What is the dowry of Lin Daiyu s mother Jia Min? 10,000 taels of silver or 50,000 taels of silver?

Mondo History Updated on 2024-02-01

1. There will be a woman who gets marriedDowry, especially Jia MinGiantsdaughter, married to Lin at the timeTanhua, it is bound to be a big deal.

InDream of Red Mansions, when a woman is marriedDowryIt has always been a topic of great concern. And for an aristocratic woman like Jia Min,DowryIt's even more indispensable. DowryIt is not only a symbol of wealth, but also represents Jiafu's love and attention to Jia Min. So Jia Min'sDowryHow much is it?

According toDream of Red MansionsThe description of Jiafu for the ladiesDowryis very generous. Wang XifengOnce, yesJia LianSaid, she andMrs. WangBrought into JiafuDowryis the most. WhileWang XifengWhen settling accounts with Ping'er, it was mentioned that the standard for marrying a young lady in Jiafu was 10,000 taels of silver per person. This shows that the Jia family is very interested in the young ladiesDowryIt is very important, and the amount of makeup is also very considerable.

fromWang XifengIn the dialogue of the peaceful child, we can draw conclusionsJia BaoyuwithLin Daiyushould be the largest. And Jia Min, as the most favored daughter in Jiafu, married LinTanhuaSuch a proud son of heaven, hersDowryThe amount should be much more than ten thousand taels of silver. In addition,Dream of Red MansionsThere are also some details that also reveal Jia Min'sDowryIt won't be less. For example:Mrs. WangThe evaluation of Jia Min, as well as the luxurious ornaments of the ladies of Jia Mansion, all mean Jia Min'sDowryThe amount can be staggering.

InDream of Red MansionsMedium,Jia Lianmentioned in a conversation with Jia Qiang,Lin DaiyuofLegacyand Jia Min'sDowryIt was stored in the Zhen family in Jiangnan, and the total amount reached 50,000 taels of silver. This number is surprising and reveals Jia Min at the same timeDowryThe true amount.

InLin RuhaiAfter his death,LegacyThe distribution is mainly given to his wives and concubines, and Jia Min, as a daughter, has no right to inherit property. However,Jia LianParticipate in processingLin DaiyuofLegacy, accidentally found Jia Min'sDowry。This means,Lin RuhaiPut a partLegacyAs Jia Min'sDowry, for her later marriage. In this way,Lin DaiyuofLegacybecame Jia MinDowryof

Since Jia Min is the pearl of Jiafu, and LinTanhuais a high-profile talent again, so Jia Min'sDowryThe amount is certainly quite substantial. Considering the status and importance of Jia Min in Jia Fuli, and the fact that she took on the whole aloneDowryThe amount of money can reasonably be inferred from Jia Min'sDowryIt should be fifty thousand taels of silver.

To sum up, Jia Min, as the noble daughter of Jia Mansion, married LinTanhuaSuch a talent, hersDowryThe amount is bound to be very substantial. Based onDream of Red Mansionsas wellJia LianForLin DaiyuLegacyWe can infer Jia Min's mentionDowryThe amount is at least fifty thousand taels of silver. This figure not only represents Jiafu's love and attention to Jia Min, but also reflects Jia Min's brainchild as a member of the Jia family for several generations.

AsLin DaiyuMother, Jia Min'sDowryIt further highlights her status and influence in Jiafu. And LinTanhuaAs Jia Min's husband, he also got a rich and enviable one because of thisDowry。Jia Min and LinTanhuaThe marriage is undoubtedly a grand event of the two families of Jiafu and the Lin family, and it is also a testimony of the friendly cooperation between their families.

By Jia MinDowry, we have a deeper understanding of the aristocratic life of Jiafu, and we also have a better understandingLin Daiyu's family background and her connection to Jiafu. At the same time, we can also passDream of Red MansionsThis classic work feels the status and rights of women in marriage and family in ancient times, as well as the love and respect for women in a big family like Jiafu.

Modern society, femaleDowryhas faded away, but".Dowry"As a cultural phenomenon, it is still deeply rooted in our society. It not only represents wealth and social status, but also a blessing and expectation for women when they marry into a new family. We should cherish and respect this tradition, letDowryBecome a symbol of warmth and happiness, thank you for your sharing for every woman. You made some reasonable speculations and analyses in the article. Jia Min, as the most beloved daughter of Jiafu, married LinTanhuaSuch a talent, hersDowryThe amount is going to be very large indeed. Although in the ".Dream of Red MansionsThere is no explicit mention of Jia MinDowryThe specific amount, but from your inference, it is also relatively reasonable and well-founded. However, due to Jia Min'sDowryThe amount is not included in theDream of Red Mansionsso we can't get a definite answer. However, your point of view is important for us to further understand theDream of Red MansionsThe help of the characters' relationships and social backgrounds is valuable. Thank you for sharing your insights.

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