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

Chapter 279: The bastard in Hongjing Courtyard!
Deep in Hongjingyuan, the scenery remains the same.

Everyone walked into the main hall.

Originally, there was only a chair for Old Lady Xie at the main seat.

With Xie Hong's return, another one was placed on the right.

Mrs. Yuan, the head of the compound, frowned.

This chair has always been Xie Ling's seat. The Da Qi Dynasty pays great attention to the order of seniority and the distinction between the noble and the humble.

Xie Ling is the elder brother, so he should sit in this seat.

but.

Mrs. Yuan did not refute and her face was full of joy.

Xie Hong supported the old lady and walked slowly into the main hall of Hongjing Courtyard. The old lady smiled as brightly as a flower and held her young son's hand tightly for a long time. Suddenly, she looked at the half-white hair on Xie Hong's head.

She was stunned for a moment, then she spoke slowly:
"Hong'er, why are you getting old too?"

The white-haired old lady's eyes were filled with tears.

Xie Hong couldn't hide his guilt, and he knelt down at the door in a rare gesture, speaking earnestly:
"My son is unfilial, and I am not always by your side, fulfilling my filial duty in front of you."

In the second courtyard, Mrs. Zhao, Xie Renfeng, and Xie Qiyue saw their father kneeling on the ground, and the three of them also knelt down quickly.

Everyone paused.

"Mingshan, get up quickly, get up quickly. I know your ambitions and the grievances in your heart. How can your mother not know this?"

"I remember when we were children, you were the most sensible. You would get up and study hard before the cock crowed every day. I was afraid that you would be too tired, so every time the cock crowed, you would quietly turn off the lights and pretend to wake up."

As the old lady recalled the past, her eyes became red and her voice choked with sobs.

"When my mother was sick, and the brothers were away, you stayed by her bedside every time."

"You were the last one to leave the mansion among the brothers. It's not because you are not talented enough, but because you were worried that no one would take care of the Xie Mansion during those years."

He remained silent upon hearing this.

Mrs. Zhao from the Second Hospital, Xie Hong's wife, had already begun to sob quietly.

"Yuer, help Mingshan up quickly, the ground is cold." The old lady urged.

Mrs. Zhao, whose name is Zhao Yue.

When Zhao Yue was about to help, Xie Hong had already stood up silently.

However, there was a hint of gloom in Xie Hong's eyes.

The woman wearing a white gauze hat following behind Xie Hong is Lu Hua, now the Taoist master of the Sui Dynasty.

Lu Hua looked at this scene of loving mother and filial son and yawned out of boredom.

Because of the hat covering his face, no one noticed.

When we walked into the main hall, Xie Yuan, Zhuge Jian and others had already stood up.

"Second uncle!"

"Thank you, sir."

Xie Hongduo glanced at Zhuge Jian and nodded slightly.

Most people in the main hall bowed slightly.

The ladies in the compound did not dare to neglect him.

Seeing this, Madam Yuan's eyes flashed with a complicated look. After so many years, Xie Hong's prestige in the Xie Mansion remained unchanged.

I don’t know why Xie Hong suddenly returned home at this time.

This gathering is for Xie Ling's return to Beijing, so please don't let anything unexpected happen.

Xie Hong did not choose to sit in the main seat opposite the upper row, but sat at the top seat on the right row.

Everyone in the Second Hospital followed behind him.

Although Xie Renfeng and Xie Qiyue had seats, they stood behind Xie Hong.

The ladies in the compound also sat on this side.

Opposite are the Li family, the Zhao family, Zhuge Jian and others.

Wait until everyone is seated safely.

A scene in the main hall caught people's attention——

A woman wearing a bamboo hat walked in leisurely, holding a donkey rope, and tied a sturdy black donkey to the towering pillar in the center of the main hall. The black donkey made a "grunting" sound from time to time.

Xie Yuan sat next to his uncle and mother, his eyes sparkling with curiosity and excitement. This woman was so unique. Leading a donkey, wasn't she a female knight in the martial arts world?
He wanted to go up and make friends with them.

Wutong stood behind Xie Yuan, lowered his head and looked down, not daring to make any rash moves.

After all, in this main hall, gathered all the ladies and young masters of the Xie Mansion, as well as the second master of the Xie family, and important figures from other major families. How dare she, a mere maid, act rashly?

After Lu Hua tied up the black donkey, he clapped his hands and walked straight towards Xie Hong, completely ignoring the gazes of others.

Mrs. Zhao frowned slightly when she saw this.

Old Lady Xie was also curious and asked, "Hong'er, who is this girl?"

Xie Hong said, "She is the daughter of a friend, and she entrusted her to me before she died. She will stay in Xie's house for a few days."

"The name is Hua Lu!"

Lu Hua snorted coldly under his bamboo hat, but did not refute.

Lu Hua!

Hualu!

Isn't this just the name reversed?

Speaking of it.

Mrs. Zhao's eyes softened and her hand that was pinching the bracelet slowly loosened its grip.

Xie Renfeng also looked over from a distance, with a complicated look in his eyes.

Xie Qiyue tilted her head behind her father, her face full of curiosity.

When the old lady heard this, a meaningful smile appeared on her face, "A friend's daughter?
Could it be just a cover-up, and is this also the bloodline of the Xie family that is lost outside?
Mrs. Zhao tapped the table with her fingers, and a sharp-minded servant brought a chair from the back.

Lu Hua didn't hesitate and sat leisurely beside Mrs. Zhao.

Until then!

The main hall finally became quiet, and the black donkey in front of the big pillar also lay down.

In the main hall of Xie Hongyuan, behind the throne of Old Lady Xie, a magnificent landscape painting hangs in the center.

The servants on both sides gently closed the door of the main hall and retreated cautiously, bending over.

With a soft sound, "bang—"

The vermilion painted door closed, isolating the noise from the outside world.

Only a few people were left in the main pavilion.

There are Madam Yuan, Madam Zhuge, Madam Shang and two young masters, Xie Yu and Xie Yuan in the compound.

There are only Mrs. Zhao, Xie Renfeng and Xie Qiyue from the Second Hospital.

The remaining six are from the Zhao and Li families and Zhuge Jian.

There were only a few personal maids serving during this period, and they treated her respectfully. Among them was Mrs. Zhao's maid Gan Zhi.

At the four corners, large braziers burned brightly to dispel the chill, and the small windows of the pavilion were slightly opened, cleverly letting the smoke from the firewood quietly dissipate.

Old Lady Xie gently blew away the hot steam rising from the tea, took a sip, and then slowly put down the teacup.

A crisp sound!
Everyone's eyes were focused on the white-haired old lady.

Waiting for the old man to speak.

at this time!

A servant hurried in from outside the door and delivered a message.

"General Sima and the fourth lady request a meeting."

After hearing this, Old Lady Xie did not hesitate. Sima Ting was a military governor, so naturally she had to meet him.

The old lady nodded slightly.

The servant has already respectfully withdrawn.

The old lady looked at Xie Hong and smiled, "General Sima Ting of the Sima family fell in love with the fourth lady of the compound at first sight, and the marriage has been arranged this year."

"There is no man at home, otherwise I would ask you, Hong'er, to help me think about it."

Mrs. Yuan also had a smile on her face, because it was she who facilitated this marriage.

This was an important marriage among the nine major families. For the Xie family, marrying a concubine's daughter to the Sima family was undoubtedly a good deal.

Sima Ting has a solid position in the Sima family, and is one of the most influential members of the Sima family in the court of this generation.

In fact, when Sima Ting was choosing a marriage partner, he did not only look at the Xie family, but also tried to win over other families among the other nine major surnames.

However, in the end he fell in love with Xie Ying from the main compound. Of course, Xie Qiyue from the second hospital also had contact with Sima Ting.

As the mistress of the compound, Mrs. Yuan was naturally proud of herself.

Since then, Xie Ying's situation in the Xie family has improved a lot.

After hearing this, Xie Hong said calmly:
"When he was studying at the academy, he was highly appreciated by the professors and his conduct was not bad." Madam Zhao also said:
"Mingshan is still in Qingliang Temple. I am thinking of finding a marriage for Qiyue and I have written a letter to Mingshan."

Xie Hong nodded slightly.

Mrs. Zhao showed a look of regret on her face.

After all, the Sima family has been on the rise recently, and Jiannan Road is the top priority of Da Qi today. Its governor holds great power and has a prominent status.

Sima Ting almost had a chance to compete for the position of the next head of the family.

After hearing this, Mrs. Yuan's face became even redder, and she was obviously very satisfied with this marriage.

The other members of the Xie family reacted indifferently, except Xie Qiyue, who seemed to be unaware of the matter and even looked surprised after hearing it.

Xie Yuan, who was sitting opposite, saw this and glanced at Xie Qiyue, thinking to himself:

"What a silly girl!"

When the people from other families present heard Xie Hong's evaluation of Sima Ting, their faces became uncertain.

After all, Sima Ting was of the same generation as some of them, but now he had left them far behind, or was even surpassed by them, so he couldn't help but feel some emotion and jealousy in his heart.

They came to the Xie family today. In fact, the family had basically decided to "promote" Xie Ling in the court, but they didn't know which other families the Xie family had invited.

When the banquet comes, the families can inform each other and prepare themselves mentally.

Several important figures in the family did not show up today.

Zhuge Jian's eyes showed a thoughtful look.

Soon!
The door slowly opened.

A man and a woman walked in hand in hand.

The woman's face turned slightly red.

The man was of sturdy build, nearly thirty years old, dressed in black casual clothes, with a masculine and handsome appearance, and a firm and steady look between his brows.

The woman was wearing a water-green embroidered skirt, a white Zhaojun jacket with a crescent-shaped pearl necklace pattern, and a bright red crane cloak.

Her hair is long like a waterfall, her face is fair and elegant, and her eyes are as gentle as water.

Under the gaze of everyone, the woman seemed to want to take her hand back, but the man held it tightly and was unwilling to let go.

The two people were Sima Ting and Xie Ying, who walked into the hall.

"Greetings, old lady!"

"Thank you, sir!"

The old lady is not only the most respected elder in the Xie family, but also the biological mother of Xie Ling and Xie Hong. In Da Qi, mothers are honored by their sons, and the achievements of their sons can often increase the prestige of their mothers.

"A son is the authority of his father, and a father is the courage of his son."

The same goes for mother!

Therefore, in the etiquette of Da Qi, respect for elders is particularly important, and it is natural to bow when meeting them.

Xie Hong was previously a teacher at the academy, in charge of the academy's disciplines.

Sima Ting just nodded to the others, and no one thought it was wrong.

Sima Ting was already the governor of a continent when he was not even thirty years old.

The martial arts have reached the upper three realms.

Of course I have the capital for it.

Many people from the major families present stood up to greet him and expressed their respect for Sima Ting.

Xie Ying bowed to everyone one by one, behaving properly and not daring to overstep the mark.

Sima Ting glanced at everyone present and was suddenly stunned, as if he was quite surprised by the appearance of a certain guest.

"Brother Zhuge, long time no see!"

Zhuge Jian also greeted with a smile.

The two had known each other for a long time. Zhuge Jian was a few years older than the other. He was also a disciple of the Third Master and did not like officialdom.

He traveled around in his early years and later returned to the court and was appointed Grand Secretary. Unexpectedly, he would appear in Xie's house today.

Xie Hong looked up, his eyes burning with scorching heat.

Sima Ting's heart skipped a beat, for he was already a warrior who had entered the Snow Mountain realm.

I actually felt a sense of fear and trepidation.

Looking at the lonely-eyed middle-aged man in plain clothes sitting at the top, he realized it was Mr. Xie, whom he had met several times before.

At that time, he almost became the fifth disciple of the Master and the fifth master of the academy.

But I don’t know what happened afterwards, and everything ended in vain.

Xie Hong finally quit the academy.

However, this person's reputation is so great that he is almost the most outstanding person among the nine major surnames in these generations.

Mr. San commented on this person, "He is expected to be the founder of the clan, and he can create another school of thought besides Confucianism."

What surprised Sima Ting even more was that even though it was rumored that Xie Hong had become disheartened for some reason and stayed in Qingliang Temple, away from the worldly world, his cultivation was still unfathomable.

Sima Ting could not help but calm his mind, keeping the true meaning of martial arts hidden in his body to protect his mind.

Xie Hong withdrew his gaze, and his eyes returned to a lonely look.

He just looked at Sima Ting and nodded.

Sima Ting felt as if he had been pardoned. He then retracted his martial arts training and respectfully bowed to Xie Hong.

Everything happens in a flash.

Only Lu Hua, under his bamboo hat, looked at Sima Ting a few more times.

"Is this the young man who inherited the ancestral surname of the nine major surnames of Da Qi? He looks quite like that."

These words only rang in Xie Hong's ears.

Sima Ting took Xie Ying to the left row.

After some pleasantries, Xie Hong remained silent. The matter of returning to Beijing to write a letter for Xie Ling tomorrow had been settled.

Mrs. Yuan was very relieved that the matter went smoothly without any problems.

The arrival of Xie Hong has invisibly helped this matter. After all, the reason why the Xie family can stand firm is not only because of the reputation of Dingyuan Hou, but also because of the second master.

The atmosphere gradually became harmonious and friendly.

In the main hall, Xie Yuan seemed a little bored, but he still couldn't leave at will.

This time his mother asked him to come out and make himself familiar to the public, which would be crucial for the interpersonal relationships within the big family in the future.

At this time, the black donkey in the main hall also seemed quite bored. It actually fell into a deep sleep, snoring like thunder, attracting everyone's attention.

Seeing this, Lu Hua stood up and kicked the black donkey hard.

"Moo-!"

A loud donkey bray broke the silence, and the black donkey woke up as if from a dream. It was so frightened that its saliva splashed everywhere, leaving a mess on the ground.

Everyone in the main hall was surprised, except Xie Yuan who couldn't help laughing.

Wutong also blinked his eyes. It was the first time he encountered such a thing.

Lu Hua warned: "If you keep sleeping, I'll make you a donkey meat hot pot."

The black donkey was so sleepy that he couldn't open his eyes and just kept shaking his head.

He was kicked hard by Lu Hua again.

now!

Outside the door came the hurried footsteps of a servant and the voice of a report: "Master Guan from the compound wants to see you!"

Watch the young master?
Upon hearing this, Old Lady Xie frowned and looked puzzled.

Everyone in the Xie residence was also stunned, muttering to themselves that they had never heard that this person would come today.

Only Mrs. Zhao's expression changed slightly. She gently put down the teacup in her hand, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes.

Gan Zhi stood behind Madam Zhao, raised her eyes slightly, her gaze flickering, as if she had guessed something.

Wutong was so surprised that he opened his mouth wide and whispered to himself in disbelief:

"Why is the young master here?"

A servant whispered something in the old lady's ear, and old lady Xie's face became even gloomier.

"Thank you for viewing?"

She slammed the table hard and said angrily:
"Who asked him to come?"

"Unlucky thing!"

Mrs. Yuan's face also turned cold.

Sima Ting and Xie Ying looked at each other, and Xie Ying's face showed worry.

Xie Yuan was also full of doubts, not understanding why Guan Di suddenly appeared.

When Zhuge Jian heard Xie Guan's name, his eyes lit up.

Only Xie Renfeng, who was standing behind Xie Hong, had a meaningful smile on his face and lowered his head in silence.

(End of this chapter)