Forced Couple Husband x Husband: C26
C26: Summoned by the Village Chief
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“Good thing I haven’t thrown these out.” Ji Yu smiled in satisfaction. After getting dressed, he placed the three pups into the rabbit pen and then locked the main gate when he left.
Fortunately, for the next few days after the heavy rains, the heavens blessed everyone with bright and shining skies. Ji Yu was done with his roof repairs at that time, so even though there were some light showers after he was done, he spent that time happily cuddled up with his pups inside the house.
“Good thing I haven’t thrown these out.” Ji Yu smiled in satisfaction. After getting dressed, he placed the three pups into the rabbit pen and then locked the main gate when he left.
“Oi, Ji Yu! The village chief wants you to come to his house.”
When the weather cleared up once more, Ji Yu journeyed into the forest to gather more mushrooms. While drying them out back, he heard a knock at his gate.
“Oi, Ji Yu! The village chief wants you to come to his house.”
When the weather cleared up once more, Ji Yu journeyed into the forest to gather more mushrooms. While drying them out back, he heard a knock at his gate.Ji Yu had to go if the village chief called for him, but it wasn’t as though he could go in his current state. Glancing at the brand new shirt set he wore, Ji Yu went inside to change into the old, dirty, and patched-up clothes whose original colour had long faded in an indistinct mess.
When the weather cleared up once more, Ji Yu journeyed into the forest to gather more mushrooms. While drying them out back, he heard a knock at his gate.
“Oh, Ji Yu! You made it?”“No, no—of course not, Chief. As you are well aware, I cannot read.”
“Oh, Ji Yu! You made it?”
“What?! Chief, is this really true? Did the imperial court really draft such a decree?”
“Oi, Ji Yu! The village chief wants you to come to his house.”
“What?! Chief, is this really true? Did the imperial court really draft such a decree?”
“No, no—of course not, Chief. As you are well aware, I cannot read.”N/A
“No, no—of course not, Chief. As you are well aware, I cannot read.”
C26: Summoned by the Village Chief
The one knocking cared little about making sure whether Ji Yu heard him or not, because after knocking and saying what he must, he fled. Clearly afraid that something ominous would latch on to him if he loitered.
C26: Summoned by the Village Chief
N/AIt was actually true? Ji Yu pondered at the chief’s words.
N/A
The one knocking cared little about making sure whether Ji Yu heard him or not, because after knocking and saying what he must, he fled. Clearly afraid that something ominous would latch on to him if he loitered.“Yes, that’s right, Chief! It’s one thing if we’re talking about marrying off our children, especially a daughter, but getting a child to bring in a spouse is another matter entirely. Our family is poor, and to bring in a partner for our child, regardless of the gender, requires us to pay out a dowry.”
The one knocking cared little about making sure whether Ji Yu heard him or not, because after knocking and saying what he must, he fled. Clearly afraid that something ominous would latch on to him if he loitered.
N/A
But this works out in my favour.
N/A
“How long has it been since he washed his clothes?!”
Ji Yu had to go if the village chief called for him, but it wasn’t as though he could go in his current state. Glancing at the brand new shirt set he wore, Ji Yu went inside to change into the old, dirty, and patched-up clothes whose original colour had long faded in an indistinct mess.
“How long has it been since he washed his clothes?!”
As farmers, taking a spouse into one’s family was the type of marriage they practised as much as possible. No matter the sex, that family gains another labourer. But if a man gets married off, he becomes a labourer for another household. Who would be willing to bear such a life? But, sometimes, people are left with little choice.
“Good thing I haven’t thrown these out.” Ji Yu smiled in satisfaction. After getting dressed, he placed the three pups into the rabbit pen and then locked the main gate when he left.
As farmers, taking a spouse into one’s family was the type of marriage they practised as much as possible. No matter the sex, that family gains another labourer. But if a man gets married off, he becomes a labourer for another household. Who would be willing to bear such a life? But, sometimes, people are left with little choice.
“Alright. Since everyone is here, let's get this meeting on the way.It was actually true? Ji Yu pondered at the chief’s words.
“Alright. Since everyone is here, let's get this meeting on the way.” The village chief spoke. “We just received a marriage order from the imperial court. It requires a census of all the young men and women who are currently engaged in common-law marriages. It states all persons of the legal age below nineteen to be wed in a year. Lastly, it also informs us that those over the age of nineteen have only a month to find a marriage partner; otherwise, they will be sent to the county prison.” The village chief looked at the crowd gravely as he spoke these final words.
“Oi, Ji Yu! The village chief wants you to come to his house.”“But, Chief, such an order is easy to say, but wouldn’t it be difficult to put into practice?”
“Oi, Ji Yu! The village chief wants you to come to his house.”
“I understand—I am more than aware of how poor we are here in Liu Village, but there is no way for us to change these circumstances in the short term. So for any family who has a son of age unable to bring a partner into their house, we will have them marry into another’s family.
“Village Chief.” Ji Yu walked over to the large crowd he saw gathered around a large tree in the clearing at the centre of the village. As he made his way through the crowd, the ones nearby covered their noses.
“I understand—I am more than aware of how poor we are here in Liu Village, but there is no way for us to change these circumstances in the short term. So for any family who has a son of age unable to bring a partner into their house, we will have them marry into another’s family. We can in no way allow them to be sent off to prison!” There was nothing but helplessness in the village chief’s voice as he suggested the only measure he could.
“Enough. That’s all there is, so you should all return and settle these matters as soon as you can. The government office is awaiting our report.” With a wave of his hand, the village brought an end to the gathering.Fortunately, for the next few days after the heavy rains, the heavens blessed everyone with bright and shining skies. Ji Yu was done with his roof repairs at that time, so even though there were some light showers after he was done, he spent that time happily cuddled up with his pups inside the house.
“Enough. That’s all there is, so you should all return and settle these matters as soon as you can. The government office is awaiting our report.” With a wave of his hand, the village brought an end to the gathering.
“Enough. That’s all there is, so you should all return and settle these matters as soon as you can. The government office is awaiting our report.” With a wave of his hand, the village brought an end to the gathering.
“Good heavens, what is this stench?!”
“Enough. That’s all there is, so you should all return and settle these matters as soon as you can. The government office is awaiting our report.” With a wave of his hand, the village brought an end to the gathering.
Ji Yu had to go if the village chief called for him, but it wasn’t as though he could go in his current state. Glancing at the brand new shirt set he wore, Ji Yu went inside to change into the old, dirty, and patched-up clothes whose original colour had long faded in an indistinct mess.“Village Chief.” Ji Yu walked over to the large crowd he saw gathered around a large tree in the clearing at the centre of the village. As he made his way through the crowd, the ones nearby covered their noses.
Ji Yu had to go if the village chief called for him, but it wasn’t as though he could go in his current state. Glancing at the brand new shirt set he wore, Ji Yu went inside to change into the old, dirty, and patched-up clothes whose original colour had long faded in an indistinct mess.
C26: Summoned by the Village Chief“How long has it been since he washed his clothes?!”
C26: Summoned by the Village Chief
“Yes, Chief.” Ji Yu stood at a spot away from the crowd.“Good heavens, what is this stench?!”
“Yes, Chief.” Ji Yu stood at a spot away from the crowd.
“Yes, Chief! My family is also in the same boat.”
“How long has it been since he washed his clothes?!”
“Yes, Chief! My family is also in the same boat.”
“I understand—I am more than aware of how poor we are here in Liu Village, but there is no way for us to change these circumstances in the short term. So for any family who has a son of age unable to bring a partner into their house, we will have them marry into another’s family.“They’re so raggedy and old. Goodness!”
“I understand—I am more than aware of how poor we are here in Liu Village, but there is no way for us to change these circumstances in the short term. So for any family who has a son of age unable to bring a partner into their house, we will have them marry into another’s family. We can in no way allow them to be sent off to prison!” There was nothing but helplessness in the village chief’s voice as he suggested the only measure he could.
“Disperse!”
“They’re so raggedy and old. Goodness!”
“Disperse!”
Fortunately, for the next few days after the heavy rains, the heavens blessed everyone with bright and shining skies. Ji Yu was done with his roof repairs at that time, so even though there were some light showers after he was done, he spent that time happily cuddled up with his pups inside the house.
The crowd parted like the Red Sea as Ji Yu passed through.
Fortunately, for the next few days after the heavy rains, the heavens blessed everyone with bright and shining skies. Ji Yu was done with his roof repairs at that time, so even though there were some light showers after he was done, he spent that time happily cuddled up with his pups inside the house.
“Good thing I haven’t thrown these out.” Ji Yu smiled in satisfaction. After getting dressed, he placed the three pups into the rabbit pen and then locked the main gate when he left.“Yes, Chief.” Ji Yu stood at a spot away from the crowd.
“Good thing I haven’t thrown these out.” Ji Yu smiled in satisfaction. After getting dressed, he placed the three pups into the rabbit pen and then locked the main gate when he left.
The one knocking cared little about making sure whether Ji Yu heard him or not, because after knocking and saying what he must, he fled. Clearly afraid that something ominous would latch on to him if he loitered.As farmers, taking a spouse into one’s family was the type of marriage they practised as much as possible. No matter the sex, that family gains another labourer. But if a man gets married off, he becomes a labourer for another household. Who would be willing to bear such a life? But, sometimes, people are left with little choice.
The one knocking cared little about making sure whether Ji Yu heard him or not, because after knocking and saying what he must, he fled. Clearly afraid that something ominous would latch on to him if he loitered.
As the villagers returned to their homes, they gathered in small groups to discuss their children’s affairs. Families who were never fond of each other were talking and laughing about the strengths and shortcomings of their prospective in-laws. But around Ji Yu, not a soul gathered. In fact, no one paid him any mind outside of his stench.
“Oh, Ji Yu! You made it?”
As the villagers returned to their homes, they gathered in small groups to discuss their children’s affairs. Families who were never fond of each other were talking and laughing about the strengths and shortcomings of their prospective in-laws. But around Ji Yu, not a soul gathered. In fact, no one paid him any mind outside of his stench.
“I understand—I am more than aware of how poor we are here in Liu Village, but there is no way for us to change these circumstances in the short term. So for any family who has a son of age unable to bring a partner into their house, we will have them marry into another’s family.When the weather cleared up once more, Ji Yu journeyed into the forest to gather more mushrooms. While drying them out back, he heard a knock at his gate.
“I understand—I am more than aware of how poor we are here in Liu Village, but there is no way for us to change these circumstances in the short term. So for any family who has a son of age unable to bring a partner into their house, we will have them marry into another’s family. We can in no way allow them to be sent off to prison!” There was nothing but helplessness in the village chief’s voice as he suggested the only measure he could.
“No, no—of course not, Chief. As you are well aware, I cannot read.”
“Yes, Chief.” Ji Yu stood at a spot away from the crowd.
“No, no—of course not, Chief. As you are well aware, I cannot read.”
“But, Chief?”
“Alright. Since everyone is here, let's get this meeting on the way.” The village chief spoke. “We just received a marriage order from the imperial court. It requires a census of all the young men and women who are currently engaged in common-law marriages. It states all persons of the legal age below nineteen to be wed in a year. Lastly, it also informs us that those over the age of nineteen have only a month to find a marriage partner; otherwise, they will be sent to the county prison.” The village chief looked at the crowd gravely as he spoke these final words.
“But, Chief?”
“But, Chief, such an order is easy to say, but wouldn’t it be difficult to put into practice?”“Disperse!”
“But, Chief, such an order is easy to say, but wouldn’t it be difficult to put into practice?”
When the weather cleared up once more, Ji Yu journeyed into the forest to gather more mushrooms. While drying them out back, he heard a knock at his gate.“How long has it been since he washed his clothes?!”
When the weather cleared up once more, Ji Yu journeyed into the forest to gather more mushrooms. While drying them out back, he heard a knock at his gate.
“Alright. Since everyone is here, let's get this meeting on the way.
It was actually true? Ji Yu pondered at the chief’s words.
“Alright. Since everyone is here, let's get this meeting on the way.” The village chief spoke. “We just received a marriage order from the imperial court. It requires a census of all the young men and women who are currently engaged in common-law marriages. It states all persons of the legal age below nineteen to be wed in a year. Lastly, it also informs us that those over the age of nineteen have only a month to find a marriage partner; otherwise, they will be sent to the county prison.” The village chief looked at the crowd gravely as he spoke these final words.
“Yes, Chief! My family is also in the same boat.”“Good heavens, what is this stench?!”
“Yes, Chief! My family is also in the same boat.”
Fortunately, for the next few days after the heavy rains, the heavens blessed everyone with bright and shining skies. Ji Yu was done with his roof repairs at that time, so even though there were some light showers after he was done, he spent that time happily cuddled up with his pups inside the house.Note: When it comes to marriages, two separate words are used to describe the act of “taking a wife: 娶: qu3” and “marrying into a husband's family: 嫁: jia4.” Same-sex marriages are allowed here, so these gendered terms only specify who’s becoming part of whose household and nothing more. The same can be said about the terms husband and wife. "Husbands" are the ones taking a person into their family, and "wives" are the ones entering into another family.
Fortunately, for the next few days after the heavy rains, the heavens blessed everyone with bright and shining skies. Ji Yu was done with his roof repairs at that time, so even though there were some light showers after he was done, he spent that time happily cuddled up with his pups inside the house.
“How long has it been since he washed his clothes?!”“Good heavens, what is this stench?!”
“How long has it been since he washed his clothes?!”
“They’re so raggedy and old. Goodness!”
“What?! Chief, is this really true? Did the imperial court really draft such a decree?”
“They’re so raggedy and old. Goodness!”
The one knocking cared little about making sure whether Ji Yu heard him or not, because after knocking and saying what he must, he fled. Clearly afraid that something ominous would latch on to him if he loitered.As farmers, taking a spouse into one’s family was the type of marriage they practised as much as possible. No matter the sex, that family gains another labourer. But if a man gets married off, he becomes a labourer for another household. Who would be willing to bear such a life? But, sometimes, people are left with little choice.
The one knocking cared little about making sure whether Ji Yu heard him or not, because after knocking and saying what he must, he fled. Clearly afraid that something ominous would latch on to him if he loitered.
Put simply, the reason behind those elders’ words could be summed up by the word: poverty. If not for their poverty, would any parents with even a little affection for their child simply let them stay unwed until such an age?
“Yes. It is true. Would you like to see the official document yourself?”
Put simply, the reason behind those elders’ words could be summed up by the word: poverty. If not for their poverty, would any parents with even a little affection for their child simply let them stay unwed until such an age?
“Yes, that’s right, Chief! It’s one thing if we’re talking about marrying off our children, especially a daughter, but getting a child to bring in a spouse is another matter entirely. Our family is poor, and to bring in a partner for our child, regardless of the gender, requires us to pay out a dowry.”“Village Chief.” Ji Yu walked over to the large crowd he saw gathered around a large tree in the clearing at the centre of the village. As he made his way through the crowd, the ones nearby covered their noses.
“Yes, that’s right, Chief! It’s one thing if we’re talking about marrying off our children, especially a daughter, but getting a child to bring in a spouse is another matter entirely. Our family is poor, and to bring in a partner for our child, regardless of the gender, requires us to pay out a dowry.”
As farmers, taking a spouse into one’s family was the type of marriage they practised as much as possible. No matter the sex, that family gains another labourer. But if a man gets married off, he becomes a labourer for another household. Who would be willing to bear such a life? But, sometimes, people are left with little choice.“Yes, Chief.” Ji Yu stood at a spot away from the crowd.
As farmers, taking a spouse into one’s family was the type of marriage they practised as much as possible. No matter the sex, that family gains another labourer. But if a man gets married off, he becomes a labourer for another household. Who would be willing to bear such a life? But, sometimes, people are left with little choice.
C26: Summoned by the Village Chief“Oi, Ji Yu! The village chief wants you to come to his house.”
C26: Summoned by the Village Chief
“It’s also the same for us. No one from the outside is willing to marry into our village.”
“No, no—of course not, Chief. As you are well aware, I cannot read.”
“It’s also the same for us. No one from the outside is willing to marry into our village.”
“Yes, that’s right, Chief! It’s one thing if we’re talking about marrying off our children, especially a daughter, but getting a child to bring in a spouse is another matter entirely. Our family is poor, and to bring in a partner for our child, regardless of the gender, requires us to pay out a dowry.”“No, no—of course not, Chief. As you are well aware, I cannot read.”
“Yes, that’s right, Chief! It’s one thing if we’re talking about marrying off our children, especially a daughter, but getting a child to bring in a spouse is another matter entirely. Our family is poor, and to bring in a partner for our child, regardless of the gender, requires us to pay out a dowry.”
Ji Yu had to go if the village chief called for him, but it wasn’t as though he could go in his current state. Glancing at the brand new shirt set he wore, Ji Yu went inside to change into the old, dirty, and patched-up clothes whose original colour had long faded in an indistinct mess.
“But, Chief, such an order is easy to say, but wouldn’t it be difficult to put into practice?”
Ji Yu had to go if the village chief called for him, but it wasn’t as though he could go in his current state. Glancing at the brand new shirt set he wore, Ji Yu went inside to change into the old, dirty, and patched-up clothes whose original colour had long faded in an indistinct mess.
Ji Yu had to go if the village chief called for him, but it wasn’t as though he could go in his current state. Glancing at the brand new shirt set he wore, Ji Yu went inside to change into the old, dirty, and patched-up clothes whose original colour had long faded in an indistinct mess.“Disperse!”
Ji Yu had to go if the village chief called for him, but it wasn’t as though he could go in his current state. Glancing at the brand new shirt set he wore, Ji Yu went inside to change into the old, dirty, and patched-up clothes whose original colour had long faded in an indistinct mess.
“But, Chief, such an order is easy to say, but wouldn’t it be difficult to put into practice?”As the villagers returned to their homes, they gathered in small groups to discuss their children’s affairs. Families who were never fond of each other were talking and laughing about the strengths and shortcomings of their prospective in-laws. But around Ji Yu, not a soul gathered. In fact, no one paid him any mind outside of his stench.
“But, Chief, such an order is easy to say, but wouldn’t it be difficult to put into practice?”
When the weather cleared up once more, Ji Yu journeyed into the forest to gather more mushrooms. While drying them out back, he heard a knock at his gate.
“Yes, that’s right, Chief! It’s one thing if we’re talking about marrying off our children, especially a daughter, but getting a child to bring in a spouse is another matter entirely. Our family is poor, and to bring in a partner for our child, regardless of the gender, requires us to pay out a dowry.”
When the weather cleared up once more, Ji Yu journeyed into the forest to gather more mushrooms. While drying them out back, he heard a knock at his gate.
The one knocking cared little about making sure whether Ji Yu heard him or not, because after knocking and saying what he must, he fled. Clearly afraid that something ominous would latch on to him if he loitered.
“Yes, Chief! My family is also in the same boat.”
The one knocking cared little about making sure whether Ji Yu heard him or not, because after knocking and saying what he must, he fled. Clearly afraid that something ominous would latch on to him if he loitered.
“How long has it been since he washed his clothes?!”“Oi, Ji Yu! The village chief wants you to come to his house.”
“How long has it been since he washed his clothes?!”
“Village Chief.” Ji Yu walked over to the large crowd he saw gathered around a large tree in the clearing at the centre of the village. As he made his way through the crowd, the ones nearby covered their noses.“Alright. Since everyone is here, let's get this meeting on the way.” The village chief spoke. “We just received a marriage order from the imperial court. It requires a census of all the young men and women who are currently engaged in common-law marriages. It states all persons of the legal age below nineteen to be wed in a year. Lastly, it also informs us that those over the age of nineteen have only a month to find a marriage partner; otherwise, they will be sent to the county prison.” The village chief looked at the crowd gravely as he spoke these final words.
“Village Chief.” Ji Yu walked over to the large crowd he saw gathered around a large tree in the clearing at the centre of the village. As he made his way through the crowd, the ones nearby covered their noses.
When the weather cleared up once more, Ji Yu journeyed into the forest to gather more mushrooms. While drying them out back, he heard a knock at his gate.“Yes, Chief! My family is also in the same boat.”
When the weather cleared up once more, Ji Yu journeyed into the forest to gather more mushrooms. While drying them out back, he heard a knock at his gate.
It was actually true? Ji Yu pondered at the chief’s words.
“It’s also the same for us. No one from the outside is willing to marry into our village.”
It was actually true? Ji Yu pondered at the chief’s words.
Note: When it comes to marriages, two separate words are used to describe the act of “taking a wife: 娶: qu3” and “marrying into a husband's family: 嫁: jia4.” Same-sex marriages are allowed here, so these gendered terms only specify who’s becoming part of whose household and nothing more.
Put simply, the reason behind those elders’ words could be summed up by the word: poverty. If not for their poverty, would any parents with even a little affection for their child simply let them stay unwed until such an age?
Note: When it comes to marriages, two separate words are used to describe the act of “taking a wife: 娶: qu3” and “marrying into a husband's family: 嫁: jia4.” Same-sex marriages are allowed here, so these gendered terms only specify who’s becoming part of whose household and nothing more. The same can be said about the terms husband and wife. "Husbands" are the ones taking a person into their family, and "wives" are the ones entering into another family.
The one knocking cared little about making sure whether Ji Yu heard him or not, because after knocking and saying what he must, he fled. Clearly afraid that something ominous would latch on to him if he loitered.Put simply, the reason behind those elders’ words could be summed up by the word: poverty. If not for their poverty, would any parents with even a little affection for their child simply let them stay unwed until such an age?
The one knocking cared little about making sure whether Ji Yu heard him or not, because after knocking and saying what he must, he fled. Clearly afraid that something ominous would latch on to him if he loitered.
“What?! Chief, is this really true? Did the imperial court really draft such a decree?”“Good heavens, what is this stench?!”
“What?! Chief, is this really true? Did the imperial court really draft such a decree?”
“I understand—I am more than aware of how poor we are here in Liu Village, but there is no way for us to change these circumstances in the short term. So for any family who has a son of age unable to bring a partner into their house, we will have them marry into another’s family.“Yes, Chief! My family is also in the same boat.”
“I understand—I am more than aware of how poor we are here in Liu Village, but there is no way for us to change these circumstances in the short term. So for any family who has a son of age unable to bring a partner into their house, we will have them marry into another’s family. We can in no way allow them to be sent off to prison!” There was nothing but helplessness in the village chief’s voice as he suggested the only measure he could.
The crowd parted like the Red Sea as Ji Yu passed through.
“I understand—I am more than aware of how poor we are here in Liu Village, but there is no way for us to change these circumstances in the short term. So for any family who has a son of age unable to bring a partner into their house, we will have them marry into another’s family. We can in no way allow them to be sent off to prison!” There was nothing but helplessness in the village chief’s voice as he suggested the only measure he could.
The crowd parted like the Red Sea as Ji Yu passed through.
“Yes, that’s right, Chief! It’s one thing if we’re talking about marrying off our children, especially a daughter, but getting a child to bring in a spouse is another matter entirely. Our family is poor, and to bring in a partner for our child, regardless of the gender, requires us to pay out a dowry.”C26: Summoned by the Village Chief
“Yes, that’s right, Chief! It’s one thing if we’re talking about marrying off our children, especially a daughter, but getting a child to bring in a spouse is another matter entirely. Our family is poor, and to bring in a partner for our child, regardless of the gender, requires us to pay out a dowry.”
As farmers, taking a spouse into one’s family was the type of marriage they practised as much as possible. No matter the sex, that family gains another labourer. But if a man gets married off, he becomes a labourer for another household. Who would be willing to bear such a life? But, sometimes, people are left with little choice.Ji Yu had to go if the village chief called for him, but it wasn’t as though he could go in his current state. Glancing at the brand new shirt set he wore, Ji Yu went inside to change into the old, dirty, and patched-up clothes whose original colour had long faded in an indistinct mess.
As farmers, taking a spouse into one’s family was the type of marriage they practised as much as possible. No matter the sex, that family gains another labourer. But if a man gets married off, he becomes a labourer for another household. Who would be willing to bear such a life? But, sometimes, people are left with little choice.
But this works out in my favour.
As farmers, taking a spouse into one’s family was the type of marriage they practised as much as possible. No matter the sex, that family gains another labourer. But if a man gets married off, he becomes a labourer for another household. Who would be willing to bear such a life? But, sometimes, people are left with little choice.
But this works out in my favour.
“Good heavens, what is this stench?!”
“But, Chief?”
“Good heavens, what is this stench?!”
“I understand—I am more than aware of how poor we are here in Liu Village, but there is no way for us to change these circumstances in the short term. So for any family who has a son of age unable to bring a partner into their house, we will have them marry into another’s family.“Disperse!”
“I understand—I am more than aware of how poor we are here in Liu Village, but there is no way for us to change these circumstances in the short term. So for any family who has a son of age unable to bring a partner into their house, we will have them marry into another’s family. We can in no way allow them to be sent off to prison!” There was nothing but helplessness in the village chief’s voice as he suggested the only measure he could.
C26: Summoned by the Village ChiefBut this works out in my favour.
C26: Summoned by the Village Chief
“Disperse!”“Oh, Ji Yu! You made it?”
“Disperse!”
“Yes, Chief.” Ji Yu stood at a spot away from the crowd.
“Enough. That’s all there is, so you should all return and settle these matters as soon as you can. The government office is awaiting our report.” With a wave of his hand, the village brought an end to the gathering.
“Yes, Chief.” Ji Yu stood at a spot away from the crowd.
“It’s also the same for us. No one from the outside is willing to marry into our village.”“Village Chief.” Ji Yu walked over to the large crowd he saw gathered around a large tree in the clearing at the centre of the village. As he made his way through the crowd, the ones nearby covered their noses.
“It’s also the same for us. No one from the outside is willing to marry into our village.”
“Alright. Since everyone is here, let's get this meeting on the way.“Yes. It is true. Would you like to see the official document yourself?”
“Alright. Since everyone is here, let's get this meeting on the way.” The village chief spoke. “We just received a marriage order from the imperial court. It requires a census of all the young men and women who are currently engaged in common-law marriages. It states all persons of the legal age below nineteen to be wed in a year. Lastly, it also informs us that those over the age of nineteen have only a month to find a marriage partner; otherwise, they will be sent to the county prison.” The village chief looked at the crowd gravely as he spoke these final words.
{But this works out in my favour.}“They’re so raggedy and old. Goodness!”
But this works out in my favour.
“But, Chief, such an order is easy to say, but wouldn’t it be difficult to put into practice?”
“Disperse!”
“But, Chief, such an order is easy to say, but wouldn’t it be difficult to put into practice?”
When the weather cleared up once more, Ji Yu journeyed into the forest to gather more mushrooms. While drying them out back, he heard a knock at his gate.“But, Chief?”
When the weather cleared up once more, Ji Yu journeyed into the forest to gather more mushrooms. While drying them out back, he heard a knock at his gate.
“Oh, Ji Yu! You made it?”
As the villagers returned to their homes, they gathered in small groups to discuss their children’s affairs. Families who were never fond of each other were talking and laughing about the strengths and shortcomings of their prospective in-laws. But around Ji Yu, not a soul gathered. In fact, no one paid him any mind outside of his stench.
“Oh, Ji Yu! You made it?”
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