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

Chapter 308: Why does Xie Guan rely on the noble lady’s bet!
[Two people followed closely behind Su Yun, a man and a woman. ]

[The man was about fourteen or fifteen years old, dressed in fine clothes, handsome, still holding a green jade flute in his hand, with a bit of arrogance in his eyes. He was the seventh son of the compound that I had seen by the lakeside of the Grand View Garden before, Xie Xuan.]

【Xie Xuan lowered his head and stared at the ground.】

[The snow was swept to the sides, revealing old bluestone slabs that had been eroded by time, and the surface had turned slightly yellow.]

[He frowned slightly. He usually liked cleanliness, but he couldn't help but feel uncomfortable in this shabby courtyard.]

[The woman followed behind Su Yun, wearing a slim black men's suit and a jade belt around her waist. She looked to be about 18 years old.]

[The wearer wears a fu hat with hanging feet, no makeup on her face, and her features are straight and beautiful, her eyebrows are as sharp as a knife, and her eyes are like phoenixes. Her eyebrows reveal a heroic spirit.]

[She imitated the man and held the belt with one hand, which gave her a sense of walking like a dragon or a tiger.]

[It's just that her face is too fair and delicate, and you can recognize her as a woman at a glance. 】

[The woman walked right past Xie Xuan and walked in leisurely.]

[Su Yun didn't care either, and looked at the old courtyard with some surprise in his eyes.]

【Xie Xuan had no choice but to hurry up and follow, stepping in together.】

[Today, Su Yun took the initiative to look for him. Xie Xuan was very happy and waited at the door of Xie's house early.]

[Unexpectedly, it was to visit Xie Guan, the illegitimate son of the Xie family.]

【He had no choice but to come along. 】

【Xie Xuan knew nothing about the residence of this bastard, and only found out that it was in the West Garden of Xie's mansion after asking around.】

[West Garden is where servants live together. He couldn't believe it at first, but he found his way there.]

[It was really in a dilapidated courtyard. ]

[The descendants of the Xie family actually live in such a simple place. As the young master of the Xie family, Xie Xuan was also shocked.]

[What's more, Su Yun, the descendant of the head of the nine major surnames, also had a look of surprise in his eyes. ]

[Behind Su Yun and the other two, there were five or six servants. ]

[You look at Xie Xuan and bow, saying, "Greetings, Seventh Brother."]

【In a large family, respect for elders and juniors is important. 】

【Xie Xuan nodded slightly. This Xie family bastard who rarely interacted with him on weekdays had recently become famous due to Su Yun's publicity.】

【However, even so! 】

【Xie Xuan hasn't come to meet me in the past few months.】

[In Xie Xuan's eyes, Xie Guan was just a disgraced bastard who had not yet reached adulthood and had not yet been enlightened, and an "illegitimate child" that the old lady hated deeply.]

[I occasionally chanted two good lines, which earned me some praise from Mr. Er.]

【Just a little luck! 】

【Xie Xuan felt that this person was not worthy of his friendship, as he was not an "ordinary person" among his friends.】

[He had seen too many "flash in the pan" talents in Bianjing, whose fame was just like floating clouds, empty and ethereal.]

[After this year's banquet, there will surely be many poems passed down from generation to generation. But after this year, who will remember Xie Guan? ]

[He thought to himself, why did Su Yun go through all this trouble? It's really not worth it! ]

[If his ninth brother really has some ambition to make progress, since he is valued by Su Yun, he should take this opportunity to climb up the "high branch", instead of "pretending" here and relying on his arrogance as a scholar.]

[He had seen too many people from poor backgrounds who would give up their so-called dignity for an opportunity.]

[To achieve the goal, no matter what means, who would care about that little bit of face? Only in this way can one get rid of the difficulties of birth and truly stand out. ]

【Xie Xuan shook his head. He, Xie Xuan, was born in such a state but could still be humble.】

[Why do you, Xie Guan, deserve this? ]

[The woman carefully looked at the young man in the courtyard and nodded secretly. Although he was dressed in shabby clothes, his demeanor was extraordinary.]

[She looked towards the sycamore tree in the courtyard with her eyes wide open. She saw snow water flowing under the eaves under the sun.]

[There are a few evergreens planted in the corners, adding a bit of greenery to this shabby courtyard. ]

[There are also several flower beds, which are quite elegant. ]

[Although the courtyard is simple, it is well maintained by the owner. ]

[Although you don't know the purpose of Su Yun and the other two, you still politely invite them into the house.]

[In addition to the main hall, there are only three rooms in the house. One is used as a reception hall, and the other two are your and Wutong's bedrooms.]

[The cooking area is in the backyard. Although it is a bit crude, it is convenient and practical. ]

[The three of them walked into the house, and the maids and servants behind them all lowered their heads and looked obedient. They were completely different from the singing girls that Xie Yuan had hired in the past who liked to look around and groan. They lacked some of the "lively spirit".]

[You noticed that Su Yun actually let the woman sit first. I was a little surprised. Considering Su Yun's status, this move was a little unexpected.]

【Xie Xuan also saw this scene clearly. He couldn't help but look at the woman in men's clothing a few more times, with a thoughtful look on his face.】

[Su Yun then also sat on the upper bed.]

【Xie Xuan's face changed slightly when he saw this. This "Arhat bed" was really simple, with only a coffee table on it.】

[The kang below is warm, and there is a tea table, which is convenient for drinking tea and writing. ]

[In the past, Xie Yuan would sit here, and Zhang Yunzhi would bring her own armchair to the side.]

【However! 】

[This woman didn't care at all and sat side by side with Su Yun. ]

【You sit opposite. 】

【Seeing this, Xie Xuan simply found a chair and sat outside the bed.】

[There is a stove on the tea table, boiling water for tea.]

[Wu Tong is not here, you personally make tea for the three of them. ]

[The sunlight shines through the window and onto the coffee table, adding a bit of warmth and warmth. ]

[Su Yun looked at the tea in the cup, which was steaming, and said with a smile: "Master Guan, this residence is quite to my liking."]

[He sighed softly, "Isn't this a place for reading and a desk what people want?"]

[Su Yun's words revealed some emotion. As a descendant of a great family, his grandfather was the Prime Minister of the dynasty, with tremendous power.]

[Among the few descendants of the Su family in this generation, Su Yun can be considered to be the only one who has been favored. ]

【Xie Xuan looked at the foamy, low-quality tea in the cup and remained silent.】

[The woman picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp, as if she were drinking wine.]

[She joked, "Mr. Yun, what you said sounds like the words of those ministers who retired at the right time and returned to their hometowns."]

[“At your age, shouldn’t you be enjoying the company of a beautiful lady or a woman grinding ink for you? If you really want to be so pure, can you endure this bitter cold?”]

[Su Yun heard this and shook his head and laughed. ]

[Your eyes fell on that woman, and Su Yun was about to introduce her to you.]

[The woman introduced herself: "My name is Chen Jiuyan."] [This was also the first time Xie Xuan had seen this woman. He was slightly stunned when he heard her name.]

[This name doesn't sound like a girl's name, and the surname is actually "Chen", which is the national surname of the Great Qi.]

[In Bianjing, such a surname is not uncommon. After all, the royal family of the Great Zhou Dynasty has gone through thousands of years and has many branches. ]

[It is not uncommon for the nine major surnames to come into contact with royal family members. In the Caotang poetry gathering, there were two princes who were not favored in the palace, and they both followed Su Yun's lead. ]

[But the only people with the surname Chen who could make Su Yun give up his seat and dare to tease Su Yun were the powerful princes in the palace.]

[The current emperor has conferred titles on four princes, but the position of the Crown Prince has not yet been determined. Among these four princes, the Princes of Yan, Tang, Han, and Qian are the most honorable.]

[The reason is nothing more than that the title of Lu Shenzhou in history was King of Yan. 】

[Xie Xuan pondered for a moment, but it seemed that there was no woman of this age in the current royal family.]

[You smiled and said, "It turns out to be Master Yan."]

[The woman named Chen Jiuyan smiled with satisfaction upon hearing this, and it was obvious that she was quite pleased with the title of "Young Master".]

[Su Yun stated his purpose, with a tone of expectation: "Master Guan, this banquet is much more spectacular than before. Not only will the Academy participate, but also the important officials of the court and the public of Da Qi, the big names of the nine major surnames, and the big names of the thirteen continents will be present. Even the three brothels will compete in this banquet. It's time to determine who is the best in Bianjing."]

[“This kind of grand event is a great opportunity for the poetry club to become famous.”]

[He continued sincerely: "So, please be sure to come and help the poetry gathering, Master Guan."]

[After hearing this, you shook your head slightly and said, "Xie Guan knows that he has no talent. He was just lucky to get the chance last time. I'm afraid that this is a competition of real talent. Instead of becoming famous, he will lose face."]

[Su Yun wanted to persuade him again: "Master Guan..."]

[Don't wait for him to finish! ]

[You took out the invitation to the banquet that Su Yun sent you last time from the cabinet and pushed it in front of him.]

【Xie Xuan's face turned unhappy when he saw you reject him so straightforwardly.】

[Su Yun came here today in such a way, I thought you would be happy to agree. ]

【Play a play called "Three Visits to the Courtyard". 】

[What a distinguished identity this Su Yun has. He is the grandson of Prime Minister Su. What a position do you, Xie Guan, hold?]

[Stepping into this small courtyard is like giving someone a huge honor. ]

【Unexpected! 】

[Such a blatant and merciless rejection, and yet you looked so calm.]

【Xie Xuan frowned slightly. He really couldn't stand it. He looked around at the servants and maids in the hut. They were all standing in an orderly manner, not daring to stray even a step.】

【This is the natural thing! 】

[He began to admonish: "Brother Guan, how dare you reject Master Su Yun? Why don't you apologize to Master Yun quickly..."]

[After saying this, his face already had some of the aura of the elder brother of the Xie family, "This matter was entrusted by Master Su Yun, it is a blessing for you..."]

【“Xie Xuan, shut up!”】

[Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Su Yun coldly. ]

[“Master Guan, you are also a member of the Caotang Poetry Club. It is forbidden to force others to do something they don’t want to do in a poetry club. We make friends widely, and what matters is that we share the same ideals and do something fun.”]

[“If others don’t want to do something, then you force them to do it. What will happen?”]

[After being interrupted by Su Yun, Xie Xuan did not dare to refute Su Yun. He knew Su Yun's temper and just glared at him fiercely.]

[He picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip. He didn't expect the tea to be spicy and astringent, and it was hard to spit it out, so he had to swallow it, making his face flush.]

[The woman Chen Jiuyan saw this and said with a smile: "Master Guan, why don't you fill it up quickly."]

[Hearing this, you have already poured him another cup of tea and gently reminded him, "Seventh Brother, be careful not to choke."]

[Su Yun looked at Xie Xuan's embarrassed expression and smiled, saying: "Master Guan, please don't take it to heart. Xie Xuan is just like that."]

【Chen Jiuyan continued the topic: "Even if you don't go to the poetry reading, you can still have fun at this grand banquet of beauties. The three families' beauties are competing with each other for beauty. Once the list of beauties selected by the academy is released, it will not only cause a sensation in the thirteen prefectures of Da Qi, but will also spread throughout the world."】

[There is no need for you to hide it. After all, you will also attend the banquet. Tell them that Sima Ting was invited.]

[When Chen Jiuyan heard the name "General Sima", he was slightly stunned and asked, "Is it Sima Ting, the governor of Jiannan Road?"]

[Su Yun nodded and confirmed: "That's right!"]

[Su Yunzai knew from the servant that you had an invitation, but he didn't expect that the person who invited you was Sima Ting, and he was quite surprised.]

[After he came back from Daguanyuan, he deliberately inquired about your affairs, and naturally learned about the question and answer session about "people of noble character and lofty ideals" in Hongjingyuan.]

[That's why he wanted to make friends with you. After all, he believed in his own judgment. The young man in the pavilion that day who wrote that poem was definitely not an ordinary person.]

【Xie Xuan was a little bit unbelievable. When did you have any contact with the governor of Yizhou?】

[The Jiedushi of the Thirteen Continents are all powerful figures, and most of them have the support of the Nine Great Clans behind them.]

[Especially in Jiannan Road, where demons gather and uprisings continue, the Jiedushi has the power to "execute first and report later" on matters of the whole province.]

【Chen Jiuyan frowned slightly. Standing behind Sima Ting was not only the Sima family, but also Tang Ziang, who was known as the "sick tiger" in the Ministry of Rites.】

[Being invited by Sima Ting made her pay more attention to the young man in front of her.]

[Su Yun's eyes lit up, as if he had thought of something, and said, "That's just right. General Sima will probably be entertaining officials at the banquet, and won't have much time to take care of other things."]

[He turned to look at you and said enthusiastically: "Brother Guan, please take your seat at the banquet. I will come to find you."]

[“Those old-fashioned stories about national hatred and family affairs are boring. Brother, let me show you the elegant and handsome people and the celebrities in the West Wing.”]

[You look hesitant. You don't care about being an oiran or becoming famous.]

[Second Master Xie of the Xie family, Lu Hua, and the dragon will also go to the Banquet of Flowers to make plans. This place is the center of the storm.]

[You shook your head slightly and said, "Thank you, Brother Su Yun, for your kindness."]

【Su Yun felt very sorry.】

【Xie Xuan's face became even gloomier when he saw you reject Su Yun's invitation again.】

[He was dissatisfied. Even Su Yun had never spoken to him like this. How could a bastard like you speak to him like this? What virtue and ability do you have?]

【At this time! 】

[Chen Jiuyan's eyes swept over the black and white chess pot beside the coffee table. She couldn't help but look at you and said, "Master Guan, you can also play chess?"]

[You nodded and replied modestly: "I know a little bit."]

[Chen Jiuyan smiled slightly and suggested: "Master Guan, how about we make a bet?"]

[You looked at him strangely, as this sentence sounded a lot like Xie Yuan's catchphrase.]

[Chen Jiuyan said: "Play three games of chess, best two out of three. If you lose, Mr. Yun's request will be granted.]

[“If I lose, I will do you a favor.”]

[The woman wearing a fu hat with hanging feet said with a cheerful smile: "Of course, I won't lose."]

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