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

Chapter 432: A tree that is meaningful and can withstand wind and rain!
[Two old men walked out from behind Hesong Hall, one a scholar and one a monk.]

[Zhuge Jian's mind moved slightly, and he knew that these two people were both cultivators who had ignited the divine fire of their primordial spirits. They were surrounded by clear energy, and it was obvious that they had profound cultivation.]

[There was a faint aura floating around the courtyard, and several pressures that were no weaker than those of the people present were quietly approaching. Although the Xie family had taken many masters away with Xie Ling, the Xie family members or retainers who stayed behind were warriors of the upper three realms and divine fire monks, and there were more than two of them. ]

[Li Nantian's eyes darkened slightly, and he thought to himself: The Xie family is one of the nine major surnames, but they have always kept a low profile. In fact, they have a deep foundation, not inferior to the Zhuge and Zhao families. ]

[The thousand-year-old family heritage is indeed not an empty reputation. 】

[Suddenly, a servant came hurriedly and bowed in front of the steps to report: "Old Madam, there is another guest visiting the mansion."]

[Mrs. Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly. This was a very important matter for the clan. If the visitor was not of high status, the servants would not dare to pass the message rashly. She paused for a moment with the teacup in her hand: "Who is it?"]

[“The visitors are the eldest princess and an old gentleman who calls himself Dongshan.”]

[Mrs. Yuan's cup suddenly paused, and the celadon base made a crisp sound when it hit the sandalwood table. A cold light flashed in her eyes, and she couldn't suppress the nameless anger in her heart.]

【"What is she doing here!"】

[The eldest princess of Daqi, this name that has been silent for nearly ten years, has a very deep connection with the Xie family.]

[If it weren't for the shocking incident in the palace, this woman would have been a wife of the Xie family and married to Xie Ling.]

[Three years after Emperor Xianhe ascended the throne, he joined forces with the Zhu family and the Wang family, who had great influence in the army, to plan a palace coup in an attempt to reverse the situation and restore the imperial power, but was finally suppressed by Prime Minister Su.]

[The Xie family was also involved, but thanks to Xie Ling's secret report, they were able to escape and become one of the nine major surnames today.]

[From then on, Emperor Chen Yan became obsessed with the way of mystical cultivation, and gradually neglected state affairs. ]

[And the princess who used an iron fist to clean up the court and the country when she was in charge of the Dali Temple and the Imperial Prison, and even men did not dare to compete with her, gradually disappeared from the public eye and no longer intervened in the affairs of the court. ]

[Today, the long-silent princess unexpectedly appeared in the Xie family again! ]

【Li Nantian caught a name that few people noticed, "Mr. Dongshan", which may be strange and unfamiliar to ordinary people.】

[He is well-known among the nine major surnames. He is the real boss behind Yuehuaxuan. ]

[There are many rumors about him: some say he is a twin brother of the great master in the academy, and they are related by blood; some say he is a hermit living in Bianjing, eating clouds and drinking dew; some say he has a deep connection with the academy and is the copy boy of the master; some even swear that he is a wealthy businessman outside of the nine major surnames in Bianjing.]

[If this person had not entered the imperial court and had no descendants, this person would have been the head of a large family. ]

[The nine great families also gave him some respect, and even the powerful Prime Minister Su looked up to him and reserved a bed for him in the Su Mansion.]

[Why did this person come to the Xie family? ]

[Li Nantian's eyes moved slightly, and his eyes swept over Xie Guan who was standing quietly in the hall. Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind: Could it be that this elusive Mr. Dongshan also came here today for this young man? ]

[The old lady frowned deeply, her eyes swept over Zhuge Jian and others, she hesitated for a moment, and finally said slowly: "Please come in."]

[Mrs. Yuan urged to dissuade him: "Old Lady!"]

[“The Xie family owes her after all.” The old lady closed her eyes and sighed.]

[The servant saw this and immediately bowed and left to pass on the message.]

[The air in the main hall is stagnant, Xie Yuan stands side by side with you, and undercurrents are surging around you.]

[When you heard the name of the eldest princess, you thought of the owner of Qimochunfang, who is this eldest princess.]

[After only half a cup of tea, the sound of bells and pendants jingled outside the door, and a figure walked in. ]

[The visitor was wearing a brocade robe woven with gold thread, which was full of brilliance, and a twelve-piece Xiang skirt that was winding like clouds. Although she was not a stunning beauty, she had a noble and elegant demeanor. ]

[Mrs. Yuan narrowed her eyes, and when she saw the person's face clearly, she clenched her sleeves tightly with her fingers.]

【Chen Zhirong stepped forward and bowed to the old lady: "Zhirong, meet the old lady."】

[Her voice was neither fast nor slow, yet it seemed to carry the frost and snow that had accumulated over the years.]

[The old lady’s hand holding the cane trembled slightly, and she said with a complicated expression: “I am disabled, so I am sorry that I cannot give you the full gift.”]

[The old lady looked directly at the uninvited guest, "I wonder why your Highness has come to my humble abode today?"]

【Chen Zhirong was in no hurry to answer. She looked around, her eyes passing over the ancient pine trees in front of the hall, the copper bells on the eaves, and finally landing on the outline of the Grand View Garden in the distance. She said softly, "It has been ten years, and not a single brick or tile of Hesong Hall has been changed, and the scenery of the Grand View Garden remains the same as before."】

[He looked at the ladies in the room and suddenly changed the subject, "But the people in this mansion have long since changed beyond all recognition. Things are no longer the same as they used to be."]

[Zhuge Jian and others bowed, "Greetings to Her Royal Highness the Princess."]

【As an official in the court, you are, after all, a minister of the Great Qi. 】

[Chen Zhirong smiled faintly, but the smile did not reach her eyes: "Zhirong came to visit today not because of those old accounts. Since time has passed, they have been forgotten long ago, and no one will mention them."]

[The old lady's eyes narrowed.]

[Chen Zhirong's eyes fell on the young man in blue clothes in the field, "I have heard that the Xie family now has Baoyu, and his reputation in the West Chamber is very popular. Today, I have the courage to come here to ask for a favor for this young master Guan."]

[“I hope the old lady will give Zhirong some face.”]

[Mrs. Zhao's eyes are unfriendly.]

[Mrs. Yuan did not say anything, but her eyes were even colder than those she gave to Xie Guan.]

[The old lady looked directly at her and said, "Why is this? I don't understand."]

【Chen Zhirong suddenly chanted: "It is a pity that she is a good person who keeps the loom, and it is pitiful that she is talented in writing poems." She turned her back to the crowd and looked at the painting hanging in the middle hall, "Old Madam, please think that I cherish talents and don't want them to die here."】

[You heard the eldest princess' words and bowed to her, your green shirt hanging down, your attitude neither humble nor arrogant.]

【After hearing this, the old lady remained silent.】

[Li Nantian's eyes wandered, and he couldn't help but interrupt: "Your Highness, I wonder if Mr. Dongshan has arrived?"]["Mr. Dongshan has left first."]

[Li Nantian felt a little sorry. He had wanted to meet the legendary Mr. Dongshan for many years, but he never had the chance. It was said that this man was a true hermit who regarded power, money, and fame as dirt.]

【Chen Zhirong took out something from her sleeve, and a Qingtian stone seal appeared in her palm. The seal was as black as ink, except for the two characters "Dongshan" engraved in red, which shone with a warm luster under the candlelight.】

[Li Nantian and others have recognized that this is Mr. Dongshan's private seal.]

[“When Mr. Dongshan left, he left this thing behind, and also left a message.”]

[The old lady came back to her senses, and her tone was a little more respectful, "Mr. Dongshan, what advice do you have?"]

[Chen Zhirong said slowly, "Next time I will definitely come to your house to see your calligraphy."]

[Chen Zhirong was actually quite surprised to see Mr. Dongshan at the gate of Xie's house today, and he seemed to have come for Xie Guan. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but smile - today's trip was indeed worth it.]

[The old lady frowned even deeper. Mr. Dongshan had done a great favor to the Xie family. When Xie Hong fell into the lake and his old illness could not be cured, it was also because of this man who helped him.]

[That earth-shattering change back then was also directed by him behind the scenes. ]

[Mr. Dongshan seemed to have said nothing, and only left a sentence: "I came to see your calligraphy."]

[The meaning behind this is already intriguing. ]

[Li Nantian looked at the young man in the hall again with a burning gaze. The eldest princess came in person, and Mr. Dongshan came to pay attention to him. These two extraordinary things were actually related to this seemingly ordinary young man in blue.]

[He thought to himself, could it be that this young man really has extraordinary abilities? ]

【When Xie Yuan saw this, a look of joy appeared in his eyes.】

【Chen Zhirong smiled at you and said, "If you have some free time, why not come to Qimochunfang and have a chat."】

[She didn’t wait for the old lady’s answer, and was ready to leave, leaving only a meaningful sigh: "It’s actually good that the Xie family didn’t come."]

【Chen Zhirong left, coming like a startled wild goose, leaving like a flowing cloud.】

[The old lady was stunned and remained speechless for a long time.]

【Xie Xuan watched the princess leave with a look of resentment. A mere bastard had attracted many nobles to come and turn the Xie family ancestral hall into a place for him to become famous.】

[Everyone in the main hall seemed to be thinking about something.]

[Zhuge Jian and the other person stopped talking and just waited for the final decision of Old Lady Xie.]

[The old lady sat in the hall, holding a deer-head cane in her hand. The candlelight in the hall cast shadows of varying depths on her face.]

[Mrs. Zhao hesitated several times and finally pursed her lips. Xie Renfeng's face turned ashen, and veins on his forehead throbbed faintly.]

[At this time——]

[A burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence. The servant rushed in and knelt down to report: "Old Madam, a group of students from the academy have gathered outside the mansion, and there are also onlookers, at least hundreds of people, who keep saying they want to see... Old Madam."]

【Zhuge Jian couldn't help but stroke his beard and chuckle when he heard this.】

[“Ridiculous!” Madam Zhao slammed the table and stood up, “How can the Xie family allow these sour scholars to run wild?”]

[Mrs. Yuan asked coldly: "Who are they?"]

[The servant bowed and reported: "Most of them are poor students from the academy. There are not many children from the nine major families."]

[“Among them are quite a few of the West Wing’s courtesans…”]

[“What are you waiting for?” Madam Zhao swung her sleeves, “Get rid of them all! The Xie Mansion is not for these poor people to step on. How dare a courtesan come to the Xie Mansion? This is not a filthy place like a brothel in a willow alley.”]

[The servant's forehead was covered with cold sweat, and he said in a trembling voice: "But...but there are several respected people among them, including Mr. Jin Zitan and Mr. Xu Wei from the academy..."]

[Mrs. Yuan asked, "Then why did they see the old lady?"]

[She sneered, "How dare these people say they have the dignity to come to the Xie Mansion to beg for mercy? Just based on them? They are not worthy of coming to the Xie Mansion to ask for favors."]

[Everyone was silent. They were not expecting such a change.]

[The candlelight in the hall trembled suddenly, and the servant's face turned pale. He shrank back and stole a glance at the young man in blue standing quietly in the hall. His throat rolled, but he dared not say anything.]

[“Asshole!” Madam Zhao stood up suddenly, “If you dare to hesitate again, I will peel off your skin!”]

[The servant fell to his knees, resting his forehead against the brick, and said in a hurry: "Madam, the students are not begging for mercy... but..."]

[His voice got lower and lower, "But they volunteered to take the punishment for Master Guan, and are waiting outside the mansion right now."]

[Mrs. Yuan was stunned again.]

[Mrs. Zhao could no longer endure it, "Okay, okay, this is really outrageous!"]

【Li Qinlan stared at the scene in the hall, her fingertips unconsciously touching the skirt-pressing knife tied to her leg. Today, the situation in Hesong Hall is changing rapidly, and the young man who seems to be on the verge of collapse is like a small boat in the middle of the river - no matter how strong the wind and rain are, it never capsizes.】

[The woman in blue stood straight as a pine tree since she entered the main hall. Even though she was pointed at by thousands of people, her spine did not bend at all. Li Qinlan could no longer look away.]

[The old lady's eyes really fell on you for the first time. Her gaze was like a knife, as if it could cut through your skin and expose your bones.]

[You face it calmly, without avoiding or giving way. ]

[As the old lady slowly looked away, she tightened her grip on the deer-head staff in her hand.]

[This bastard who had not even reached adulthood, the troublemaker of the Xie family, had already grown into a tall tree that could withstand wind and rain in silence.]

(End of this chapter)