Liu Ruyun has come to visit relatives!
Please note that this is not some covert statement made by women out of shame, but a real relative coming!
Neither Liu Ruyun nor Chen Zhonghou thought that they would still have relatives in the capital! After all, if Liu Lie had relatives back then, he wouldn't have been left alone after being betrayed by Shi Zhenxiang.
But the guy in front of me with the genealogy not only claimed to be a real relative, but he was also a very remarkable person!
Liu Tai looked at Liu Ruyun with a smile, his tone full of regret and guilt.
"God's will plays tricks on people, God's will plays tricks on people! We have been together in the capital for decades, and we don't even know that my family is around us. I am really ashamed, so ashamed!"
Liu Ruyun looked at him coldly and the genealogy in his hand.
Yes, this genealogy does record that the two families were from the same branch four generations ago, but that was already four generations ago, more than a hundred years ago.
"Master Liu, we don't know whether this genealogy is true or not. Even if it is true, what good will it do for you, the Minister of Justice, to be a relative of one of us who owns a restaurant?"
Liu Tai grinned in embarrassment: "You kid, how can you talk? According to the genealogy, I am still your uncle, so rude!
Relatives are relatives, how can we distinguish them based on whether they have any benefits? "
Liu Ruyun snorted: "When my grandfather passed away, when my mother passed away, when we were cornered by Shi Zhenxiang, where was your uncle?"
Liu Tai grinned again: "No, I didn't know it at the time. I only saw this genealogy recently when someone came from my hometown.
As you know, I am a dignified minister of the third rank, with a glorious ancestor, and my family is revising the genealogy. Naturally, I came to ask for my opinion. Only then did I see it. "
Of course, Liu Tai didn't just know about it, but it turned out that when he came to Beijing to be an official, Liu Lie was already dead and the Liu family had already fallen.
For a person like him, he wished that no one knew about his relationship with the Liu family of Zuixian Tower.
It wasn't until Yan Shifan summoned them to think of a solution that he remembered that he could still make a fuss about this matter.
Liu Ruyun was too lazy to talk nonsense to him: "Master Liu, if you have anything to say, just say it. What do you want to do?"
Seeing Liu Ruyun's attitude, Liu Tai knew that this trick of building relationships seemed to be useless, so he simply stopped pretending, his face was straight, and his tone became serious.
"Eldest niece, since you are my Liu family member, and as the elder of the Liu family, I cannot ignore some things! As a woman, how do you behave in public, cooking on the street?
It is better to get married as soon as possible and get married, otherwise others will say that my Liu family is unruly and has no tutor! "
Liu Ruyun was furious and pointed the hot frying spoon directly at Liu Tai's nose. The hot air made Liu Tai sit back in the chair.
"Which law of the Ming Dynasty says that women are not allowed to open shops? Are you looking for trouble? The Minister of Punishment is such a big official, but he can't control people like us who keep our peace!"
Liu Tai raised his head and watched with distress as the oil dripping from the frying spoon fell on his brand-new official uniform. He couldn't help but become angry with shame.
"You, huh, if it weren't for Xiao Feng, you see, I can't control you! Just keep to yourself? Whether you keep to yourself or not, that's all up to me!
Let me tell you, today I am not talking to you as the Minister of Punishment. The clan has decided to appoint me as the deputy clan leader. In the absence of the clan leader, I have the right to exercise the clan rules! "
Liu Ruyun's frying spoon was approaching again. Liu Tai couldn't hide away from the chair, so he simply moved his chair back.
"Which clan rule prohibits women from opening a shop? Which clan rule prohibits women from being chefs? Tell me!"
Liutai sneered and said: "I don't care about these clan rules, but there is one clan rule. Your family has no heirs! According to the clan rules, your family's property should be returned to the clan!"
Liu Ruyun's frying spoon hung down, and her heart felt cold because she knew Liu Tai was not talking nonsense.
In fact, there were no heirs from Grandpa Liu Lie's generation, but fortunately he had a daughter, and he recruited a son-in-law to continue the family relationship. This was reasonable, legal and compliant, and even the clan rules couldn't say anything about it.
But when Liu Lie passed away and Chen Zhonghou and his junior sister failed to give birth to a son, Liu Lie's incense was actually over. Of course Liu Ruyun could also recruit a son-in-law, but in fact this was already considered a sideline.
If you were in a remote area where the clan was powerful, this kind of side-stepping might not be allowed. But the capital is the capital after all, and the king's laws are current. Even if the clan rules are recognized, the clan rules are generally not too strict.
So Chen Zhonghou couldn't help but said: "Yun'er is still here. She is from the Liu family. Naturally, she can recruit a son-in-law to continue the family relationship!"
Liu Tai glanced at him contemptuously: "As for the Liu family, if you have anything to do with me, just stay away!"
As expected, Chen Zhonghou stopped talking. Even if Liu Tai was not the Minister of Justice, what he said was indeed correct. Chen Zhonghou was not part of the Liu family, and his son-in-law could not participate in clan affairs.
Liu Ruyun burst into anger and raised the frying spoon straight again, showing off her amazing wrist strength.
"I want to recruit a son-in-law to keep the Liu family alive. Since you are the deputy chief, do you agree?"
These words made Liu Tai very embarrassed, because he did not expect Liu Ruyun to be so straightforward.
In fact, the best way out for Liu Ruyun is to marry a good family and live a good life. This is normal. Recruiting a son-in-law is a helpless move.
Having witnessed the hardships of her parents' generation, Liu Ruyun naturally knew that the status of a door-to-door son-in-law was extremely low, and the entire family would be looked down upon by society.
What's more, Liu Ruyun is already twenty-six years old. She is definitely an old girl in this era. No one wants to be a son-in-law, which makes it even more difficult. It can't be recruited easily.
But Liu Tai couldn't answer Liu Ruyun's question. Because since you are speaking as the deputy clan leader, you must reflect the interests of the clan.
The greatest interest of a clan is to maintain its scale and continue to expand! Therefore, the women in the clan said they did not want to marry outside and wanted to recruit a son-in-law. This is a good thing!
One less person will be married off, one more person will be recruited, and the branches and leaves will continue to spread, which will be the incense of the Liu family!
Therefore, Liu Tai couldn't say that he disagreed. Then he himself didn't abide by the clan rules. What moral high ground could he use to punish Liu Ruyun?
Liu Tai could only say with a straight face: "Okay, of course I agree! But this matter cannot be delayed forever. Even if you are not in a hurry, the clan cannot afford to wait!
As the deputy chief of the clan, I request that you must recruit a son-in-law within a month. Otherwise, your family will be treated as if it were your family’s last resort, and all property will belong to the clan! "
Liutai's move is indeed cruel enough. I can't stop you, so I'll push you hard and see what you do! You said you want to recruit a son-in-law, you can't keep saying this, let's talk about it until you are seventy or eighty!
You are twenty-six now. I ask you to recruit a son-in-law within a month. Is that considered urgent? Of course it’s not a rush!
Liu Ruyun was so angry that she couldn't speak. She raised the frying spoon fiercely, and Liu Tai jumped up in fright.
"How dare you! If you dare to beat me, it's not a matter of clan rules! I am the Minister of Justice, and I will arrest you and send you to the prison of the Ministry of Justice!"
Chen Zhonghou quickly stopped Liu Ruyun, and the father and daughter felt sad as they watched Liu Tai get on the sedan with brisk steps and leave humming a ditty.
If Xiao Feng were alive, who would dare to bully people like this...
Yan Shifan was cautiously testing Jiajing's bottom line. He would never personally make things difficult for the people of the Xiao family, but would use other officials of the Yan Party.
He would never let Yan Dang directly touch the core figures of Xiao Mansion, but would play side projects from the outside. For example, Liu Ruyun, it was hard to say whether Liu Ruyun was Xiao Feng's person or not.
It is not impossible to recruit a son-in-law within a month, but Liu Ruyun's life will most likely be ruined.
In the past, when people recruited a son-in-law, they had to go through several or even more than ten years of inspection before making a decision. Because you are entrusting your wealth and life, how can you not be cautious?
In one month, you can't guarantee that you will be successful even if you recruit a man. How can you guarantee that you will be successful in recruiting a son-in-law?
Chen Zhonghou gritted his teeth. Between his father-in-law's wish and his daughter's lifelong happiness, he decided to choose his daughter.
"Xiaoyun, let's stop recruiting. We will turn all our property into dowry and find you a good in-law!"
Liu Ruyun shook her head firmly: "No, grandpa and mother have worked so hard to support the Liu family. I can't just give up. Don't worry, Dad, I have a way!"
Chen Zhonghou looked at his daughter in surprise. What can you do about such an impossible task?
At night, in the new house, Xiaomei jumped up and looked at Liu Ruyun: "Are you crazy? You want my master to be your son-in-law?"
Liu Ruyun smiled bitterly and said: "I also know that this matter is too difficult for Miss Xue'er, but I was really desperate, so I came up with this method.
If Mr. Xiao were alive, I would definitely not dare to think this way, but Mr. Xiao... is gone. It is just a name. I just borrow this name for a while, okay? "
Liu Xueer was not as fierce as Xiaomei, but she was still quite frightened. But after she calmed down, she actually started to think about this issue seriously.
"I know that you are my late husband's friend. If you are in trouble, of course I should help.
But this thing is really unbelievable. Can a man marry a wife and become a son-in-law at the same time? "
Liu Ruyun has already inquired: "Living people are definitely not allowed, but there is really no law that stipulates that dead people are not allowed.
I asked the lawyers, and they said that in my case, I just wanted to have a son-in-law, and then adopt a child to continue the family relationship.
Just like you, if you don't get married to Mr. Xiao, even if you adopt a child, you won't be able to legitimately inherit the legacy. "
Liu Xueer bit her lip, feeling a little moved. Indeed, if Xiao Feng lives, she will be reluctant. But Xiao Feng was gone, so just using the name to help his friend didn't seem too much.
Thinking of this, she nodded and came up with a better idea.
"Anyway, there is a loophole in the law on this matter. I have an idea that will prevent the government from making mistakes!"
Liu Ruyun was overjoyed: "Good sister, tell me quickly, what's your idea?"
Some people died, but not completely...
