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

Chapter 281 Academic Assessment: What is a man of lofty ideals and benevolence?
[You gathered your thoughts, followed the steward's steps, and stepped into the solemn main hall.]

[The steward walked in front. Based on past experience, he expected that when the illegitimate children in the courtyard came to Xie Hongyuan for the first time, they would often feel uneasy, or remain silent and appear unusually reserved; or their eyes would wander, unable to hide their excitement.]

[Furthermore, he learned that this young master was born out of wedlock and did not seem to be favored by the family. Perhaps he had never even set foot in the Grand View Garden, let alone met the ladies of the mansion and those high-ranking nobles.]

[It must be because he is timid in his heart. ]

[The manager has something in mind...After walking for a while, he seems to notice something different.]

[The young man followed behind him, the hem of his robe swaying gently with his steps, and the amplitude was exactly the same every time.]

[The pace was steady, neither hurried nor dragging, and each step seemed to be precisely measured, without any tension or anxiety that comes with being a newcomer.]

[The steward saw this and could not help but secretly put away his previous contempt. ]

[“Master Guan, the entrance to the main hall is in front of you. I will not escort you any further.”]

[“Everyone inside is a noble from the mansion. You need to be more careful when observing the young master’s words and actions.”]

[You bowed and said softly: "Thank you."]

[The door was pushed open by servants on both sides, and then gently closed, as if separating the world.]

【You slowly walk into the main hall. 】

[The lady and young master on one side all looked over with attention, and several people from other families also looked up with curiosity.]

【Old Lady Xie sat in the main seat, her expression indifferent. 】

[The young man walked slowly to the main hall.]

【Xie Yu stood behind his mother, looking at this brother whom he had never met before with some surprise.】

【Xie Yuan actually looked delighted.】

[You walked into the hall with a tall and graceful figure, bright eyes and sparse eyebrows, wearing a plain dress but looking elegant and graceful. ]

【The demeanor is neither timid nor cowardly. 】

[The young man bowed slowly and said, "Xie Guan, I pay my respects to my grandmother and my mother."]

【Zhuge Jian watched the young man walk in and couldn't help but smile. 】

[Mrs. Zhao frowned. She had not spoken a word during the argument about Xie Guan.]

【There is a look of disgust in Xie Renfeng's eyes.】

[Mrs. Yuan was a little surprised. She hadn't seen Xie Guan for several years and didn't recognize him for a moment.]

[The woman's son turned out to be so healthy. She felt an indescribable complex emotion in her heart.]

[Sima Ting looked at the young man in the hall, who was still so calm in the face of such a scene.]

[I can't help but think of my teacher who came from a humble background, and is now the Minister of Rites in the court. He has great power and is also the confidant of the current Prime Minister Su.]

[I was able to serve as the governor of Jiannan Road because of the mediation of the teacher.]

[Sima Ting admired this teacher from the bottom of his heart. Looking at Xie Guan in front of him, he suddenly realized something.]

[My teacher, who came from a humble background, must have had this kind of demeanor when he went to Bianjing to meet a nobleman when he was young.]

【Mrs. Xie’s expression remained the same, and she still didn’t say a word.】

[Mrs. Yuan said: "This is my second uncle."]

【You immediately step forward and respectfully greet Xie Hong.】

【Xie Hong just nodded slightly, his expression indifferent.】

【Lu Hua looked at Xie Guan thoughtfully.】

【You met everyone afterwards.】

[Wutong wiped away her tears, unable to conceal the excitement in her eyes. When she saw that the young master was safe and sound, she felt relieved.]

[Originally, it was to blame Xie Guan, but now Zhuge Jian and Sima Ting have pleaded for mercy, so the matter has been dropped.]

[The compound has already discussed and settled the matter regarding Xie Ling.]

[The palace is preparing for a banquet. ]

[Mrs. Yuan turned her gaze to the old lady, unwilling to delay any further for the sake of a concubine's son.]

[The old lady stared at the young man standing respectfully in the hall, and after examining him for a moment, she waved her hand impatiently.]

[Mrs. Yuan understood what she meant and immediately said, "Xie Guan, please leave now." After that, she added another sentence.]

[“As for the matter of entering the Grand View Garden without permission, since it is your first offense, I will forgive you for it. But you must not commit the same offense again in the future.”]

[You bow and are about to turn around and leave.]

【A voice sounded at the right time.】

[“Sister, since the ninth master of this compound is here today, and we just heard Mr. Jingyue and General Sima praising him.”]

【Xie Guan ranks ninth in the compound.】

Madam Zhao said with a smile: "I haven't seen him for many years. It is said in the courtyard that he can play blind chess and remember everything he has read. Why don't we take this opportunity to test our brother Guan's knowledge?"

[As soon as these words came out, everyone in the hall was stunned, and their eyes turned to you. There seemed to be a subtle atmosphere in the air.]

【Examining a bastard here? 】

【Xie Renfeng chuckled with a look of contempt. Xie Guan was just studying alone in the courtyard and had never been lucky enough to meet a famous teacher to teach him.】

【You need to know! 】

[Confucianism is profound and extensive. Famous teachers have emerged in every generation, and generations of people have studied it painstakingly. What kind of profound knowledge can one realize by working alone behind closed doors? ]

[Mrs. Yuan's eyes suddenly became sharp, and she recalled that Xie Guan seemed to have not yet been enlightened.]

[Once this matter comes to light, it will surely cause quite a stir. ]

[In Bianjing, a place with flourishing literary style and many academies, it is undoubtedly a big deal for a mistress to prevent her children from studying.]

【What's more, this incident happened in the Xie family, one of the nine great families praised as role models in the world. This will undoubtedly become a scandal that shocked Bianjing and brought disgrace to the Xie family.】

[But this matter should be kept secret in the mansion, and few people know about it. Could it be that Xie Guan is secretly involved with the Second Hospital? Otherwise, why would Madam Zhao suddenly attack at this moment! ]

[Could it be that this damn troublemaker dared to have an affair with the Second Hospital and bully the mistress! ]

[“There are many things to do in the mansion today, so let’s put this matter aside for now.” Madam Yuan said slowly, “The old lady is also tired, so let’s put this matter aside.”]

[Mrs. Zhao has stood up, with a bright smile on her face, "It's just a small matter, it won't delay us."]

Someone from the Zhao family echoed, "That's right. How could we miss this opportunity to see with our own eyes a young talent that even Mr. Lian Jingyue and the Sima Jiedushi praised so highly?"

[As Mrs. Zhao's family, naturally there are people in the Zhao family who support her words. ]

[Zhuge Jian also wanted to see Xie Guan's talent. Was the war with the demons in Jiannan Road to the west a coincidence or was he really talented?]

[Zhuge Jian nodded slightly and said, "It's just a test of your knowledge. It's not a big deal."]

[For a moment, the atmosphere in the hall became subtle and complicated, and everyone had their own thoughts. ]

[Mrs. Yuan turned to look at the old lady, with a hint of urgency in her tone: "Old lady, look at this..."] [Now that Xie Hong has returned home, Old Lady Xie unexpectedly did not raise any objections, taking care of the Second Hospital's face.]

Madam Yuan said helplessly: "Xie Guan is just a young boy who has not yet come of age, and you are all famous masters of the time. I am afraid he will find it difficult to deal with you. This move may be suspected of being a 'child arguing with the sun'."]

[Mrs. Zhao returned to her seat, turned her gaze to Xie Hong, and asked softly, "Master, what do you think of this matter?"]

【Xie Hong had been silent since entering the main hall today. After looking around, he saw the expression on Zhuge Jian's face and nodded slowly.】

[Mrs. Zhao's face blossomed with joy.]

[Mrs. Yuan secretly thought that this was not good, but she was powerless to stop this from happening.]

[He could only instruct: "Xie Guan, you must answer seriously. If you are unsure, it is better not to answer, rather than let the distinguished guests here laugh at you and lose the face of the Xie family."]

[After a brief pause, you replied, "Don't worry, mother. Thank you for your help."]

【Xie Yuan was sitting in his seat with great interest, curious about what kind of questions he would ask Guan Di.】

[Zhuge Jian stood up and said, "Madam Yuan, why don't I ask the questions?"]

[Mrs. Yuan saw the smug look on Mrs. Zhao's face and was already impatient.]

[Today's events in the main courtyard have been finalized, so it doesn't matter if the second courtyard gets a little attention. ]

[I just hope Xie Guan is not too incompetent. If he starts to hesitate, it will cause trouble for her, the mistress, and she will have to punish him for being "unlearned and incompetent."]

【After Xie Guan's mother passed away, she no longer cared about this legacy, fearing that she would be known as a "vicious woman". From today on, she might as well be a bad person.】

[Mrs. Yuan had no other choice but to sit on the chair with one hand on her forehead, looking a little helpless.]

[“Then I’ll have to trouble you, Mr. Jingyue.”]

[Zhuge Jian walked into the hall, his eyes fell on the young man, and he said slowly: "I don't mean to make things difficult for you, but the real gold in this world is not afraid of being tempered by fire."]

[“You have studied hard for many years. The Great Qi ruled the country with Confucianism. I believe you have a deep understanding of Confucian classics. I want to test you today.”]

[“Xie Guan, are you confident enough to handle this?”]

【Wutong was a little nervous. Although she knew that Master Guan was diligent in his studies, there were so many important people present. She didn't know if Master Guan's answer would satisfy them.】

[This Mr. Jingyue is also a great scholar of the time, and I couldn't help but feel worried for him. ]

[Sima Ting was at ease and had a lot of expectations. ]

[How would the young man who said in the pavilion, "Since the beginning of the world, the voices of the sages have echoed in my ears for eight thousand years. No matter if they are generals, princes, peddlers, or even the rulers of a country, please take a seat!" respond? ]

[Xie Qiyue stood behind her father Xie Hong, and she was quite impressed by Xie Guan. If she had mentioned the examination of knowledge in public, she would have been so weak that she would have to "run for her life". This Xie Guan was indeed a "tough guy".]

【Xie Renfeng smiled. If Xie Guan couldn't answer, the punishment he had managed to avoid today would only increase his crime.】

[He glanced at Wutong behind Xie Yuan, and recalled how he had truly loved Wutong in the past, but now... a sneer appeared on his lips. If he couldn't get something, he would only choose to destroy it.]

Zhuge Jian said slowly: "This phrase about a man of noble character comes from "Saintly Words. Duke Ling of Wei" which says: 'A man of noble character will not seek to live at the expense of his benevolence, but will rather sacrifice his life to achieve his benevolence.'"]

[“What do you think, kind-hearted people?”]

【When Xie Yuan heard this question, he couldn't help but fall into deep thought. He thought to himself: Zhishi, refers to people with ambition, who have the ambition to stabilize the country, govern the country and bring peace to the world; Renren, refers to people with benevolence, who care about the sufferings of the world and worry about the worries of the world first. 】

[How do you interpret this question? This question is not a commonplace one and is rarely used for questions. ]

【The Master once said, "To sacrifice oneself for the sake of benevolence is to sacrifice one's life for the sake of righteousness."】

[Zhuge Jian's question at this moment obviously requires a more in-depth and unique insight.]

[Sima Ting also silently recalled in his heart that this saying is recorded in the "Saintly Words" in the Four Books and Five Classics of Confucianism, and there are many translations and annotations by Confucian masters of all generations. But if we simply copy the explanations of our predecessors, it is probably difficult to get praise from Mr. Jingyue, who is rigorous in his studies and has high requirements. ]

[In fact, this question not only tests your knowledge, but also your heart. ]

[Everyone present, even Old Lady Xie, was well-read and could not help but immerse themselves in it.]

【Xie Hong's eyes also surprisingly had a little light.】

【Lu Hua smiled under the white gauze hat. 】

[The black donkey tied to the big pillar in the main hall snorted loudly.]

[A pair of eyes fell on the thin young man in your hall, waiting for your answer. ]

[Faced with this situation...you decide]

1. Keep silent. (Hint: You will be hated by Madam Yuan, accused of disobeying your stepmother and rebelling against your family, which may ruin your studies and put your future with Wutong in danger.)
2. Just say it casually. (Hint: You will be disliked by your clan, lose the help of noble people, and may end up ruining your studies. Your future and Wutong will be in danger, and your life may be in danger.)
3. Hide your shortcomings and only say half of what you say. (Hint: Mrs. Yuan may become more friendly to you, and Wutong may be in danger.)
4. Express your thoughts. (Hint: There may be unexpected gains, and it may develop in a favorable direction.)
5. Get involved in person. (0/3)

The cauldron was struck slowly, and the dark blue words on it began to appear.

Yu Ke stared at the five options above and pondered in his mind.

His original meaning was "A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind."

However, judging from the hint, hiding one's incompetence will only bring trouble.

There is even a risk of death.

I have to say, it was not easy for Xie Guan to "survive".

There have been several warnings that entering this "Grand View Garden" is life-threatening.

You must practice, otherwise your life will not be in your hands.

Confucian rules of etiquette are everywhere in the Great Qi. The Master established the Confucian "prison on the ground" in the world, which is both a shackle and a heavy protection.

Otherwise, with the "warriors" and "spiritual cultivators" in this world having powers far beyond those of ordinary people, ordinary people would have been turned into pigs and dogs as slaves long ago.

Yu Ke did not hesitate and made his choice directly.

4. Express your thoughts. (Hint: There may be unexpected gains, and it may develop in a favorable direction.)
【Xie Yu saw you lower your head in thought and shook his head unconsciously. He had already thought of the answer.】

[This "brother" who came out of nowhere is still pondering. It seems that he is just a person with "golden exterior and rotten interior". ]

[Mrs. Zhao smiled and took a sip of tea.]

【Wutong looked very anxious.】

【Xie Renfeng looked disdainful, not realizing you could say anything "shocking."】

[The other foreigners sat still, looking like they were watching a play.]

[Madam Yuan saw that you hadn't spoken yet, her face darkened, and she was ready to stand up and reprimand you.]

【At this time! 】

[The young man slowly raised his head, and a clear voice sounded in the main hall.]

[“The sage has a master in his heart, and decides on the ability of his heart’s virtue to be complete.”]

【This is the opening statement of a "benevolent and ambitious person". 】

【Xie Hong, who had been sitting at the top with a dejected look on his face, lit up for the first time and looked at the young man in the field.】

【As these words came out, the people in the room couldn't help but listen attentively. 】

(End of this chapter)