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

Chapter 296 Xie Hong sends a book invitation and several invitations!
[You walk back to the West Garden of Xie Mansion and return to the small courtyard.]

【At this time, it is already afternoon. 】

[There are also three people in the courtyard: Xie Yuan, Zhang Yunzhi, and Xie Qiyue. ]

[Wutong also came back from the fourth young lady's place, and the usually quiet place became a little lively.]

【As you walk in. 】

【Xie Yuan was a little surprised, "Brother Guan, you're back so soon."】

[“Uncle, what do you want to talk to me about?”]

[You watch as Xie Yuan and Xie Qiyue are playing Go, while Zhang Yunzhi is reading a book nearby.]

[“It’s just to be a writing boy.”]

【After listening to this, Zhang Yunzhi nodded secretly. Xie Guan's calligraphy already had a hint of the aura of a great scholar.】

【Xie Qiyue admitted defeat and asked from the side: "Xie Guan, has my third brother seen father?"】

You just shook your head.

【Xie Qiyue looked puzzled. Usually, her father would allow her third brother to enter Dengchunlou to chat for a while after he had waited for three days. Why was he not doing that this time?】

[She also felt strange in her heart. Her father seemed to be very different this time when he returned. His attitude towards Madam Zhao, the mistress of the Second Courtyard and her "nominal" mother, was even more subtle.]

[Wutong took out some cakes from inside the house. They were sent by the Fourth Miss and Luya. He unwrapped them and placed them on the stone table.]

【Xie Yuan teased: "You are so good, Wutong. You are only willing to take it out after your young master comes back."】

[“Master, I brought you so many things for nothing.”]

[In the past year, there are quite a few things in the courtyard that were brought by Xie Yuan, at least the tea he drinks, and some writing brushes, inkstones, and paper are all placed in the courtyard by Xie Yuan every time he comes.]

[Wutong thinks it is natural and he should wait for the young master to come back.]

【Xie Yuan looked at the dilapidated courtyard and said: "Brother Guan, why don't you move to the second courtyard? The mansions there are spacious and mostly empty. Why do you have to live in this servant's residence?"】

[You must know that there are many mansions in the compound, and Xie Guan used to live here, which was actually a deliberate target by Madam Yuan.]

[Now, as Xie Guan and Xie Yuan became friends, the Second Courtyard became famous for them. This remote courtyard also welcomed many young ladies and masters to visit, and Xie Guan's reputation gradually rose.]

【Manager Liu has changed dramatically in the past two years. At first, his monthly salary was always delayed for a few days before it arrived; then it was delivered on time; later, he even came to your door in person to present the monthly salary; today, he will even personally deliver the monthly salary to you half a month in advance.】

[Today, Xie Hong summoned me. The name Xie Guan will leave another impression in the palace.]

[The stewards of the Xie Mansion are all shrewd people. They neither get close to nor hostile towards Xie Guan, the young master who is neglected by the mistress, and they keep a subtle distance from him.]

[Xie Qiyue looked around the simple courtyard. Although it was spotlessly clean, there was still some disdain in her eyes.]

[If it weren't for her fourth cousin and Xie Yuan being here, she probably wouldn't have set foot in there for even a moment. Only today did she know that there was actually a young master from the Xie Mansion who would live in such a dilapidated place.]

【After hearing this, Wutong looked towards you. 】

[You shook your head gently and declined: "Thank you for your kindness, Sixth Brother. I'm used to living in this yard and don't want to change."]

[“Although this place is simple, it has everything you need. There is nothing wrong with it. It is comfortable to study in the courtyard.”]

【Xie Yuan had no choice but to nod. 】

【Zhang Yunzhi suddenly remembered something and asked with concern: "What arrangements have been made in the mansion regarding Master Guan's studies?"】

[“Next year, when you reach adulthood, you can take part in the examination for students of higher learning. Judging from your talent, you will surely pass it in one go.”]

[Wutong was somewhat indignant and briefly described the arrangements made by Madam Zhao, the mistress of the compound.]

[Hearing this, Xie Yuan frowned, and a look of anger appeared on his face. He said indignantly: "The Xie family has many schools and many scholars. How could they not lack a place to study? Isn't this obviously bullying?"]

[“I’m going to go and argue with Auntie!”]

【Zhang Yunzhi also showed annoyance. Letting the children of the Xie family go to the Li family school to study is undoubtedly a humiliation to Xie Guan and damages his reputation.】

[You said calmly: "Sixth brother, you don't have to be like this."]

[“This is the order of my parents, and most likely the old lady’s intention as well.”]

【Xie Yuan sighed. This is the nature of the old lady. She hates Guandi in her heart.】

【At this moment! 】

【Footsteps are heard outside the courtyard gate.】

[Everyone looked over and saw that it was the young servant in blue clothes who had just returned, a servant of Xie Hong's courtyard.]

[After the servant greeted the gentlemen and ladies, he got straight to the point.]

[He carefully took out a scroll of calligraphy from his bosom, as if he were holding up a rare treasure.]

[“The master ordered me to hand it over to Master Guan in person.”]

[You slowly reach out to take it, your eyes focus instantly, you feel the weight of the letter, it is densely covered with more than 5,000 words, every stroke reveals the writer's care and piety, it was written by Xie Hong himself.]

【"this……"】

[You whispered to yourself, feeling surprised. You know, not only is Mr. Er's calligraphy priceless, but Mr. Xie's authentic works are also coveted by the world and are priceless.]

【For those who love calligraphy, the value of this set of calligraphy is beyond measure.】

[“Father, how could this be!”]

[The most shocked person was Xie Qiyue. Her three brothers all wanted to inherit their father's calligraphy.]

[I remember one time, my eldest brother had practiced calligraphy for many years and confidently presented his most outstanding calligraphy piece to my father for appreciation. However, my father gave him a cold comment: "It's terrible. The calligraphy is like the person. He has an impetuous personality."]

[This sentence was like a heavy hammer, shattering the eldest brother's faith. From then on, he became discouraged and chose to leave the family and venture out.]

[Among the three brothers, none of them had ever received such a precious gift from their father: a copybook of calligraphy.]

[If any of them could receive such treatment, they would probably be ecstatic.]

【Xie Qiyue sighed softly. Her father's back was so tall that her brothers might have trouble catching up with him.】

[The complicated feelings in her heart had not yet subsided, and the next words of the blue-clothed servant exploded in her ears like thunder.]

[“The master also asked me to bring a message to Master Guan.”]

[The servant cleared his throat and imitated Xie Hong's tone.]

[“After you have read Mr. Er’s calligraphy, look at Xie Hong’s calligraphy again. It can’t be any worse.”]

[“The ancestors planted the trees for the next generation to enjoy the shade, so it is not a disgrace to them in your hands.”]

[Then the servant in blue shirt said goodbye and left.]

【Xie Qiyue was so surprised that her mouth slightly opened, with a look of disbelief on her face, "Those who planted the trees will enjoy the shade'", with what father said, doesn't it mean that Xie Guan is his successor? ”】【What virtue and ability does Xie Guan have? Why does father think so highly of him!】

【Xie Yuan saw this and a smile appeared on his face: "Uncle Mingshan, you really have a favorable opinion of me."】

【Zhang Yunzhi also smiled and congratulated: "Congratulations, Master Guan. Uncle Mingshan never really accepted a disciple in his life, and no one has ever been able to inherit the essence of his calligraphy."】

[You look down at the calligraphy in your hand, as well as the calligraphy of Mr. Er given by Xie Hong. Every stroke of the regular script and the cursive script are extraordinary.]

[You put it in your sleeve solemnly. In the room is also the scroll of calligraphy that Mr. Yuan gave you, which is a copy of Mr. Er's handwriting. You have been carefully keeping it and treating it as a treasure.]

[Xie Qiyue sat aside in silence, feeling mixed emotions. She felt that her father had easily given away the treasures of her family to outsiders, which was hard for her to accept.]

[But this was the decision of her beloved father.]

[Hearing this, Xie Yuan couldn't help but feel a little emotional. He sighed and said, "In this case, Guandi's studies need to be put on the agenda. If grandma can agree to let Guandi study in the Second Hospital, then I will have a companion."]

[Hearing this, Zhang Yunzhi shook her head and said in a deep voice: "If you do this, it will make Master Guan's studies even more difficult, which is counterproductive."]

[In this Xie Mansion, the authority of Old Lady Xie is unmatched. She has absolute control over everyone in the mansion.]

[If you disobey her or displease her, you will be severely punished or even killed. In Da Qi, rebelling against the mistress is considered an act of great disobedience and will be despised by others.]

[You said, "I don't need Sixth Brother to worry about this matter."]

【Just then! 】

[You turn your head and look outside the courtyard gate. With your current keen hearing and the third level of soul, you have already noticed that there is a person with strong and steady steps coming towards your courtyard.]

[You intentionally noticed the person a little later than Zhang Yunzhi did. After she looked over, you turned towards the gate as if you had just realized something.]

[“Master Guan, are you there?” a deep voice came. ]

[Wutong went to meet her, only to see a burly middle-aged man standing at the gate of the courtyard. He asked politely, "Miss Wutong, is Master Guan here?"]

[This person is Sima Pan, who was sent by Sima Ting to deliver the "Taizu Shengyuan Zhuang" to you.]

[You stand up and greet with a smile: "Brother Sima!"]

[This Sima Pan is a warrior of the middle third realm, powerful enough to become the overlord of a county in the Thirteen Continents.]

[He bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings, Master Guan! My master has come to give you an invitation to the banquet for all the beauties at the West Lane Tower at the end of the year."]

[You took the lacquered invitation card he handed over, and saw that it clearly read "Zi Xiao Pavilion" and a line of small characters below it: "B, twenty-six."]

[Zixiao Pavilion is one of the three most famous singing classes in the West Wing, known for its elegance and uniqueness, and is no less famous than Yuehua Pavilion.]

[After Sima Pan explained a few important matters, he left without any hesitation.]

【Xie Yuan noticed the words “B, ninety-eight.”】

[“Hey, General Sima is really generous. You know, this invitation from Zixiao Pavilion is more valuable than gold in Bianjing City nowadays!”]

[You heard this, but you didn’t understand the meaning of “B, ninety-eight”.]

【Seeing this, Xie Yuan explained, “This banquet is held every year in the Zixiao Pavilion of the West Phoenix Tower. The Zixiao Pavilion is indeed a good place to go. It is located in the prosperous heart of the West Wing. A river is regulated to flow through it, a bridge is built, and a towering ten-story building is erected. It is like a fairyland.”】

[“Whenever the banquet of beauties is held, the bridge becomes the place of celebration and no one is allowed to enter without an invitation.”]

[“This banquet is divided into two parts, inner and outer.”]

【Xie Yuan continued, "The outer field will be set up on both sides of the bridge. When the time comes, people on both sides will be crowded and shoulder to shoulder. People with short stature can only see the back of their heads."】

[“The inner area is the VIP area on the bridge. It is divided into four categories of seats: A, B, C, and D. There are no more than 900 seats in total. You are seated at No. 98 in Area B. You are at the front and can enter the building. You can see the courtesans from the three brothels competing for beauty on the bridge.” There was a hint of envy in his words.]

[“If I sell this invitation now, I’m afraid I can make a lot of money.”]

[“Except for Zixiao Pavilion, the other two brothels also have 110 seats.”]

[Xie Qiyue was also a little envious. She only went to seat C last year and never went to seat B.]

[The people in the second seat are all rich or noble people in Bianjing, second only to the highest class A. ]

[You look at the invitation in your hand and walk back to the stone table in the courtyard, thinking.]

[There was another sound of footsteps outside, seven or eight people walking on the gravel path outside.]

[Wutong went to greet them, wondering why so many people came to visit today.]

[The handsome servant stood at the door in a proper manner and asked softly, "Excuse me, Master Guan, are you in the courtyard now?"]

[Wutong's eyes lit up, and he recognized that this man was the servant of Master Su Yun of the Su family who had brought him money last time. He couldn't help but wonder why he was here again? ]

[Wutong looked behind him and saw four or five people behind the servant, all holding trays covered with bright red cloth.]

[Wutong guessed in his heart and led the servant into the courtyard quickly.]

[When the leading servant saw you, his face was filled with joy, and they bowed in unison, “Greetings, Master Guan!”]

[“My master has come to give me a gift. Here are three hundred taels of silver. Please accept them.”]

[Before he finished speaking, the person behind him quickly pulled off the red cloth, revealing the white silver in the tray.]

[You are even more confused. Didn't you give me 100 taels when you joined the poetry meeting last time? ]

[What is the reason for this sudden three hundred taels? ]

[The handsome servant saw this and quickly explained, "Master Guan, you may not know this. That day, you improvised a poem at Yuehua Pavilion, which won fame for the Caotang Poetry Meeting. The master was very happy."]

[“According to the rules of the poetry competition, the winner of the first place poem will be awarded three hundred taels of silver. This is what you deserve.”]

[He then pulled out a vermilion invitation card from his bosom, on which was clearly written "Yuehuaxuan, B, 197".]

[The servant handed it over with both hands and said respectfully: "This is the invitation to the banquet specially prepared for you by Master Su Yun. Please be sure to come."]

【Xie Yuan, Zhang Yunzhi, and the third person beside him were all slightly surprised when they heard this. How come Su Yun also sent you an invitation to the banquet?】

[You know, this invitation is quite valuable. ]

【In the face of this matter...you decide.】

1. Refuse all invitations. (Hint: It may be difficult to avoid disasters and there is a danger of death.)
2. Accept Sima Ting's invitation and reject Su Yun's invitation. (Hint: It is possible to avoid disaster and seek good fortune, and things will develop in a good direction.)
3. Accept Su Yun's invitation and reject Sima Ting's invitation. (Hint: It may be difficult to avoid disaster, so you have to go far away.)
4. Get involved in person. (0/3)

The words on the cauldron slowly froze in place.

Yu Ke looked at the four options above.

Judging from the prompts, there seems to be only one option, and only option 2, accepting Sima Ting's invitation, can lead to a positive development.

He didn't hesitate to choose the option directly.

2. Accept Sima Ting's invitation and reject Su Yun's invitation. (Hint: It is possible to avoid disaster and seek good fortune, and things will develop in a good direction.)
(End of this chapter)