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After returning from Qinglong Temple that day, Zhang Chao kept thinking about how to get the Zheng family's dowry that belonged to Thirteen Niang from the Cui family.

In fact, this matter is easy to say. According to the law, women's dowry is protected by the law. When a woman marrys into her husband's family, their dowry will not become the public property of the family, but will still be their private property. Not only can her parents-in-law not take it, but her husband cannot take it away.

If a woman is divorced or divorced, then the dowry can be taken away. If the woman dies, then the dowry belongs to her children. If there are no children, the dowry will most likely come to her parents' home, and the husband can get at most half of it. This depends on negotiation, and it is also a place where disputes and disputes are often prone to occur.

With clear legal provisions, Zhang Chao made a statement and asked Thirteen Niang's uncle to sue. There was basically no suspense.

But if things really get to this point, it will be a bit bad.

To be honest, women in the Tang Dynasty had very high powers and were protected by the government. Unlike in the Ming and Qing dynasties, women were completely vassals of men. They were married at home by their father and husband and son, and they were obedient to their sons. They were obedient to their father and had three or four virtues.

The woman at this time also had her own property rights, which she could not imagine in future generations.

Zhang Chao really went to court directly with the Cui family, and then he would have broken up from now on, which would also be a detriment to Cui Shisanniang.

The best way is to settle it privately and find a way to convince Cui Shanfu and take the initiative to hand over the dowry, so that everyone can be fine.

Zhang Chao leaned on the couch and looked at the cave wall in a daze.

After thinking for a long time, I realized that I had some clues.

Zhang Chao got up and opened the box, took a set of clothes and took the soap to the bathroom.

The bathroom bath pool has not been built yet, but the bathing and boiling stove are all ready, and there is also a sauna room. In the wooden cottage, there is a small window, a stove inside, and a stone is roasted on it.

When the stone is roasted and hot, put it out and pour it on and then it will produce hot steam. Continuous heating can make the house extremely hot and steam it very comfortable.

It is quite enjoyable to steam a sauna in the middle of winter and can relax the pores of the whole body.

However, ordinary people cannot enjoy this luxurious lifestyle. Burning charcoal, building wooden houses, and using water are not cheap.

After sitting in the cabin for half an hour, Zhang Chao's whole body was soaked with sweat. Then he went out to take a warm shower and went back to continue steaming.

After three steaming and three pourings, Zhang Chao felt completely relaxed and comfortable, so he changed into clothes and left with satisfaction.

When he got outside, Zhang Chao carefully trimmed his beard towards the bronze mirror. At this time, men would start to grow beards after they became child, but they would still trim them frequently.

However, few people shave it cleanly.

Zhang Chao likes smooth and clean faces, but he can only follow the local customs and starts to grow beards. He did not leave any five long beards, nor did he leave rat beards.

He cut his jaw very short, leaving only two glances of short beards with his upper lip. The two beards were trimmed very short and did not fold to his mouth at all. It was difficult for him to accept the whiskers that were extremely dense and invisible even with their mouths.

"It's so cold, I feel like I've fallen into an ice cellar."

"It's October, so it's definitely cold. It's better to be colder. Only when the insects are colder can they freeze to death, and the harvest will be guaranteed next year."

The bathroom that the Zhang family is building is a large wooden house. The outside has been built, and now it is the bathhouse, sewer, etc. under construction.

"When our bathroom is built, we will be able to take hot baths frequently in the future."

"It's good to soak once or twice a month. You often come to soak it. You really think that it's not expensive to burn hot water. You have to drive water from the well, you have to drive water on a water tower, and you have to cook a big pot. The time spent is not counting, and this firewood is burning a lot." A villager smiled.

The Zhang family now burns a lot of firewood every month, so many stoves in the steaming room are burning every day, and the kangs in the newly built apprentice dormitory have to be burned every day.

These firewood were purchased by the Zhang family. Nearby villagers picked up the firewood they cut and dried to the Zhang family to sell. Although it was cheap, the amount was not small, and it was still quite costly.

"Don't worry, when the bathroom is built, you can supply hot water for two hours a day, so everyone can wash it at will." Zhang Chao packed up his beard and said to everyone with a smile. The Zhang family can still afford this little money. Anyway, almost half of the people in Zhangjiagou are their own employees, which is also an employee benefit.

Cui Shisanniang's uncle Zheng Shanguo is currently the crown prince's left sanctioned son and is named Duke Xingyang County.

He is the prince's housekeeper.

It is perfect, the Crown Princess Zheng Guanyin is still his cousin.

There were many officials in the court in Xingyang, such as Zheng Shanguo's cousin Zheng Zheng Yuansong, who was the current Taichangqing. He was the highest official in charge of rituals and music in the court, and he was very noble.

The Zheng family is on the side of the prince Jiancheng, which is very strong. It is precisely because of this that Zheng Shanguo has just been promoted to the post recently.

The Prince Zuo Shuzi was appointed as the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and was the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. This was equivalent to the President of the Supreme Court and Minister of Finance, and it was a very important position.

Originally, Zhang Chao was not willing to interact with the Zheng family because they were, and Zhang Chao knew that the prince failed in the end and his skin was gone, so of course he could not rely on him.

But now, the only thing that Shisanniang has to do with the Zheng family is to take action.

The world is big, and the uncle is the biggest.

The Zheng family took action for their niece Thirteen Niang, and it was natural that the Cui family dared not say anything.

On the other hand, Zheng Shanguo's mother is actually a member of the Cui family, and she is Cui Shanfu's aunt.

With such a relationship, it is quite convenient to let Zheng Shanguo come forward.

"Sanlang is a rare guest!"

In the living room of the Zheng family, Zheng Shanguo, who had just returned from the yamen, heard that Zhang Chao was visiting, so he changed his clothes and came over.

"I won't go to the Three Treasures Palace without any trouble. I hope Mr. Zheng can help me."

"If you have any help or not, just say whatever you have."

Zhang Chao nodded, "It was actually Thirteen Niang's business. That day I went to Qinglong Temple to burn incense. I happened to meet Thirteen Niang and also went to burn incense. Then we chatted for a few words."

Zheng Shanguo just looked at him with a smile, not revealing such an obvious lie.

"Thirteen Niang talked about Cui Lang and Wang's wife trying to take the dowry left by her deceased mother, Mrs. Zheng."

"I know a little about this." Zheng Shanguo nodded.

"I hope Mr. Zheng can come forward to talk to Mr. Cui. Mr. Zheng's dowry belongs to Mr. Thirteen."

"The Wang family is a little greedy."

Zheng Shanguo's sister's dowry is indeed very rich. After more than ten years of business prospects, it has become more and more generous. The Cui family has long regarded this dowry as their property. They are not willing to give it up, it accounts for half of the Cui family's property.

"But that's not theirs after all. If you really want to sue, I believe the Cui family can't win."

Zheng Shanguo smiled, "But Wang and the others clearly believe that I will not go to the lawsuit."

When a lawsuit is fought, it will have a bad impact on anyone, especially such a lawsuit against property. Moreover, it not only involves the Cui and Zheng families, but also the Wang family in Taiyuan.

Zheng Shanguo likes to eat the roast duck brought by Zhang Chao. The thin pancakes are served with the meat sliced ​​from the hot roast duck, and the green onions, lettuce, etc., and then the sauce brought by Zhang Chao is very delicious.

At first he just tried it, but after taking one, he couldn't stop.

After eating several times in one go, Zhang Chao sat aside to help him pick up the burrito.

"I've eaten the roast duck I sent to your shop last time. It's delicious, but I didn't expect that there is another way to eat it. The roast duck with pancake rolls and vegetables, dipped in this sauce, is a completely different delicacy."

Zhang Chao smiled, "After removing the meat from this roast duck slice, the remaining frame can be taken to drank soup, which is also very delicious."

"What do you think?" Zheng Shanguo asked. The young man opposite was about to become his niece. The niece was his sister's only daughter, so he was still very polite to Zhang Chao.

"Actually, I don't care about the ten thousand dowry left by Mrs. Zheng. Maybe Mr. Zheng also knows that I only took a short time to have a thousand acres of land and a thousand dollars of money. Money is nothing more than dirt and can be earned. But this means differently to Thirteen Niang. This is not just a sum of money, but also what her mother left for her. Wang has not been good to Thirteen Niang over the years, and now he has to take away the dowry left for her mother. Thirteen Niang is unwilling. If she doesn't want to, I naturally have to help him."

Zheng Shanguo sighed, "Since the Sui Dynasty, we have been wandering around and wandering, and it has only been settled in the past two years. I have indeed treated Thirteen Niang badly and failed to take good care of her mother. Don't worry, since Thirteen Niang wants to fight, I will fight for her."

Zhang Chao said hurriedly, "Actually, there is no need to tear off this matter. If Mr. Zheng goes to fight, I am afraid that Wang will not give up easily. It is better to find a third party to come forward, so there is room for buffering."

"Who are you looking for?"

"You can ask the Crown Princess to come forward. She is also Thirteen Niang's cousin, and her status is respectable. She can represent Thirteen Niang's uncle, and the crown prince. If she comes forward in person, go to the Cui family, or directly summons Wang to the East Palace for a talk, I believe the Cui family will not even give you this face, right?"

Zhang Chao thought about it for a long time before he found such a method.

Although Cui Shanguo is his uncle, because he is his uncle, Wang may not be willing to give up easily, but the Crown Princess is different. He is the cousin of his cousin and the Crown Princess, and he has a high status and respect.

It would be better for her to come forward than Zheng Shanguo.

Originally, Zhang Chao had thought about asking Changsun Wuji to come forward and let Li Shimin come forward to talk to Cui Shanfu, but thinking about it, this is a housework after all, and he doesn't have that much face to command Changsun Wuji and Li Shimin.

Finally, I asked Zheng Shanguo to come forward and move out the big Buddha, Zheng Guanyin, to come to the Cui family in a town.

If the Crown Princess is out of power, and the Cui family can't just let the crime be. At worst, you can break up and go to court. As long as Thirteenth Lady wants to fight, he will fight with her to the end.

They are not something that the Cui family can bully at will, but he is also a person with background.
Chapter completed!