Simulation becomes reality, have I ever looked down upon the eternity?

Chapter 402 391. The Leisurely White-robed Minister in the Courtyard Invited by the Prince of the Sui Dynasty!
【You make tea for everyone.】

[There aren't that many tea sets in the courtyard, so I went to borrow some.]

[The bed in the house was too small to accommodate everyone, so Hu Yunniang and the others did not go inside, but found a stone chair in the yard to sit on.]

[In the courtyard, a phoenix tree stands tall, and smoke rises from the roof behind. ]

[Su Yun found it amusing, shaking his head and humming, "This is a humble room, but my virtue is fragrant."]

[“If there is a great scholar in the family, there will be no unlearned people among the people.”]

[Yun Wan and the others were all the courtesans of the West Wing, and were used to playing both sides. They did not let anything go when faced with this situation.]

[Yun Wan smiled and said, "This small courtyard is full of life and fragrance. It has its own world."]

【Xie Xuan stood aside with his hands behind his back, looking indifferent. At the dinner yesterday, the time for Xie Guan to marry into the family had been decided, and the clan would notify him soon. Marrying into the family is always shameful! 】

[It’s a pity for this ninth brother Xie Guan! ]

[Hu Yunniang saw you busy making tea and adding firewood to the stove from time to time. She was a little dazed for a moment, and it was difficult to connect the "young man in the kitchen" in front of her with the talented scholar at the banquet yesterday who was praised by Mr. Jin Zitan as "the prime minister in white."]

【Zhou Yuner hurried over to help and brought tea.】

【“Master Guan, let Yuner come.”】

[Chen Xiang did not seem to have expected that this would be the scene when he came to see Xie Guan today.]

[She originally thought that the Xie Guan she met yesterday was a man who was proud of his talent, but now everything in the courtyard has overturned his belief.]

[As the rumors about the West Wing say, this Xie Guan was born in a poor family. When his mother left him when he was young, he cried until his eyes went blind. He was not favored in the Xie Mansion.]

[The two graceful ladies following the crowd also saw Xie Guan for the first time, and they couldn't help but reveal a look of wonder in their eyes.]

【It’s better to meet in person than to hear about it! 】

[The two carefully looked at the courtyard, but they were somewhat puzzled: Even if Xie Guan was a bastard, he shouldn't live like this. The Xie family's behavior was really disgraceful.]

[Chenxiang's eyes fell on the books placed on the stone chair, and he picked up the book "Sacred Words" at random. It was written by the first generation of Master's disciples based on his words and deeds. Almost every household in Bianjing has a collection of books.]

[She flipped open the book and saw dense annotations on the pages, written in neat and powerful handwriting.]

[Chen Xiang whispered: "A gentleman is quick to speak and quick to act. A gentleman can be reserved but not weak. He can stand up and criticize when he is unfair."]

[After reading it, her eyes lit up and she couldn't help but continue reading.]

[The next page says: "If it is too hard, it will break; if it is too soft, it will curl. The way lies in the balance between hardness and softness."]

[Between the lines, the writing is neat and meticulous, as if through these words, one can glimpse the writer's character and temperament. ]

[Chen Xiang was shocked and couldn't help but look up at the busy boy. He didn't show any weakness in front of the crowd because of his poor family background.]

[Most of Chenxiang's original depression dissipated. Thinking back to the past, it seemed that the young man in front of him was always calm and composed.]

[My words were a bit harsh! ]

[Your soul moved slightly and you couldn't help but look outside the courtyard, feeling a little helpless. The courtyard is too crowded today, and I'm afraid there's no room for everyone to stand inside.]

【Not long after! 】

[Su Yun and others also noticed that there seemed to be another group of people coming outside the courtyard gate.]

[Looking closely, it turned out to be Xie Yuan, the sixth young master of the Xie family compound, Zhang Yunzhi who was staying at the Xie family, and Xie Qiyue from the Xie family's second compound. ]

[What is even more surprising is that the eldest daughter of the Li family, Li Shuwan, and the courtesan Gongsun Niangzi are also among them. ]

[As this group of people walked over, the servants passing by looked at them with surprise and curiosity.]

[It was because this group of people were so outstanding, both in terms of their identities and appearance, they were enough to attract attention. ]

【You have walked to the door to greet. 】

[When Su Yun saw Li Shuwan, joy flashed in his eyes. It was obvious that he was delighted to meet her here.]

[Several courtesans also stood up to greet him, behaving appropriately.]

【Xie Yuan strode over and tilted his head to look into the yard, "Brother Guan, why are there so many people here today? Your house is so lively!"】

[After he finished speaking, he moved closer to you mysteriously and whispered, "Wait, I'll show you. I've brought you something good."]

[After saying this, he quietly opened the front of his shirt, revealing a blue-covered book with the words "Grass Lantern and Kindness" written on the cover.]

【Seeing this, Xie Qiyue curiously leaned over to find out what was going on.】

[When you see Xie Yuan winking at you, you know that this book should not be shown to others, so you stuff the book back into his collar.]

【Xie Qiyue pouted and muttered: "Why are you hiding your head and showing your tail? I don't want it!"】

[Li Shuwan walked forward and greeted with a smile: "Master Guan, I am sorry to bother you again."]

【Su Yun has already walked forward and said with a smile, "Shu Wan, you are here too."】

[“Mr. Yun is here too. What a coincidence.”]

[Except Zhang Yunzhi, your eyes fell on the woman wearing red silk men's clothing behind a few people. She had a high ponytail and beautiful eyebrows. It was hard to ignore her in the crowd. She was the oiran Gongsun Niangzi of Zixiao Pavilion.]

[Madam Gongsun clasped her fists and said, "Thank you, Master Guan, for your courtesy."]

[Everyone in Yuehuaxuan didn't expect that Gongsun, the head of the Purple Xiao Pavilion's most beautiful lady, would come here.]

[You smiled and nodded, leading everyone into the courtyard one by one. For a moment, the courtyard seemed crowded.]

[Gongsun looked around the courtyard with a look of joy on her face, and said with a smile: "My previous wish was to have my own courtyard, not to plant flowers and grass, but to raise a few fast horses and a few weapon racks."]

[Her thoughts are indeed different from those of ordinary women, and her words reveal a heroic spirit.]

[After hearing this, Zhou Yuner continued, "I have a different idea from Sister Gongsun. I also want a courtyard, but I am satisfied just to be with the person I love and raise children."]

[As she spoke, she glanced at you vaguely.]

【Yun Wan saw this and joked: "If you really have to wash dishes, cook, grow vegetables and buy oil, can you really do it, Yun Er? But you can't do the Hu Xuan dance at home, or your mother-in-law will criticize you."】

[Chen Xiang also smiled and said: "Sister, you can dance while cooking, killing two birds with one stone."]

[Zhou Yuner walked to Yun Wan's side, deliberately put on a stern face, and said coquettishly: "Sister Wan, look at them! They only know how to bully others."]

[Yun Wan and the others had some conflicts with Chen Xiang and Hu Yun Niang, but after this joke, the barriers between them seemed to have disappeared.]

[The emotions and hatreds between women are like this, they come and go inexplicably.] [Hu Yunniang looked around and suddenly asked, "Where is Sister Xiangjun? Why can't I see her?"]

[Li Xiangjun, Yunwan, and Feng Yaya have always been in pairs. They should not be alone when they come to Xie's house today.]

[Yun Wan heard this and explained, "Xiang Jun has accompanied Ya Ya to the compound to exchange for a guarantee letter for redemption. She will be here soon."]

【She said, turning her eyes to you, "Mr. Zhang also went with us."】

[You nodded gently, and Zhang Yuanlai also came. It is not easy to redeem these prostitutes. In addition to the silver for redemption, you also need the official clan crossing document and the guarantee letter from the nine major surnames. All three are indispensable. Otherwise, Yuehuaxuan will never let them go.]

[Zhang Yuanlai is a guest of the Xie Mansion. This time, he must have asked Mrs. Zhuge from the compound to be his guarantor.]

[When Chenxiang heard Feng Yaya's name, he couldn't help but think of her redemption. After Feng Yaya was redeemed, she actually followed a poor scholar to Longxi Road. This incident caused a stir in Yuehuaxuan.]

[How can you entrust your life to a man who has only the title of a scholar and is penniless? ]

[This matter was ridiculed by many people and even became a topic of conversation after dinner. ]

[Sisters like Yun Wan also advised Feng Yaya to think twice, after all, Longxi Road is remote, life is hard, and the future is uncertain. However, Feng Yaya has made up her mind, and even had an unpleasant argument with several sisters because of this. Although everyone was reluctant, they could do nothing about it.]

[At yesterday's banquet, Zhang Yuanlai became a disciple of the academy in one fell swoop. He finally had the opportunity to rise to the top. It was a dramatic turn of events.]

[This change not only saved him from his original predicament, but also allowed him to no longer have to go to Longxi Road, and instead live in Bianjing and study with peace of mind.]

[As a student of the academy, he is naturally worthy of Feng Yaya. ]

[The women in Yuehuaxuan changed from ridicule to envy. ]

【At this time! 】

[Wutong's face turned red, and he walked back angrily, "Master, the stewards nearby refused to lend us chairs and stools."]

【The Xie Mansion's West Garden was originally where servants lived, and no young lady or young master had a courtyard here. The few families nearby were mostly managers of the various courtyards in the mansion. Although they were not considered noble on weekdays, they also thought highly of themselves.】

[Wutong did not hide anything. Although his voice was not loud, it was loud enough for everyone present to hear clearly.]

[After hearing this, the courtesans at Yuehuaxuan looked calm and seemed not surprised.]

【Xie Yuan frowned, anger appeared on his face, and he said coldly: "These damn slaves really don't know how to live or die."】

[“Wutong, go ahead. I’ll support you. I’ll go see the manager there and break his legs today.”]

[After Wutong finished speaking, she realized that she had said something wrong. She didn't want to embarrass the young master in front of everyone, she was just angry for a moment.]

[Although some stewards in the past were not so bad, especially in recent years, as the young master's talent gradually became apparent, many stewards wanted to make friends with him.]

[If it weren't for this, I wouldn't have gone to borrow the chair. I never thought this would happen today! ]

[You looked calm, signaling Wutong not to worry, and stopped the impulsive Xie Yuan.]

[But I feel strange in my heart. Normally, Steward Wu should personally deliver the gift today. Steward Wu is Madam Yuan's confidant and is in charge of the servants in Xiyuan.]

[You look at Xie Xuan, "I'll have to trouble you, Brother Seven, for this matter."]

【Xie Xuan stood aside and nodded slightly. He brought a personal maid and gave instructions.】

【After a while! 】

[Xie Yuan's personal maid quickly brought back enough chairs and placed them in the courtyard.]

【Xie Xuan just nodded lightly, and glanced at the surrounding courtesans. He thought he would be praised by them, but he noticed that Yun Wan and others kept looking at him, with a bit of tenderness in their eyes, as if they didn't notice him at all.】

[Hu Yunniang said at the right time: "Tomorrow I will send someone to make a few good chairs, so that Master Guan will not always be short of something."]

[Chen Xiang also nodded in agreement, "I see that you are also a flower lover. There are also a few Clivia and Asparagus fern that Chen Xiang has been keeping by his side. They are all elegant and suitable for you."]

[“It’s my apology for bumping into you last time.”]

[As for this kind of "awkward indifference" of not lending a chair or stool, these women who came from brothels have long been accustomed to it, but they are also extremely sensitive. ]

[For this gentleman with excellent character and appearance, there was no contempt in their eyes, but rather empathy and a hint of tenderness. ]

[Zhou Yuner also took out an exquisite item from her gift box and said softly, "This is a hairpin with green leaves and velvet flowers made by Yuner herself, and a Jinshi scarf. I hope Master Guan likes it."]

【Madam Gongsun also said, "That's perfect. I also have something to give to Master Guan."】

[The maid behind him stepped forward lightly, holding an ancient wooden box in her arms, and slowly opened it, revealing a long sword inside. Madam Gongsun took out the long sword and gently drew it out of the sheath. The sword body was engraved with a dragon shape, and the blade was extremely sharp, flashing with cold light.]

[“This sword is called Dragon Shadow. It was made by the swordsmith Master Ouyang of the academy. By chance, I got it. I am afraid that it will bring disgrace to its name. I am giving it to you today so that you can show its usefulness.”]

[After saying this, she raised her beautiful eyes and said, "It's the right time to give the sword to a hero!"]

[You take the sword and feel that its weight is just right, not too light nor too heavy. With a light swing of your hand, the sword makes a clear and pleasant sound that echoes in the air.]

[You didn’t refuse, but nodded with a smile and said, “Thank you for your kindness.”]

[Everyone continued to chat, while you stood under the sycamore tree and rarely interrupted, only smiling and nodding occasionally.]

【Xie Xuan was talking freely. Although he and Su Yun often visited Yuehuaxuan, he had never seen so many courtesans gathered together. He felt a little proud and showed off a little in his words.】

[However, no matter how much he talks, everyone's eyes always seem to be on you, as if you are the center of the party.]

[You rarely respond, but mostly just listen, but all the courtesans pay attention to you. ]

【Xie Xuan felt a sense of loss in his heart, and he finally understood the deep meaning of Jin Zi's sigh, "A talented and romantic man sits on the stage of poetry, what a good minister in white clothes."】

[Although Bai Yi has no status, he is no less than a nobleman or general in this romantic world. ]

[Zhang Yunzhi looked at the famous courtesans in Bianjing sitting together in this simple courtyard, talking and laughing.]

[Although she knew that your talent would eventually make you famous in Bianjing, she didn't expect it to happen so soon.]

【Who in Bianjing doesn't know you? 】

[It’s noon! ]

[In the courtyard, the sycamore tree sways gently in the wind, and the sunlight shines through the branches and leaves, casting mottled shadows. ]

【Su Yun talked about the business at this time and said, "I came to see Master Guan this time, but I have an invitation."】

【After saying this, he took out an invitation from his sleeve. 】

[“An invitation from the Crown Prince of the Great Sui Dynasty!”]

(End of this chapter)