Chapter Thirty-Two: The Three Passes

  Yun Tianchou gently closed the door, with a hint of worry and a hint of anger in his eyebrows. As for this unfilial son, he didn't know what to say either, it was all because his deceased wife had spoiled him too much.

  How could his own son be allowed to be injured by others? Yun Tianqiu's heart was cold and he hummed, this vengeance, I'll remember it first.

  "Father!" Cloud Heaven's Revenge had only taken a few steps when a slender figure appeared in the distance, none other than the treasured daughter of the family, Cloud Gentle.

  "Father, I heard that my brother was injured. Is this true?" Cloud Wanqing asked in a gentle voice. Since childhood, her younger brother had been arrogant and spoiled, but who dared to bully him in Lingyun City? Only he would bully others. Today, when she heard from the servants that her brother was injured, Cloud Wanqing naturally didn't believe it, so she came to take a look.

  Looking at his daughter's beautiful face, if Zong Hai had a sister who was as obedient and sensible, he wouldn't have to worry so much. But if men were this well-behaved, what would be the point? Yun Tianchou dispersed the anger in his eyes, and his heart felt a bit conflicted. He forced a smile and said: "Qing'er, how did you come here?"

  Yun Wenyue said with some concern: "I heard from someone that my brother was injured, so I came to take a look."

  Yun Tian stroked her hair and smiled: "Don't listen to those servants' nonsense, in Lingyun City, who dares to bully your younger brother?"

  From young to old, Yun Tianchou has always been cultivating Yun Wanyan's meticulousness, not allowing her to come into contact with the Cloud Gate, only letting her learn piano, chess, books and paintings. Because Yun Tianchou thinks that girls fighting and killing are not dignified, as a woman should be virtuous and gentle, know how to manage the household, and when she reaches the age of marriage, find a good husband, and live a peaceful life is enough.

  Lian Yun didn't even believe that Yun Zonghai was injured in Lingyun City, but rumors spread like wildfire. How dare the people below speak nonsense? Is it that they are talking nonsense or is Father intentionally hiding something?

  Knowing that his daughter was clever and quick-witted, Yun Tianchou smiled and hastily changed the subject: "Qing'er, you're not young anymore, are you?"

  Yun Wanjing understood Father's meaning and blushed: "I'm only eighteen years old."

  "Haha......" Yun Tianchou smiled and said: "Your mother was married to your father at the age of 16, you are already 18 years old, it's time to talk about marriage."

  At the thought of her late mother, Yun Wanyan's beautiful eyes immediately clouded over with sadness. Upon hearing the words "marriage" and "wedding", she pouted and said: "Father, Qing'er doesn't want to get married yet, I still want to serve by Father's side."

  Yun Tianchou pretended to be slightly angry: "What's the point of following this old man, a girl like you should get married!"

  Yun Wenyue felt a bit wronged, her small mouth pouting high, and she stomped her foot saying: "Does Father really want to drive me away like this?"

  Today, Yun Cai Nu wore a pale blue long shirt, with a plump and full chest, a small buttocks that was slightly raised, bright eyes and white teeth, icy skin and jade bones. Adding to her adorable appearance of pouting and stomping her feet, she was simply stunning. Normally, Yun Cai Nu was gentle and elegant, but if outsiders saw her coquettish behavior at this moment, they might go crazy...

  "How can I bear to..." Yun Tianchou laughed and suddenly turned serious, asking: "Qing'er, do you have someone in mind?"

  Clouds and mist fly across her cheeks, in her mind, she thinks of the one who understands her... it seems like there isn't anyone, yet suddenly a man's figure emerges from her memories, with a dark and handsome face, tall and straight physique.

  Thinking of this, Yun Wanjing blushed and muttered to herself, wondering why she would think of him, he was the son-in-law of the Shen family, and still had a smooth tongue, she just admired his writing skills.

  Yun Tianchou noticed the blush on his daughter's face and said meaningfully, "Qing'er, which young master is so lucky to have won your favor?"

  "Dad, I don't have a suitable husband," Yun Wenyi was frightened and shook her head, blushing uncontrollably as she quickly escaped with small steps.

  "Alright, alright......" Yun Tianchou waved his hand, his daughter refused to speak, what could he do?

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  On the outskirts of Lingyun City, in a small mountain valley, a unique and elegant courtyard stood before one's eyes. At this moment, many people were standing outside the courtyard, craning their necks to peek inside, but it was unclear what they were looking at.

  Outside the crowd, Zhu Ziming and Yan Yilian were walking towards here. The two had just been to the academy for a trip. For this newly built academy, Zhu Ziming was very satisfied, not only grand but also with many houses, complete facilities, even gardens and ponds, all of which had a university flavor, really suitable for use as an academy school.

  It seems that the old woman liked this large mansion with mountains and rivers very much, and was unwilling to follow the two of them. Suddenly, she found a good wing room and settled down. This couldn't help but make Zhu Ziming feel resentful in his heart. She ate her own food, lived in her own house, and even took advantage of the fire to loot 10,000 taels, yet didn't even think about sharing a bit with them - wasn't she being too stingy?

  "Brother Zhu, this small courtyard is the residence of Confucius," Yan Yinyi said, pointing to the elegant little courtyard in front.

  The small courtyard is only over ten meters wide, with a moderate-sized gate standing in the center. The ivy in the courtyard quietly climbs up to the top of the wall, making the house look delicate and beautiful although it's small.

  On one side of the gate, a couplet was hung, but on the other side, there was nothing. I don't know what Confucius meant by this move. Was he unable to think of a second line for the time being, or did he want to test his guests?

  Zhū Zǐ Míng took a glance at the scattered crowd outside the courtyard gate, presumably they were here to pay respects to Confucius or invite him to come out of seclusion.

  "Are you also here to find my grandfather?" Just as the two of them were approaching the gate, a delicate little figure suddenly emerged from the crowd. She was wearing a small cotton skirt and had two adorable little pigtails tied up, with fine eyebrows and big eyes, looking extremely cute.

  Yan Yunli looked at the lovely girl in front of him and politely said, "Miss, we have come specifically to visit Mr. Kong, would you please go and inform him?"

  The little girl smiled and said: "They all came to visit my grandfather. If I went to report one by one, wouldn't I be exhausted?"

  "What do you mean?" Yan Yili asked.

  "To visit my grandfather, I must pass through three barriers!"

  "Three visits?" Zhu Ziming asked tentatively, others' Three Kingdoms had three visits to the thatched cottage, but this Confucius was even more impressive, and actually set up a "three visits thatched cottage".

  The little girl nodded and said in a soft voice: "Right, after passing the first test, you can meet my grandfather. And those who pass all three tests can make a request to my grandfather, as long as it's not for something bad, he will agree..."

  Yan Yin's heart was filled with joy, and he hastily asked: "Then what is the first pass?"

  Seeing more than 20 people outside the door, if this checkpoint is not set up, wouldn't Master Kong be bothered to death? Master Kong's strategy of setting up these three checkpoints is quite reasonable, thought Zhu Zi. But isn't this also making things difficult for me?

  "The upper couplet on the gate," the little girl pointed to the pillar couplet without a lower line: "As long as you can come up with a matching lower line, you can enter this mansion."

  "The sound of pines, the sound of bamboos, the sound of chimes, every sound is carefree!"

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  PS: After work, I finally managed to rush out a chapter, please give me a reward...