Koi baby helps his mother farm and becomes the richest man

“Huh?” Aunt Zhao was so frightened that she couldn’t lie down at all. She immediately sat up, and felt cold sweat all over her body. “Why… why is there such a rule?

"If...if you don't comply, what will...what will happen? You can't kill people, right?"

"That's not the case," Qin Ying smiled bitterly, "but they will force the marriage."

Aunt Zhao's face turned pale. "What do you mean?"

"Mom," Qin Ying pulled her to lie down again and slowly explained, "I only found out from reading a book that there were regulations in every dynasty. This dynasty is relatively relaxed. There were dynasties that stipulated that women who were 14 or older and men who were 16 or older who were not married would be forced to marry.

“As long as they are not siblings or family enemies, they will be forced to marry.

“As for how to enforce it, it depends on how the government handles it.

“As for the purpose, it’s probably due to the expectation of population growth.

"Because whether it's fighting or farming, a large number of people are needed. Those high-ranking officials who want to enjoy a wealthy life also need a large number of people to serve and build houses...

"It's just that time has passed, and everyone has become accustomed to it, and it has been passed down from generation to generation. Girls have to get married when they are about fifteen, and boys have to get married when they are fifteen or sixteen.

"If you delay, it will be hard to get married, and people will gossip about you.

"The urgency to continue the family line seems to be ingrained in us."

Aunt Zhao thought about it carefully and said: "It's true. When you get old, even if your family members are not worried, your relatives and even the villagers will start to worry.

"Once you're married, people will urge you to have a baby every day. If you don't give birth to a boy, it's like you can't live in this life and you'll be letting your in-laws down."

Qin Ying let out a sigh: "I originally planned to take An An with me, but I didn't expect...

“In the past, when the world was in chaos, no one investigated or cared about it, but when the world was peaceful, the court would definitely conduct a household registration check.

"When that happens, I... Mom, what should I do?"

"Child," Aunt Zhao quickly held her hand, "Don't panic! The Guo family kid will be back soon!"

"But, mother," Qin Ying said in a low but firm voice, "I don't want to marry him. There was nothing I could do before. It was my mother's will, and I had to obey.

“But now that I think about it, was that really my mother’s last wish?

"My mother never forced me to do anything. She knew the Guo family wasn't a good family, so why did she want me to marry Guo Wen?

"I wasn't there when my mother passed away, so what the Guo family said was what they had to do."

Aunt Zhao nodded vigorously. "Given the character of the Guo family, they really could do such a thing! If it were someone else's family, why would they send their own daughter away when her own mother was about to die?"

Qin Ying closed her eyes and said slowly, "So, I don't want to marry him. We didn't have a marriage certificate, the wedding didn't take place, and the government didn't keep the record. In fact, he and I can't even be considered husband and wife.

"Perhaps, after all these years away, if he is still alive, he has already married and had children?"

Aunt Zhao gritted her teeth and said, "Don't tell me, this kid is really capable of doing such a thing!"

Then he said, "Daughter, what are you going to do?"

Qin Ying was silent.

After a long while, Aunt Zhao finally said tentatively, "Yingzi, why do I always feel that Master Zhou treats you differently?"

"Mother," Qin Ying opened her eyes, looked at the dark roof, and said in a flat voice, "Don't even mention that it's impossible for Lord Zhou to have any feelings for me. Even if he really does, what is his status, and what is mine? How can I be worthy of him!

"I'm afraid you don't know yet, but Lord Zhou is the nephew of the late Queen and the cousin of the current Crown Prince."

Aunt Zhao was startled and asked hurriedly, "Really? How did you know?"

"I learned it from Mr. Zhang," Qin Ying sighed. "I went to him to ask a question once, and he accidentally let it slip."

Whether it was truly unintentional or not, she knew that it was all Mr. Zhang's good intentions.

The fire that had finally grown in Aunt Zhao's eyes died with a crackling sound. "Alas, that's really out of my reach."

The prince is going to be the emperor, so Lord Zhou will be the emperor's cousin in the future. He is the cloud in the sky, and we are the mud on the ground. It really doesn't make sense!

Even though in her heart, Yingzi is the best girl in the world, she can't be blindly confident, right?

In the darkness, Qin Ying sighed again, "It's not too urgent, Mom. Let's slowly ask around. It would be best to find a family with only a sickly single person and no one else at home.

"If we get married like this, I'll be a widow in no time. This dynasty won't force widows to remarry.

"As long as I promise to give him a grand funeral and have people worship him after his death, I'm not afraid he won't agree."

Aunt Zhao's eyes sparkled with tears, "But my dear, this is too unfair to you!"

"It's okay," Qin Ying said, looking at it with an open mind. "Other people marry to have someone to rely on for life. I don't expect to be supported by a man, so it doesn't matter."

Aunt Zhao knew that Qin Ying looked gentle but actually had strong opinions. She couldn't persuade her, so she sighed deeply and said, "Okay, I'll find out for you. If she's not a good person, we can't agree to it..."

Qin Ying chuckled: "Mom, even if he has a bad character, can we still be afraid of him? Hu Zi has grown up."

"Well," Aunt Zhao cheered up, "Don't be afraid no matter what time it is. You have a family!"

Qin Ying felt a lump in her throat and tears almost fell. This family had no blood relationship with her, but they gave her the warmest family love.

Zhou Yu next door was also awake, writing a letter to his grandfather. His grandfather had written to him saying he wanted to find a girl for him so he could get married, and that the worst of the three unfilial acts was to have no descendants.

Zhou Yu also knew that he was old. In the past, his grandfather had not been able to take care of him or take care of him. Now that the dust has settled, his grandfather will definitely urge him frequently.

As the cousin of the future emperor and the legitimate son of the Marquis of Cheng'en, he will definitely face considerable troubles.

My second uncle has hinted that he will soon be taking his family to guard the border and may never come back in this life.

Although he tried his best to assist the prince and help him win the struggles among various parties, he also knew that there was no monarch who was not suspicious.

Only by retreating from the current can you keep your family safe.

Zhou Yu agreed with this. He knew that his grandfather was old and stubborn, and his mind was not as clear as it used to be. He still wanted to let one of Qi'er and Mianmian enter the palace as a concubine.

But for the sake of his two younger sisters, he would never agree to this matter, and his marriage must not be influenced by the prince.

The purpose of this letter is to explain things clearly to my grandfather. With the help of my uncle, my grandfather will be persuaded.

Of course, it is impossible to say that he has no selfish motives at all. He really likes Miss Qin.

Now all I need to know is Miss Qin’s intentions.

As long as I show 100% sincerity, I believe Miss Qin will agree, right?

After all, with the previous preparations, Miss Qin must get married. Isn't I the first choice?