nose was high and straight, and her lips were slightly pursed due to nervousness.

She wore blue satin boots with pink soles, and a large red silk flower was tied diagonally across her chest, making her shine like quenched cinnabar.

Oh!

Xu Mingwei mounted his black horse, ready to depart with the wedding procession.

Xu Mingshu and Baihu ran out.

"Big brother, wait a minute."

"Xueji, what's the matter?" Xu Mingwei turned around and asked with a smile.

“I heard from my father that the Yang family has some people from the county town. They seem to be very arrogant. You should ride Little White there so that they can be taught a lesson.”

Xu Mingwei looked at Xu Mingshu and said, "Isn't this unnecessary?"

Xu Chuan knew that the marriage had displeased many in the Yang family, so after thinking it over, he said, "Listen to Xueji. Although my Xu family is not as good as the Yang family, we cannot be underestimated."

"Yes, Father."

"Little White, lie down. Let my big brother ride you today. I'll get you something good to treat you when we get back."

Xu Mingshu leaned close to Baihu's ear and whispered.

Her words seemed to have a special power; the white tiger nodded as if it understood, and even let out two "roars," as if it were bargaining.

"You greedy little white rabbit, I'll do as you please."

The other guards and servants were no longer surprised to see Xu Mingshu communicating with the white tiger.

"Big brother, you go upstairs. I'll follow you in case Xiaobai throws a tantrum."

"A-Yuan, Tan-Tou, Yun-Nu, you guys go too, but remember not to go too far."

"Don't worry, Father, I promise to bring my sister-in-law back on time," Xu Mingyuan laughed heartily.

All five sons of the Xu family set out.

That's it.

As soon as the suona horn sounded, the sounds of gongs and drums followed.

"Father, Mother, your child is leaving."

Bai Jing's eyes were filled with tears, but her face wore a happy smile.

Xu Chuan held her soft hand, stroked it gently, and said to Xu Mingwei, "Go."

Watching the child being born, and then watching them get married and have children.

For parents, this is probably the greatest happiness.

The wedding procession sets off.

Upon arriving in Qingjiang County, they were met with a large crowd of onlookers.

They all came to see the white tiger.

"Is today the Xu family's wedding?" someone suddenly said from both sides of the street.

"how do you know?"

"Once that monstrous white tiger appeared, who in Qingjiang County didn't know it belonged to the Xu family?"

"Oh, the Xu family actually possesses such beast-taming skills?"

"That's not clear."

Qingyun Street.

In front of the gate of the Yang residence.

“Cousin, don’t worry about it later. I want the Xu family to know that women from the Yang family are not so easy to marry. If they don’t have the ability, they can go back to where they came from.”

Yang Shichang's lips twitched slightly, but he did not stop it.

Since ancient times, marriage has always been a difficult process for the woman's family.

We can only act as we see fit when the time comes.

"I'm coming."

A handsome boy of about ten years old, dressed in black and gold silk, shouted loudly.

(End of this chapter)