The first prince of Song Dynasty

Chapter 1049 Descendants of the Ying Family
"Mengru, we are almost at Bianjing. This is the boundary of Kaifeng Mansion. You have worked so hard for so long. After returning to the palace, I will definitely reward you well."

Of course Zhao Kuangyin knew about his country, and this place was really not far from Kaifeng Mansion, so Zhao Kuangyin was relieved.

"Look at what you said. As your daughter-in-law, it's my responsibility to protect you. If you say that, you're out of touch. If Zhao Xu hears about it, why don't you have to deal with me?"

Zhao Mengru also regards Zhao Kuangyin as her biological father. If you say that Zhao Kuangyin is also an emperor, he is more noble than her own father.

Because my father died before he could become the emperor, but my father-in-law is a real emperor.

As someone else's daughter-in-law, it's good to protect her father-in-law, so Zhao Mengru said the same.

"He dares to see that I don't interrupt his dog legs. From now on, I will be your backstage. As long as he bullies you, tell me and see how I deal with him."

Zhao Kuangyin knew what kind of virtuous person Zhao Xu was, but this was just a joke, it was just that Zhao Kuangyin wanted to relax.

"By the way, Mengru, I heard from Zhao Xu that your surname is not Zhao. What's going on, can you tell me?"

Zhao Kuangyin heard Zhao Xu accidentally mention that Zhao Mengru's surname was not Zhao at all.

Zhao Kuangyin would not agree to marry a woman of unknown origin, and besides, this woman's surname is Zhao.

To say that there is nothing wrong with marrying the same surname in modern times, everyone does not think it is strange, it is indeed a bit strange at this time.

Because the concept at this time is still quite serious, and it is a traditional concept that affects future generations.

At this time, the concept was that marriage with the same surname was equivalent to marriage by one's own family or close relatives.

There is not a saying that says we may be one family for 500 years, which refers to two people with the same surname.

Back then, Zhao Kuangyin objected to the woman Zhao Xu brought back. Zhao Kuangyin's reason was simple. This Zhao Mengru and the Zhao family had the same surname.

In fact, this is not Zhao Kuangyin's patent. This system of not marrying with the same surname has long existed.

Since the Zhou Dynasty, there has been a system of non-marriage with the same surname, because such a marriage is contrary to the purpose of marriage.

This point is clearly recorded in "Zuo Zhuan":
"Men and women with the same surname don't have many births. People with the same surname don't get married, and they fear that they won't reproduce."

At this time, there is already this kind of eugenic mentality. As shown in the above "Zuo Zhuan", marriage with the same surname will affect the fertility of the offspring. The children born will be physically disabled and sick, and may even have problems in giving birth.

This is the earliest question about not marrying with the same surname because you are worried about your offspring. This is one aspect. With the subsequent development, not marrying with the same surname has also developed.

With the establishment of feudal society, some people were given surnames because of their meritorious service, or changed their surnames to avoid enemies.Under such circumstances, there are many hidden backgrounds of different ancestors with the same surname, so if it is said that the same surname does not marry, the real focus should be on the same ancestor not marrying.

Zhao Kuangyin also respected this very much, so when Zhao Xu introduced Zhao Mengru, Zhao Kuangyin opposed their marriage.

At that time, Zhao Xu said that her surname was not Zhao, and her original surname was afraid of causing trouble.

So Zhao Kuangyin had such an opportunity today, and he also relaxed for a while, trying to see if he could ask something.

"You really want to know what my surname is. You're right. My surname is not Zhao at all, but I can say that my surname is Zhao, because this Zhao has something to do with my original surname. It doesn't matter to me."

When Zhao Mengru said this, she paused for a moment, then slowed down and said:

"My surname represents a family and an era. You must know that my surname is Ying."

Ying, that is really a very honorable surname, Zhao Kuangyin naturally understands this Ying family.

Because it represented an era, a glorious era, an era when force ruled the roost, and that was the Qin Dynasty.

The Ying family is very old, but these are not the reasons why they are famous. The reason why they are famous is because they have an excellent descendant.

And it is also very famous in the history of China. This person's name is Ying Zheng.

In other words, you will be more familiar with Qin Shihuang, who is the first emperor of all ages, Qin Shihuang Yingzheng.

"You mean that you are related to the first emperor. Are you from the same ancestor?"

The reason why Zhao Kuangyin asked this question was because of what Zhao Mengru said just now that he changed his surname because he was afraid of trouble.

And what she said is that the Zhao family and the Ying family are related, so it should be said that Qin Shihuang was a hostage in the Zhao country when he was a child.

So later people also called Zhao Kuangyin Zhao Zheng. If his descendants used the surname Zhao after Yingzheng, it would not be regarded as forgetting their ancestors.

"Officially, I am a descendant of the First Emperor, so my real surname is Ying, not anything else."

Zhao Mengru didn't say anything about her relationship with Qin Shihuang, I'm afraid Zhao Kuangyin would think he was talking nonsense.

"It turns out that it doesn't matter if you look like this, or your surname is Zhao, but you are also a descendant of the royal family. Is this really God's will?"

The descendants of the royal family of the Qin Dynasty married the current prince. This is really a good match for this point, which is also considered a good match for Lao Zhao.

"If father is fine, I'll go to the back and talk to my aunt. Although Qian'er is there, I'd better go and have a look."

Zhao Mengru got Zhao Kuangyin's permission to call him father outside, which was the same as Zhao Xu's treatment.

"Enen, let's go, you have more topics to talk about together, let's rest here for a while, and then set off, everything will be fine when we return to Bianjing."

Zhao Kuangyin didn't say anything, neither did his daughter-in-law and one of his elders have anything to say, so it's better to let the three of them chat.

Zhao Mengru saluted Zhao Xu and then walked towards the carriage behind, where were Zhao Jingniang and Zhu Leiqian.

"Mengru, Qian'er has really worked hard for you. If you hadn't chatted with me along the way, I really don't know how I would have survived!"

Zhao Jingniang felt that the carriage had stopped, and Zhao Mengru came in from the outside, beckoned her to sit down, and then said to the two women.

"Look at what you said, we are a family, how can we speak two different languages, and I have nothing to do. It is also good to hear you tell the story of your youth."

Zhao Mengru took Zhao Jingniang's hand and said.

"Yes, mother, the journey is also boring. Our three mothers can pass the time together. This is a good thing."

Zhu Leiqian also came over and said that these three people have been together for so many days, and their relationship has deepened along the way.

While they were talking happily, there was a sound of weapons clashing outside.

"Who are you, why are you blocking our way?" Zhao Mengru knew that the voice of this person was a guard brought by Zhao Kuangyin's side.

"Those who send you on the road, you should go on the road obediently."

(End of this chapter)