Records of the Cattle and Horses of Chang'an

Chapter 506: Living Separation

Ten years...

Still alive...

Jiang Shangxian tried not to show his regret too obviously: "Are we splitting up?"

The division of family in ancient times was different from that in modern times. Generally, after both parents died, some senior and prestigious members of the clan would preside over and witness the division of family.

If a prominent family like the Cui family wants to split up, there will be many rules and regulations.

It is difficult to classify them. For example, the fixed assets, intangible assets, human sacrifice assets, consumables and luxury goods of the entire Cui family of Wushuifang can be roughly divided into two types - ancestral property and paternal property.

As the name suggests, it is the property accumulated by ancestors from generation to generation and the private property accumulated by Cui Quan and his wife when they were in charge of the family.

Although Xiao Cui and his family are also born from the second house, as the second legitimate son, they will only get a little more than the illegitimate son. Most of it will be given to the eldest legitimate son who inherits the family, that is, the son of the first wife.

When dividing the family property, most things cannot be divided.

For example: the current ancestral home of the Cui family of Wushuifang is a huge property. Within the high walls and black tiles of the Cui family, there is a tower, which was built by the Cui family of Wushuifang after they moved to Qingzhou.

Building towers is particularly popular in Qingzhou. Anyone with a little power likes to build a tower, and Cui's tower is well-known to everyone.

The pagoda's base is multi-edged, its frame towering, its edges lush and serene. It was first erected at the time of the Fujue Li, and completed near the time of Zhihuan. Within, niches are inscribed with rich colors, and caves are adorned with golden ornaments. Myriad creatures soar in the air, and a thousand forms stand erect. Red and blue colors shimmer, and pearls and purples radiate.

Jiang Shangxian took a quick glance today. Although it was far away, it was not difficult to see that the ancient tower was ingeniously crafted and magnificent.

This kind of thing that is enough to represent a family will definitely only remain in the hands of the person who inherits the family. In addition to this house, fixed assets also include ancestral tombs, grave mountains, food fields, sacrificial fields, clan schools, etc.

As for intangible assets, it goes without saying that the main use rights and ownership rights are definitely in the hands of the eldest son of the family who inherited the family.

Well, that’s roughly what the ancestors meant. Those who were separated from them can only have a connection with it.

So how should the private property left by Cui Quan and the deceased Mrs. Cui be divided?

Generally, the couple divides their belongings before they die, and then it’s over.

If the accident happens too suddenly, the elders of the tribe will divide the spoils according to the rules.

The former can be distributed to the child you like according to personal preference, and the latter just needs to follow the rules, don't force yourself.

The phrase "living separation" made Cui Bianxu laugh: "Yes, living separation."

"Would your grandfather agree?"

Jiang Shangxian didn't care how much money the second house could get. Judging from the information she got from Liu Manqiang, Zhao Yue's dowry should be quite a lot, but many of the fixed assets in Guazhou were currently occupied by the Zhao family. If Cui Bianxu wanted to get them back, he would probably have to go there in person.

It is basically impossible to divide the family while the elders are still alive. Once it happens, it means that a huge change has taken place in the family, which will not only lead to constant speculation from outsiders, but will also cause many problems within the family, affecting the stability of the family.

"will not."

Cui Bianxu knew that Cui Quan would not agree, so he said, "So he had to force him to split up."

Apart from being confused about the issue of the eldest wife, Cui Quan is a qualified head of the family in other aspects.

He will make full use of everyone he can.

In addition to what he wanted, he also had this official position.

Even though he had been playing in the wild since he was a child, he had never been punished too harshly...

Now he has figured out that Cui Quan agreed to his marriage to Jiang Shangxian not because of the "Clan Records", but to better control him and the second branch.

A woman who has no maternal family to rely on is the easiest to control.

"You want me to make such a fuss today just to force him to split up?"

Jiang Shangxian felt that Cui Bianxu's idea was a bit too simple. Even if the two of them became known as the male and female evil spirits in Qingzhou City, Cui Quan would probably not agree to split up the family.

Cui Bianxu nodded and then shook his head: "This is just the first step. They want to keep you in Qingzhou and hold you hostage to me. I need to let them know that you are not easy to control."

What the eldest wife wanted today was to let everyone in Qingzhou know that Cui Yi's future wife was a person who didn't know the rules and was timid by nature. It was only natural for Cui to keep such a person and teach him carefully.

Cui Quan and the first wife were not fools. They had inquired about Jiang Shangxian, and they knew that she was just an ordinary young lady with a mild temper. Apart from her cooking skills, there was nothing noteworthy about her, and her family was also useless.

No one knew that Jiang Shangxian would mess up this flower banquet like this, and even beat someone up himself.

This was unheard of among the women of high-class families.

"But doesn't this give you more reason to keep me here?" Xiao Jiang's heart started pounding when he heard that he was going to be detained alone. He moved aside silently with some anger.

She doesn't want to stay in Qingzhou.

"If you want to split the family, this alone is naturally not enough."

Cui Bianxu stretched out his arms to hold the sulking Xiao Jiang's shoulders, and easily put him back in his place. "Why are you sitting so far away? This matter is a bit complicated. Let's sit down and talk it over on the wedding day. Just remember, don't miss any opportunity to clean up the big room. Later, I will teach you the best kicking technique I created."

When he finished speaking, he felt somewhat smug and proud - after all, he never taught this kicking technique to anyone else!

That is my wife~

Jiang Shangxian, who didn't hear the specific reason and didn't really want to learn this cheesy-sounding martial art: ...

angry!

Cui Bianxu was in a good mood. His list of people to be beaten was full today. He could use today's excuse to make the matter bigger, so that he wouldn't be too lonely until his wedding.

His wife is brave and resourceful, he was right about her!

To deal with those people from the Cui family, you should scold them, beat them, and make them bleed.

As for the red mark on Jiang Shangxian's jaw, Xiao Cui said that not even the skin was broken, so how could it be considered an injury?

If a martial artist doesn’t get hurt, can he still be called a martial artist?

He has seen it all. What's the difference between this small wound and a mosquito bite?

It will disappear in less than two days.

It doesn't matter even if it can't be removed at the time of marriage. His slave girl has a face that is close to his heart. What does a little scar matter?

Xiao Jiang disagrees: "Marriage is a big deal!"

How many people get married two or three times in their lifetime?

What young lady doesn't want to look beautiful on her wedding day?!

Cui Bianxu expressed his incomprehension of her concerns and proposed a top-notch solution: "What's the big deal? Let's hold another one when we get back to Chang'an. If you like, we can hold one every year!"

At worst, they can just wear wedding clothes and worship each other at home every day, and go to the bridal chamber every night. The court doctor said that he has a very good physique!

Jiang Shangxian:......

Shabi!

She is not a child who plays house at home every day!