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

Chapter 403 The Crown Prince of the Sui Dynasty was shy for his confidant Wutong!

[The object in Su Yun's hand was a gilded invitation card with the words "Prince Chongwen" engraved on it, which looked particularly solemn.]

[She smiled slightly and said solemnly: "I came to visit Master Guan this time for another important matter, which is the invitation from the Crown Prince of the Great Sui Dynasty."]

[“Crown Prince of the Great Sui Dynasty?”]

[You are a little surprised, frowning slightly. How could there be a prince of the Sui Dynasty in Bianjing? And he invited you?]

【Su Yun saw that you were confused, and explained softly: "Mr. Guan, you don't know that there is indeed a genuine prince of the Great Sui Dynasty in Bianjing."】

[She paused and continued, "The current Emperor of Sui has three sons, among whom Crown Prince Chongwen is the eldest son and the eldest son of the Empress. He was sent here by the Sui Dynasty as a hostage when he was seventeen years old. This matter is also related to the Master."]

[You feel even more puzzled. The Sui Dynasty and the Qi Dynasty are at war, and they are incompatible. Even if it is a hostage, why would they let the prince of a country be a hostage? ]

【Xie Yuan took over the conversation, his face filled with pride, "I know a thing or two about this. Back then, the Great Qi was feared by the world. The Master lived in the academy, and the four gentlemen traveled around the world. When talking about the Great Qi, the only thing people could think of was fear."】

[“Eternal Heaven, the Southern Buddhist Kingdom, and the Great Sui Dynasty were all afraid that the Great Qi would be as powerful as a tiger, so they sent their prince to study in the Bianjing Academy, but he was actually a hostage. Seeing this, the other small countries followed suit and imprisoned their princes in Bianjing.”]

[“The residences of those foreign princes were called ‘Young Phoenix Terraces’. In the past, they were still open to the public for viewing, but they were filled with humiliation.”]

[“This rule is still in use today. But now…”]

【Xie Yuan sighed and said with some regret, "Master Da Qi has gone to seek immortality, the four masters have also fallen apart, and the intention of the three kingdoms to form an alliance is gradually becoming apparent. The former Chufengtai has changed over time and has now become an important place for the court. Although those princes are hostages, few people in Bianjing dare to provoke them easily."】

[Yun Wan's brows slightly furrowed when she heard this, "These princes are tyrannical in Bianjing, especially the son of the Khan of Changshengtian. Many of the sisters in Yuehuaxuan have been bullied by them."]

[You look down at the gilded invitation in your hand. The power of the Sui Dynasty is no weaker than that of the Qi Dynasty. In addition, the other three countries seem to be interested in forming an alliance, which is actually not good for the Qi Dynasty.]

[Da Qi did gradually lose control of the world over the years, and began to decline from its peak.]

[Zhou Yuner patted her chest lightly, with a look of worry on her face, and whispered: "Yes, that Buddhist disciple from the Southern Buddhist Country was even more excessive, and he once molested Sister Nihuang. If the teacher from the academy had not been there at the time, the consequences would have been disastrous."]

[Her tone was filled with fear, and it was obvious that she was still haunted by the actions of these princes.]

【Su Yun saw this and comforted him, "Master Guan, don't worry too much. Prince Chongwen is a person who admires Confucianism. My grandfather also praised him and said that he should be born in the Confucian Great Qi. Among all the princes, he is the most low-key and never goes along with the other princes."】

[Speaking of this Prince Chongwen, Lady Gongsun also interjected, "This Prince Chongwen is indeed different from others, and has a good reputation in Bianjing. He once studied in the Academy, and was praised by Mr. Jin Zitan as 'a natural writer, who loves writing more than the country', and is good at contemporary literature."]

[“He is very good at calligraphy, and his own flower and bird style is very popular among the sisters in the West Wing. He admires the calligraphy of Mr. Er and has visited the Xiushen Building of the Academy many times, but was rejected every time.”]

[Su Yun smiled and nodded, his tone somewhat proud, "Mr. Guan, don't think too much about this invitation. Your talent has long been famous in Bianjing. Everyone knows that the person who wrote 'The White Jade Capital in the Sky, Twelve Towers and Five Cities' is the person who participated in the Caotang Poetry Meeting."]

[“Master Guan, rest assured. This Crown Prince Chongwen is an elegant man who is worth meeting.”]

[“I have known him for many years and I know that he has a good character. If he had not wanted to stand out at the banquet and cause gossip in Bianjing, I would have wanted him to write the poems for the Thatched Cottage Poetry Meeting.”]

[“Master Guan, he admired the poems you wrote at the banquet, especially the line, “Who among the vulgar people can understand my mind? A hero must suffer at the end of his life. Where can I find a soulmate in this world?” He even copied it many times and hung it at home.”]

[Gongsun Niangzi smiled and said, "It seems that this Prince Yuan has similar interests to mine!"]

[Li Shuwan thought for a while and said, "This prince of the Great Sui Dynasty is indeed a rare and wonderful person, gentle and elegant, and quite famous among the nine major surnames."]

[You nodded, and you got to know this Prince Chongwen a little better. Putting aside his good character, at least his cunning and ability to maintain his reputation made him an expert among experts.]

[After all, being able to gain such a reputation in Bianjing as the prince of an enemy country, being respected by the grandson of Prime Minister Su, and even being on good terms with the nine major surnames, he is definitely not a simple person.]

[Su Yun looked at you with anticipation in his eyes, and asked softly, "Master Guan, what do you think?"]

[She paused, then added: "If Master Guan agrees, I will give him an answer. Master Guan does not have to give in to my face, but this Crown Prince Yuan is indeed someone worth associating with."]

【Faced with this matter, you decide...】

1. Agree to this matter, accept the invitation, and go to the appointment. (Hint: It may be beneficial in the future.)
2. Disagree with this matter and refuse to go to the appointment. (Hint: It may be unfavorable for the future.)
3. Ignore the matter. (Hint: It may be detrimental to the future.)
4. Get involved in person. (1/3)

The big cauldron was struck, emitting a brilliant light, and the words on it slowly froze.

Yu Ke looked at the four options above.

It seems that the invitation from the Crown Prince of Sui Dynasty is of great importance.

No hesitation, just choose.

1. Agree to this matter, accept the invitation and go to the appointment. (Hint: It may be beneficial in the future.)
[You smiled and nodded, accepting the invitation, saying calmly: "Since it is Master Su who invited you, there is no reason to refuse. Let's go meet this Crown Prince Chongwen."]

[Su Yun was overjoyed when he heard this, "I will definitely not let Master Guan down! The date is set for the fifteenth of next month, and the location is Qimochunfang in the West Wing."]

[When Yun Wan heard the words "Qi Mo Chun Fang", her heart moved. Qi Mo Chun Fang was the location of Qing Yin Xiao Ban, one of the three brothels in the West Wing, and it was also the location of Su Shi Shi, the most beautiful woman in Bian Jing. Su Shi Shi was the most popular prostitute in this banquet.]

[Qimochunfang is different from Yuehuaxuan and Zixiaoge. It is located in a royal garden with a quiet and elegant environment. Although it is not as lively as the two, it is a place that the scholars of the academy yearn for. ]

[When Xie Yuan heard the location, a hint of interest flashed in his eyes, and he said, "Master Yun, I'll go with Brother Guan too, is that okay?"]

【Su Yun nodded with a smile: "Of course."】

[Hearing this, Xie Qiyue curled her lips and muttered in a low voice: "Dogs love to go out, they really like to join in the fun."]

[Su Yun seemed to have accomplished something great, his face was full of joy, and he said softly: "Prince Yuan is one of my rare bosom friends, and Master Guan is also my good friend. I can make this happen today, which can be regarded as the fulfillment of a wish."]

[Su Yun smiled and said, "Qi Mo Chun Fang is a place with lush forests and bamboos, incense burning in the bamboo stream, gurgling streams, and flowing wine cups. It is a great pleasure to recite poems and compose couplets!"]

[She looked at the sky and saw that it was already noon, so she stood up and said goodbye: "I have to tell Crown Prince Yuan about this news quickly, so I won't bother you any more."]

[Xie Xuan had a hint of displeasure on his face. He had certainly met this Prince Chongwen before, but he had never expected that he thought so highly of Xie Guan.]

[However, it may not be that simple for Xie Guan to attend this banquet. The other princes are not so easy to get along with.]

[Before Su Yun left, he said, "I have another gift for Master Yu Guan. This time, we are trying to gain fame for the Caotang Poetry Contest. If I give you something vulgar, I'm afraid it will pollute Master Guan's eyes. In the future, if you have any requests, Su Yun will never refuse."]

[After hearing this, Wutong tilted his head and showed a look of pity on his face. ] [You smiled at this and personally escorted him to the door. ]

[After Su Yun left in a hurry, everyone in Yuehuaxuan did not leave, but stayed in the courtyard, waiting for Zhang Yuanlai and others to return. ]

[Inside the courtyard, the sycamore trees swayed gently in the wind, and the sunlight sprinkled on the bluestone ground, casting a patch of light and shadow, and the original cold air was also dispelled. ]

[You fetched some fruits from the house, started a charcoal fire, and the courtyard suddenly became warm.]

[Everyone sat together, chatting and laughing. From time to time, the sound of silver bell-like laughter floated over the wall, attracting the servants of the West Garden to stop and look into the courtyard intentionally or unintentionally, wanting to catch a glimpse of these graceful women.]

[Not long after, Zhang Yuanlai, Feng Yaya and Li Xiangjun walked into the courtyard.]

【Zhang Yuanlai's face was full of joy, and he held Feng Yaya tightly in his hand.】

[When you see this scene, you will know that Feng Yaya's redemption has been successfully resolved.]

[Li Xiangjun followed behind the two of them, looking at this simple but lively courtyard with a bit of surprise in her eyes.]

[Zhang Yuanlai slowly approached, took Feng Yaya and bowed to Xie Yuan, his tone full of gratitude: "This time, it is all thanks to Master Yuan for helping me."]

[Mrs. Zhuge personally signed Feng Yaya's guarantee letter, so ordinary servants naturally don't get this treatment. Zhang Yuanlai's situation is special. He is a student of the academy and has been taken care of by Xie Yuan many times, so he is taken seriously.]

【Xie Yuan was sitting on a chair, breaking open an orange. Hearing this, he waved his hand indifferently.】

【Zhang Yuanlai turned to you again, his expression solemn, and just as he was about to bow, a pair of hands held him back.】

[With a gentle smile on your face, you whispered, "An old horse in the stable still has ambitions to run a thousand miles."]

[“Mr. Zhang, this is what you deserve. Why thank me? My life’s ambition is like water thrown on a stone. Although my head is white, my heart is still red. Today I should congratulate Mr. Zhang for realizing his ambition and getting what he wanted.”]

[Zhang Yuanlai was stunned when he heard this, and couldn't help but cover his eyes with his sleeves, tears streaming down his face.]

[His voice choked with sobs, he whispered: "I will never forget your kindness, sir."]

[The courtyard was silent for a moment, and everyone watched this scene with some feelings in their hearts.]

[Chen Xiang and the others know clearly that Zhang Yuanlai was able to enter the academy mostly because of your relationship.]

[Li Shuwan looked at your reaction and Xie Yuan's reaction, thinking. She seemed to see the shadow of her own grandfather, Lie Sangong, in you.]

[No matter what he does, even if it means doing a favor for others, Grandpa is always sincere and always makes people feel touched. ]

[The young man in the courtyard is also so generous! ]

【Feng Yaya understood the weight of Zhang Yuanlai's words even more. Zhang Yuanlai was mostly grateful to Xie Yuan; but to you, it was a true favor to him, and he even had the intention of "a man will die for his friend".】

[After Zhang Yuanlai and the others took their seats, the courtyard became more lively. Wutong called Luya over, and the two of them worked together in the kitchen, preparing meals for everyone.]

【There is constant laughter in the courtyard! 】

[In the afternoon, the sun gradually set, and after everyone had dinner, they said goodbye and left one after another.]

[The courtesans of Yuehuaxuan bid farewell one by one, but Zhou Yuner was reluctant to leave. Her eyes kept falling on you, as if she had thousands of words to say.]

[Gongsun Niangzi, Li Shuwan and others also left one after another, and the courtyard gradually became quiet. ]

[In the end, only Xie Yuan, Zhang Yunzhi, and Xie Qiyue were left in the courtyard.]

[The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the small courtyard, giving this simple courtyard a layer of golden brilliance. ]

[Xie Qiyue recalled the people in the courtyard just now, including the young master of the Su family and a group of courtesans.]

[Today, everyone is discussing the poems of this Xie family illegitimate son.]

[It is no exaggeration to say that his name is so famous that it shook the capital! 】

[This cousin I met at Hongjingyuan seems to be a really capable person. ]

[Zhang Yunzhi did mention something, with a smile on her face, "Master Guan, my father returned from Jiannan Road these few days and said he wanted to meet Master Guan."]

【Xie Yuan was surprised, "Is Uncle Zhang back too? My father is also going back to Bian Jing soon, so I guess he made it."】

[Zhang Yunzhi nodded slightly: "Last time I asked Master Guan about the matter of Zehu, just as Master expected, the court sent troops to Zhuya County. My father was well prepared and made great contributions this time. Prime Minister Su has ordered him to return to the capital to report on his work."]

[Zhang Yunzhi actually felt a little helpless. In the letter to her father, she did not mention who made this suggestion. If she said it was a young man who had not yet come of age, he might not be taken seriously. She just vaguely said that it was a guest of the Xie family.]

[My father insisted on meeting this guest, saying that he was probably a great talent living in seclusion.]

[I wonder how my father would react when he returns to Beijing and sees this young man who is so talented?]

【The sky gradually darkens.】

【Zhang Yunzhi and the others said goodbye and left, but Xie Yuan quietly stayed behind, gently put the "Grass Lantern Kindness" in his hand into your hand, and said with a smile: "Brother Guan, read it tonight. Let's go, let's go."】

[You looked at the book in your hand, feeling quite helpless, and put it on the table, then tidied up the yard.]

[The small courtyard that was once bustling with activity is now only occupied by you and Wutong. ]

[You walked into the room, and when you came out, you saw Wutong holding the book Xie Yuan had just given you and flipping through a few pages. A shy blush appeared on her face. She was holding her skirt with her hands, and she looked very delicate.]

[Wutong has a slender waist, which can be held in one hand, and the front view is also quite spectacular. ]

[“Master, do you also want this kind of thing? Actually, Wutong is also possible.”]

(End of this chapter)