Chapter 003: The Son-in-law

First and foremost is his identity. Although he has changed into this body, he has not inherited a single memory. The Gao sisters refer to him as Yi Feng, seemingly convinced that the characters on the jade pendant are his name. However, even if he is indeed called Yi Feng, he has no idea where the Yi Feng family is located. Moreover, he is currently being forced by the Gao family to marry into their family, and there is no way to escape. The thought of this forced marriage makes Ling Yun feel somewhat frustrated. A fine young man, being compelled to live off others. Furthermore, he is currently being forced by the Gao family to marry into their family, and there is no way to escape. The thought of this forced marriage makes Ling Yun feel somewhat frustrated. A fine young man, being compelled to live off others.

In the hall of the courtyard on the other side of Gaojia Village, the bride-to-be, Gao Qianxue, who is to be married tomorrow, is kneeling on the seat. Gao Mingyue, dressed in a purple outfit, kneels beside her, while several elderly men and women, all around fifty years old, are also kneeling in the room

Gao Yi, how did your inquiries in Yangzhou go?

She raised her head, her gaze filled with hope, in just one more day, I will marry you

This speculation caused a solemn expression among everyone in the hall, as it seemed that this Yi Feng was somewhat troublesome

The two sisters burst into laughter. Gao Qianxue clenched her silver long hair in her palm, thinking to herself, "Young Master Yi, please forgive me for this moment of selfishness and capriciousness. Since you have pulled me back from the brink of death, and you do not despise my ominous appearance, and we have shared such intimate moments, then please help me a little more, so that I may no longer feel lonely and become a complete woman. Although your identity is complicated and may involve the Gao family village, I am willing to protect you. Since you have pulled me back from the brink of death, and you do not despise my ominous appearance, and we have shared such intimate moments, then please help me a little more, so that I may no longer feel lonely and become a complete woman. Although your identity is complicated and may involve the Gao family village, I am willing to protect you.

If Gaojia Village inadvertently becomes embroiled in such disputes, it is feared that it will not bode well

"How is it that you were the one who first suggested he marry into the Gao family that day, and even threatened him with death and disposal of his body if he refused?" Gao Qianxue sat in front of the mirror, removed her hairpin, and let down her coiled long hair. Her long hair cascaded down like a waterfall, a dazzling white.

By the time of the Southern and Northern Dynasties, although the law requiring sons-in-law to serve in border garrisons was abolished, their status had not improved

Hmm, Young Master Yi's injuries appear quite severe, but none have affected vital areas. The treatment was timely, and he is no longer in serious danger. This is also due to his naturally robust health; with proper rest, he will be fine. Uncle Qian, the elderly physician with white hair and beard, is a skilled doctor from Gao Family Village. Ling Yun has several arrow wounds and knife injuries, and after being soaked in the river for half a day and exposed to the spring breeze for another half day, he has already regained his vitality under Uncle Qian's care within just a few days and a few doses of medicine. "Miss, this Young Master Yi is likely not an ordinary person," Uncle Qian remarked. Although he is merely a doctor in Gao Family Village, he has been around for many years and has watched the Gao sisters grow up. He felt compelled to remind her, "The knife and arrow wounds on him are no trivial matter, and the fact that he could escape after sustaining such serious injuries makes him even more remarkable. Looking at his muscles and pulse, he is clearly someone with strong martial skills, and he is still so young..."

The military of the Sui Dynasty did not include sons-in-law or courtesans and merchants, as the military only accepted sons of respectable families, and sons-in-law did not belong to respectable families

There were no chairs in the room, so he simply sat cross-legged on the mat, resting one hand on his chin, and began to seriously contemplate his current situation. There was no doubt that he was now in the Sui Dynasty; whatever the reason, this was likely an unchangeable fact. What he needed to think about now was how to survive here

Perhaps he is not from Jiangnan; I do hear a bit of a northern accent in his speech, or he might be a northerner. Old Guan and the calligrapher Gao Boda said, "It doesn't matter if we can't find out; it's just right to stay and marry into the Gao family. Gao Yi, have you noticed any notable figures in the recent Yangzhou area, or any new developments on the official side?"

"After returning that day, I sent someone to check near the riverbank, but nothing was found," replied Gao Yi.

Gao Qianxue pondered for a moment, "Please send more personnel to investigate further; it would be best to ascertain his identity. Additionally, it would be even better if we could find out who injured him that day. Uncle Qian, I kindly ask for your assistance regarding his injuries."

Gao Qianxue gently combed her hair with a comb, her fair face displaying an air of tranquility

As long as my sister is happy, it doesn't matter. After tomorrow's dusk, he will be yours.

In ancient times, ordinary families were indeed reluctant to have their daughters marry a son-in-law who would come to live with them.

Either it is an enemy who has taken action, and this enemy could be a powerful figure capable of mobilizing officials and guards, or it is possible that they have come from outside or from above

After a pause, she said, "After that day, I suddenly understood a lot. The past twenty years have been too exhausting. I just want to live a few days of easy life, just like an ordinary woman. " With a soft sigh, she continued, "Since birth, this white hair and white eyebrows have been labeled as an ominous appearance, and everyone has looked at me with strange eyes from childhood to adulthood. But that day, after he saved me from the river, his gaze upon me was devoid of any strangeness. For the first time, I felt like a normal woman. " Since birth, this white hair and white eyebrows have been labeled as an ominous appearance, and everyone has looked at me with strange eyes from childhood to adulthood. But that day, after he saved me from the river, his gaze upon me was devoid of any strangeness. For the first time, I felt like a normal woman. Mingyue, at twenty years old, I also want to get married, then have children, and be a complete woman.

It seems that Uncle Qian has truly forgotten, or is it ... ... ?

This matter is suspicious

Sister, are you really going to marry him

By the way, this Young Master Yi insists that he does not remember past events and only claims that his name is Ling Yun

Gao Mingyue expressed disbelief: "This is impossible. That fellow has a respectable appearance, and his clothing is also quite refined. The jade he carries is an item that only the scions of prominent families possess. Uncle Qian also mentioned that he has practiced martial arts; he must be a descendant of some distinguished family. How could his identity not be known?"

Gao Mingyue felt a pang of sorrow in her heart and embraced her, saying: "Sister, please do not say any more. If you wish to marry, we will have him marry you tomorrow, and then you can have a whole bunch of children. Rest assured, Uncle Qian's medical skills are exceptional, and he will surely ensure your everlasting happiness"

Well

"Who hurt him?" Gao Mingyue asked

The doors and windows were tightly locked, and Lingyun was trapped in this small room

In the past few days, I have sent people to various counties under Yangzhou, and even inquired in the western region of Hezhou and the area across the river in Jiangzhou, but we have not discovered any prominent families with the surname Yi that have a person named Yi Feng. We also inquired about the Ling family, but found no one named Ling Yun, and could not find any information that matches his situation. It is as if he suddenly appeared out of nowhere, and prior to this, no one had ever seen a person with such a appearance.

After the departure of Qian Boge and others, Gao Mingyue accompanied Gao Qianxue back to the room. The two sisters were alone in the room and remained silent for a long time.

If in later generations, the Gao family could be considered a minor noble family, marrying into such a noble family would not pose too much pressure

In a world where the impoverished are literate and the wealthy are martial, the cost of mastering exceptional martial skills is exceedingly high. In such an era, aside from those with innate strength, most experts hail from prominent families. Moreover, young masters are even more extraordinary, typically coming from affluent or noble backgrounds. Yet, individuals of such stature have still found themselves entangled in deadly calamities, suggesting that the circumstances are likely even more complex.

Tomorrow, I am to marry and become a son-in-law, and perhaps I will even have to sign a contract of servitude. Ling Yun is extremely frustrated, pondering to himself whether he should run away from the wedding. At this moment, he longs to see Gao Qianxue once more, feeling that she is not as willful as Gao Mingyue and should be a reasonable person. Unfortunately, the Gao family has arranged everything in haste, and the wedding is set for tomorrow. According to tradition, the bride naturally cannot meet the groom today.

Uncle Qian, is his injury not serious anymore?

But what time is it now? It is the 18th year of the Kaihuang era. If his memory serves him right, the status of a son-in-law by marriage in this era is quite low. Historical records indicate that during the Qin and Han dynasties, a son-in-law by marriage was almost equivalent to a lowly servant in the household, as he married the daughter of the main family and was referred to as "son-in-law by marriage." Poor men would become hostages in wealthy families, unable to redeem themselves after a certain period, thus being invited to become a son-in-law. With a low status, they had their hair shaved and were among those conscripted for military service at the borders. Historical records indicate that during the Qin and Han dynasties, a son-in-law by marriage was almost equivalent to a lowly servant in the household, as he married the daughter of the main family and was referred to as "son-in-law by marriage." Poor men would become hostages in wealthy families, unable to redeem themselves after a certain period, thus being invited to become a son-in-law. With a low status, they had their hair shaved and were among those conscripted for military service at the borders. During the Qin and Han dynasties, the authorities consistently treated sons-in-law by marriage the same as fugitives, merchants, and criminal officials, categorizing them as lowly people, and they were often conscripted to remote areas for labor or garrison duty.

Although Gao Qianxue is quite attractive, what is the reason for her white hair? He speculates that it is likely a medical condition, perhaps albinism. Otherwise, given the Gao family's substantial wealth, it would be unlikely for them to force a stranger into marriage. Even though he did have some physical contact with her when he saved her, the ancients had pragmatic strategies such as a sister-in-law rescuing a brother-in-law, and the Gao family could not possibly be unaware of this. The only explanation is that Bai Qianxue, due to her illness, is unable to marry, which is why they are compelling him to marry into the family. Even though he did have some physical contact with her when he saved her, the ancients had pragmatic strategies such as a sister-in-law rescuing a brother-in-law, and the Gao family could not possibly be unaware of this. The only explanation is that Bai Qianxue, due to her illness, is unable to marry, which is why they are compelling him to marry into the family.

However, this Yifeng identity is somewhat complicated and may not be a good choice" Gao Mingyue said cautiously. She was somewhat unclear about Qianxue's thoughts at this moment. The incident of falling into the water that day was already very clear to her; it was definitely not an accidental fall. Although she had silenced a few people who knew about it and strictly prohibited any rumors, the facts remained facts. "Sister, have you been in pain again recently"

A son-in-law not only has a low social status, but also holds a very low position within the family. When a man marries into his wife's family, although he no longer has to shave his head, if he has a son, the child must take the wife's surname and reside in the wife's family. He regards the wife's parents as his own, and the children take the mother's surname, inheriting the maternal lineage. In many places, after marrying into the family, the man is also required to change his surname to that of his wife's family. The marriage rituals are different from those of a typical wedding; in some areas, a marriage contract must be signed upon entering the family, which explicitly outlines the numerous obligations of the son-in-law, such as clearly stating that the children will take the wife's surname and inherit the maternal lineage.

Gao Bo shook his head, his expression somewhat serious, "This rather indicates that Yi Feng indeed has a significant background. It seems that the forces behind those who harmed him are not small, and they are well hidden. Moreover, it appears that they may not be local officials or guards; otherwise, there would be no need for such caution"

His appearance does not seem to suggest that he is lying. In the past, there have been cases where doctors encountered patients with head injuries who subsequently forgot past events, which is not surprising. Generally speaking, some individuals may naturally recover their memories over time, while others may never recall their previous experiences throughout their lives. In most cases, whether or not memory is restored does not cause any further harm to the body

Gao Qianxue revealed a faint smile, reaching out to embrace Gao Mingyue, "Do you think I am being too selfish like this? Will it make him dislike me?"