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

Chapter 343: The secret story of Master Dong Shao, the beauty of red sleeves!
[Feng Yaya was most surprised. When this sister Xiangjun was popular in Yuehuaxuan, she was not inferior to the oiran in any way, but she was just talented but not famous.]

[She has truly met the celebrities and dignitaries of Bianjing. I am afraid that no matter who is present, He Xiao, or even Jia Yu from Chongshan Academy, she would not take them seriously.]

[If it wasn't for the last time when the oiran was selected, she would have lost by one move and ended up not being selected as the oiran. ]

[The title of Oiran, for the true nobles of Bianjing, the children of the nine major families, is a status of "gold inlaid with jade". ]

[If they didn't have this important status, the children of the rich families would "associate with no common people" and would look down on ordinary prostitutes. ]

[The value that an Oiran earns in a year is unimaginable for a top prostitute in Yuehuaxuan. The difference in status, resources, and connections is even greater than the difference between heaven and earth.]

[Moreover, this year there is another grand event like the Banquet of All Flowers. As long as the courtesan takes the stage, both her fame and status will rise, and there is also the most precious opportunity to "redeem herself". ]

[This sister Shixiang, who encountered this incident, was extremely angry. She even vomited blood every night in Yuehuaxuan in the past few days, and was full of sorrow.]

[This time, I specially invited her to go out and relax, hoping to relieve her worries. 】

[I never thought that she would look at a bastard of the Xie family differently. This is really a strange thing! ]

【Jia Yu's face turned pale. It turned out that Li Xiangjun had been ignoring him since she came into the family, and had never addressed him as "Young Master".】

【This situation and this scene made him lose face even more. 】

[The scholar walking with you also has a gloomy expression and keeps looking at you.]

【You walked forward with a smile, "Xie Guan, nice to meet Miss Shixiang."】

[A woman in golden clothes, with long black hair tied up in a bun, has a graceful and elegant face. At this moment, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a bit of a smile: "I have heard of your talent and reputation for a long time. Seeing you today, you are indeed extraordinary."]

[“Master Guan, just call me Xiangjun.” She said softly, in a gentle and charming voice.]

[After hearing this, Zhang Yuanlai showed surprise on his face. Li Xiangjun never smiled at others easily, but today she made an exception. This was really a strange thing.]

[He touched his head and thought to himself: Could it be that the sun rises from the west today? ]

[Zhou Yuner's eyes flickered as she asked curiously, "Sister Shixiang, when did you know about Master Guan's talent? Why didn't you mention it just now?"]

[You are also slightly confused in your heart. You have never been to the West Wing, let alone seen Miss Xiangjun.]

[He Xiao looked at the bright smile on the face of the woman in gold and could not help being mesmerized. It turned out that such a cold woman could be so charming and intoxicating when she smiled.]

[Li Xiangjun chuckled, "I am quite familiar with Miss Yunzhi of the Zhang residence. I have heard her mention Master Guan before."]

[You were slightly stunned when you heard this, but then you were relieved. It was common for the nine major families to interact with the courtesans of Yuehuaxuan.]

【After hearing this, Jia Yu's face turned even worse. He was well-known for Zhang Yuzhi's name. This woman was well-known for her talent in Bianjing, and she was actually acquainted with Xie Guan!】

[You smiled modestly and said, "Ms. Yunzhi, you are so flattering."]

[“Miss Yuzhi is full of praise for the young master, and she asserts that the young master will definitely be the one who will become famous in Bianjing in the future.”]

[Li Xiangjun changed the subject, her eyes moving with a deep meaning.]

[“Young Master Su Yun has been waiting for you in Yuehua Pavilion just now. I guess he wants to ask for your poems, right?”]

[“Master Su Yun is the biggest sponsor behind the two sisters Chenxiang and Yunniang. If you can write a poem, the opening poem of the two ladies at today’s banquet might be written for you.”]

[Li Xiangjun raised her eyes slightly, with a hint of doubt in her tone.]

[“I wonder why Master Guan would refuse such a thing that would make him famous?”]

【Zhang Yuanlai suddenly realized and remembered that Su Yun had helped Xie Guan gain fame at the Thatched Cottage Poetry Meeting.】

【Could it be that Xie Guan refused! 】

[Zhou Yuner also cast a curious look. It would be hard for an ordinary scholar to refuse such a good thing, right? ]

[After hearing this, you smiled calmly, "Xie Guan is not very talented and well-educated, so I won't embarrass myself by showing off."]

[Li Xiangjun pursed her lips and smiled, "Master Guan, you are too modest."]

【At this time! 】

[Jia Yu said sarcastically: "At the banquet, there were many great scholars and talented people, and even the academy teacher wrote poems himself. Although we have achieved fame, we know that we are not talented enough and do not dare to expect anything like that."]

[“From what you said, you are quite self-aware.” His words were full of sarcasm.]

[Feng Yaya agreed with what he said. Jia Yu was right. The preparations for the banquet had been going on for more than three months. The courtesans had already prepared topics and invited talented men and beautiful women to write poems in advance, just waiting for the banquet to begin.]

[Those who were not invited could only compose poems on the spot after the banquet started and the topic was revealed after the courtesan performed. Naturally, they could not compare with them.]

【Li Xiangjun didn't care at all and continued to smile: "We girls are not good at poetry and songs."】

[“But I know that Master Guan is not only good at writing poetry, but also has excellent calligraphy.”]

[“Last time I was at Yuehuaxuan, I had the honor of seeing the calligraphy of the poems written at the Caotang Poetry Meeting.”]

[She changed the subject, her eyes sparkling with anticipation, "I wonder if I will be lucky enough to see Master Guan leave behind a piece of calligraphy today?"]

【At the table! 】

[Brushes, ink, paper and inkstones have been prepared, and on several sheets of rice paper are written or painted poems, songs, landscapes and figures. ]

[When talented men and beautiful women gather together, in addition to playing the piano, dancing, calligraphy and painting, they also play writing. ]

[When a woman asks for calligraphy, it often implies the intention of making friends. ]

【Jia Yu's expression became more and more unsightly. Since he entered the venue, the woman in gold had hardly looked at him straight in the eye, but now she was being so "fawning" on Xie Guan. How could he tolerate this?】

[You feel a little strange, but you shake your head and politely refuse.]

[You sense that the atmosphere in the scene is delicate and you don't want to get involved.]

[“Miss Xiangjun, I’m really sorry. Xie Guan learned everything by himself. He was just a layman among the common people. If I were to rashly write now, I’m afraid it would only make me a laughing stock.”]

[Zhang Yuanlai heard this. He knew that you were very good at calligraphy, so saying this was just an excuse.]

[The woman in gold clothes was not angry when she heard this, but just smiled slightly, "Since Master Guan has no such intention, then it's fine. But if there is a chance in the future, I hope you can give me a calligraphy work."]

【Zhou Yuner also hurriedly said: "Master, I wonder if Yuner can have the blessing of Sister Xiangjun and get you to leave a few words."】

[Although she didn't know why Li Xiangjun had acted out of character and wanted to make friends with Xie Guan, she knew that this illegitimate son of the Xie family must be extraordinary.]

【You smiled and said: “Next time for sure.”】

[You gradually become the center of attention at the party.]

[Jia Yu stood aside, looking at the two women surrounding you, his expression becoming increasingly unbearable.]

[One of the Confucian scholars suddenly changed his tone and said leisurely, "Miss Yun'er and Xiangjun, don't be fooled by Xie Guan."]["This Xie Guan doesn't know anything about calligraphy. His first teacher was Dong Shao."]

[“Dong Shao? He is the shameless fellow who stole the Second Master’s writings and used his numbers to defeat the Master of the Academy? If the Master of the Academy had been magnanimous, he would have been expelled from Bianjing long ago.”]

【“Xie Guan is Dong Shao’s disciple.”】

[“Whether or not the incomplete poem was written by this person is another matter, not to mention the ink and paper, otherwise why would he refuse to do so again and again?”]

[You were slightly shocked. This was the first time you heard such unbearable rumors about Mr. Dong Shaodong.]

[Recalling that the calligraphy Dong Shao left for you did contain Mr. Er's handwriting, you have always been curious about this and don't understand how an ordinary guest of the Xie family could have obtained Mr. Er's handwriting.]

[Although you have only met Dong Shao a few times, you have some understanding of his character and know that he is definitely not someone who would steal someone else's writings.]

[This matter is obviously weird! ]

【Zhang Yuan came and saw you with a puzzled look on your face, and frowned slightly. He actually knew about this a long time ago, but he never mentioned it because he was worried that you would think too much.】

[Besides, you will be entering the academy next year, and Dong Shao’s teachings will no longer be important to you.]

[Jia Yu sneered and asked, "I wonder if Master Guan's enlightenment teacher was really Dong Shao?"]

[You didn't hide it. Dong Shao was indeed someone who helped you a lot. If he hadn't given you the Second Master's calligraphy for you to practice, you wouldn't have been able to inherit the two sword skills from the Second Master in Hongjing Academy. And these two sword skills inheritances made you favored by Lu Hua.]

[You said calmly: "My first teacher was Mr. Dong. He taught me a lot and I am deeply grateful to him."]

[Jia Yu's laughter was a bit sarcastic, and he continued, "Do you know what Dong Shao did back then? He plagiarized Mr. Er's calligraphy and used his classmate's poems. In the end, he was exposed and despised by everyone in Bianjing."]

[“I heard that he died of drunkenness at home not long ago. I don’t know whether he was too ashamed or had something to hide. Like teacher, like student. This is absolutely true.”]

[After hearing this, you finally frowned slightly, and your face became more solemn.]

【Zhang Yuanlai couldn't hold back his anger. In Da Qi, respecting teachers is a traditional virtue. The relationship between teachers and students may be deeper than that between father and son. Jia Yu's humiliation of Dong Shao is like a son scolding his father. How can this not make people angry?】

[Feng Yaya saw that the atmosphere was a little tense, and quickly came out to smooth things over: "The banquet is about to begin, everyone should take a seat first."]

[“The Oiran will soon be performing on stage, especially Sister Yuehuaxuan Nihuang’s opening Nihuang dance.”]

[You lower your head and ponder for a moment. Facing this matter, you decide...]

1. Prove for Dong Shao. (Hint: There may be a glimmer of hope.)
2. Turn a deaf ear to it. (Hint: It may have an impact on the future.)
3. Take the opportunity to distance yourself from Dong Shao. (Hint: You may lose the opportunity.)
4. Get involved in person. (0/3)

The big cauldron was struck, revealing a brilliant light, and the words on it slowly froze.

Yu Ke looked at the four options above.

This is the fourth option triggered by Dong Shao.

Dong Shao is definitely an important person in this "reincarnation of heaven".

Judging from the hints, there is no other choice.

But this is just a "glimmer of hope". Could it be that this banquet of beauties will encounter crisis again?
Yu Ke made his choice without hesitation.

1. Prove for Dong Shao. (Hint: There may be a glimmer of hope.)
[You frowned, which was rare, and a cold look appeared on your face. Your eyes, which were originally as dark as stars, now have a bit more chill.]

[Zhou Yuner looked at the young man in plain robes and suddenly felt a different temperament. Her heart skipped a beat for no reason.]

[With a cold and somewhat nonchalant tone, you asked, "I wonder what Master Jia is best at at Chongshan Academy?"]

[Jia Yu was stunned, and looked at you with a look that seemed to understand something, and couldn't help but smile and said: "Does Master Guan want to compete with me?"]

【You nodded calmly. 】

[A Confucian scholar at the side interrupted, "Brother Jia, you are proficient in the Four Books and Five Classics, music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, especially in strategy and current affairs, but if you want to say what you are best at... it must be poetry and painting."]

【Jia Yu smiled even more when he heard this: "If it's poetry, I'm afraid it's hard to compare which one is better. How about we compare calligraphy? Let's take a look at Master Guan's calligraphy."】

[You shook your head, "Since Master Jia said he is the best at painting, let's compete in painting skills."]

[“Painting skills?”]

[Jia Yu couldn't help but smile, "I have been learning since I was young, I am afraid that this victory is not fair."]

[The two Confucian scholars nearby burst into laughter.]

[“Brother Jia, you are the disciple of Master Liu Xing from the academy. You have practiced under him for six years. Isn’t this just showing off your skills in front of an expert?”]

【Zhang Yuanlai was watching silently from the side. He knew that Jia Yu was indeed very good at painting, especially tigers. He could even work on both sides and paint two tigers at the same time. They were lifelike and his skills were extraordinary.】

[It was because of this that Jia Yu was invited by the Second Prince to join the poetry club.]

[As for you, he has never seen any of your paintings, and he is worried that you will be humiliated! ]

【Jia Yu's smile became even brighter, "Why bother to watch the young master? Don't bring shame upon yourself."】

[He sneered: "If I lose, I will take back what I just said and personally go to Mr. Dong's funeral hall and kneel three times and kowtow nine times."]

[“If you, Xie Guan, lose, you will have to stay away from me, Jia Yu, from now on. You will not be able to enjoy today’s banquet, and you will have to leave immediately.”]

【You just nodded slowly after hearing this. 】

[Feng Yaya frowned slightly, "Mr. Jia, there is no need to be like this. Today is originally an elegant gathering."]

[She knew that Jia Yu was a skilled painter, and that a courtesan in Yuehuaxuan had asked him to paint for her.]

【Li Xiangjun's beautiful eyes were somewhat moved. 】

【Jia Yu saw that Li Xiangjun seemed to be paying attention to this place with her beautiful eyes, and his face lit up with joy.】

[Like Xie Guan, a pewter spearhead that looks good but is useless, you can tell whether it is a donkey or a horse once you pull it out.]

[Jia Yu rolled up his sleeves and strode to the table, while the other two Confucian scholars helped him grind the ink.]

[You walk slowly towards him, preparing to spread out the paper.]

【Zhou Yuner moves lightly and walks in front of you. 】

【“Yun’er, grind ink for Master Guan.”】

[Zhou Yuner slightly bowed, her collar open to reveal a white patch. She rolled up her sleeves, revealing a section of her wrist, which was just the right thickness, with the protruding wrist bone faintly visible. She slowly turned the inkstone.]

[Beauty grinds ink, red sleeves add fragrance! ]

【When Jia Yu saw this, his grip tightened, and he paused, dropping a large drop of ink that soaked the paper.】

(End of this chapter)