I will die early and cannon fodder. I will enjoy great blessings after marrying a sick man.

In fact, the situation the Ye family is facing now is very similar to that of the Shen and Song families back then.

The Shen and Song families gave up their easy-to-reach future and chose to retire. After many years, they came out again. If you really want to count, the Shen and Song families were more miserable than the Ye family today. At that time, the future was uncertain and full of difficulties. Every step was extremely difficult. It was like a traveler groping forward in the dark, with a rugged road under his feet and an unknown fog all around. Every step was full of uncertainty and risk.

It's just that the Shen and Song families are lucky. The Shen family has the Zheng family as their in-laws to maintain their relationship, and Shen Pingsheng is also a close friend of Tan Mi and He Cheng. This deep friendship can always play an unexpected role at critical moments, providing solid support and protection for the Shen family. Just like a ship sailing in the wind and waves, the strong ropes tightly connect the Shen family and their friends to resist the invasion of wind and waves together.

The Song family is in a better situation than the Shen family. Song Yunzhong and Song Jin are both in the army, and the Song family has never left strictly speaking. The connections and resources they have accumulated in the army, like a deep foundation, have laid the foundation for the resurgence of the Song family. The experience of fighting side by side time and time again, and the courage to face difficulties and obstacles together, have turned into an invisible force, supporting the Song family to stand firm in the wind and rain.

Song Manman later worshipped Meng Qingyue as her master, and had so many senior brothers. Not to mention the others, with only Qi Hongyuan and Chang Qi protecting Song Manman, the Song family could stand firm in Kyoto. Not to mention that the Shen and Song families also had the backing of Mr. Hua. With so many nobles around, it would be difficult for the Shen and Song families to go downhill. They are like the bright moon surrounded by many stars, shining brightly and unstoppable.

But the Ye family is different. Most of the close friends of the old man of the Ye family have passed away, and they don’t know who to turn to if they want to ask for favors. In this circle that values ​​connections and relationships, without the support of these older generations, the Ye family is like a tree that has lost its foundation. When the wind and rain come, it will be shaky. The once lush branches and leaves are now trembling in the wind, and the past glory is gradually dimming.

There was no one in the second generation of the Ye family who could fight, but there was Ye Huaisheng in the third generation. But the Ye family had no family members who could rely on and support each other, so Ye Huaisheng's path was naturally extremely difficult. He was like a lonely warrior, fighting hard in adversity, but it was still difficult to reverse the family's decline. Every charge was like walking alone in the dark, without backup, without support, only endless difficulties and obstacles.

"In fact, I don't understand why Ye Huaisheng always wants to marry into our family. Although there are not many children of the same age as Xiaojuzi, there are still many!" Song Manman frowned and said with a confused tone. Her eyes were full of confusion. She really couldn't understand Ye Huaisheng's persistence. The arc of her frown seemed to be the embodiment of her inner entanglement, and every wrinkle was full of questions.

She found that she was not suitable for dealing with the dignitaries in Kyoto. There were many things she couldn't figure out, which simply burned her brain cells. The complicated interpersonal relationships and conflicts of interest gave her a headache. It was like a tangled mess. The more she tried to sort it out, the tighter it became.

"It's not hard to understand. There are only a few people in this circle now. The military department is the Song, Qi and Tan families moving forward together. It can be said that they are all our people. The political department is the Chang Zhang, Xiang He, Ye and Wu families rushing to the front. Marrying with our family is his best choice." Shen Yanqing explained patiently. His thinking was clear and his analysis of the situation was thorough and clear. Every word was like a key, trying to unlock the lock of doubt in Song Manman's heart.

After hearing Shen Yanqing's analysis, Song Manman suddenly understood. The military department can be said to be their own people now, and except for the Zhang family and the Ye family, the rest of the political department are also their own people. The Zhang family has gradually declined over the years, and cannot be compared with the steadily rising Chang family and Xiang family. The rise and fall of those forces is like the ebb and flow of the tide, changing unpredictably.

The situation of the Zhang family and the Ye family is similar, except that the Zhang family was defeated by the younger generation. Although the second generation of the Zhang family is mediocre, it is still decent. Although they failed to build a business, they were able to maintain it. However, by the third generation, it was basically ruined. The former glory was like the afterglow of the setting sun, gradually dissipating in the long river of time.

"Is there someone named Zhang Xianghe in the Zhang family?" Song Manman suddenly remembered the name and asked curiously. There was a glimmer of curiosity in her eyes, as if she was searching for a long-lost memory.

"Yes! She is from the second branch of the Zhang family. Do you know her?" Shen Yanqing turned to look at Song Manman, with a hint of doubt in his eyes. His eyes were full of inquiry, trying to find the answer from Song Manman's answer.

"We met Sister Wan in the first year we came to Kyoto. She and Song Jiaojiao bullied us!" After saying that, Song Manman wrinkled her nose and snorted. Thinking of what happened back then, she still felt a little unhappy. There was a hint of dissatisfaction in her snort, as if she had returned to the moment when she was despised.

"Don't worry too much. The Zhang family is in worse shape than the Ye family. I'm afraid they won't be able to hold on for long." Shen Yanqing comforted her. He didn't want these little things to affect Song Manman's mood. His voice was gentle and peaceful, like a spring breeze blowing across Song Manman's heart.

As he spoke, Shen Yanqing parked the car at the entrance of the courtyard. The sound of the car's engine was particularly clear in the silent night.

After waking up Xiaojuzi and Shen Zhen, Shen Yanqing coaxed his daughter softly, "Xiaojuzi, we are home. Wake up first and go back to sleep after we get home." His voice was extremely gentle and full of fatherly love. The tone was as gentle as a lullaby in the night breeze, with endless doting.

The little orange who was awakened whimpered and muttered softly, "I'm so sleepy." But she finally opened her eyes, rubbed her eyes, and tried to wake herself up. Her sleepy look made people feel pity for her.

Shen Zhen, who was standing by, was not treated so well. After being woken up by Shen Yanqing, he looked out the dark window with confused eyes. He had not yet fully woken up from his dream, and his expression was a little dull. His confused eyes seemed to be still immersed in the world of dreams and had not yet fully returned to reality.