Was there such a thing as "fighting for marriage" in ancient times?

When we watch some TV series now, we often see such a plot, that is, "competing to attract relatives." As long as anyone can win her, she will be her future husband, but this behavior does not exist in history. The recorded ways of courting relatives in history are archery and throwing hydrangea, and archery is also the most accepted way of the ancients. Throwing hydrangea is also a rude way in their view, and most people will not choose this way, so throwing hydrangea exists in some remote mountain villages and tribes.

First of all, let me talk about the first loophole of "competing for marriage". In ancient times, women were basically unable to go out. Feudal ethics also told women to be sensible and not to show their faces in the market. They think such a move is not in line with etiquette, let alone compete with men. In their view, this is a huge mistake.

Secondly, the "fighting for marriage" in TV series does not conform to the historical track. He added many modern factors and folk stories. In this respect, Marriage is only a part of TV series.

Finally, in ancient times, parents were the masters of marriage, and China was an ethical society. The Zhou Dynasty had a complete marriage system, and the root of this system was the words of parents' matchmakers. Both are indispensable. Before marriage, men and women can neither meet nor refuse. The second part of marriage is the "Six Rites", that is, the preparation procedure before marriage, which should be followed.