[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-challenge-of-a-farmhouse-son-in-law":3,"chapter-the-challenge-of-a-farmhouse-son-in-law-the-challenge-of-a-farmhouse-son-in-law-chapter-377":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1543762,2006,"Chapter 377 - 377 387 Divine Assistance","the-challenge-of-a-farmhouse-son-in-law-chapter-377",377,"\u003Cp>377: Chapter 387 Divine Assistance 377: Chapter 387 Divine Assistance Who would dare say such music was a desperate attempt to not disgrace herself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her melody overshadowed all the sounds of war, encapsulating the true meaning behind a man’s duty to protect his home and country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They go to battle and kill the enemy, but isn’t it all for the peace of home and country, to be able to stop and listen to this melodious tune?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To savor that warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Tingfang stood up, looking directly at Gu Youyou, then after a moment, smiled and said, “I truly didn’t expect to be fortunate enough to hear the sound of this qin again after my father’s passing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doctor Gu wasn’t wrong, it indeed deserves to be called a qin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reminded of the past, the old Madam couldn’t help but shed tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took Yue Tingfang’s hand and said, “Tingfang, your father passed away too suddenly, and this musical instrument was not passed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought it would rot away untouched, but who could have imagined I’d live to hear it again in my lifetime!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Marquess comforted his mother for a few moments, then turned to Gu Youyou and asked, “Doctor Gu, may I ask what the piece you just performed is called?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Youyou answered, “Moonlit Piano Piece.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moonlit Piano Piece!” the Marquess murmured, “For the first round of the musical instrument competition, Doctor Gu prevails.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Marquess had made his decision, and the only one who could dispute him, the old lady, was lost in sorrowful memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, no one dared to object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the ladies and Madams, each had a more unpleasant expression than the last, especially Yue Ruxue, who seemed about to bite her silver teeth to pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re just lucky.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprised, Yue Rujing poked Jin Zijin beside her and asked, “How does she even know that one?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Zijin was brimming with pride and chuckled, “Youyou is extraordinarily talented.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Rujing: “…” Some sneaky spy, who’s going to believe she’s naturally gifted?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second round, chess!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Youyou furrowed her brow slightly upon hearing the announcement from the old Madam’s lead maid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her knowledge, when ancient people spoke of ‘chess,’ they usually meant Go, and she did not know how to play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her family’s business had a heritage stretching back hundreds of years, and in some respects, her grandfather was quite conservative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, besides learning modern things, she also had to learn the piano, chess, calligraphy, and painting that daughters of ancient households would.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from achieving some success in literature and Xiangqi, she was merely familiar with the rest, but not proficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for this ‘chess’…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back when she was young, it coincided with her uncle and aunt being around when her grandfather wanted her to learn Go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her uncle wore a black suit, her aunt a white dress, and upon glancing down at the black and white Go stones, she immediately felt a strong repulsion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her uncle and aunt together resembled those black and white stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, she outright told her grandfather she wouldn’t learn Go, and he didn’t force her, letting her learn Xiangqi instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would have to find a way to get them to bring out the Xiangqi board to stand a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s the matter, Doctor Gu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you afraid?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Gu Youyou frowning, Yue Ruxue couldn’t resist adding fuel to the fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Youyou looked up, about to say that the Yue Family, being warriors, would not befit the literary elegance of Go, only Xiangqi would…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but then she caught sight of a few guards bringing over a huge table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a distance, wasn’t that a Xiangqi board?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh my, fortune favors me, the back yard of the pancake shop was secured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Youyou rejoiced inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she heard the old Madam say, “Our Yue Family has honored martial prowess for generations and doesn’t indulge in the literary pursuits of chess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For generations, our children have held a unique fondness for Xiangqi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doctor Gu, if you are unfamiliar with this game, you can withdraw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This match will not count as win or loss for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could this be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Youyou bowed and spoke slowly, “Old Madam, having already agreed to join the young ladies for games tonight, how could I possibly withdraw midway?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if I lose, I still wish to give it a try.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heh…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>such confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>",736,"2026-06-06T06:54:47.695Z",1,"novelbin.me","226a241289bddcaba8be0e73b938f4a7da15e6e788071810d9ebba5d9f3d7758","the-challenge-of-a-farmhouse-son-in-law-chapter-378","the-challenge-of-a-farmhouse-son-in-law-chapter-376",1812,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-challenge-of-a-farmhouse-son-in-law-cover.jpg"]