The Three Great Han Dynasties: Awaken Liu Bei with a scolding; you weave mats and sell sandals.

Chapter 199 Mi Lan's Whimsical Ideas

"I'm so sorry."

Uncle, the General has already made his decision on this matter, and most importantly, the timing is not right.

Mi Lan looked at Zhen's father and mother, and at this moment she made up her mind and refused directly.

Even if this affects the long-standing relationship between the two families, at this point, if things are not clarified, the consequences will become even more serious.

So naturally, I had no choice but to harden my heart and accept it here.

Unexpectedly, Mr. and Mrs. Zhen sighed and did not blame him much.

Instead, he gave a bitter laugh.

"Perhaps our Zhen family is not blessed with such good fortune."

After all, the Great General was no ordinary man, while my Zhen family was merely a merchant family.

"It's fate, when the time comes."

Father Zhen looked up at the sky, his face bearing a faint trace of sadness.

Seeing this, Mi Lan felt somewhat uncomfortable, even though she knew that her uncle had done this to provoke her. But some things are just beyond her control.

At that moment, a brilliant idea suddenly flashed into Mi Lan's mind, and she immediately came up with an even better one.

"Actually, Uncle, I have another way."

However, this method is somewhat unsuitable for Zhen Mi, and I wonder if you two would be willing to give it a try.

It might work out, but I can't guarantee it.

At this moment, Mi Lan spoke these words first.

Having had so many interactions with Mi Lan, Zhen's parents had a vague idea of ​​what kind of person she really was.

So at that moment, their eyes lit up and they quickly started asking questions.

"Alright, niece, if you really have any good ideas, please tell me quickly."

I'm afraid that in Jizhou right now, countless noble families are probably laughing at our family.

If she could marry the great general, that would be the best thing ever.

Otherwise, it would be shameless to return to the clan and face the elders of the surrounding villages.

At this point, Zhen's father was so anxious that he even uttered the words of Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu, which shows how desperate he was.

Seeing their predicament, Mi Lan said, "Why don't we bring Sister Zhen to my side and let her stay with us as a younger sister for now?"

If, after spending time together, the general develops feelings for her, wouldn't that be a wonderful thing?

The downside is that, if it were unintentional, it might directly ruin her sister's reputation.

Therefore, the risks involved are quite significant, and I hope that your parents will carefully consider this matter.

Mi Lan offered her solution.

At this moment, Mr. and Mrs. Zhen were caught in a dilemma.

After all, once this project starts, there's no turning back.

After all, up to now.

They at least have one way out.

But if things were as Mi Lan said, could they bear the consequences? At this moment, no one dared to guarantee that.

No wonder the Mi family niece hesitated repeatedly.

Looking back now, it's understandable.

Such a decision could only be made by their own family, so that they wouldn't regret it later.

Otherwise, if anyone gets into trouble, they will probably blame the Lord's family.

After discussing it for a while, Zhen's parents still couldn't make a decision. They decided they needed to go back and discuss it thoroughly with their daughter, Zhen Mi, before the matter could be settled.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Uncle and Aunt."

Mi Lan spoke slowly.

Mr. and Mrs. Zhen shook their heads: "What do you mean by troubling us? It should be troubling you."

We are truly sorry for everything that happened.

Father Zhen held onto Mi Lan's hand tightly, his eyes filled with emotion and comfort.

This also gives a good indication of the relationship between the two families; it must be top-notch.

Otherwise, no one would easily get involved in such a mess.

After Mr. and Mrs. Zhen left, Mi Lan let out a long sigh.

Cai Yan arrived unexpectedly. Seeing this scene, she glanced at her with a questioning look and said, "The Mi family was a merchant family before, so it was understandable that they did this. They weighed the pros and cons and made calculations in all aspects. It is understandable that merchants suffer from hardship."

"Although you now manage one of the family's financial affairs, is it really necessary to treat the Zhen family this way?"

Cai Yan, who was known as a female PhD, did not really understand Mi Lan's actions at this moment.

The Mi Lan she remembered was not such an indecisive person. She was definitely decisive and efficient, if not fiery.

How could it possibly be like this?

It left her completely baffled.

Upon hearing this, Mi Lan smiled faintly: "In the end, we do owe someone a favor. Otherwise, wouldn't the Cai family, Sister Cai, and Master Cai all owe someone a favor?"

How can one refuse someone who asks for a favor?

Mi Lan simply asked a question and immediately presented an example to prove her point.

Cai Yan then fell into deep thought.

Has the Cai family never been indebted to others?

Moreover, it can be said that he owes a considerable amount, even a life to the assassin.

In the past, within the imperial city of Luoyang, Cai Yong's reputation as a great Confucian scholar was unremarkable.

People will directly offend him.

But ever since the two were abandoned by the emperor and wandered around, their fates in different places were truly lamentable.

Even now, when I think about it again, I feel a tremor in my heart, and I am speechless with lingering fear.

Gradually, he was able to empathize and understand what Mi Lan had heard at that time.

Then, with a serious expression, he said to her, "What you did was right."

Upon hearing Cai Yan's words, Mi Lan smiled slightly, as if she had been comforted.

But as she watched the departing figures of Mr. and Mrs. Zhen, she couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

These are many things that she could not truly accomplish simply by trying her best.

Ultimately, we must proceed step by step; otherwise, even if we exert all our strength, it will be of no use whatsoever.

Soon after returning to their residence in Luoyang, Zhen's parents told their daughter about the matter.

At this point, they were at a loss for what to do, and since they weren't at the Zhen family's house, they could only discuss it with their own small family.

At this moment, others cannot play a significant leading role.

"The marriage is arranged by the parents and the matchmaker."

The child will obey his father and mother in everything.

If my parents say I should marry, then I will marry.

If I don't want to marry, then I won't marry.

It's clear that Zhen Mi didn't have high expectations for her marriage, which reflects her gentle and unassuming nature.