Chapter 1840: Xiao Meiniang
After the news came back that Qin Hao agreed to the marriage, the Zhen family cheered and the Xiao family beat gongs and drums.
Unlike the Zhen family, who was a businessman, the Xiao family was a truly prominent family in Hebei, but it was precisely because of the family's great business that they were targeted by Chen Youliang.
Naturally, the Xiao family was unwilling to seek refuge with Chen Youliang, but Chen Youliang, who was a former general of the Yellow Turban Army, would not reason with the family at all. If he did not submit, he would be exterminated.
In desperation, Xiao Yan could only lead the Xiao family to endure humiliation and join the thieves, and when Yuan Shao's army arrived, he gave him a crucial backstab, which destroyed Chen Youliang's power in one fell swoop.
If Xiao Yan just betrayed Chen Youliang, it would not have any impact on his reputation, and Chen Youliang's reputation was not good either. Can betraying him be called betrayal? That's called abandoning darkness and turning to light.
However, after betraying Chen and defecting to Yuan, Xiao Yan betrayed King Zhao Yuan Shao again at a critical moment and defected to the new master Qin Hao, which made people have to despise his character.
Although Xiao Yan's betrayal this time was a helpless act. Bohai was already in a dead situation at that time. He had no choice but to surrender if he wanted to survive. But people in the world would not think so much. He could only know that Xiao Yan betrayed his master twice, saying that he had four surnames. House slaves are no exaggeration.
Xiao Yan rebelled against Yuan and surrendered to Qin. Although he saved his life and gained a high position, his reputation was completely ruined. Not only was he despised by everyone in the world, but also the generals of the Qin army looked down upon him.
After all, Xiao Yan has betrayed his master twice in a row, and both times were at the most critical moments. With such a colleague who could rebel at any time, who can safely hand over his back to him?
It’s okay for the generals of the Qin army to look down on Xiao Yan. Even the surrendered generals of the Zhao army look down on Xiao Yan. Although both sides are surrendered, they surrendered after being captured alive. It is not the case that they surrendered voluntarily with Xiao Yan. a concept.
Xiao Yan was despised by the generals of the Qin army, and was hostile to the surrendered generals of the Zhao army. He was gradually isolated in the army, and the entire Xiao family was affected.
The Xiao family has been a big family for two hundred years and has never experienced anything in the officialdom. This isolation is not a good sign. For this reason, everyone in the family is extremely frightened.
Some people within the Xiao family even suggested that Xiao Yan should kill himself to thank the world. The deep Xiao family was dragged down by Xiao Yan's reputation.
The person who said these words was naturally severely punished by the head of the Xiao family. After all, Xiao Yan was the person with the highest official position in the Xiao family. If he died, all the previous investments of the Xiao family would be in vain.
At this time, the Hebei family proposed to marry the King of Qin, and the person to marry the King of Qin would of course choose the most beautiful woman in Hebei.
So, why is there so little Xiao Meiniang who is known as the most beautiful woman in Hebei and is also at the top of the Hundred Flowers List?
Regarding the competition for the most beautiful woman in Hebei, scholars in Hebei also have different opinions. Some support Xiao Meiniang, while others support Zhen Mi.
With the blessing of the Xiao family's aura, Xiao Meiniang won the title of the most beautiful woman in Hebei, while Zhen Mi, who came from a business family, only won the title of the most beautiful woman in Jizhou.
The Xiao family has a very bad reputation now, and logically speaking, they are not qualified to marry the King of Qin. However, Xiao Meiniang's reputation as the most beautiful woman in Hebei is too famous. What would the King of Qin think if she was not among the marriage partners?
Are you, the Hebei family, trying to deal with me?
Therefore, even if the Hebei family does not want to see the Xiao family, for the sake of the Xiao family producing the most beautiful woman in Hebei, Xiao Meiniang must be added to the marriage list.
After learning that the Xiao family was among the four married families, everyone in the Xiao family was naturally overjoyed. After all, the Xiao family is in a bad situation now, and if they can successfully marry the King of Qin, not only will all the difficulties disintegrate the family, but the family will also rise to the next level. layer.
The Xiao family, who had obtained the marriage quota, were ecstatic but also very uneasy. They were not worried that King Qin would look down on Xiao Meiniang, but were afraid that King Qin would refuse to marry Xiao Meiniang because of the current reputation of the Xiao family.
Therefore, when the news came back that King Qin had chosen to marry the Xiao Zhen family, the Xiao family was almost boiling.
Fortunately, they thought that King Qin paid attention to moral character, and it turned out that he was also a good-looking person, but it was precisely because of this that the Xiao family had a chance.
"Sister, that warlock is right, you are indeed the destiny of 'Mother Yi Tianxia'." Xiao Yan said with a smile.
Xiao Meiniang, like Zhen Mi, once had her fortune told by an expert. Zhen Mi's calculation was that she was "unspeakably precious", while Xiao Meiniang's fortune was "a mother who honors the world and is destined to be blessed with peach blossoms". Since then, her status in the family has skyrocketed. .
Xiao Meiniang has a gentle personality, is studious and can write well, is naturally beautiful, charming and charming. Naturally, she understands what her marriage with King Qin means to her and her family.
"Brother, from now on, you must not mention the mother's love for the world outside."
Xiao Meiniang frowned slightly and said with a serious face: "That's just what the sorcerer said, it can't be taken seriously."
"understand."
Xiao Yan showed a clear look. Of course he knew what his sister meant. After all, King Qin's back house was actually not peaceful. Not only was there Princess Wannian, but also the Empress of the Ming Dynasty. If his sister's comment about "mother's respect for the world" spread out, , maybe he will be targeted by these two women.
"The Lord's choice to marry our Xiao family and the Zhen family this time is also expressing his ambition to the world." Xiao Yan sighed lightly.
"What does brother mean by this?" Xiao Meiniang asked puzzledly.
"My lord rejected the daughter of the Tian Xin family, but wanted to welcome you, the 'mother of the world', and the 'indescribably noble' Zhen Mi of the Zhen family. Isn't his ambition obvious enough?" Xiao Yan said, his eyes filled with joy. It's a look of envy.
Women like his sisters Xiao Meiniang and Zhen Mi are women that all men in the world dream of but cannot get, but Qin Hao can easily have both of them at the same time. How can this not make all men envious and jealous?
"Brother, what do you mean..."
Xiao Meiniang's mouth opened slightly, her eyes full of shock. She stopped mid-sentence and did not dare to continue.
Xiao Yan did not answer, but looked at Xiao Meiniang solemnly and said: "From now on, the Xiao family will rely on you, sister."
Xiao Meiniang nodded slightly, feeling the burden on her shoulders was heavy.
The Hebei family wanted to hold the wedding immediately, but Qin Hao refused because the war had not stopped. However, in order to reassure the Hebei family, all the etiquette of the engagement had been carried out.
After getting engaged to Zhen Mi and Xiao Meiniang, Qin Hao could clearly feel that the hatred and wariness of the Hebei family towards him disappeared. The implementation of the New Deal in Hebei became smoother, and the people's hearts began to quickly move towards the Qin army. This is Benefits of marriage.
At this point, Jizhou and Qingbei completely belonged to the Qin army, and Qin Hao also began to reorganize the surrendered army in a deeper level.
