Liu Jin's expression of anger slowly faded upon hearing this, and a sense of emotion rose in his heart.
No wonder the world was so chaotic; it was largely due to the current ruler of the world, who was devoid of virtue and talent, obsessed with pleasure, and yet so suspicious.
It was fortunate that the great battle in the Three Supports was victorious. If it had affected the morale of the front lines and led to defeat, the Han Empire might indeed have collapsed prematurely.
Tian Feng sighed leisurely!
"I truly don't understand. The current Emperor is so suspicious and distrustful. Loyal and good officials are suppressed and ostracized, leaving only those who flatter him, causing the world to become increasingly chaotic."
At this point, Tian Feng's expression slowly returned to normal. There was no longer the previous indignation in his heart, only a sense of emotion.
Now, he only wanted to follow Liu Jin, fulfill his ideals, and assist in the great cause of restoring order to the world.
So, after a brief chat, Tian Feng took his leave to handle matters.
Liu Jin sat in the main seat, sorting through his thoughts.
The current direction of events already differed significantly from what he knew in his mind.
The main reason was that his transmigration had, after all, caused a butterfly effect.
He didn't know about others, but Dong Zhuo had definitely changed, becoming much stronger than before.
He just didn't know if Dong Zhuo's ambition would rapidly swell, leading him to harbor rebellious thoughts, march his troops into the capital, and control the entire imperial court.
If that were to happen, the era of warlordism would definitely arrive earlier.
Thinking of this, Liu Jin shook his head again, feeling that this was still unlikely. Emperor Liu Hong's prestige was still very strong; he was an Emperor with real power.
No one dared to disregard his authority; even Dong Zhuo probably wouldn't dare to rebel while he was still alive.
Even so, he had to be prepared. He needed to control the entire Bing Province as his base early on. Only with strength could he contend with Dong Zhuo and others.
Outside the Prefect's Mansion, dozens of carriages were approaching, displaying the banner of the Zhen Family caravan.
Soon, they stopped outside the mansion gate. The curtain of a carriage was lifted, and a woman in a green long dress stepped down, supported by several maids.
She was exquisitely beautiful, with fair skin and a slender, graceful figure. Her gentle demeanor alone marked her as a true young lady from a prominent family.
The person who arrived was Zhen Jiang, the eldest daughter of the Zhen Family. She had come to Yanmen Commandery to visit Zhen Yu and maintain their relationship.
It was important to note that Liu Jin had been appointed General Zhenbei, making his status even more esteemed than before. The Zhen Family, wanting to grow stronger and restore the glory of their ancestors, had to cling tightly to Liu Jin and never let go.
Previously, with her father alive, he could address Liu Jin as a brother.
Now that her father had passed away, to maintain this relationship, besides offering money, they could also curry favor with Aunt Zhen Yu.
So, taking advantage of the New Year's arrival, it was a good time to pay a visit to Yanmen Commandery.
After presenting their identities, the guards at the gate, knowing who the person before them was, did not dare to be negligent.
Thus, led by a guard, they proceeded into the mansion.
In the pavilion of the back courtyard, Yin Yue, Zhen Yu, and Aunt Zhao sat together, chatting about matters concerning women, with occasional bursts of clear, pleasant laughter.
Just then, footsteps approached from afar. A maid came towards them, bowing respectfully!
"Greetings to the two Madams, greetings to Old Madam Zhao."
Then she spoke to Madam Zhen!
"Reporting, Madam, a person claiming to be Zhen Jiang from the Zhen Family has come to pay her respects to you."
Zhen Yu was slightly startled upon hearing this, not expecting that little girl Zhen Jiang to come looking for her.
She quickly stood up and said with a smile!
"Sister, Aunt, I need to leave for a moment to receive her."
The two nodded, not particularly concerned, as they naturally knew the Zhen Family members.
Zhen Yu, led by the maid, then headed forward and soon saw Zhen Jiang before her.
With a smile, she called out clearly!
"Jiang'er."
Upon hearing the voice, Zhen Jiang's face broke into a radiant smile. She quickly walked over, clasped her hands, and respectfully said!
"This concubine greets Madam."
Zhen Yu smiled upon hearing this, extended her fair, tender hand, and stroked Zhen Jiang's head, a loving expression on her face.
This was her eldest brother's eldest daughter, and being a few years older than her, they had grown up together, so their bond was quite deep.
She asked softly!
"Jiang'er, why have you come here?"
Zhen Jiang smiled, and obediently said!
"It's been a long time since I've seen Madam, and Jiang'er missed you, so I took advantage of the New Year period to come and pay my respects."
Zhen Yu's smile grew even brighter upon hearing this.
So, holding Zhen Jiang's hand, the two walked and chatted in the courtyard, surrounded by several maids.
The sun slowly set, and the entire sky turned to twilight.
After Liu Jin finished handling his affairs, he left the study and headed towards the back courtyard.
He soon learned that Zhen Jiang had arrived at the mansion, which surprised Liu Jin a little, as he still had an impression of this woman from his memories.
Her appearance was pure and lovely, her figure graceful and elegant, and especially her temperament was very gentle. Her beauty was indeed exquisite, making her a rare enchantress.
She was slightly younger than him, so they could be considered peers.
However, his status was extremely noble, and he had a friendship with her father, so all the Zhen Family descendants were considered juniors.
Liu Jin smiled and didn't dwell on the matter.
So, he had dinner with his two wives in the dining hall, and Zhen Jiang was also present.
After some casual conversation, he arranged for her to stay in the mansion.
Night quietly arrived!
After Liu Jin finished washing up, he came to Madam Zhen's courtyard. With two maids respectfully attending, he stepped inside.
Walking along the corridor of the house, he noticed that the bathing room nearby still had lights on.
He paused for a moment, wondering if his wife was still bathing.
A mischievous smile appeared on Liu Jin's face. He tiptoed over, and just as he was about to push open the door and enter, the door creaked open.
The two wooden doors were gently pushed open, and a fragrant breeze wafted out.
A beautiful figure was revealed, her dark hair wet and draped over her shoulders. She wore a light, thin gauze dress, her slender and delicate figure occasionally appearing and disappearing, with a gentle expression on her face.
Upon seeing Liu Jin, Zhen Jiang froze completely, almost letting out a scream.
Her fair cheeks couldn't help but flush, and she bowed slightly, saying in a soft voice!
"Greetings, Marquis!"
When Liu Jin saw this scene, and smelled the alluring fragrance wafting towards him, he felt his mouth go dry.
Especially since Zhen Jiang had just come out of the bath, her clothes were relatively thin, outlining her graceful figure, revealing an enticing allure that made his heart stir.