Chapter 250: Chess bet, the most heroic Lu Shen Zhou!

【"Guan brother, I heard that your eyes were cried blind, I have been busy with official business these few months, and haven't come to see you, don't blame me, don't blame me!"】

【Xie Yuan, thirteen years old, was at the age of voice change, with a duck-like voice, low and hoarse, not very good to hear.】

【"Guan brother, are your eyes better!"】

【You said: "Thank you, Sixth Brother, for your concern, it's no big deal."】

【Xie Yuan looked at the black cloth covered on your eyes, his eyebrows raised, feeling novel, and felt that you had the taste of a Jianghu hero.】

【Xie Yuan greeted the people behind him: "What are you standing for, do you still want Guan brother to invite you?"】

【After speaking, Xie Yuan pushed aside his robes, took off his boots, and climbed onto the brick bed of his own accord.】

【Sister Wu Tong curled her lips, seeing Xie Yuan's appearance of being at home, regardless of the fact that this was not his mansion.】

【You didn't care, and ordered: "Sister Wu Tong, make tea."】

【Xie Yuan interrupted: "Guan brother, don't bother, Xie Monkey, go and brew the tea."】

【"It's all good tea, I stole it from the old matriarch."】

【Before the words fell, a boy wearing a golden hoop flashed out from behind Xie Yuan, with a clever look on his face, and immediately stepped forward upon hearing this, took the tea set from Sister Wu Tong's hand, and started to brew tea with skilled movements, and the tea fragrance rose.】

【You sat opposite Xie Yuan.】

【Hua An was at a loss, bowed and said: "Lord Wo Yun Young Master, Guan Young Master, I will take my leave!"】

【Upon hearing this, Xie Yuan's mouth curled into a smile: "Physician Hua, I've only just sat on the edge of the bed and you're already leaving; isn't that clearly looking down on me?"】

【Hua An heard this, his face changed slightly, and he waved his hand repeatedly, saying repeatedly: "Don't dare, don't dare, Young Master's words are heavy."】

【His expression was slightly embarrassed, standing in place, not daring to sit down, just standing with several beautiful sound artists wearing colorful clothes, looking particularly uncomfortable.】

【"Dragon and Phoenix Group Tea!"】

【Sister Wu Tong's voice carried a hint of disbelief, she looked in surprise at the tea leaves that the Xie Monkey had just thrown into the porcelain pot, the tea cake that spread out had a vivid dragon shape on it, and what he held in his hand was a phoenix-shaped tea cake, exquisite and extraordinary.】

【Although you couldn't see, you had heard Sister Wu Tong mention it.】

【This "Dragon and Phoenix Group Tea" was imperial tribute tea, pressed into dragon and phoenix patterns, distinct from folk tea products.】

【There were large dragon groups and large phoenix groups, eight cakes per catty, and its value was not cheap.】

【During the He Emperor period, on the eve of the Great Ceremony, the Secretariat and the Privy Council each gave a cake, and the two mansions and eight families divided it to return, not daring to grind and try, hiding it as a treasure, and when there were good guests, they would take it out to pass around.】

【The two mansions and eight families shared a cake of tea, and were reluctant to drink it, hiding it at home, and only took it out to play when friends came to visit.】

【However, at this moment, this precious Dragon and Phoenix Group Tea was thrown into the pot by Xie Yuan at will, as if it were just an ordinary thing.】

【This tea is not suitable for boiling, in the eyes of tea lovers, this kind of "waste," can truly be called "violent waste of heavenly things."】

【Xie Yuan didn't care: "Wine and meat pass through the intestines, this tea is tea, isn't it all into the stomach."】

【"The snow waves are sweet and the well springs rise, carrying the tea stove to cook and fry, isn't it a beautiful thing!"】

【The servants understood, they took the clear snow water in the courtyard, poured it into the pot carefully, and threw in green onions, ginger, dates, orange peel, dogwood, mint, etc., boiled to a hundred boils, and then used a wooden spoon to gently skim off the foam, and the tea fragrance filled the whole room.】

【At the same time, a charcoal stove was set up with an iron frame, red dates, oranges, longans, peanuts, chestnuts, etc., emitting an alluring fragrance.】

【On the small table on the brick bed, an exquisite tea and snack box had already been placed, with all kinds of tea snacks dazzling the eyes.】

【In a blink of an eye, the room had already set up a scene of "boiling tea around the stove."】

【Xie Yuan was leisurely, peeling the orange himself, his pair of peach blossom eyes slightly narrowed, curious: "Doctor Hua, do you think this Guan brother's eyes will be blind."】

【Hua An heard this, and replied solemnly: "Lord Wo Yun Young Master, don't worry, Guan Young Master's eyes are already fine, and after a period of time, he should be able to see the light again."】

【Xie Yuan heard this, smiled slightly, and threw the orange peel at will, saying with a hint of regret:】

【"Then it's not fun!"】

【After saying that, the group of sound artists he brought immediately echoed and burst into laughter.】

【Sister Wu Tong heard this and felt indignant. She secretly thought: "If you were really cried blind, let's see if you still think it's fun, and if you can still laugh!"】

【"Actually, it's nothing if you're blind," Xie Yuan said casually, "I remember there is a blind Hu Qin player in the Pear Garden, whose skills are also quite remarkable."】

【"Many of the storytellers in Above Bianjing City are also blind, and one session can win a full house of applause, and they can still get a lot of rewards."】

【He said while observing your reaction. Seeing that you didn't say a word, and your face hadn't changed at all, looking particularly calm, he couldn't help but feel surprised in his heart.】

【Xie Yuan saw this, and simply leaned closer: "Guan brother, let me see your eyes..." Saying that, he made a gesture to reach out and grab your eye cloth.】

【You stepped back, letting him grab nothing.】

【You said helplessly: "Sixth Brother, don't play around!"】

【Xie Yuan laughed, observing that there was no anger on your face.】

【"Guan brother, you are much better tempered than before."】

【In the past, Xie Yuan had also met this unfamiliar half-brother, he had no intention of teasing, just joking a few words, and this Guan brother was a look of ignoring, although he didn't admit defeat, he pursed his lips tightly, not like today's calmness.】

【This Guan brother didn't seem to be afraid of him. Among the many illegitimate "younger brothers" and "younger sisters" in the courtyard, they were all cautious and "afraid of him like a tiger."】

【Finding this made him quite happy.】

【He Xie Yuan considered himself a chivalrous person, and was a half-brother, so naturally he wouldn't lift Xie Guan's eye mask.】

【"I just said, the third of the second courtyard asked for our big courtyard's Sister Wu Tong, Guan brother you didn't agree, it really boosted our big courtyard's prestige."】

【Xie Yuan and Xie Xie Renfeng had disagreements, Xie Yuan didn't want to go to the academy to study, and Xie Xie Renfeng repeatedly reported this to the old matriarch.】

【Xie Yuan saw you silent, and continued: "I came today, besides seeing your eyes, Guan brother, I also want to send you a maid and servant."】

【"You can take a look at these people, is there anyone you like? I still have several beautiful maids in my courtyard, all carefully selected by my mother for me, if you like them, take them."】

【Xie Yuan pointed to a boy wearing a golden hoop, who was focusing on brewing tea, he was the most outstanding, and quite clever.】

【"Except for this Xie Monkey, you can choose at will."】

【As soon as these words came out, the servants and sound artists behind him suddenly changed their faces, and for a time, they were full of sorrow.】

【If they were assigned to that poor courtyard and served such a master, I am afraid they would be bullied in the future.】

【Several people knelt on the ground, begging for mercy: "The servants are reluctant to leave the master."】

【"The servants, serve Lord Wo Yun Young Master for a lifetime."】

【Xie Yuan was furious after hearing this: "Are you going to rebel? If you dare to cry again, I will have someone kill you one by one."】

【A group of servants were silent, offending the master

【In a wealthy family, killing a servant is not considered a major event. This is a family matter; behind closed doors, even the Emperor has no right to intervene.】

【The group of performers all lowered their heads like quails, fearing they would be chosen by this Young Master Guan.】

【Seeing this, Sister Wu Tong felt suspicious in her heart, not knowing what this Young Master Yuan was trying to stir up.】

【You, however, shook your head and politely declined: "."】

【Xie Yuan's brows locked tightly, and his tone turned cold: "Could it be that you look down on me, Xie Lord Wo Yun!"】

【"Do you not think highly of me as your elder brother?"】

【Seeing Xie Yuan's unfriendly expression, Hua An was startled and hurriedly tugged at your sleeve secretly.】

【He worried secretly, hoping you wouldn't provoke this "Young Master Lord Wo Yun." Last year, a concubine-born young master from the Great Courtyard had a verbal dispute with Xie Yuan at the horse track. Xie Yuan's men kicked that person's spine with a horse, causing him to be bedridden for a year.】

【The birth mother of that concubine-born young master cried and made a scene in the clan, but in the end, Xie Yuan was only symbolically punished and received the name of "reflecting on mistakes."】

【Don't look at Xie Yuan as if he is easy to talk to now; once he becomes ruthless, he won't show any mercy.】

【You remained unmoved, only saying faintly: "I appreciate your kindness, but I truly have no use for maids or servants."】

【"Brother Guan, don't make me turn hostile and heartless." Xie Yuan's eyes were sinister.】

【"I was originally acting out of kindness; even if you went to the Old Matriarch, you wouldn't have a leg to stand on."】

【The servants and performers behind Xie Yuan looked happy; they knew that when their young master lost his temper, even the Lady couldn't stop him, let alone this "illegitimate son" of the Xie family.】

【Hua An became increasingly anxious; Xie Yuan's temperament was "turning hostile as easily as turning a page," and he dared not rashly persuade him, fearing that "the fire at the city gate would bring disaster to the fish in the moat."】

【Facing this matter, you decide to...】

1. Agree to this matter. (Hint: It may attract unnecessary trouble later.)

2. Disagree with this matter. (Hint: It will attract unnecessary trouble later.)

3. Invite Xie Yuan to a game of Chinese chess, using it as a wager, winning all three games. (Hint: There will be positive changes later.)

4. Invite Xie Yuan to a game of Chinese chess, using it as a wager, losing all three games. (Hint: It will attract trouble later, but a turning point will also appear.)

5. Invite Xie Yuan to a game of Chinese chess, using it as a wager, winning more than losing. (Hint: It will attract trouble later, but a turning point will also appear.)

6. Invite Xie Yuan to a game of Chinese chess, losing more than winning, using it as a wager. (Hint: It will attract trouble later, but a turning point will also appear.)

7. Participate personally. (0/3)

The characters above the great cauldron slowly froze in place.

Yu Ke looked at the seven options above and carefully watched the hints that followed.

He was surprised in his heart.

Last time, the "Sister Wu Tong" affair stirred up waves, and this time, "sending a maid" triggered the appearance of options.

Merely two insignificant trifles had already triggered two sets of options; one must know that every choice is linked to major life events.

One can imagine!

For a "illegitimate son" with no one to rely on, how many crises are hidden within the Xie residence?

A small current surging over casually could push "Xie Guan" into the abyss.

And this was merely on the premise that "Xie Guan" had not yet touched anyone's interests.

Being weak is the original sin!

Yu Ke looked at the last option, "Participate personally," and directly excluded it.

Options 1 and 2, "Agree" and "Refuse" this matter, both hint at unnecessary trouble.

Exclude them directly!

Choose from the four options 3, 4, 5, and 6 below.

They all involve inviting him to play chess; what differs is the outcome of the match.

"Losing all," "losing more than winning," and "winning more than losing"—these three options will all attract trouble.

Then exclude them all.

Only "winning all three games" remains, which will lead to positive changes later.

Yu Ke did not hesitate and chose intuitively.

3. Invite Xie Yuan to a game of Chinese chess, using it as a wager, winning all three games. (Hint: There will be positive changes later.)

Selection complete, simulation continues.

【Your expression is calm as water, your eyes covered with black silk, and you speak slowly:】

【"How about this? I shall play a game of Chinese chess with Sixth Brother, with the agreement of best-two-out-of-three. If Sixth Brother wins, I shall naturally comply with your arrangements."】

【"If I am lucky enough to win, then the maid and servants can be forgotten; I only hope Sixth Brother can find two storytellers for me to come to the small courtyard to read books, for the duration until my eyes can see clearly."】

【"How about it?"】

【Hearing this, Xie Yuan was overjoyed and felt it was very interesting. He has always loved the way of Chinese chess, often playing against servants for fun at the academy every day, followed by non-stop martial arts practice.】

【He did not worry too much about the two wagers you proposed.】

【He asked with some suspicion: "Brother Guan, can your eyes see now?"】

【You said faintly: "It is of no consequence!"】

【"Haha, I didn't expect Brother Guan to be a fellow enthusiast; winning against me is not easy. Regardless of winning or losing, I agree to both conditions."】

【You shook your head lightly, your tone firm: "Once the outcome is decided, one must keep one's word; this is the wager."】

【"A gentleman's word is worth more than a thousand pieces of gold."】

【Xie Yuan laughed heartily: "Good, good, good, then my hero's word is worth more than ten thousand pieces of gold."】

【Several servants hurriedly ran to find a chessboard, not daring to delay in the slightest.】

【Hua An was somewhat surprised, watching the situation quietly "turn from danger to safety." The youth wore black cloth, sat upright like a pine, held a teacup lightly in one hand, leisurely blew away the heat, and sipped the tea, his demeanor calm and unhurried.】

【Xie Yuan's gaze fell on the two books on the table; one, "Holy Words," was mercilessly cast aside by him, while the other, "Zuo Zuo Zhuan of the Four Kingdoms," was happily picked up and flipped through by him.】

【The book "Zuo Zuo Zhuan of the Four Kingdoms" carries the historical winds and clouds of nearly three thousand years since the Warring States period and is also a classic that Confucian scholars must study.】

【The book contains both the "Basic Annals" of emperors, the "Tables" of major events, the "Hereditary Houses" of feudal lords, and many "Biographies." The content is broad, all-encompassing, and includes nearly eight thousand characters.】

【All of them are extraordinary people whose names have been left in history.】

【Xie Yuan is not very interested in the empty grand principles in "Holy Words," but the life stories of the historical figures in "Zuo Zuo Zhuan of the Four Kingdoms" are what he is particularly fond of.】

【Especially the "Biographies of Assassins" and the chapters on the pugilistic world, which record many great heroes with chivalrous liver and righteous gall, make him yearn for them even more.】

【Among them, there is one person who is the hero Xie Yuan admires most in his heart.】

【Xie Yuan couldn't help but ask: "Brother Guan, in these two thousand years of the Warring States, whom do you admire the most?"】

【However, he did not wait for your answer before he flipped open the first page of "Zuo Zuo Zhuan of the Four Kingdoms" on his own.】

【He saw "Basic Annals of Lu Chen" written prominently on it.】

【Xie Yuan said slowly: "In the thousands of years of the Warring States, the undisputed number one person, the most heroic figure in these three thousand years, must be Lu Shen Zhou."】

(End of chapter)