The Cold Door Hero

Summary

In the Song Dynasty, marriage focused on wealth, particularly the bride's dowry and the groom's betrothal gifts. The process involved matchmakers, who presented the groom's family background and gifts to the bride's family. If the dowry was insufficient, the groom's side might cancel the proposal, citing incompatibility in birth dates. Betrothal gifts included wine and fish, with wealthier families providing luxurious items. Financial gifts were also crucial, often reflecting the groom's family's status. Li Da Qi met with his future father-in-law, Cao Xuan, to discuss the dowry and financial gifts, as the Cao family did not want the proposed one hundred thousand taels of gold. Li Da Qi insisted on an equal marriage and suggested reducing the dowry if financial gifts were waived. They agreed on a dowry of thirty thousand taels and discussed the wedding venue, with Li Da Qi insisting on holding it at the Alchemy Tower rather than the Cao family home. Li Da Qi also sought Cao Xuan's help in renting part of the Liang Gong Weapon Shop, explaining the situation involving Yan Qing and Yun Wang. Cao Xuan agreed to the rental, but concerns about the dowry for the other Cao daughters arose, leading to discussions about maintaining fairness. Cao Ping, Cao Xuan's father, agreed to a standard dowry but was puzzled by the connections between Yan Qing and Yun Wang.

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