[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-heaven-defying-comprehension-building-an-eternal":3,"chapter-heaven-defying-comprehension-building-an-eternal-heaven-defying-comprehension-building-an-eternal-chapter-96":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Heaven-Defying Comprehension: I Built an Eternal Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2164246,3643,"Chapter 96","heaven-defying-comprehension-building-an-eternal-chapter-96",96,"\u003Cp>On the way, through casual conversation with Zhen Jiang, he had already managed to pry the truth out of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhen family was currently having a difficult time in Zhongshan State.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They certainly weren't lacking in wealth; in fact, they were richer than most families in the entire Great Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But precisely because of that, their troubles were great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without sufficient strength to protect this wealth, they were nothing more than a piece of fat meat in the eyes of others, ready to be bitten into at any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, in her words, Zhen Jiang had also shown an inclination for the Zhen family to defect to Su Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, she could not make the final decision herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, with the admiring gaze Zhen Jiang gave him, Su Xuan was not blind; he naturally saw it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also quite liked this daring, straightforward, and business-savvy woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xuan was naturally willing to give her a hand and see if the Zhen family’s subsequent reaction would satisfy him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Jiang was stunned at first, then nodded with a look of surprise and joy: \"I am willing! Many thanks, General!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, she felt very moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew that Su Xuan was doing this to help her on purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xuan smiled knowingly, then looked at Zhang Zou Qian and said, \"Administrator Zhang shouldn't mind adding one more person, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally! Naturally!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zou Qian was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly nodded and smiled apologetically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he thought to himself: \"Oh no! It seems this Zhen Jiang has climbed the high branch of Su Xuan; she has caught his eye!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With this, the Zhen clan has a backer and cannot be moved against easily!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must quickly have my subordinates handle this matter properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, I must notify the Prince.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Zhang Zou Qian had his plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he was extremely decisive in preparing to give up on trying to take a bite out of the Zhen clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His main approach was to know when to advance or retreat and to be sensible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Su Xuan and his party enjoyed a hearty lunch under Zhang Zou Qian’s hospitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, under Zhang Zou Qian’s arrangements, they settled into a temporary residence in the city and began to make arrangements for the main army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he did not run around personally; instead, he sent Huang Zhong, Zhang He, Zhao Yun, Old Dian Wei, and others to lead troops out to investigate the situation in the various counties of Zhongshan State.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there were rebels, they would suppress them; if there were no rebels, they would return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After attending the banquet, Zhen Jiang returned home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Zhen Yi and Mother Zhen (Lady Zhang), having received the news from their guards, were already waiting in the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhen Jiang return, they immediately stood up with joy and went to greet her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Yi asked, \"Jiang'er! I heard you were saved by General Su Xuan on the road? And that you were invited by him to attend the Administrator’s welcome banquet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Jiang nodded, then looked at her parents with a solemn expression: \"Father, Mother! Let’s go to the study to talk! I have important matters to discuss with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Yi and Mother Zhen were slightly taken aback, but seeing their daughter so serious, they nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the three of them arrived in the study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After her parents were seated, Zhen Jiang detailed the entire sequence of events to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she bowed to her parents and said, \"Father! Mother! Your daughter intends to marry General Su Xuan as a concubine; I ask for your permission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Yi and Mother Zhen were shocked at first. Had their eldest daughter gone mad? To actually want to be someone’s concubine?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the next moment, hearing that the object was Su Xuan, they immediately calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the person was Su Xuan, it didn't seem like it was out of the question, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Yi frowned slightly, but looked at Zhen Jiang with anticipation and asked, \"Is this your intention or General Su Xuan’s?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure he is interested in you? Will he come to propose?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was now wishing he could confirm this matter immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because this was a tremendous piece of good news for the Zhen clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only one daughter, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Zhen Jiang had high business talent and strong capabilities,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was a daughter, and would have to marry sooner or later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she could marry Su Xuan, even as a concubine, it would basically resolve the Zhen clan’s current awkward and dangerous situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mother Zhen, however, glared at Zhen Yi, then looked at Zhen Jiang with concern: \"Jiang'er! Did he force you, or do you truly have feelings for him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or are you choosing this simply to resolve our family’s predicament?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a mother, if possible, she still hoped for her daughter’s happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Jiang smiled lightly and shook her head: \"Father, Mother, rest assured. This matter is my own wish. General Su is very outstanding; he is the best I have ever seen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Furthermore, although the General did not state it explicitly, I can feel that General Su is interested in me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He also said he would come to visit personally tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, regarding the proposal, I still hope Father can bring it up to the General yourself, to avoid any accidents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, this is all just my own speculation and feeling; it cannot be taken as certain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhen clan could not miss out on Su Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also did not want to miss out on Su Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Yi nodded in understanding: \"Father understands! Leave this matter to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as there was a high chance, that was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't believe that a young man like Su Xuan could remain unmoved by his daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His daughters, apart from Zhen Mi who was still young, were all extremely outstanding in appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Su Xuan wasn't satisfied with Zhen Jiang, he could try letting his other daughters interact with Su Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There would surely be one that Su Xuan would be satisfied with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After handling military affairs and sending off Huang Zhong’s men,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xuan had Jia San prepare a gift for a first visit and arrived at the Zhen residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhen family had received the visiting card early on, and the whole family was respectfully waiting at the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This even attracted the attention of many people nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they saw Su Xuan arrive, Zhen Yi ran forward with small, enthusiastic, and respectful steps to hold the horse for Su Xuan: \"I am Zhen Yi, welcoming General Su’s arrival.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, there is no need for such courtesy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Su Xuan did not intentionally put on airs; he immediately dismounted, helped Zhen Yi up, and said with a smile, \"Today, I am just here as a friend of Miss Zhen Jiang to sit for a while; there is no need for this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not at all! Not at all! Please, General!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Yi wouldn't take those words at face value and still respectfully and enthusiastically welcomed Su Xuan and his party inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene was seen by interested parties nearby, who all rushed back to their respective masters to report the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems what Administrator Zhang said is true; the Zhen clan has really latched onto Su Xuan’s thigh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They really got lucky! With this, it won't be easy to move against the Zhen clan, at least for the short term.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! Why did this Su Xuan have to come at this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should we still make a move on the Zhen clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make a move? How? Tell me how! Don't you know Su Xuan’s prestige? That was all earned through killing; do you want to test if his halberd is sharp?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a time, many of the gentry in Lu Nu secretly suppressed their covetous hearts toward the Zhen clan and buried this desire deep within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They prepared to wait and see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Zhen clan really established a solid relationship with Su Xuan this time, then so be it.\u003C\u002Fp>",1378,"2026-06-16T22:46:39.318Z","2026-06-16T22:58:39.531Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","7db3795692065a85db1c7bd78d7ac1bb4bc6b72d9b1aeaff973f1c6f147e255c","heaven-defying-comprehension-building-an-eternal-chapter-97","heaven-defying-comprehension-building-an-eternal-chapter-95",467,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheaven-defying-comprehension-building-an-eternal-cover.jpg"]