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

Chapter 321: A martial arts master? Just a bastard who wanted to marry into the family!

【15:00 pm.】

[Today is not a sunny day, it is just a cloudy day. ]

【At the gate of Xie's house. 】

【Xie Yuan looked in the direction of the voice and saw that the person who just called out was Xie Qiyue from the Xie Family Second Hospital.】

[The younger generations of the Xie, Li, and Sima families all stood at the back, and a few familiar ones gathered together.]

[Five people stood beside a luxurious carriage at the door. They were very impressive. Judging from the gazes of many young men and women who were paying close attention to this place.]

[This place seems to be one of the focal points. There are several other places with people gathered not far away. They all heard the sound and looked over.]

[You followed Xie Yuan up.]

[“Xie Yuan, are those eyes of yours showing you a sign of venting anger? I saw you at the first sight.”]

【Xie Qiyue crossed her arms and said dissatisfiedly: "It's outrageous that you are so slow in doing things. I have to trouble you to wait for you."】

【Xie Yuan rolled his eyes at her and said, "What's the point of being anxious? We can only leave after the old ladies leave."】

[“What’s the point of coming early? You’re just standing at the door like me. You’re punished.”]

【Xie Yuan shook his head, looking relaxed and contented: "Brother Guan and I are talking about making plans before taking action. How can you understand that?"】

【Xie Qiyue then noticed that there was a young man standing next to Xie Yuan.】

[The young man was wearing an elegant plain robe, with a tall and slender figure.]

[His long black hair is tied up with a jade hairpin. His appearance is extremely handsome. His eyes are like black dots of ink, revealing a bit of coldness.]

[There is a sense of elegance between his eyebrows, which is obviously the result of long-term reading of poetry and books, thus developing a leisurely and elegant taste. ]

[The young man smiled slightly, adding a bit of warmth, and greeted:]

【“Sister Qiyue!”】

【Xie Qiyue was fascinated for a moment, and secretly wondered in her heart, when did Xie Guan become so handsome? Why didn't I notice it before? 】

[After not seeing each other for just two months, I feel that you are very different from before, and you are more calm and confident. ]

[When she realized what was happening, she was speechless. What "Sister Qi Yue"? ]

【Xie Yuan didn't even call her that! 】

[She had little contact with Xie Guan, and was born in the Second Courtyard. She only met this cousin from the First Courtyard during festivals when the clan required her to be present.]

[It seems that many of his cousins ​​in the compound have isolated him, and he is often alone.]

【Alone.】

[When I was young, I was at the age of playing around, so I followed everyone else in drawing a clear line between him and me. I didn’t do anything to bully him, at most I just stood aside and clapped my hands, watching the joke.]

[Even now, Sister Sui Yuzhi and Xie Yuan have only met a few times.]

[Now that he addresses me so naturally, I don't sound like a stranger, but rather like a... trustworthy brother.]

【Just then! 】

[A tall, slightly chubby boy came out from behind Xie Qiyue, looked at you unkindly, and asked bluntly:]

[“Who are you?”]

【Xie Qiyue looked at the young man, feeling helpless, and could only explain: "This is my ninth cousin Xie Guan."】

[The tall young man was stunned when he heard this. He was obviously surprised that there was such a person in the Xie family. He had never seen you before.]

[However, after hearing Xie Qiyue's explanation, he seemed to be relieved. He saw clearly that Xie Qiyue was "dazed" just now.]

【Xie Qiyue added: "That's the one Xie Yuan always mentioned, the one who was hit on the head by an immortal."】

[There were two more people behind Xie Qiyue, and they all looked over silently. ]

【A man and a woman.】

[The woman was wearing a long yellow maple leaf embroidered dress, with pretty features and beautiful eyes that held the calm elegance of a lady from a noble family.]

[The man was fair and handsome, with a handsome figure, sharp features on his face and eyebrows like willows. He looked quite beautiful from a distance.]

[The woman looked at you and smiled, "I have heard people mention you before. The incomplete poem you wrote at the poetry gathering in Caotang, "Peng flies to the north sea, Feng rises to the sun, and you carry your book and sword on the vast road, it is very exquisite."]

[Speaks very gently, in a soft voice.]

[Xie Qiyue introduced: "This is Sister Mu Qing, Sima Mu Qing, the third daughter of the Sima family. The current Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works is her father."]

【The Ministry of Works is one of the six ministries of the imperial court, and is the agency that manages engineering affairs throughout the country. It is in charge of the system of earthwork construction, the method of using tools, the method of dredging canals and dams, and the rules for providing for mausoleums, and has great power.】

[You are somewhat surprised after hearing this. The Minister of Works is a high-ranking official below the fourth rank. In the Ministry of Works, besides the Shangshu, there are two other Ministers on the left and right.]

[They are all powerful officials in the court. Now that the Yellow River has breached its dikes, the Ministry of Works is the one taking the lead in repairing it.]

[Sima Muqing is the daughter of the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works and has a distinguished family background. ]

[However, it is normal to think about it. The nine surnames are all high-ranking officials in the court or those in power in the army. There are no ordinary people among them. ]

[You smiled and said, "Meet Miss Mu Qing!"]

[The woman also returned the gift.]

[Xie Qiyue pointed at the man and said, "This is Zhu Ziqian. He is currently studying in the academy and also working at the Censorate."]

[The man's eyes fell on you, he just nodded lightly, then looked at Xie Qiyue and asked: "Yuzhi, why haven't you arrived yet?"]

【Xie Qiyue called the servants to inquire again, and then said: "Sister Yuzhi, she should be with Sister Shuwan, and will be here soon."】

【The man then nodded.】

[The tall boy at the beginning quickly interrupted and said, "Qiyue, you haven't introduced me yet?"]

[With a somewhat sour tone: "How did you miss me?"]

[Xie Qiyue heard this with a hint of impatience in her tone: "You don't have a mouth, so can't you say anything? Do you have to wait for me to speak?"]

【The tall boy looked embarrassed.】

【Xie Yuan came out to smooth things over and said, "This is Xue Hong, Brother Xue, the eldest son of the Xue family. His father is the chief academic officer of the Imperial College."】

[You thought to yourself, "Guozijian Jijiu is the name of an official office. Guozijian is the name of an official position. He is a senior official of the third rank."]

[The highest institution of learning in the Great Qi Dynasty was called "Taixue", and he was also the head of the Taixue doctors, in charge of the government orders for the training of the students of the National Academy.]

[However, the Imperial College of Da Qi is far less valuable than the academy's signboard, and has fallen into disrepair.]

[The Xue family has always been known for being low-key among the nine major families. In terms of official rank, the position of the Imperial College's chief academic officer is even higher than the vice minister of the Ministry of Works. However, this power is more of a false name than real power.]

[You can't help but feel a little puzzled. Why would someone from the Xue family suddenly appear here? ]

[According to common sense, today's trip should only be with the Li family and the Sima family.]

[The Xie family and the Xue family did not interact much, and that day, Old Lady Xie did not invite anyone from the Xue family to Hongjing Courtyard.]

[You did not lose your manners and said, "Greetings, Master Xue."]

[The tall boy actually looks pretty good, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, a dignified appearance, and a strong and resolute appearance, but his eyes reveal a bit of simplicity and honesty.]

【Xie Yuan came over and explained in a low voice: "Brother Xue, you insisted on following Qi Yue."】

[“Xue Hong’s talent in martial arts is incredible. He is considered the best in martial arts in this generation. He is about the same age as me, but he has already reached the fifth level.”]

【You just nodded thoughtfully. 】

[After a while!] [There was a noise coming from the gate of Xie's house, and the people below gradually quieted down.]

【at this time!】

[Everyone looked towards the main entrance.]

[You stand beside the carriage, watching eight or nine people walk out of the gate. They are all quite old, exuding the majestic aura of someone who has been in a high position for a long time.]

[They are the elders who can be the masters of the Xie, Li, and Sima families. ]

[Except for Xie Hong and Old Lady Xie, you don’t know anyone else.]

[These are just conversations between big shots, so naturally you youngsters have nothing to do with them.]

[You secretly wonder why you didn't see Lu Hua who was always following Xie Hong.]

[Nine people got on the carriages one by one.]

【Grandmother Xie, with the help of her son, was very happy as she slowly boarded the carriage.】

[The first batch of carriages slowly drove away.]

[The situation became a little more relaxed! ]

[The second group to come out of the door are the wives of the Xie, Li, and Sima families.]

[You only know people from the Xie family, including Madam Yuan from the main courtyard, Madam Zhuge, and Madam Zhao from the second courtyard.]

[You looked up and finally saw a figure wearing a white gauze hat and a wide Taoist robe in the crowd.]

[There is also the man who is wrapped in a black robe and has a hood on his head, and whose face cannot be seen clearly.]

【Xie Yuan touched your shoulder and asked in a low voice: "Is this woman that Second Uncle brought back the Second Aunt he found outside?"】

【Xie Yuan asked himself again and answered: "I don't think so. She looks more like a female martial artist or a martial arts expert."】

[“Brother Guan, what do you think?”]

[Hearing this, you couldn't help but laugh and said, "Maybe, he is the leader of the martial arts world!"]

[Lu Hua seems to notice your gaze, nods slightly, and then leaves with the other ladies. ]

[You look up at the crowd and see that they have already got into the carriage.]

【While you are thinking for a moment. 】

[A woman's slightly sarcastic voice came. ]

[“Sister Mu Qing, why didn’t you tell me when you came?”]

[A female voice with a hint of sarcasm came unexpectedly from behind.]

[“Hey, Sister Mu Qing, why didn’t you tell me when you came here?”]

[Sima Muqing frowned when he heard this.]

【Xie Qiyue simply kept a cold face and looked at the woman who was walking towards him.】

[You also look over there, and see a girl in purple clothes walking towards you. Her fingertips gently pick up a few crystal clear lychees, each of which is plump and juicy. In this season when there are no lychees to eat, they are particularly eye-catching.]

[This is a specialty of Hokkaido, which was delivered to Bianjing at full speed on ice in the dead of winter.]

【A horseman in red dust makes the concubine smile. 】

[The price is extremely high, and it is difficult for ordinary people to taste it. ]

[The girl is tall, with skin as white as snow, and her jet-black hair is combed very smoothly, all the way to her hips.]

[Just a glance revealed a hint of arrogance. ]

[There is another person following behind the girl. You are also familiar with him. He is Xie Renfeng from the Second Hospital of the Xie Family. He has a warm face and a smile.]

【Xie Qiyue said angrily: "Li Yutong, why did Sister Mu Qing need to inform you when she came to my Xie family?"】

【Xie Renfeng said from behind Li Yutong: "Qi Yue, don't be rude."】

[He acts like an older brother.]

[Obviously, there has long been a deep grudge between Xie Qiyue and her group and the purple-dressed Li Yutong on the other side, and the atmosphere is extremely subtle.]

[Li Yutong threw the lychee peel in her hand casually, and the servant following her hurriedly and carefully caught it in his hand, fearing that there would be any mistakes.]

【Li Yutong ignored Xie Qiyue and said: "Sister Mu Qing and I were reminiscing about the past. What does it have to do with you, Xie Qiyue?"】

[She looked at Sima Muqing and said, "There is order of seniority and respect for the young and the old. Didn't your mother teach you that?"]

【Seeing this, Sima Muqing bowed gently, as gentle as usual, with a soft voice: "Mu Qing greets Sister Yutong."】

[Li Yutong raised her chin and nodded slightly in an almost arrogant manner.]

[You can't help but feel a little curious, why the young lady of the Li family can be so openly suppressing the young lady of the Sima family. ]

【Xie Yuan saw the confusion on your face and explained in a low voice: "Li Yutong's mother was married to the Sima family for the second time. Her first husband was from the Li family. Therefore, these two people do not have the same father."】

[“They are half-sisters.”]

[You were slightly stunned when you heard this. In Da Qi, having the same father but different mothers is not uncommon, but it is rare to find such a complicated relationship among the nine major surnames.]

[However, it is normal if you think about it. There are many examples in the royal family, such as uncles marrying their nieces and cousins.]

[It is also common for the nine major surnames to intermarry with each other. ]

[Among the nine major families, there are countless romantic debts on the surface, and countless dirty deeds in secret. ]

【Xie Yuan continued: "This also led to the two of them not getting along, especially Li Yutong targeting Mu Qing everywhere."】

[“This is a family affair between the two families, and it’s not our place to get involved.”]

[At this time, Li Yutong looked at Xie Qiyue and said coldly: "You look like you have no mother to teach you."]

【Xie Qiyue's face was furious, and she had already pulled up her sleeves. Her mother died early, and almost no one in the Xie family dared to say this. She was also quite aggressive.】

[The tall young man Xue Hong also said with cold eyes: "You bully Qi Yue, which means you are against me, Xue Hong."]

[Sima Muqing held Xie Qiyue and shook her head. She didn't want to cause any trouble because of her.]

[Li Yutong saw that Xue Hong seemed to be angry. He knew that Xue Hong was a well-known fool among the nine families. He didn't care about the occasion and had beaten up several young masters before.]

[She swallowed the words that were about to come out of her mouth and snorted coldly.]

[Li Yutong glanced at the people opposite him, Sima Muqing, Xie Qiyue, Xue Hong, Zhu Ziqian, and Xie Yuan.]

【They are all annoying guys. 】

[Suddenly, she noticed a stranger among the group, and raised her eyebrows, asking in an impolite tone: "Who are you?"]

【Xie Renfeng smiled and introduced: "This is Xie Guan from the compound, my cousin."】

【“Thank you?”】

[Li Yutong frowned slightly, as if remembering something, and suddenly smiled sarcastically, "It's the illegitimate son who was disowned by the Xie family. His mother was just a lowly maid, but he still wanted to marry into the Li family and climb up the social ladder."]

【As soon as these words came out! 】

[Everyone has different expressions.]

【Xie Renfeng's smile grew more intense. 】

(End of this chapter)