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Chapter 77 Returning to the Door (2)

In order for Dong Yuan to return home, red colored silk was hung at the door of Xue's residence, and a big happy letter was pasted on the door with the gold-plated knocker.

There are red and colorful hangings everywhere, or stickers with happy characters, or auspicious paper-cuts of magpies climbing branches.

Entering the gate of Xue's Mansion, bypassing the Sanchongyi Gate, and walking to the Chuihua Gate, Dong Yuan's sister-in-law accompanied the Shizi's wife, the second wife, the third wife, the fourth wife, and the fifth wife, surrounded by girls, maids, and wives, Surrounded by pearls and surrounded by emerald greens, people stood there.

"Ninth aunt and nine aunts are back!" Mother Rong, who was next to Shizi's wife Rong, shouted loudly.

The young man who had been guarding not far away hastily lit the firecrackers, and as they were crackling, Mrs. Shizi stepped forward and took Dong Yuan's arm.

A group of people hugged their husband and wife back and forth, and went to the Rongde Pavilion of the old lady.

When we walked to the path at the door, Mother Zhan who was watching at the door was overjoyed, and also called Mr. Jiu and Mrs. Jiu back to the door, and there was another burst of firecrackers to welcome them.

Stepping into the familiar threshold, Dong Yuan's eyes suddenly became moist.It's only been three days since I left, why does it feel like I haven't come back for a long time?
Tables and chairs were placed in the hall of Rongde Pavilion. The old lady and the old Hou Ye sat at the head, and the wife of Shizi, the fourth master, and the fifth master sat on both sides.

Seeing Dong Yuan and his wife enter the door, Mrs. Shi Zi and Mrs. Fifth hurriedly sat back beside their husbands.

The old lady looked at the bright and charming Dong Yuan, she nodded slightly, her eyes couldn't help but glisten.

Dong Yuan and Sheng Xiuyi first kowtowed to the old Houye and the old lady, then kowtowed to the Shiziye and his wife, then kowtowed to the fifth lord and the fifth lady, and then kowtowed to the second lady, third lady, fourth lord and fourth lady, and then kowtowed to the family members. Brothers and sisters salute.

After a complete set of etiquette, Sheng Xiuyi had already remembered the appearance and identities of the members of the Xue family, and also lamented the large population of the Xue family.

The five families who gave birth to Dongyuan alone will soon catch up with the number of Shengchanghou's branch.What's more, Zhen Xianhou has four other sons, and many daughters are married.

Today is Dong Yuan’s return home. The second lady Xue Dongyu from the first room, the third lady Xue Dongying, the fourth lady Xue Dongting from the second room, the seventh lady Xue Dongyue from the fourth room, and the eighth lady Xue Dongxin, except for the sixth girl Xue Dongyao who is married to the third room and is about to give birth, did not come. The rest brought their husbands and children to congratulate them.

Sheng Xiuyi had to remember so many people he met for the first time, he needed to concentrate his energy, for fear that he would make a mistake later and make a fool of himself.

As for the second, third, and fourth sisters who were married in the early years, Dong Yuan himself is not very familiar with them.As for their husbands and children, she was even more confused.

After saluting, everyone sat down.

The old Hou Ye saw that Sheng Xiuyi was a handsome man, tall and handsome, without any signs of decay.Looking at his bright and deep eyes, he doesn't look like a stupid and mediocre person.The old Hou Ye is well-informed and has sharp eyes. One look at Sheng Xiuyi and he knows that he has a good self-cultivation and has been practicing martial arts all year round.

Such a person has been buried for more than ten years, and he is still unknown when he is almost 30 years old.

"Grandfather, grandson-in-law's name is Tianhe." Sheng Xiuyi introduced himself to the old Hou Ye.

Lord Zhenxian smiled, called him Tianhe, and suddenly asked him, "Can you play Go?"

Everyone was stunned, this question was so abrupt.

But no one dared to question anything.

Sheng Xiuyi hurriedly said: "Everyone in the capital knows that Lord Zhenxian is a national Go player, but my son-in-law doesn't dare to speak out, he knows a little bit."

Although he was very humble, his tone was very confident, which made the old Hou Ye want to try him even more.

He actually wanted to test whether Sheng Xiuyi knew how to use soldiers.

Although the way of chess is small, it is actually a combination of soldiers.Masters confront each other, 36 conspiracies and calculations.Go masters must be familiar with military books.

It's not good for Zhen Xianhou to ask his grandson-in-law how to use soldiers when he returns home.

Soldiers are in danger, and it is unlucky to talk about military affairs on a happy day.

But the old Hou Ye could see that Sheng Xiuyi practiced martial arts.

Since he is a martial artist and not a martial artist, he naturally knows how to fight.Old Hou Ye led soldiers when he was young, and he could see a person's comprehension of the way of soldiers from the few words of others.And he is proficient in Go, and knows that the way of chess is the way of war.

He wanted to test Sheng Xiuyi, to see if he was talking on paper, or if he had a rough heart.

"I can't afford to be a national player, I just like it on weekdays. Tianhe, let's forget it today. In the future, our grandparents and grandchildren will compete. Since you know a little bit, let me ask you, how do you win in chess?" Zhen Xianhou said indifferently. , looking at Sheng Xiuyi.

Everyone could see that Lord Hou wanted to take the exam for Sheng Xiuyi.

Just using Go as an exam question is really tricky.

Go is complicated and unpredictable, and Sheng Xiuyi's reputation is so mediocre, he really made things difficult on purpose.

Xue Ziyou, the eldest son of the Xue family, was very afraid that Sheng Xiuyi would be left speechless by the old Hou Ye's questioning in front of everyone in the Xue family.It just so happened that the elder son also knew some chess skills, so he was secretly vigilant, helping Sheng Xiuyi figure out the answer, and reminding him a few words from time to time.

The old lady loves Nine Miss Dongyuan the most.

If her husband-in-law is ugly when he returns home, the old lady will definitely be displeased.

On a big day, why make the old man unhappy?
As soon as the old Hou Ye's question came out, Xue Ziyou, the son of the Xue family, was slightly horrified: The old Hou Ye is too ruthless, and his actions are ruthless.Such a problem is the most difficult to solve.

Why win?

This topic is broad and broad, and I'm afraid I can't explain it clearly for a long time.The eldest son Xue Ziyou was also very helpless.

He couldn't solve the problem.

Laymen watch the excitement, while experts watch the doorway.Those who knew the way of chess were surprised for a moment, and turned their eyes to Old Master Xue, thinking that they would embarrass the new uncle if they opened their mouths; those who didn't know the way of chess turned their eyes to Sheng Xiuyi, hoping to see how he would answer.

Dong Yuan glanced at Old Hou Ye, then at Sheng Xiuyi.

He pondered for a while, then raised his eyes, and said in a resolute and resonant voice, "Grandfather, my son-in-law believes that the way of chess is not about winning, but about being flexible. Those who are impatient and seek victory are more likely to lose, and those who are honest and prudent are more likely to win. Change leads to success." If you master it for a long time, it is the way to win forever. This grandson-in-law has a humble opinion."

Like someone who doesn't know how to play chess, Dong Yuan immediately turned his eyes to see the old Hou Ye's reaction after Sheng Xiuyi finished his answer.

Seeing Master Xue's light suddenly brighten, there was a smile on his face, those who don't know how to play chess understood that Sheng Xiuyi's answer was good, and each looked at him with admiration.

But those who know the way of chess only feel a shock in their hearts.It is not easy for Sheng Xiuyi to sum up the essence of the way of chess with such concise words.His cultivation of Go can't be called a national player, at least he can be called a master, right?
Old Master Xue was even more delighted, Sheng Xiuyi did not disappoint him.

He asked again: "You're right. The ancients said that Go is like the art of war, and man can win against the sky. If you have a deep plan, you will win, and if you have a shallow plan, you will lose. What does Tianhe think?"

This time Sheng Xiuyi just pondered for a while, then replied respectfully: "That's a good statement, but it's not very clever."

Hearing his words, Xue Ziyou, the eldest son of the Xue family, took a deep breath: "Zhuzi, what a breath!"See how he proceeds.

I heard Sheng Xiuyi talking eloquently: "The way of chess is also in line with the way of heaven. The 360 ​​chess pieces are the number of the sky, one black and one white, like the polarization of Yin and Yang; the chessboard is like the ground, square and quiet, standing still; the chess pieces are like the sky, round and round. And rolling, everything is changing in a blink of an eye. Man's determination to overcome the sky is the result of small trends; conforming to the conditions of the sky is the general trend."

"Okay!" The son-in-law Xue Ziyou couldn't help laughing without waiting for the old Hou Ye to respond, "Good answer. Every word that the virtuous son-in-law said is deafening. I have little knowledge, but a virtuous son-in-law has great ambitions!"

Dong Yuan looked at Old Hou Ye.

Old Hou Ye couldn't help the corners of his eyes filled with smiles.He got up slowly, called the housekeeper and asked, "Is the banquet ready?"

The butler hurriedly said that it was ready, and just waited for everyone to open the table.

The old Hou Ye said loudly: "Go, move out the two altars of pear blossoms that were buried in the backyard. Today is the return of the ninth son-in-law, which is the first happy event. I want good wine for my son-in-law."

The housekeeper and those who knew were slightly taken aback.

Those two altars of pear blossoms were rewarded by the Supreme Emperor to the old Hou Ye, and they were buried in the backyard for more than 30 years.Even if Xue Ziming won the champion, the old Hou Ye never mentioned this wine.

Today, however, it is coming to entertain Sheng Xiuyi.

The old lady couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Not to mention how this person treats sister Yuan, at least he is not a mediocre person as rumored by the outside world.The old lady also understands the way of chess he said, his words are refined, and every sentence is golden and jade.Moreover, he has big plans in his chest and the common people in his heart, and he does not seek victory for personal gain.

That's why Old Hou Ye was so happy.

Sheng Xiuyi did not have the arrogance and eagerness to win of young people.He is calm and self-sustaining, stable and introverted, but full of talent.

It is amazing enough to have such talent at a young age; it is admirable to have such a heart and insight.

Sheng Chang Hou Sheng Wenhui blocked Sheng Xiuyi's way, this is the conclusion that the old lady came to at this moment.

After recovering, the butler hurriedly said yes, and went to the backyard to get wine.

The old Hou Ye got up and asked Sheng Xiuyi to follow him. Accompanied by the eldest son Xue Ziyou, he went to sit in the front hall; Dong Yuan was surrounded by the old lady of Xue's family and went to sit in the front.

Through the screen, you can also hear the old Hou Ye laughing from time to time on the man's table over there.

Mrs. Shi Zi purposely said loudly: "Our Ninth Aunt has married a good son-in-law, and Lord Hou is very happy. Today, Aunt and Aunt also want to eat a few more drinks."

Everyone took turns to toast Dong Yuan.

It's just that Xue Dongrong, the fifth girl who was sitting next to the second lady, was slightly pale.She seemed to be greatly stimulated and stared blankly at Dong Yuan.Dong Yuan also noticed her abnormality, when looking back at the past, their eyes collided.

Xue Dongrong's face became even paler.She smiled suddenly, the smile was weird and desperate, which surprised Dong Yuan.

The fourth sister, Xue Dongting, also noticed that her younger sister was abnormal, so she hurriedly got up with an excuse to smile, said something in a low voice, and dragged Xue Dongrong to leave the table.

Xue Dongrong walked to the door and looked back at Dong Yuan.

When she turned her head away again, Dong Yuan clearly saw two lines of tears rolling down her face.

Dong Yuan was confused, and went back to the door by himself, but he didn't say anything to Fifth Sister, her expression and reaction made Dong Yuan very puzzled.

Before returning to his senses, he heard the laughter of the second sister Xue Dongyu near the table: "My brother-in-law Jiu is really handsome. Standing with my younger sister, it seems like a match made in heaven. I really envy others."

Everyone booed and laughed, saying that Grandma Jiugu is very lucky.

The other side of the screen seems to have heard the boast here, and I don't know if it is the cousin who echoed loudly: "Our ninth younger sister's natural beauty is only worthy of the ninth younger sister's husband."

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Thank you carmel children's shoes for the reward, okay.

Friendship recommends the book of a good gay friend: "Idle Wife is Not Easy to Mess with", the author Hua Meier, who became the daughter-in-law of a farm family, but became an unlucky person.The best of the family, each one is more difficult to deal with.An idle wife has a magical space, so why bother to lower her eyebrows and obey her orders?Sister should hold her head high and hold her chest high, and be the master of her own happiness!Those things that stand in the way of my sister's happiness, get lost, my idle wife is not easy to mess with! (chest out)

(End of this chapter)