The Three Kingdoms: The Cold Gate World

Chapter 291
The ethical relationship of the emperor's family often challenges the moral bottom line. Whether it is before the Qin Dynasty or after the Qin and Han Dynasties, many of the palace secrets exposed by the emperor after his death have been condemned by moralists.

Occupying a daughter-in-law, adultery with a brother-in-law, and even scandals such as adultery are disgraceful and contrary to morality.

Zhen Yan's proposal to marry Zhen Mi to Guo Ye does have some ethical and moral resistance. Zhen Mi is Zhen Jiang's biological sister, Zhen Jiang is Guo Jia's wife, and Guo Ye is Guo Jia's eldest son. If Ye Ye gets married, then the relationship between Guo Jia's family will suddenly become very chaotic.

This level of hindrance is nothing more than the factor of seniority, and there is no fact of blood relationship or real incest. Therefore, Zhen Yan thinks that Guo Jia's heart will not take this relationship as a big deal.

In Jincheng, among the younger generation, Dianman, Guo Ye, Gan Gui and other new generation of rich and powerful children form the leading figures. This group of young people is not outstanding in literary talent, but they are not flying eagles. Running dogs are dandies who make trouble all day long. They hang around in the city, often fight against injustices, and teach other wealthy children. The people have a good impression of this young group, which makes them famous.

Correspondingly, the most famous young woman in Jincheng is Zhen Mi.

Beauty like a fairy, spirit like a dragon, not only knowledgeable but also brilliant in writing, Zhen Mi, who is well-known far and wide, is the talented woman most admired by the young generation in Chengdu.

Since Zhen Mi was 15 years old, the Zhen family has rejected countless people who come to propose marriage every year. With the current status of the Zhen family, they don't need to look at people's faces. There are only the Guo family and the Qin family who are interested in the family.

The gentry produced counselors, and the common people produced generals.

Even though Guo Jia overthrew the Yizhou gentry, Zhen Yan and Zhen Yao still could not underestimate the Qin family who once had a good status in Yizhou. As for the Dianwei Xuchu, Fazheng, Zhang Song and other families, in the eyes of the Zhen family Here, it's really hard to talk about taking the initiative to get married with them.

It is difficult for Zhen Yan and Zhen Yao to think about Zhen Mi's happiness regardless of the future development of the family. For every family with status, personal happiness is often the most distant fantasy.

If Qin Mi came to propose marriage to the Zhen family for his son Qin Ming, Zhen Yan and Zhen Yao would agree immediately, but it was a pity that Qin Mi had served Guo Jia for ten years and had never done anything for the Qin family's personal gain. Forming cliques and forming cliques for personal gain is something that Qin Mi can't avoid. The children of the Qin family choose marriage partners, at best, are the daughters of some local families with big surnames, and they will never marry the children of officials under Guo Jia's rule. From now on, it will be an unwritten rule that even if it is a stick to beat a mandarin duck, Qin Mi will never relent.

Zhen Yan and Zhen Yao hoped to use such a valuable bargaining chip as Zhen Mi to maximize the benefits for the Zhen family. Now, marrying Zhen Mi to Guo Ye was what they thought was the best investment.

"Give it a try anyway, let the eldest sister go and find out what the lord is saying, if the lord is not happy, then let it go."

Zhen Yan said softly.

Zhen Yao thought about it, there is nothing wrong with trying, maybe Guo Jia really doesn't mind Zhen Mi being his daughter-in-law, even if Guo Jia objects, at most she will be rejected.

"Okay then, um, let's say hello to Fifth Younger Sister about this matter. If he is interested in someone, let her stop thinking about it first."

The two brothers called their servants to the backyard to invite Zhen Mi, and after a short while, Zhen Mi, who was pure, demure and elegant, came slowly, like a lotus flower blooming, with a charming smile.

"Second brother, third brother, why call my little sister?"

The two brothers looked at each other, staring at each other for a while, Zhen Yan coughed lightly, then looked at Zhen Mi and said, "Fifth Sister, your third brother and I are going to find someone to talk about your marriage."

Zhen Mi's rosy face turned pale, her faint smile froze, her tone softened, and she asked, "Which one?"

"My lord's eldest son, Mr. Ye."

Zhen Yan carefully observed Zhen Mi's expression, and found that she was not in high spirits, and there was even an indelible melancholy in her eyes.

Could it be that Zhen Yao really hit it off?Does she really have someone in mind?

Zhen Yao also felt that Zhen Mi's reaction was very strange.

Although Guo Ye is ordinary in talent, he is definitely handsome and handsome. He has inherited the handsome appearance of Guo Jia and Cai Yan. In terms of appearance alone, Guo Ye can be called a handsome man. In terms of inner quality, he seems simple and unpretentious, but he has been down-to-earth for so many years On the contrary, Guo Ye showed an image of being pragmatic, calm and capable of taking great responsibility.

Among the brocade city, among the young masters, the one most favored by young girls is obviously Guo Ye.

Zhen Mi is three or four years older than Guo Ye, so such an age gap should be negligible.

Marrying Guo Ye is definitely more acceptable than marrying other noble sons.

But Zhen Mi has a sad expression, what's going on?

Oppose if you don't agree, nod if you agree, neither of them, but with a sad face, it is really unpredictable.

"Fifth sister, do you have someone else in your heart?"

Zhen Yao has never been an image of a black-faced brother, and his friendly tone will make Zhen Mi let go of her psychological defenses.

Zhen Mi lowered her head slightly and shook it slightly.

Ok?
The second monk Zhen Yaozhang couldn't figure it out, and continued to ask: "Then do you want to marry Mr. Ye?"

When looking for a matchmaker, first of all, your own woman must be fine, otherwise the man agrees, and then he regrets it. Wouldn't it be a big oolong for himself?

Raising her head suddenly, Zhen Mi's eyes were full of worry, she looked at the two elder brothers, and said softly, "Little sister, you can't marry Mr. Ye."

Zhen Yan frowned, and asked back, "Why not? If you can't give a convincing reason, you can't let yourself mess around with this matter."

Personal interests are insignificant in front of family interests, and Zhen Yan and Zhen Yao are indeed not cruel enough to push their own sister into the fire pit, but in their eyes, a person who can make them look up to them is not a person A hero, but definitely not a scumbag.

The atmosphere in the room was a little tense, Zhen Yan looked at Zhen Mi closely, Zhen Yao showed helplessness, Zhen Mi changed into a calm expression, looked at the two elder brothers, and spoke softly.

"A king of a thousand chariots is unprepared, and there must be ministers of a hundred chariots by his side, who will overthrow his country by emigrating his people; Its country. The status of the Zhen family today, do the two elder brothers think that the envoy will not guard against it? Even though the two elders are loyal to the envoy, what about the next generation of the Zhen family? Will the loyalty of the descendants in the future make the envoy feel at ease? Zhen The family can no longer grow, otherwise there will be a catastrophe!"

There was a dead silence, Zhen Yan and Zhen Yao were dumbfounded.

At this moment, cold sweat trickled down his back like a revelation.

Zhen Mi turned her body slightly, raised her chin and looked aside, and then said: "A king who has a country does not value his capital; a minister who has the way does not value his family; a king who has the way does not value his ministers. He will take his place. Today's Shijun Guo, his main wife is the daughter of Zhen's parents, and his legitimate son is his elder brother's nephew. If the younger sister marries Master Ye again, dare to ask the two elder brothers, what will the envoy do? Do you trust the Zhen family as always? No matter what the Zhen family thinks, in the eyes of outsiders, the Zhen family is walking the same path that Huo Guang walked in the past, and the fate of the Huo family is not enough to warn your brother?"

Regardless of whether Huo Guang was trusted by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, it was beneficial or detrimental to the development of the Western Han Dynasty, but one thing must be confirmed. It can even be said that Huo Guang had already held the imperial power in his own hands at that time, and he was an uncrowned emperor.

Guo Jia is not the emperor now, but at least he is a real and unknown monarch of the vassal states!
The three forces that led to the collapse of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the gentry, the foreign relatives, and the eunuchs, have come to this day.

The gentry in the Central Plains, the gentry in Hebei, and the gentry in the south and east of the Yangtze River are having a hard time now.

Under Guo Jia's rule, these three forces no longer exist, so naturally we must be wary of their resurgence.

The current glory of the Zhen family has reached its peak, which is the height that Guo Jia can give to the maximum. One step is life and death, one step is ups and downs, and if it goes further, what will Guo Jia do?If the Zhen family can bear the consequences, they can give it a try.

Zhen Yan and Zhen Yao were already pale.

But Zhen Mi's words were not finished yet.

"Those who govern the people forbid adultery in Weimeng. The superior forbids his heart, the second forbids his words, and the lower forbids his deeds. The envoy ordered two marriages for Mr. Jin, one of which was the marriage with Cao Cao, and the two marriages. Elder brother, can't you see through the envoy's intentions? Although Young Master Jin is a legitimate son, he has already lost the qualification to be the heir. The envoy is warning the Zhen family not to push further. Pushing it to a high place, I'm afraid that the Zhen family will fall to pieces in the future. The high place is extremely cold, what the Zhen family has to do now is to keep a low profile, not only can't marry the heir of a gentleman, even the Zhen family can't marry an ordinary wealthy family. , In fact, there is a person beside you who is truly wise and foolish, and Mr. Ziyan's way of life is the best way for the family to continue to prosper."

After Zhen Mi finished speaking with a calm expression, she looked at the two elder brothers. No one knew that there was a nervous heart under her calm expression. What she worried most was that the two elder brothers ignored her words.

Zhen Yan and Zhen Yao met each other's eyes, each wiped the cold sweat from their foreheads, Zhen Yao laughed at himself and said, "Fifth Sister's words awakened the dreamer, I understand, you go, today's events have never happened .”

Zhen Mi smiled faintly, bowed and left.

After she left, Zhen Yan suddenly asked: "Do you think Fifth Younger Sister is threatening you and me? Could it be that she doesn't want to marry Mr. Ye, so she beat around the bush to make you and me give up this idea?"

Zhen Yao threw away the jade pendant in his hand, and said with a light smile: "I think it is probably true, but what Fifth Sister said is not unreasonable, the Zhen family should keep a low profile, Mu Xiuyu will be destroyed by the forest wind, and if he is superior to others, he will be destroyed." No, if you are always at the height of outside focus, it will be a disaster for the Zhen family, not a blessing."

Zhen Yan smiled wryly and shook her head: "This Fifth Sister..."

Leaving the room and walking around the corner, Zhen Mi suddenly leaned against the door of the house with her hands on her chest, her eyes flooded with charm, Xia Fei's cheeks suppressed her restless heartbeat, Zhen Mi let out a long sigh of relief.

"Fortunately, my brother was fooled... the envoy..."

(End of this chapter)