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

Chapter 436: A gentleman should not act on impulse!
【The sky after the rain is particularly bright. 】

[You just stepped out of the bluestone steps at the southwest gate of Xie's house. The dripping water from the eaves is still tinkling, making a clear sound in the quiet alley.]

[After turning around the tall and deep brick wall of Changning Street, I suddenly saw a familiar figure. ]

[That Madam Yan from Qimochunfang wore her hair in a high silver bun, and her graceful demeanor revealed a certain solemnity that was unique to the imperial court.]

【The eldest princess' maid.】

[The old woman performed a standard palace etiquette: "I hope you are well, Master!"]

【"Mammy, what are you doing here?"】

[Madame Yan said, "Her Royal Highness the Princess ordered me to come and tell the young master the news."]

[“This matter is related to the princes of the Great Sui Dynasty, and the son of the second courtyard of the Xie Mansion is also involved.”]

[She said with a more worried tone, "What's more troublesome is... the secret agents found out that the Prince of Yan and His Highness Feng also met with the Crown Prince of Sui in private."]

[You were not surprised by what the princess' maid said, but you underestimated the princes' determination to destroy you.]

[You look at Nanny Yan and thank her softly, "Thank you, Princess, for taking the trouble to tell me."]

[Madame Yan continued, "Princess, I have one more thing to tell you, Master. A gentleman can be deceived by his own methods."]

[He said with a serious tone: "You are a man of worldly talents. You should know that when the river is narrow and the water is urgent, you should take in the sails, and when the tiger roars in the mountains, you should take a detour. I dare to say that you have great ambitions. How can you throw away your future for an unknown maid?"

【“The Book of Rites says: ‘A son of a wealthy family should not sit with his head lowered in the hall.’ This is the wise instruction of the sages.”】

[“In the past, Emperor Gaozu of the Great Qi Dynasty was able to keep a low profile when he was in hiding. Emperor Taizong, after enduring the hatred of his brother’s murder, endured for many years and finally achieved great success. My son, you should also keep a low profile today and wait for the right opportunity.”]

[At this point, she paused for a moment, her expression solemn: "The princess has repeatedly warned us that this journey is extremely dangerous and may involve life and death. I hope you will weigh the pros and cons and think twice before proceeding."]

[“The Princess is also constrained at this time, which is really inconvenient.”]

[When Nanny Yan was about to persuade her again, she saw a figure in green clothes passing by her before she finished her words.]

[The old woman stood there in a daze, only to hear the young man's clear voice coming with the wind: "Thank you, Princess, for your kindness. But——"]

[He did not stop walking, "My maid has a name and her life is not worth taking lightly."]

【Madam Yan looked at the figure walking away and couldn't help but sigh. The amazing scene at the banquet of beauties appeared in her eyes - the young man who wrote five famous poems in one stroke and shocked the entire Bianjing literary world, but now he went to danger alone for a little maid.】

[“Is this really worth it?” she murmured to herself. ]

[On the bluestone road, the figure of the young man gradually disappeared into the hustle and bustle of the city streets. ]

[You walked for a while and just turned the corner when a red horse came into view.]

[The horse was extremely majestic, pulling a black carriage and quietly stopped at the intersection, as if it had been waiting for a long time.]

[The coachman who pulled the cart was a dark-skinned farmer, but his aura was even more profound than the guards he had seen at the Xie family. He was at the third level of martial arts.]

[With just a slight sense, you feel that the carriage is empty, but you instinctively know that there is definitely someone in the carriage. ]

[The people among them have profound cultivation! ]

[In an instant, the aura circulated, and all nine swords in the heart sea trembled. ]

[This is the strongest person you have met since you met the Magic Master and Master Lianchi at the Banquet of Flowers. I don’t know if he has reached the level of a great master, but he is definitely a Yang God who has reached the tenth level of Yuanshen.]

[The carriage curtain was lifted, and a man in a wide Confucian robe appeared. His back was hunched like a bow, and he walked with a staggering gait.]

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

[Your eyes flickered slightly, and after a brief thought, you held your sword and clasped your fists before bowing: "Greetings, Mr. Dongshan."]

[A smile appeared on the old man's skinny face, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes smoothed out: "You are quite clever."]

[He glanced at the long sword in your hand. Your seemingly calm eyes concealed a murderous intent.]

[“Princess, should I tell you who they are?”]

【You nod, "I understand."】

[The old man said slowly with his hands behind his back, "There are three princes from the Great Sui, the Eternal Heaven, and the Buddha Kingdom. They are all warriors in the upper three realms. Among them, Liu Yuan has even ignited the divine fire and has even reached the level of the Ziwei Hengjie."]

[“Not to mention his disciples, he has already recruited many experts from Bianjing over the years.”]

[“Apart from them, there are also the two princes of the current Great Qi. Although they will not take action directly, it is not an easy matter for them to send out a few martial arts masters of the third realm.”]

[The chestnut horse snorted, and the old man patted the horse's neck: "If that were all, it would be fine. But this matter has a ripple effect... The person who holds a high position in the court is also behind the scenes."]

[“This journey is extremely dangerous. It is no exaggeration to say that it is a den of dragons and tigers… It is no exaggeration to say that it is a narrow escape from death.”]

[The old man's eyes narrowed, "So I advise you, fighting for one's own feelings is not what a gentleman does. A wise man would not go forward knowing that he will die."]

[“Besides, even if you succeed, you can’t afford to be accused of forming an alliance with the three kingdoms and assassinating the prince of one kingdom!”]

[“Whether you succeed or fail, there is only one way out, which is a dead end.”]

【After listening to this, you remained silent. 】

[“Young man, you must know that stubbornness can easily break.” The old man continued to advise, “As long as you turn around and leave today, I am willing to guarantee your lifelong reputation. Whether you enter the academy for further study or leave Bian Jing, you can do whatever you want.”]

[“Now that you have inherited the Second Master’s sword spirit, you can freely roam this vast world.” He said with hope, “As the old saying goes, it is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge.”]

[“Xie Guan, you have the opportunity to ascend to heaven right before your eyes, why do you have to gamble everything on it?” The old man’s eyes were as sharp as torches. “I really don’t want to believe that the person who can inherit the legacy of the Second Master is such a short-sighted person?”]

[In the alley, the young man behind the tall carriage looks thoughtful.]

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West Wing Tower and Yanbo Lake.

It belongs to one of the three small singing groups in the West Wing - Zixiao Pavilion.

The lake is not large but extremely elegant, like a piece of jade inlaid in the bustling Bianjing. You can also take a boat trip on it.

When the breeze blows, the lake surface is covered with tiny silver lights, reflecting the red railings and painted buildings around it. Four arch bridges, like dragons lying on the waves, connect the four-story pavilion in the center of the lake to the shore.

The exquisite building with flying eaves and pointed corners is the most praised "Tingyu Tower" among the sixth floors of Zixiao Pavilion.

It is an elegant place for the court ladies to recite poems, paint, entertain guests and meet friends.

On sunny days, the glazed tiles emit a purple-gold halo in the sunlight, which contrasts beautifully with their reflection in the lake.

There was a heavy rain today, and there were only a few small boats in the lake, making it look quite lonely.

The lake was calm at the moment, with only a few koi occasionally stirring up the water.

It was eerily quiet inside Tingyu Tower today.

In the four-story pavilion, even the usual sounds of stringed instruments had disappeared, leaving only the copper bells on the eaves occasionally rustling in the wind, making clear and cool tinkling sounds.

The fourth floor, the highest point, faces the lake, with a broad and unobstructed view, making it an excellent place to enjoy the scenery.

At this moment, a leisurely voice sounded.

"Prince Yuan, do you think Xie Guan will come?"

The speaker was a young man wearing dark gold piping on his sleeves and a luxurious fur coat on his shoulders.

She has a beautiful face, but there is a hint of arrogance in her eyes.

It was Chen Mu, the thirteenth prince of Da Qi whom Xie Guan met at the Banquet of Flowers.

In the court, he follows the lead of Prince Yan, and this time he comes here on behalf of Prince Yan.

Liu Yuan stood at the window, looking at the sparkling waves below and the people passing by on the shore.

He and Xie Guan only met once at a banquet for beauties, so it was difficult for him to guess what the young man was thinking.

Turning his gaze to the room, there were two familiar foreign princes, Helan Zhenshu and Dukong.

There were two other men.

One of them is Xie Renfeng.

The other was an old man wearing a crimson purple brocade robe. He was much taller than an ordinary man, with a pale face and no beard, and a feminine aura between his brows.

At this time, he was standing respectfully behind Chen Mu.

Liu Yuan retracted his gaze and asked, "Mr. Feng, what do you think?"

Xie Renfeng said coldly, "He will definitely come."

"Back when he was in the Grand View Garden, he was not well-known, but he was willing to take risks for this maid."

"He has been favored by so many nobles today, why wouldn't he come?"

Chen Mu couldn't help but sneer when he heard this: "As for me, I really don't believe it."

"I thought you had caught something terrible against Xie Guan, but it turned out to be just a maid."

"If it were me, what would the death of a maid mean? There are hundreds of maids in the mansion, and I can't even remember what they look like."

"Would someone really die for a maid?"

Helan Zhenshu also looked worried, "Now, we are in this Yanbo Lake. If Xie Guan is not as stupid as a pig, he will know that today is a real dead end."

"You came here knowing you would die?"

However, Liu Yuan was willing to believe what Xie Renfeng said. After all, they were from the same mansion and were blood brothers, so he knew Xie Renfeng's temperament and character best.

"Second brother, don't be in a hurry!"

"If you don't come, we'll make further plans."

Helan Zhenshu sat back on the chair, pinching his fingers and making dull sounds, "If Xie Guan dares to come, he will definitely not come back today."

The Thirteenth Prince Chen Mu looked puzzled: "Why mobilize so many troops for just Xie Guan?"

"My brother, Prince Yan, and I have transferred six upper martial realm priests, plus the six masters under your command, a total of twelve upper third realm masters - some of whom have ignited the divine fire."

"Plus the three princes... not to mention that it also alarmed Eunuch Xiao."

Everyone looked at the purple-robed eunuch Xiao Yu behind Chen Mu, with a hint of fear in their eyes.

This man is one of the three great supervisors of Da Qi. His cultivation is unfathomable. It is rumored that he has already condensed the ninth level of Xuandan in martial arts.

In order to ensure that nothing goes wrong, Liu Yuan today specially asks King Yan to come out.

Originally, Liu Yuan wanted to invite a retainer of the second prince Chen Feng, whose cultivation was no less than that of the eunuch Xiao Yu, who was in charge of ceremonies.

But today, I didn’t expect that the Second Prince would not participate in it and declined it, so I lost a great help.

Otherwise, there would be one more protection today.

Liu Yuan said in a deep voice, "This Xie Guan is not a simple person. He may have ignited the divine fire. He killed Zhu Ziqian during the banquet of all the beauties, and he is also on good terms with the magician and Master Lianchi."

Hearing this, the eunuch in charge of ceremonies, who had remained unmoved and calm, also looked up.

When Xie Renfeng heard this, he was shocked at first, and then a fierce look appeared on his face.

Chen Mu couldn't believe it, his face was full of shock, "How is this possible? With Xie Guan's age, how can he, a bastard, have such a high level of cultivation? How did you know this, Prince Yuan?"

"Someone from Prime Minister Su's residence revealed it."

Liu Yuan said slowly, "Don't underestimate Xie Guan. Don't be careless."

Chen Mu sneered, "Even so, if he comes today, he will die."

"This Yanbo Tower has been set up with a net inside and outside, and it is impossible to escape even if you have wings."

(End of this chapter)