Chapter 436: Being an Enemy of the Entire Xie Family, What a Style!

Outside the Xie Fu, the rain poured down in torrents.

Hu Yunniang looked up at the gilded plaque of the "Marquis of Dingyuan Mansion," the rainwater sliding along the umbrella ribs and splashing into flowers on the blue stone slabs; all this was like a dream...

Behind her, dozens of Academy students stood solemnly in the rain, their high caps and wide belts soaked through, but no one wavered.

The curtain of water flowing on the umbrella surface was like strings of crystal beads.

There was some chill, the cold wind blowing through the street.

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

Hu Yunniang remembered the scene at the Academy just now: she met the old Master Jin Zitan, who was always aloof, at the Academy gate; she thought she would be ignored, but unexpectedly, when she explained her intention, he immediately slapped the table and stood up.

Calling friends and companions from the Academy, a group of Academy students put down their pens and followed, among them Zhang Yuan.

Hu Yunniang thought it was old Master Jin Zitan who had many friends in the Academy.

【"Does this old man have such face?"】

Water droplets hung on Jin Zitan's white beard, but his eyes shone with burning light, "These juniors all truly admire Xie Guan's talent."】

The old master raised his hand to catch the rain line hanging from the eaves, his voice coming mixed with the sound of rain: 【"How can we watch such a person break in his own family?"】

【"Heaven envies talent and dies in the hands of women; who is not sorry."】

Hu Yunniang's hand holding the umbrella trembled slightly.

Jin Zitan's voice was a bit lonely, 【"This old man has been poor since childhood, with a family of four walls, only bitter reading of poetry and books, rising above the crowd, a paper article shocked Bianjing people, also want to be young and romantic, unfortunately I ultimately do not have much ink in my belly, old and tireless, only then have this, but already hair all white."】

【"So, I have always envied people like Young Master Guan, who have had talent since childhood, admired by women, young people should be like this, this is the spirit of youth."】

Jin Zitan's gaze crossed the rain curtain, looking at the graceful figures holding lotus leaf umbrellas—the flower queens of the West Chamber Building had actually come in the rain, their silk socks producing dust, their brows full of uncontrollable anxiety, the situation was just like...

Just like a boudoir admiring a young man.

Jin Zitan stood in the rain, his robes soaked through, but he still straightened his back, his voice piercing the rain curtain: 【"If Young Master Guan were a direct descendant of the Nine Great Surnames, we might not have come in the rain today. But—"】

He looked around at the crowd, his gaze lingering on several direct disciples of the Second Master and Third Master, 【"Both born humble, this feeling of cherishing each other is the backbone of us readers!"】

The rain grew heavier, pattering on the oil-paper umbrellas, but it could not cover the sound of everyone's robes.

The Xie Fu guards stood on both sides of the vermilion gate with knives, looking at each other, ultimately not daring to act against this group of precious readers.

Dozens of umbrellas connected in the rain, like an unbreakable barrier, surrounding the Xie Fu gate tightly.

Hu Yunniang's hand holding the umbrella gradually relaxed, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

Heaven has no dead end, things will eventually have a turning point!

It's just, I don't know if everything is going well with Sister Xiangjun and Yuner?

【"Old Master, shall I help you back? The rain outside is too heavy, and the wind is very cold."】

Li Xiangjun and Zhou Yuner were on the left and right, carefully supporting an octogenarian old man.

The old man wore a slightly oversized Confucian robe, his back hunched like a bow, walking with a stumbling gait, as if he would be blown down by the autumn wind at any time.

His brows and hair were sparse, his face covered with crisscrossing wrinkles, and when he opened his mouth, only a few scattered yellow teeth could be seen, just like an ordinary old man seen everywhere in the market.

It's just that there is more kindness and gentleness between the brows.

But the two women did not dare to be negligent at all.

Just now at Yuehua Pavilion, when the proprietor who had eyes and ears in Bianjing saw this old man, he immediately knelt down and saluted, calling him "Master."

It turned out that the proprietor of Yuehua Pavilion was not the real person behind the scenes.

Zhou Yuner and the two women went to see Yuehua Pavilion, and after explaining their intention, they soon saw this old man.

Originally, they were secretly worried that the old man would not take it to heart.

Who would have thought that as soon as they explained their intention, the old master immediately agreed and even went to the Xie Fu in person.

The two women were still in a trance, and the old man's green curtain carriage was already galloping on the official road.

What was shocking was that the carriages of the Nine Great Surnames along the way saw his flag and retreated to give way.

When they arrived in front of the Xie Fu, the Eldest Princess's carriage was standing in the rain.

What shocked the two women even more was!

That noble and peerless Eldest Princess actually stood in the rain, and when she saw the old man get off the carriage, she immediately stepped forward to perform a disciple's salute.

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

Until this moment, Zhou Yuner knew what kind of heaven-reaching figure she was supporting.

The two women also knew the old man's name—Master Dongshan.

Li Xiangjun's fingertips trembled slightly, and she suddenly remembered the rumor among the people—it was said that Emperor Xianhe wanted to worship Master Dongshan as the national teacher, but he refused three times.

Could it be the same person?

When the Eldest Princess stepped into the Xie Fu with the old man's private seal, Master Dongshan was also preparing to leave.

Li Xiangjun and the two women were about to step forward to support him, but saw the old man wave his hand: 【"The old man is not made of porcelain, getting on the carriage by himself is not difficult for me!"】

He stepped on the carriage shaft and boarded the carriage, suddenly pausing and looking back.

The old man boarded the carriage's driving board, looking at the group of readers gathered at the Xie Fu gate, holding an umbrella, with heavy thunder and rain outside.

The old man rarely showed a smile: 【"Readers..."】

He murmured in a low voice: 【"When they are humble, they can be of one heart, which really makes people's blood boil. But when they are in the temple... this is the country."】

A sigh dissipated with the sound of rain: 【"Instead, it became a worry for the country."】

The old man looked at the high wall of the Xie Fu, his gaze as if to pierce through the heavy rain curtain: 【"This Xie Guan... the old man, is prepared to bet all his wealth on you."】

Zhou Yuner and the two women stood under the carriage, not understanding the meaning, and respectfully sent the old man off.

The old man was preparing to drill into the carriage.

The wind and rain outside gradually stopped, and there was a sign of sky light breaking through the clouds.

【"Creak—"】

The gate of the Xie family suddenly pushed open slowly.

The old man slowly looked up.

【Crane Pine Hall!】

【The Old Matriarch made up her mind, looking at everyone present.】

【"Since various things have happened, regarding Xie Guan's matter, let's put it aside for today."】

【Lady Zhao was unconvinced, "Old Matriarch, this is unfair, Renfeng he is—"】

【Before the words faded, the Old Matriarch swept a glance, that gaze like substance.】

【Lady Zhao had to grit her teeth and say: "Daughter-in-law obeys."】

【Xie Qiyue saw this on the side, finally relaxed, and the big stone hanging in her heart fell to the ground. It seems Xie Guan is fine today, she secretly rejoiced.】

【Zhuge Jian stroked his long beard and bowed with a smile: "The Old Matriarch manages the family well, apologetic and harmonious, there must be future blessings."】

【The Old Matriarch said with a tired expression, "I am tired today, so everyone please return."】

【Qiuyue had already walked in, coming to support the Old Matriarch.】

【The Old Matriarch looked at Li Nantian and said kindly, "Nantian, give my regards to Old Lady Li for me."】

【Li Nantian stood up and saluted, "Old Matriarch, please take care of your health, the junior and my younger sister will take their leave."】

【The Old Matriarch nodded slightly, picked up the household registration book on the table, and after turning and walking a few steps, she suddenly paused and cast a glance sideways: "Xie Guan, today's matter is not over."】

【"This Xie Fu's sky ultimately cannot be turned over."】

【The two short sentences were like ice cones falling to the ground, and the temperature in the hall dropped sharply.】

【The warning meaning in it could be heard by everyone present.】

【Xie Xuan saw this and shook his head secretly; although you are fine today, you have offended the Old Matriarch and a group of ladies to death, and it will be difficult to have a place to stay later, and your situation will only be more difficult.】

【Being an enemy of the Old Matriarch is being an enemy of the entire Xie family.】

【As long as your household registration is in the Xie Fu for one day, your life will be a fish on the chopping block for others for one day, and the Old Matriarch can question you at any time like today.】

【Today there are nobles to protect you, but tomorrow, the day after tomorrow... favors also have a time when they are used up.】

【Under the eyes of everyone, you suddenly smiled. The youth in green was open and upright, his back straight: "Coincidentally, these words... are exactly what the grandson wants to say to the Old Matriarch."】

【The cold light in the Old Matriarch's eyes soared, but in an instant, those sharpnesses were all collected into the turbid eyes. She finally just looked at you deeply and walked into the shadows of the back hall.】

【"Respectfully send off the Old Matriarch!" Behind was the sound of the Xie family's salute.】

【Lady Zhao left in anger, leaving only one sentence, "Xie Guan, remember! You will die more miserably than today later."】

【Xie Renfeng followed his mother away, but he seemed to have a cold laugh in his eyes and said, "Wait, Xie Guan, there will be a time when you regret it."】

【Some ladies and clans of the Xie family, both left and stayed here.】

【You listened to Lady Zhao's words, a real coldness flashed in your eyes, and then quickly calmed down.】

【You thanked Zhuge Jian and the two, and prepared to go outside the Xie Fu to see the Academy students who came for you.】

【Xie Yuan and the others followed.】

【Lady Yuan was also curious, knowing that the Academy students were all talented and arrogant, not taking others into their eyes, how could they look up to an illegitimate son.】

【Li Nantian and the others also filed out.】

【Stepping out of Crane Pine Hall, the sky had long broken. I don't know when, the torrential rain had stopped, and the lead-gray clouds were being torn apart by the wind.】

【The gray sky had faded, and it was noon.】

【Walking through the Grand View Garden all the way, the sky was already bright, with a bit more warmth.】

【Many guests came today, and there was the Li family who broke off the engagement, and the Xie family opened the door wide rarely.】

【You haven't reached the door yet, and you hear noisy voices outside.】

【Just to prevent a group of students from breaking into the Xie family, the door was closed tightly.】

【At this time, the Xie family servants on both sides slowly pushed open the vermilion painted door.】

【"Young Master Guan is here—"】

【I don't know who shouted, and the outside was like boiling water splashing on snow, and a burst of cheers rang out. Dozens of students had rain stains on their clothes, but each one was straight as a pine. The old masters in the front row even took a few steps forward.】

【The door opened slowly, and a ray of golden sun pierced through the clouds, plating the flying eaves and upturned corners with flowing gold.】

【You walked out, watching the people cheering, and many women holding blue lotus umbrellas, Hu Yunniang, Chenxiang and others secretly shed tears.】

【You straightened your clothes, bowed deeply to everyone on the street after the rain, "Xie Guan, thank you all."】

【The next moment, the scholars on the street returned the salute together. The white-haired old masters bowed like pines, and the young students bowed to the ground.】

【Xie Yu followed behind his mother and rarely showed a look of surprise. Is this Xie Guan really only a bit of poetic talent? Can he afford the cherishing of readers?】

The old man standing on the carriage, this Master Dongshan.】

Narrowed his eyes slightly, his aged fingers unconsciously clenched the carriage curtain.】

He looked at the young man walking out of the Xie Fu gate, a green shirt, although not precious, was worn fittingly and properly like a bamboo straight.】

The sky broke, the rain cleared, and the golden light tore through the gray clouds of the sky, hitting the youth, incomparably brilliant.】

The youth smiled.】

The old man saw this and laughed, 【"Not bad, has the style of this old man when he was young."】

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 437 =====