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Chapter 892 Three Letters and Six Betrothal Gifts [Two-in-One]

Sun Yi ate about 70% full at this meal.

There was no way around it; the Empress Dowager's eyes were simply too sharp.

Liu Tianxian found it amusing to watch her husband being kicked off the table without any temper.

She's increasingly enjoying going home with Sun Yi.

Especially when you see Sun's mother scolding Sun Yi.

It's so cozy~
On the other hand, she felt a little sorry for Sun Yi, who hadn't even had a proper meal because of her.

It wasn't that she didn't think to take care of Sun Yi and tell him to eat more slowly.

Unfortunately, Aunt Sun was picking up food too quickly.

She was afraid that if she ate too slowly, her mother-in-law would think the food was unpalatable.

But if she continued eating, she really couldn't eat anymore.

Besides, what kind of new bride acts so unrestrainedly in front of her parents-in-law? Kuku is just showing off!
Don't you care about saving face?
So, I guess I'll just have to make do with what my husband has to do.

At worst, we can just give him something else to eat when we get home tonight.
Now, we still have to go with our parents-in-law.

After figuring things out, Liu Yifei quickly got up and rushed into the kitchen. While rolling up her sleeves, she obediently said:

"Auntie, let me help you wash the dishes~"

"Oh, no need, no need. Just put the dishes and chopsticks back in their place, we'll clean up later. You and Xiaoyi go sit in the living room, Auntie will be here soon."

Looking at her daughter-in-law's wrists, which were whiter than porcelain bowls, Zhang Qin couldn't bear to let her wash the dishes.

I absolutely refuse to do it.

Liu Yifei couldn't resist and had no choice but to be "kicked out." However, she didn't forget to secretly take a piece of pork rib before leaving.

He chose the biggest piece, gently pinched it with his fingertips and carried it behind his back. When he returned to the living room, he stuffed it directly into Sun Yi's mouth.

Sun Yi didn't hold back, taking everything, meat and hands alike.

"Ugh, you're disgusting~" Liu Yifei looked at her saliva-covered fingers with disgust for a while, then pouted and punched Sun Yi with her backhand.

Sun Yi was unfazed. Instead, he twirled the rib in his mouth, then spat it into the trash can with a "pfft." Afterward, he licked his lips and chuckled, "She really is my wife, always thinking of me."

"Hmph~"

Liu Yifei snorted and rolled her eyes at Sun Yi. Then, while wiping her hands with a tissue, she glanced guiltily toward the kitchen, afraid that Sun's parents might have seen what had just happened.

In this respect, Liu Tianxian is rather conservative.

Although they had already registered their marriage and legally become the daughter-in-law of the Sun family, she still felt a little self-conscious about these little romantic gestures in front of Sun's parents, fearing that she would be caught in the act and appear unladylike.

Although she is not at all like a lady in her daily life, who can't pretend to be a lady in front of their elders?

Getting a fairy godmother to dress up for you is a skill in itself, isn't it?
In the kitchen, Zhang Qin and Lao Sun quickly tidied up the bowls and chopsticks, then carried the washed fruit and snacks back to the living room, inviting the two little ones to eat.

Sun Yi took an orange, skillfully peeled it, carefully removed the white pith from the segments, and then naturally brought it to Liu Yifei's lips.

The daughter-in-law, on the other hand, naturally opened her mouth and ate, looking very harmonious, as if this was how the two of them were in their daily lives.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Qin was overjoyed.

Actually, she saw Liu Yifei stealing ribs in the kitchen just now.

They're not seventy or eighty years old; how could they not see such a large piece of pork rib?

It's just that I didn't want to say it out loud, and I wanted to give Liu Tianxian a chance.

Looking at it now, their relationship is much better than she expected, completely unlike what the media reported, where celebrity couples in the entertainment industry are often portrayed as having discord due to being apart for long periods.

That's enough for her.

"Sisi, now that your wedding date is set, I feel half at ease! But time is running out, so we need to get the other half done as soon as possible!"

As Zhang Qin spoke, she pulled out several well-made booklets from under the coffee table next to the sofa.

Liu Yifei was initially curious, but upon closer inspection, she was stunned.

Good heavens, they're all promotional brochures from wedding planning companies!
Zhang Qin was full of energy, her fingers flying across the brochure. "Come on, take a look at these. They're all top wedding planning companies in Beijing, each specializing in a different style. This one has just launched a new Chinese classical style, like the phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, so solemn and grand! This one is a Western fantasy style, something like the Crystal Castle theme, I see a lot of girls like it! And this one, a fusion of East and West, so creative! Which style do you like?"

Liu Yifei was so shocked by the scene that she opened her eyes wide, blinked repeatedly, and looked at Sun Yi beside her for help.

Receiving his wife's signal, Sun Yi quickly replied, "Mom, Mom! Aren't you being a little too hasty? We just got back from America, we need to catch our breath first."

"Breathing? What are you breathing for? This is a life-changing event! By the time you've caught your breath, it'll be too late!" Zhang Qin glared, her anger instantly turning to her son, "Sun Yi, I'm not trying to be mean, but you need to pay attention!"

"No, Mom! Your son is a director, why would he need to worry about the style of the wedding? Aren't our film crew more professional than those wedding planning companies?"

"So, has the hotel been booked? What are the wedding favors? Who are the best man and maid of honor? And most importantly, the guest list! You two have a lot of friends in the industry, including movie stars, directors, and producers. We need to get this list ready so that people can make arrangements in advance! It wouldn't be good to leave anyone out! Oh, and have you written the invitations? You have to write them yourself to show respect."

Sun Yi was also a little stunned by his mother's barrage of questions, and could only nod repeatedly: "Yes, yes, okay, okay, we'll get on it right away, right away..."

Seeing Sun Yi fail again, Liu Yifei smiled secretly, and the slight tension in her heart dissipated considerably.

She relaxed and naturally moved closer to Sun Yi, as if she were on the same side. Then she said gently to Zhang Qin, "Auntie, Sun Yi and I will discuss these matters properly. Don't worry too much. We will listen to any suggestions you may have."

These words were so comforting that Zhang Qin's face immediately brightened. She took Liu Yifei's hand and showered her with compliments, almost saying that marrying her was a stroke of good fortune for the Sun family.

"Sisi, Auntie is just giving you a heads-up. You'll have to decide the specifics yourself."

After Zhang Qin finished speaking, Old Sun, who had been quietly sipping his tea, finally put down his purple clay teacup, cleared his throat, and turned his gaze to Sun Yi. With a tone characteristic of cultured people, his voice was not loud and his speech was not fast, but he had a calm and composed aura.

“Xiao Yi, marriage is about uniting two families. Besides these formalities, we can’t completely abandon some old customs. Although our family is not a wealthy or powerful one, we are a kind and respectful family. We must fulfill our proper etiquette, especially towards Qianqian.”

Liu Yifei glanced at Sun Yi, puzzled, while Sun Yi's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly had a bad feeling.

Sure enough, what Comrade Sun said next confirmed his idea.

"This 'betrothal gift' is a token of our appreciation and a matter of etiquette. Although it doesn't need to be as complicated as in the old days, we still need to express our sincere feelings to Qianqian's parents in a proper manner."

"Dowry?" Liu Yifei was a little unfamiliar with this term, blinking her clear eyes with great curiosity.

Sun Yi felt a chill run down his spine. He knew his dad, this "cultured old man," would definitely start spouting off his erudition at this crucial moment!
He might have kept a low profile before, since no one recognized him, but now that he's joined the organization, it's hard to say.

He quickly explained, "Dad, this is a new era, we don't do these things anymore..."

“Why not?” Old Sun’s face hardened, and he gave his son a disapproving look. “This is a matter of etiquette, a matter of goodwill, and a matter of respect. I think we should follow the old custom and prepare the ‘three letters and six rites’ as a token of our goodwill.”

"Of course, times have changed, and things can be simplified, but the 'appointment letter' and 'gift letter' are still necessary. Have someone write them carefully, using the finest red paper. As for the contents of the betrothal gifts, they can be flexible, just choose something auspicious and wishful. For example, a pair of jade ruyi scepters, symbolizing harmony and happiness; a set of antique gold jewelry, signifying that the love is stronger than gold; and some practical items to express our family's sincerity and how much we value Qianqian."

Comrade Sun spoke in a literary style, but his meaning was very clear: there must be a sense of ceremony, there must be things to do, and they must be done with care.

Liu Yifei only vaguely understood, but the words "jade ruyi" and "antique gold jewelry" sounded very valuable, so she quickly waved her hand, "Uncle, really, there's no need to go to so much trouble, it's too expensive."

Liu Yifei and Sun Yi are not short of money, but she also knows that these things must have come from Sun's parents, who may have saved up their savings over the years.

Comrade Sun smiled gently, "Qianqian, this isn't about spending money, it's about courtesy, and it's also our family's way of showing our appreciation and welcoming you. Your aunt and I will also have a serious talk with your parents."

“Yes, Qianqian, you have to listen to your uncle and aunt on this matter,” Zhang Qin chimed in.

Liu Yifei didn't know what to do, so she quietly kicked Sun Yi with her toes.

Sun Yi was also quite troubled, but seeing his parents' serious expressions, he knew he couldn't avoid it, and in fact, he quite agreed with it.

As for the elderly couple's savings, once they're gone, they're gone; they can be given to them again later.

Seeing Sun Yi nod in agreement, Liu Yifei had no choice but to give up. She nodded shyly and said softly, "Thank you, Uncle and Auntie~" "No need to thank me. This is what your uncle and I should do. I'll feel at ease knowing you're taking care of Sun Yi from now on."

"Okay, Auntie, I'll definitely keep a close eye on him!"

Liu Yifei raised her fist, as if she were making a vow.

Sun Yi looked completely bewildered.

Mom, you were just being polite and worldly, not serious, were you?
After finally escaping the "enthusiastic" embrace of Sun's parents and returning to their "little nest," Liu Yifei washed up and went to bed, but her excitement hadn't subsided, and she wasn't sleepy at all.

"Uncle and Auntie are so kind and hospitable."

"Hey, brother, do you think the 'betrothal gift' that Uncle mentioned tonight is the same as the 'bride price' we usually hear about?"

Liu Yifei suddenly rolled over on the bed, propped her chin up with her hands, and asked Sun Yi curiously.

"Well, these so-called 'betrothal gifts' and 'bride price' are essentially things that the man gives to the woman or her family before marriage, which can be considered a broad category. However, upon closer examination, the emphasis is slightly different."

"How is it different?" Liu Yifei tilted her head, her beautiful eyes full of curiosity.

Seeing that Liu Yifei was very interested, Sun Yi decided not to sleep anymore. He propped up his pillow a little higher, leaned against the headboard, and was about to continue telling the little girl the story when he saw some scenes that were not suitable for children.

When she wasn't with Sun Yi, Liu Yifei liked to sleep in pajamas, the kind with long sleeves and pants.

But after she got together with Sun Yi, she started wearing nightgowns. As for the reason, you can guess for yourself.

In short, it wasn't for myself.

The way she's sitting right now, how should I put it, is just... alluring.

The shoulder strap slipped down, revealing her fair and rounded shoulders.

That’s all.

The key is that with her elbow flexed like that, everything, good and bad, was squeezed out.

Liu Yifei was eagerly waiting for Sun Yi to continue, but he stopped halfway through and stared blankly at her.

Following Sun Yi's line of sight, she immediately understood why.

He narrowed his phoenix eyes, then slightly propped himself up, and someone's Adam's apple moved instantly.

"Is it pretty?"

"It looks good. Ouch, ouch, ouch~"

"I'm talking to you about serious matters!"

"I didn't do anything improper, I just didn't eat enough tonight."

"!!!"

"It's definitely turned purple. Ouch~ Rub it gently."

Sun Yi grinned.

"Serves you right, who told you to be so indecent? Does it still hurt?"

"It doesn't hurt anymore, it doesn't hurt anymore~"

Liu Yifei gently massaged Sun Yi's waist, her lips pursed in anger, but her eyes were full of concern.

You say you won't pinch me, but I'm angry!

You should just pinch it, it hurts to do that~
What's the point?

"Uh, where were we?"

"The focus is different."

“Oh, right. As for ‘betrothal gifts,’ in the traditional sense, when we talk about ‘three letters and six betrothals,’ we mean three kinds of documents: betrothal letter, gift letter, and welcoming letter. The six betrothals are the six rites, which include six major stages: betrothal, asking the name, accepting auspicious gifts, presenting betrothal gifts, setting the date, and the wedding ceremony.”

“In ancient times, going through all these procedures was equivalent to being legally married. It was a formal marriage, and even the emperor had to acknowledge it. It couldn’t be dissolved just like that.”

"As for the 'bride price,' it is an additional compensation from the groom's family to the bride's family beyond the 'three letters and six betrothal gifts.' It is usually financial, and the more generous the bride price, the more it shows the groom's family's respect for the bride. Of course, the bride's family also had a dowry at that time."

"Knead it a little more."

"Stop talking so much, hurry up and continue."

Well, I said "eh" again.

Sun Yi smacked his lips and continued speaking:

"Well, that came later, because in ancient times, men could take concubines in addition to their wives. I mean, in ancient times! In ancient times!"

Upon hearing about taking a concubine, Liu Xiao's jealousy flared up again, and Sun Yi had to emphasize "ancient times" several times to calm her down.

“This concubine was not protected by law and could not go through the ‘three letters and six betrothal’ process, so the only thing that could be done was the bride price. Moreover, at that time, marrying a concubine was equivalent to buying the girl from the woman’s family to be his wife. In a sense, the bride price could also be said to be a buyout fee.”

"Buyout?" Liu Yifei's eyes widened instantly.

"Ang~"

"What kind of feudal and outdated thinking is this! I disagree! Absolutely disagree!" Liu Yifei angrily waved her little fist. "No way! Absolutely not! I'm not a commodity!"

???

Sun Yi was stunned, but the little girl's adorable, flustered appearance made him laugh again in the blink of an eye.

"No, what are you thinking? I didn't say I was buying you out. We're talking about ancient times. Besides, back then, my dad was talking about 'betrothal gifts'."

"Ah? Oh!"

Liu Yifei then realized what was happening.

Sun Yi laughed and grabbed Liu Yifei's small hand. "That's the most primitive and worst way of understanding things! What era are we living in now? Who would still think like that? If parents think like that, aren't they just using their daughters as a business? You are my priceless treasure, worth more than a thousand pieces of gold!"

"Hmph, at least you've got the guts~"

"As for the bride price, it's definitely still necessary, after all, it's a tradition. But it will definitely be together with the betrothal gifts, so don't misunderstand. What our family prepares will definitely be full of love and blessings, not the vulgar kind. At the same time, it's also an explanation and respect to Aunt Liu and Uncle An. It has nothing to do with 'buying out' my parents. They just sincerely don't want you to suffer any grievances."

"how about you?"

"Me? Then I definitely can't."

"Sun Yi~"

"Ok?"

"It's so good to be able to marry you."

Upon hearing this, Sun Yi turned to look at Liu Yifei. Her deep eyes were filled with a gentle smile, like a lake surface sprinkled with starlight.

He didn't speak, but leaned down and gently kissed Liu Tianxian's smooth forehead.

"daughter in law."

"Ok?"

I didn't eat enough tonight.

"Go to hell!!!"

(End of this chapter)