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

Chapter 433: Being the enemy of the entire Xie family, how impressive!
It was raining heavily outside Xie's house.

Hu Yunniang looked up at the gilded plaque of "Dingyuan Marquis' Mansion". Raindrops slid down the ribs of the umbrella, splashing on the bluestone slabs. It all seemed like a dream...

Dozens of academy students behind him stood solemnly in the rain, their high hats and wide belts were soaked by the rain, but no one moved.

The water curtain flowing on the umbrella looks like a curtain of crystal beads.

There was a chill, a cold wind blowing through the streets.

Hu Yunniang originally thought that going to the academy for help was just a desperate gamble, but who would have thought it would be so smooth.

Hu Yunniang recalled the scene at the academy just now: she met the always aloof old Mr. Jin Zitan at the gate of the academy. She thought he would be ignored, but unexpectedly, he slammed the table and stood up as soon as she explained her purpose.

He called his friends and came with him in the academy, and all the students in the academy put down their pens and followed him, including Zhang Yuanlai.

Hu Yunniang thought it was Mr. Jin Zitan, who had many friends in the academy.

"How can I have such face?"

Jin Zitan's white beard was covered with water drops, but his eyes were shining brightly, "These young men all truly admire Xie Guan's talent and learning."

The old man raised his hand to catch the raindrops falling from the eaves, and his voice came through the sound of rain: "How can we watch such a person die in our own family?"

"Who wouldn't feel sorry when a talented person dies at the hands of a woman?"

Hu Yunniang's hand holding the umbrella trembled slightly.

Jin Zi sighed with a somewhat lonely voice, "I grew up in a poor family with nothing but four walls. I studied hard and became a man. My writing shocked the people of Bianjing. I thought that my youthful talent was not enough to boast about. Unfortunately, I don't have much writing skills. I have been working hard in my old age, and I have achieved this, but my hair is already completely white."

"So, I have always envied people like Master Guan. He has been talented since he was young and is admired by women. This is what young people should be like. This is the spirit of youth."

Jin Zitan looked past the rain curtain and looked at the graceful figures holding lotus leaf umbrellas - the courtesans in the West Wing also came in the rain, their silk stockings were covered with dust, and their brows were filled with anxiety that could not be concealed. It was just like...

Just like a girl in the boudoir admires a young girl.

Jin Zitan stood in the rain, his clothes soaked through, but he still stood straight, his voice penetrating the rain: "If you were a direct descendant of one of the nine great families, we might not have come here in the rain today. But——"

He looked around at the crowd, his eyes lingering on several of the Second and Third Masters' disciples, "We are all from humble backgrounds, and this feeling of mutual respect is the character of us scholars!"

The rain was getting heavier, making crackling sounds on the oil-paper umbrellas, but it could not cover up the sound of people's clothes fluttering.

The guards of Xie's mansion stood on both sides of the red gate with knives in hand, looking at each other, but ultimately they did not dare to take action against this group of precious scholars.

Dozens of umbrellas connected together in the rain formed an unbreakable barrier, blocking the gate of Xie's house.

Hu Yunniang's grip on the umbrella gradually relaxed, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of her lips.

There is always a way out, things will eventually turn around!
But I wonder if everything is going well for Sister Xiangjun and Yoona at the moment?
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"Old man, can I help you get back home? It's raining hard outside and the wind is very cold."

Li Xiangjun and Zhou Yuner were carefully supporting an octogenarian on each side.

The old man was wearing a slightly loose Confucian robe, his back was hunched like a bow, and he walked with an unsteady gait, as if he would be blown down by the autumn wind at any time.

He had sparse hair and eyebrows, and his face was covered with wrinkles. When he opened his mouth, only a few scattered yellow teeth were visible. He looked like an ordinary old man that could be seen everywhere in the market.

But there is mostly kindness and gentleness in his brows.

But the two girls did not dare to neglect it at all.

Just now at Yuehuaxuan, the boss who had connections in Bianjing bowed to the ground and called him "Master" when he saw this old man.

It turns out that the owner of Yuehuaxuan is not the real person behind the scenes.

Zhou Yun'er and her two daughters went to see Yuehuaxuan, and after explaining their purpose, they soon met the old man.

I was worried that the old man would not take it seriously.

Who would have thought that as soon as he made his purpose known, the old gentleman agreed immediately and even went to Xie's house in person.

The two women were still in a trance when the old man's carriage with green curtains was already speeding along the official road.

What was shocking was that when the carriages of the nine major families along the way saw his flag, they all retreated and gave way.

When they arrived at the gate of Xie's mansion, they saw the eldest princess's carriage parked in the rain.

What shocked the two girls even more was!

The extremely noble eldest princess stood in the rain, and when she saw the old man get off the car, she immediately stepped forward and saluted as a disciple.

Raindrops flowed down the eldest princess's cheeks, but they could not hide the... flattered look on her face.

It was not until this moment that Zhou Yuner realized what kind of powerful person the person she was supporting was.

The two girls also knew the old man's name - Mr. Dongshan.

Li Xiangjun's fingertips trembled slightly, and she suddenly remembered the folk rumor - it was said that Emperor Xianhe wanted to appoint Mr. Dongshan as the imperial teacher, but he refused after three orders.

Could it be the same person?
When the eldest son entered Xie's house with the old man's private seal, Mr. Dongshan was also ready to leave.

Li Xiangjun and the other two girls were about to step forward to help him, but they saw the old man waved his hand and said, "I am not made of porcelain. It won't be difficult for me to get on the car by myself!"

He stepped on the shaft to climb onto the carriage, then suddenly stopped and looked back.

The old man climbed onto the board of the carriage and looked at the group of scholars gathered at the gate of Xie's house, holding umbrellas, with a heavy thunderstorm outside.

The old man rarely smiled: "Scholar..."

He murmured in a low voice: "When they were in humble positions, they were united in purpose, which was indeed exciting. But when they are in power... they will have this kingdom."

A sigh mixed with the sound of rain dissipated: "Instead, it has become a worry for the country."

The old man looked at the high wall of Xie Mansion, his eyes seemed to penetrate the heavy rain curtains: "This Xie Guan... I am ready to bet my entire fortune on you."

Zhou Yun'er and the other two girls stood under the carriage, not understanding what he meant, and respectfully saw the old man off.

The old man was about to get into the car.

The wind and rain outside gradually subsided, and there seemed to be light breaking through the clouds.

"crunch-"

The door of Xie's house suddenly opened slowly.

The old man slowly raised his head and looked.

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【Hesongtang! 】

【The old lady made up her mind and looked at everyone present.】

[“Since so many things have happened, let’s put Xie Guan’s matter aside for today.”]

[Mrs. Zhao was dissatisfied and said, "Old Lady, this is unfair. Ren Feng is——"]

[Before she finished speaking, the old lady glanced at him, and her gaze seemed to be real.]

[Mrs. Zhao had no choice but to grit her teeth and say, "My daughter-in-law obeys your command."]

【Xie Qiyue, who was watching, finally breathed a sigh of relief, and the heavy stone hanging in her heart fell to the ground. It seemed that Xie Guan was fine today, and she secretly rejoiced. 】

[Zhuge Jian stroked his long beard, smiled and bowed: "Old lady, you have a good way of managing the family. The family is harmonious and there will be blessings in the future."]

[The old lady said with a tired look, "I am tired today, so please go back."]

[Qiuyue has already walked in and came over to support the old lady. ]

[The old lady looked at Li Nantian and said with a smile, "Nantian, say hello to Madam Li for me."]

[Li Nantian stood up and saluted, "Old Lady, please take care of yourself. I and your younger sister will take our leave now."]

[The old lady nodded slightly, picked up the household registration book on the table, turned around and walked a few steps. She suddenly stopped and glanced at him: "Xie Guan, today's matter is not yet complete."]

[“The Xie family’s heavens cannot be overturned after all.”]

[These two short sentences were like an ice cone falling to the ground, and the temperature in the hall dropped suddenly.]

[Everyone present could hear the warning in this.]

【Xie Xuan secretly shook his head when he saw this. Although you are fine today, you have offended the old lady and a group of ladies to death. You will have no place to stay in the future, and your situation will only become more difficult.】

[To be an enemy of the old lady is to be an enemy of the entire Xie family. 】

[As long as your household registration is in Xie's house, your life will be at the mercy of others. The old lady can always punish you like she did today.]

[Today someone may protect you, but tomorrow, the day after tomorrow... there will be a time when favors will run out. ]

[Under the gazes of the crowd, you suddenly smiled. The young man was dressed in a clean-cut shirt, his back straightened: "What a coincidence, this is exactly what I want to say to the old lady."]

[The cold light in the old lady's eyes suddenly rose, but in an instant, all the sharpness was retracted into the turbid bottom of her eyes. In the end, she just looked at you deeply and walked into the shadows of the back hall. ]

[“Farewell, old lady!” The voices of the Xie family members behind him were bowing. ]

[Mrs. Zhao left in anger, leaving only one sentence, "Xie Guan, remember! You will die even more miserably than today."]

【Xie Renfeng followed his mother away, but there seemed to be a sneer in his eyes as he said, "Just wait, Xie Guan, there will be a time when you will regret it."】

[Some of the ladies and clan members of the Xie family left, some stayed, and some stopped here.]

[You listened to Madam Zhao's words, a real coldness flashed across your eyes, and then quickly calmed down.]

[You thanked Zhuge Jian and the other two, and prepared to go outside the Xie Mansion to meet the students from the Academy who came for you.]

【Xie Yuan and the others followed him. 】

[Mrs. Yuan was also curious. You know, the students in the academy are all arrogant and look down on others. How could they look down on a bastard?]

[Li Nantian and his group also filed out. ]

[Stepping out of Hesong Hall, the sky was already bright. I don’t know when, the heavy rain has stopped, and the lead-gray clouds are being torn apart by the wind. ]

[The gray sky has faded, and it is still noon. ]

[We took the ferry all the way through the Grand View Garden. The sky was already bright and a little warmer.]

[Today, many guests came, including the Li family who broke off the engagement, so the Xie family opened their doors for the first time.]

[Before you even reach the door, you can hear the noise outside.]

[Just now, in order to prevent a group of students from breaking into the Xie family, the door was closed. ]

[At this time, the servants of the Xie family on both sides slowly pushed open the vermilion painted door.]

[“Master Guan is here——”]

[Someone shouted loudly, and outside the door, there was a cheer like boiling water splashing on snow. Dozens of students still had rain stains on their clothes, but they all stood straight like pine trees. Several old gentlemen in the front row even took a few steps forward.]

[The door slowly opens, a ray of golden sunlight penetrates the clouds, gilding the eaves and corners.]

[You walked out and watched the people present cheering. There were also many women holding green lotus umbrellas. Hu Yunniang, Chenxiang and others secretly shed tears.]

[You straighten your clothes and bow deeply to everyone on the long street after the rain, "Thank you for watching, thank you all."]

[The next moment, all the scholars on the street returned the greeting. The white-haired old gentlemen bowed like pine trees, and the young students bowed to the ground.]

【Xie Yu followed behind his mother and showed a rare look of surprise. Is it true that Xie Guan only has a little poetic talent? He is worthy of the admiration of scholars.】

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The old man standing on the carriage, Mr. Dongshan.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, and his old fingers unconsciously clenched the car curtain.

He looked at the young man walking out of the gate of Xie's house. Although the blue robe he wore was not expensive, it fit him well and made him look as tall and straight as a bamboo.

At dawn, the rain stopped and the golden light tore through the gray clouds in the sky and shone on the young man, shining brightly.

The young man smiled.

Seeing this, the old man smiled and said, "Not bad, you have the style of me when I was young."

(End of this chapter)