I married the poor Zhao Zheng, and at the same time, my cousin, Xu Ruyan, chose Li Xiucai, a scholar who also lived in her hometown, as the male in the family. The uncles and aunts who keep saying that they want to be treated fairly, are biased on this issue, perhaps this is the so-called "a bowl of water is difficult to equalize". However, when I saw my husband, who was handsome on the outside, I couldn't help but be grateful for the grace that God had bestowed upon me.
As time passed, I called my husband and wife "we", and I went to the county town to make embroidery to sell for money, while he relied on hunting to support the family's living expenses. In just a few months, we have a majestic house and a well-run shop, and our quality of life is improving and getting better. On the other hand, on the side of her cousin Xu Ruyan, her family is full of disputes, although her husband, who married a scholar, has repeatedly failed in the exam, the financial situation of the two families is still tight, and their daily life is in trouble. In contrast, our lives are much more comfortable and satisfying.
At night, as I gazed at the humble abode, a deep sense of worry swelled in my heart. My brother and sister-in-law had long since passed away, and I took refuge in my aunt's house and became a full-time maid in their family. Fearing that my family would be angry, I tried my best to disguise my true ability and deliberately broke some of the fabrics so that I could no longer carry out high-level embroidery work. Although it was distressing to me, it did serve as a comfort to my aunt and uncle at the time.
When I was 16 years old, I met my fiancé, Zhao Zheng. However, I don't know exactly what kind of person he is. I only remember that day when he returned home, he was dressed in rough clothes, and his dark skin showed his mature atmosphere. However, I was still nervous and uneasy, and I was busy washing my clothes by the stream. So I was full of anticipation, hoping that this marriage could bring me a new beginning.
In Zhao Zheng's eyes, he needs both a stable life and a virtuous wife to help him take care of his family and work together to create a better future. Therefore, despite his relatively poor conditions, he tried to give my beloved girl the best material life possible. He used part of his savings to buy a gorgeous wedding dress and prepared a generous dowry to show his respect and love for me. When I think of this, my heart is full of happiness and emotion.
Finally, he said solemnly: "I know the situation of your family, our family is not wealthy, and the only property is thirty taels of silver and a precious jade bracelet. As for the dowry, I deliberately chose to leave it in the three dowry boxes, I hope you will enjoy this special gift. I was a little surprised, but I nodded silently. I think that such a good and empathetic man is really worth my life. So on that day, I swore an oath with him, promising to protect each other and spend all the glory and hardship of this life together.