A thousand-year-old family that began with the Battle of Makino

Chapter 906: Xiuwu Hall Baifu's Experience, Meeting the Guest Venerable Lord

After passing through the bustling front yard and being interrogated by the warriors, Zhu Ye Chixin and his son entered the middle courtyard under the guidance of the secretary Bai Jianan.

Looking at the central courtyard's architectural style, which was very different from that of the north, and even the flowers, plants and trees that could be seen everywhere, Zhu Xie and his son Chi Xin couldn't help but be amazed.

Bai Jianan led the way, and seeing the look in the father and son's eyes, he couldn't help but smile and introduce them:
"This is the middle courtyard of the Bai Mansion. All of the core members of the Bai family live here. I heard that Madam Zhu Xie is also a daughter of the Bai family?"

Zhu Xie Chixin nodded and smiled, "That's right, my wife is from the Bai family of Taiyuan, and is affiliated with the Northern Sect Xiuwu Hall."

As the son-in-law of the Bai family, he naturally knew the Bai family's clan system under the influence of his wife.

"Xiuwu Hall?" Bai Jianan was surprised after hearing this: "That's a big hall, the largest hall in the Northern Sect, and one of the best among all the halls of the Bai family in the world."

Zhu Xie Chixin said with shame: "Really? I only heard it from my wife. I don't really know the name of the Bai family."

"Xiuwu Hall was passed down to Xiuwu Bai family. It is a rare old hall name of the Bai family. During the Han Dynasty, it was said that there was a title of Xiuwu Marquis, who was feared in the south and north of the desert. From then on, he moved to Daibei. Later, because of the chaos of the Hu people, he moved to Taiyuan."

"Is that so? The Bai family is indeed a thousand-year-old clan. I am honored to be part of it."

This was the first time I learned the story behind my wife's family from someone else.

In the past, he only knew that his wife's family was very powerful in Taiyuan, and had influence in the military, political and business circles. It was for this reason that his father let him marry a girl from the Bai family.

As the two talked, they passed through the middle courtyard and after a more rigorous search than the front hall, they passed through the door attached to the middle hall and arrived at the back yard.

This is where the core departments such as the Bai Mansion's central main courtyard and the clan elders' council are located. Different from the core children's residential area in the central courtyard and the open area in the front courtyard, the location of the various houses is more secluded.

Warrior sentries, arrow towers, and patrol teams can be seen everywhere, greatly ensuring the safety of the backyard.

He came to a heavy gate and looked at the gate guard who was more ferocious and murderous than the bravest and strongest warrior in his tribe.

Zhuxie Chixin couldn't help but restrain his ferocious nature that he was proud of, like an obedient house dog.

Under the guard's cold gaze, Zhu Xie, Chi Xin and his son, and Bai Jianan successfully entered the courtyard.

This courtyard is the main courtyard of the Bai Mansion. The head of the main courtyard, the master of the family, and the secretary are all in this courtyard. It is the most core place of the Bai family.

"Master, Zhu Xie Chixin is here."

"My son-in-law Zhuxie Chixin greets Lord Bai Gong."

Looking at Zhu Xie Chixin who bowed directly, Bai Xian said with a smile:

"Stand up. I am just an idle lord, holding no official position. I am not as powerful as those lords, and I do not deserve such a great gift."

Zhu Xie said solemnly, "Old Master, as the head of the Bai clan, you are not only my wife's elder, but also my son-in-law's elder. I am not only paying homage to you as my son-in-law's elder, but also to the Bai clan for taking me in."

At this point, Zhu Xie Chixin said excitedly: "When the Zhu Xie clan came here from Liangzhou, if it weren't for the Bai clan's strong opposition and grazing in Daibei, how could the Zhu Xie clan be what it is today."

"When my father was alive, he often taught me and my brothers that we must be grateful for the kindness of the Bai family. That's why I have a connection with the Bai family. Today, I have the opportunity to meet the old man, which can be regarded as fulfilling my father's unfinished wish."

"I couldn't help myself at the moment, I hope you will forgive me."

In the hall, people of high rank are usually addressed as "gong", and "sir" is mostly used for elders in the family. But now Zhuxie Chixin addressed him as "old sir", which meant that Zhuxie would be a vassal of Bai's from now on, and would follow Bai's lead.

As for why he calls Bai Xian "old man", it is naturally because of his age. Bai Xian is over seventy years old this year and can be considered Zhuxie Chixin's grandfather.

If he calls Bai Xian "Sir", then Zhu Xie Chixin, who is in his thirties this year, will be of the same generation as Bai Hui, who is in her fifties. Isn't this courting death?
Bai Xian was very satisfied with Zhu Xie Chixin's respectful and humble attitude:

"Get up. Since you call me old master and you are my son-in-law, you should not kneel down and kowtow to me. You should know that Bai has always disliked this and it is not a manly act."

After hearing this, Zhu Xie Chi Xin quickly stood up, straightened his back, bowed and saluted, saying:
"Everything is up to the master."

Bai Xian stroked his white beard and smiled, "Good."

Bai Hui, who was sitting next to her, finally spoke up and took over the conversation:
"Since you are the Bai family's virtuous son-in-law, please sit down."

Seeing Zhu Xie and Chi Xin sitting down, Bai Hui took over the hosting of the scene:
"This is the Son of Red Heart, my Bai's virtuous grandson, right?"

"The boy Zhu Xie Keyong has met his great-grandfather and grandfather."

Zhu Xie Keyong was not at all nervous. He jumped off the chair and saluted Bai Xian and the other man.

Bai Hui laughed loudly: "As expected of my Bai's husband, he is really smart and clever. With such a son, how can your Zhuxie clan not prosper?"

Zhuxie Chixin was overjoyed when he heard this. Are they going to support my Zhuxie family?
He didn't care that Zhuxie Keyong was the third son, not the eldest, and promised: "This is all because his mother taught him well. Unlike his two brothers, they only know how to wield swords and sticks. How can they inherit our Zhuxie tribe?"

"So I discussed it with his mother. After a hundred years, only Sanlang can inherit the throne of Zhuxie clan."

Bai Hui asked Zhu Xieke to come to her, held him in her arms and said to Zhu Xie Chixin: "Although you are of Turkic origin, you are a caring person."

When Zhu Xie Chixin heard Bai Hui mention his foreign identity, he couldn't help but feel nervous, but he relaxed when he heard Bai Hui's next words.

"You also know that my Bai family has been passed down for thousands of years. We are descendants of the ancient Xia people. We respect the Chinese rituals and music. So no matter which ethnic group you are from, as long as you respect the Chinese rituals and your heart is towards China, you are a Chinese."

"Before the Han Dynasty, the barbarians respected Xia rituals. During the Han Dynasty, they respected Han rituals. Now that it is Tang, they respect Tang rituals. I wonder what their sincerity is doing?"

Zhuye Chixin stood up, pointed to the sky and swore: "I, Zhuye, came from the Turkic Empire because I wanted to be influenced by the king. I didn't want to be associated with the barbarians, so I came all the way to Hedong."

"Now, old sir, you are not ashamed of Zhuxie, and are willing to accept our internalization of Huaxia. I am very grateful. From now on, since I am Zhuxie's sincere heart, the Zhuxie tribe is willing to respect Tang etiquette. If you violate this oath, heaven and earth will punish you together."

Bai Hui put down Zhu Xie Keyong, who was in her arms, and clapped her hands, saying:
"Da Shan, the ancient saying goes 'A Xia ruler treats the Yi people as if they were Xia people, and a Yi ruler treats the Xia people as if they were Yi people.' Now you are the leader of the Zhuxie tribe, and you are bound by the Xia rites, so you should be regarded as a Huaxia person."

After a brief pause, Bai Hui said:
"Now that we have entered the Xia Kingdom, we should no longer be ignorant of etiquette. I want to send dozens of Chinese scholars to Shatuo to teach the Zhuxie people etiquette. What do you think?"

Zhu Xie Chixin said respectfully, "I couldn't ask for more."

Bai Hui nodded:
"You are the leader of Zhuxie, and my daughter Bai is the leader's wife. Then these people will be led by you. To ensure the completeness of the internalization, there will be several warriors familiar with the military system in the guild, and they will also be under the command of Bai, what do you think?"

Zhu Xie Chixin still agreed without any dissatisfaction: "My Lord, you are so attentive to the Zhu Xie family. I am grateful to you."

(End of this chapter)