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

Chapter 410: Xie Yuan’s husband, the seventh daughter of the Li family, the prince of the Three Kingdoms!
[You search for Xie Yuan in the main courtyard. Thanks to Madam Zhuge's instructions, you shuttle between the other courtyards without any hindrance and head straight to the depths of the back garden.]

[Mrs. Zhuge specially built a martial arts training ground for Xie Yuan to practice martial arts. It is much larger than your courtyard can reach. It is more than four or five times larger. You can do whatever you want.]

[You walk into the martial arts training ground and see Xie Yuan shirtless, with only shorts covering his body. He is sweating profusely, and his hair is stuck to his forehead. He is walking slowly and steadily, and it is obvious that he is immersed in it and has no distractions.]

[You have heard Xie Yuan mention that his talent for martial arts training is much stronger than his spiritual practice. Most of the descendants in the Xie family are like this. After all, the Dingyuan Marquis family was founded on military merit and has a deep martial arts heritage.]

[Not far from Xie Yuan, an old man smelling of alcohol was leisurely leaning on a shady recliner, snoring loudly.]

[With just a quick glance, you can tell that the old man has already awakened. Since you stepped into the gate of the courtyard, a faint spiritual consciousness has been lingering around you. ]

[With a little sense, you will know that this old man's spiritual cultivation is higher than yours, and his martial arts cultivation is also unfathomable. He may have the strength of the upper three realms. ]

[Such a cultivation level is outstanding even in Bianjing. ]

[It is more than enough to teach Xie Yuan to establish his martial arts foundation and open his primordial spirit. ]

[In the past, Xie Yuan mentioned that this master was his "friend regardless of age difference". The gentleman whom he met by chance in the alley when he was a child was actually a master hidden in the market. ]

【After Xie Yuan finished the last task, he let out a long sigh, turned around and looked at you, smiling: "Brother Guan, why are you here?"】

[You smiled slightly, "Sixth brother, you study hard and practice hard."]

【Xie Yuan wiped the sweat off his face and said with a smile: "It's not bad, but this old man always says that I'm stupid and my progress is not fast enough."】

[After saying this, he pointed at the old man behind him, his tone mixed with a bit of helplessness.]

[After hearing this, the old man slowly opened his eyes, and a gleam of light flashed in his cloudy eyes: "Boy, this is wrong. I said you are stupid because you always want to achieve success quickly, but forget that the foundation of martial arts lies in a solid foundation."]

[After saying this, he turns his gaze towards you, with a bit more scrutiny.]

[You bow and say respectfully: "Greetings, Senior."]

【Xie Yuan introduced with a smile: "Old man, how is it? Isn't my brother Guan a handsome man?"】

[The old man nodded, with a somewhat lazy tone: "I'm just old, not blind."]

[Hearing this, Xie Yuan said with a smile: "Old man, how about you accept Guandi as your disciple? How about I be your eldest disciple and Guandi be your last disciple?"]

[The old man shook his head, "I only accept one person from my lineage. This is the rule passed down by our ancestors."]

【Xie Yuan curled his lips indifferently and muttered, "You are conservative and stick to the old ways."】

【Seeing this, you smiled slightly and explained your purpose. After Xie Yuan heard this, his face suddenly showed joy.】

[“Old man, I’m leaving now.”]

[The old man waved his hand and said casually: "Get lost."]

【You bowed and said goodbye, then turned and left. 】

[The old man watched you leave, a hint of deep meaning flashed in his eyes, and he murmured to himself: "This is the child who inherited the Second Master's Nine Swords. He is younger than I imagined, and much more powerful."]

[“Second Master, you have accepted a good disciple. It’s a pity that he didn’t get into the academy… It’s a blessing.”]

【Xie Yuan finished changing his clothes and wore a moon-white Hangzhou silk gown, the material was as light as smoke, and a pine-colored silk sash was tied around his waist, on which hung a warm white jade pendant. He looked sideways at the bronze mirror, his face satisfied.】

[He turns to look at you, with a somewhat smug tone: "Brother Guan, what do you think?"]

[You nodded slightly, "Very elegant."]

【Hearing this, Xie Yuan smiled even more, "Brother Guan, how about you change into something too? We are of similar stature, so it will definitely fit you well."】

[“Let’s set off quickly and not keep Master Yun and the others waiting for too long.”]

[The two walked out of Xie's house, and a carriage had been waiting at the door for a long time.]

[You and Xie Yuan boarded the last carriage, and the convoy rumbled over the bluestone road, heading leisurely towards Qimochunfang.]

[Inside the carriage, Xie Yuan was thinking excitedly about the courtesan from Qimochunfang whom he would meet later, while you were listening quietly, looking through the slits in the window, admiring the bustling scene on the street.]

[Bianjing has been prosperous since ancient times, but haven't you heard that the outside world has long been in chaos and wars have been going on for a long time? ]

[You lowered the curtains and talked with Xie Yuan while practicing the Yang Fu Jing in your mind. You were able to do two things at once without any sluggishness.]

【Xie Yuan asked expectantly: "Brother Guan, do you think we will meet Su Shishi today? The most beautiful woman in Bianjing."】

[“There are several courtesans in Qimochunfang who are also extremely beautiful. Among them is one who is good at raising birds. It is said that when she sings, there will be a scene of hundreds of birds paying homage to the phoenix.”]

[“She didn’t attend the last banquet due to illness, which is a pity.”]

[You listened to Xie Yuan's chatter, and before you knew it, the carriage had stopped at the gate of Qimochunfang.]

[Qimochunfang is different from the other two brothels. It was originally rebuilt from the royal forest garden. The architectural style is elegant and grand. There are exotic flowers and plants everywhere in the garden, and the rockery and flowing water complement each other, making it seem like a paradise.]

[You and Xie Yuan got off the carriage and looked up, only to see "Qi Mo Chun Fang" hanging on the gate.]

[Su Yun said, "Master Guan, let's go. Crown Prince Yuan is already waiting inside."]

[You responded, and a servant led you to the door.]

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Inside Qimochunfang.

The best one is the bridge pavilion built along the lake.

The four corners of the pavilion have flying eaves that spread out like swallow wings, the pillars are vermilion, and the roof is covered with green tiles.

The scenery of lakes and mountains is vast and misty.

Although this pavilion is not large, it is exquisite in every detail. It has the gracefulness of Jiangnan gardens and the solemnity of northern architecture.

There is a rosewood table in the pavilion, on which is placed a set of blue and white porcelain tea sets. The wafting tea fragrance blends with the lotus fragrance outside the pavilion, refreshing the heart.

There were several embroidered cushions next to the table, covered with brocade cushions and embroidered with a few orchids, which looked very elegant.

Outside the pavilion, a small stream meanders by, the water is clear and gurgling.

There were already three men and four women in the pavilion. One of them, a woman in a green skirt, was sitting and playing the piano. Her fingertips gently plucked the strings, and the melodious sound of the piano made people feel peaceful.

Among the four women, the most eye-catching one was a woman in white holding a round bowl filled with precious fish ingredients.

She is graceful and elegant, with a slim figure, a pair of eyes like autumn water, a small mole at the corner of her eyebrow, and her facial features are just right in terms of exquisiteness. One point more would be too much, and one point less would be too little.

Even the other two women couldn't help but be attracted to her.

Her temperament is so outstanding that just by standing there, she becomes an irresistible scenery that makes people hold their breath and concentrate.

If Xie Guan was here, he would recognize that this woman was the most popular prostitute at the banquet - Su Shishi, a princess of the previous Sui Dynasty. Su Shishi sprinkled fish food in her hand, and the water surface sparkled. Carps jumped out of the water one after another, vying for food.

At this time, one of the four girls, who was wearing a colorful dress, smiled and said, "Sister Shishi, feeding fish is the same as feeding birds. If you just feed them blindly, it may be counterproductive."

"This fish hides at the bottom of the water and can survive even if it does not eat for several days. Moreover, fish are not like cats or dogs. According to the academy professor, fish's memory is only a moment, and it is difficult for them to remember what happened just a moment ago."

Su Shishi heard this and said gently: "Even though the fish can't remember, you see they jump out of the water every time they see me scattering food."

Su Shishi's eyes fell gently on the lake, and she said in a quiet voice: "All things have spirits. What's wrong with being a fish in this lake? As long as someone feeds you, you can be free from worries."

Before she finished her words, a man's voice came from the pavilion, with a bit of speculation: "Miss Shishi, you are not a fish, how can you determine that the fish will be happy?"

"Zifeiyu, know the joy of fish?"

Hearing this, Su Shishi turned her head slightly and looked at the man who was speaking.

The man looked to be about twenty-five or twenty-six years old. He was wearing a black robe with python patterns. He had a fair face, a dignified appearance, a high nose bridge, and a crown on his head. There was a sense of nobility between his brows. He was indeed a good-looking man.

However, surprisingly, he was sitting in a wheelchair and seemed to be disabled.

Su Shishi smiled slightly, her tone still gentle: "Prince Yuan is right. Who can really know whether the fish is happy or not?"

This man was none other than Liu Yuan, the Prince Chongwen of the Sui Dynasty.

Emperor Sheng of Sui had three sons, and Liu Yuan was the eldest son and the legitimate son of the empress. When he was seventeen, he was sent to another country as a hostage. Although he was of noble status, he was weak and sickly and had been disabled since childhood. Even the masters of the Three True Ones lineage were helpless.

Liu Yuan cast his eyes toward the vast lake, and said with deep emotion: "Fish may not have worries, but they are also confined to this small world. People may be sentimental, but they can travel far and wide. Everything in the world has its gains and losses."

As the Prince Chongwen of the Sui Dynasty, Liu Yuan should have been the crown prince, but unfortunately he became a hostage, like a "dragon in the pond" or a "phoenix in the courtyard". No wonder he made such emotional remarks.

A hint of coldness flashed across Su Shishi's eyes. After all, she was a princess of the previous dynasty of the Sui Dynasty. The Sui Emperor was the one who usurped her family's throne. She naturally felt differently about Liu Yuan's sorrow and sadness.

Liu Yuan naturally didn't know her identity. Outsiders only knew that she was the adopted daughter of Prime Minister Su.

At this moment, a proud voice suddenly sounded: "You are not a fish, how do you know the joy of fish? You are not me, how do you know that I am not a fish?"

The man who was speaking was of burly build, and his clothing was very different from the style of the Da Qi. He had a rough appearance, thick black eyebrows, and a rebellious look in his eyes.

He strode into the pavilion and looked directly at Liu Yuan: "Brother Yuan, you are not me after all. How can you be sure that I don't know the happiness of fish?"

The three women in the pavilion are all the most beautiful girls in Qimochunfang, while the three men are respectively the Crown Prince of Sui Dynasty, the Crown Prince of Changshengtian and the Buddhist son from the Buddhist country in the south, also known as hostages.

The burly man who just spoke was the prince of Changshengtian - Helan Zhenshu.

There is also a young monk in the pavilion who is wearing a cassock and has a seductive appearance. He is Kongdu, a Buddhist disciple from the Southern Buddhist Kingdom.

Kong Du put his hands together, and said with a hint of amusement and provocation in his tone: "Why don't we cut open the fish's belly and ask them about the fun of it."

Although he was dressed in a monk's robe, there was an evil tone in his words, as if his indifference to life had penetrated into his bones.

Su Shishi frowned slightly when she heard this.

She knew that although this Buddhist disciple from the Southern Buddhist Kingdom came from Buddhism, he was just like the demon saint of Changshengtian and had a strong murderous intention.

The most serious precept in Buddhism is killing, and it is unknown how many lives Kongdu was responsible for in the hands of Bian Jing.

In the black market of Bianjing, human trafficking is rampant, and Kongdu is one of the biggest financiers.

Helan Zhenshu is a fan of Su Shishi and fell in love with her at first sight. Naturally, she couldn't bear to see Liu Yuan being proud in front of her.

And Kongdu, the Buddhist disciple from the Southern Buddhist Kingdom, has a close relationship with Liu Yuan. The conversation just now was nothing but a secret contest between the two.

Seeing this, Liu Yuan had no intention of arguing. He looked at the lake, as if he didn't care about it at all.

The woman in the green skirt plucked the strings lightly with her fingertips, producing melodious sounds and ethereal music that slightly eased the tense atmosphere in the pavilion.

Seeing this, Su Shishi smiled slightly, changed the subject, and cast her eyes on the last woman in the pavilion: "Sister Qin Lan, you seem a little absent-minded?"

The woman was dressed like a man, had a good-looking appearance, and had a heroic look between her brows.

She leaned against the pavilion pillar with her arms folded across her chest, ignoring the conversation of the few people.

Several people's eyes fell on her.

Being able to appear here and be called "sister" by Su Shishi, she must have an important identity.

The woman's surname is Li and her name is Qinlan. She is the seventh in the Li family's generation, and the people in the Li family also call her "Seventh Girl."

Behind Qimochunfang, apart from the royal family, the biggest boss is a man named Li.

Li Qinlan is the eldest daughter of the Li family and has a noble status, but she prefers to dress in men's clothes. She is not interested in playing the musical instrument, chess, calligraphy, or painting, nor does she like needlework. She only likes to wield swords and sticks.

Seeing this, the woman in the colorful skirt smiled and teased, "Sister Qinlan, you must be thinking about how to cancel the engagement when Xie Guan from the Xie family comes later, right?"

Li Qinlan raised her eyebrows when she heard this, "Xiaoyao, if you don't speak, no one will think you are dumb."

The woman in the colorful skirt was familiar with her, so she was not afraid. She said with a smile, "I'll see what this sister Qin Lan's future husband looks like later."

Li Qinlan snorted coldly, looking outside the pavilion, with a bit of disdain in her tone: "What husband or not, it's just a family marriage. It's not someone else's turn to decide my marriage, Li Qinlan."

"If he comes later, I will find a way to make him retreat."

When everyone in the pavilion heard this, their expressions changed.

Su Shishi smiled slightly and said in a gentle tone: "Sister Qinlan, why do you have to be like this? The young master of the Xie family may not be as bad as you think."

Li Qinlan shook her head, her tone a little cold: "Shishi, you don't have to persuade me. My marriage, Li Qinlan, can only be decided by myself."

Liu Yuan seemed a little helpless. It was he who asked Su Yun to invite Xie Guan to the party today.

Never thought about it!
For some unknown reason, the news leaked out and the seventh daughter of the Li family, Li Qinlan, learned about it and insisted on coming.

Liu Yuan reminded, "Miss Qin Lan, Master Guan is today's guest and also my good friend. I hope you won't go too far."

Li Qinlan responded coldly: "What else can I do to him? I can't eat him."

The Crown Prince of Changshengtian, Helan Zhenshu, sneered at the side: "What kind of talent is this? He is just a drunkard from the Confucian school, a weakling who can't even tie a chicken."

The grasslands value martial arts, but they don't understand the concept of talent and romance.

Although Su Shishi was unhappy, she did not argue.

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[The maid leads you along the way. The scenery along the way is so beautiful that it is even better than the Grand View Garden.]

[Soon, you arrived in front of the elegant pavilion.]

(End of this chapter)