When the rain subsided a bit, the eldest wife took the Ren family members to the guest house prepared by Bailong Temple.
The courtyard as soon as you enter is somewhat similar to the one Li You lived in before, but one is on the mountain and the other is at the foot of the mountain.
Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaohua lived in the first room of the west wing, while Ren Yaoyu and Ren Yaoyin lived in the second room of the west wing. Qiu Yun, Yun Wenfang, Ren Yijun, Ren Yijian, and Ren Yihong lived in the east wing. The eldest wife and the eldest young lady lived in the main room.
Xiao Jingxi sat quietly at the table on the kang, playing chess. The noisy rain outside did not disturb him at all. His calm and gentle face was relaxed and focused.
Suddenly, Si Tonghe, who was waiting outside, walked in, but did not say anything immediately. He just lowered his head and stood in front of the couch waiting.
"What's the matter?" Xiao Jingxi didn't look up, and was still casually playing with a black chess piece in his hand. The black jade chess piece revealed a warm luster between his slender fingers, but just one movement could attract everyone's attention.
Tong He lowered his head and said, "Sir, Li You's follower Dongsheng wants to see you. He is visiting you on behalf of his master." Tong He's voice was very soft, as if he was afraid of disturbing something, but his words were clear.
Xiao Jingxi's hand paused, then slowly fell on the chessboard, his expression unchanged as he said calmly, "No."
Tong He was not surprised, and without hesitation, he lowered his head and replied "yes", then turned and walked out.
After Tong He left, Xiao Jingxi looked at the chessboard thoughtfully.
The rain outside was still pouring down. A flash of lightning exploded in the sky, and for a moment it was as bright as day. Under the illumination of this light, Xiao Jingxi's expression remained as calm and composed as ever, as still as a mountain.
After a long time, Tong He pushed the door open and walked in quietly.
"Young Master."
Xiao Jingxi raised his eyes: "What's the matter?"
Tong He replied, "I've already told you not to see guests, and that man is fine. He just stands there motionless at the gate of our courtyard. I've had people try to persuade him several times, but he won't say anything or leave. Some people passing by our gate are pointing and talking. Some even recognize him as one of Li You's followers. I'm afraid..."
He was afraid that although Li You was already the deposed prince of Prince Xian, he still had the surname Li. If someone insisted on accusing their son of disrespecting the royal family, it would be very frustrating.
Xiao Jingxi didn't say anything when he heard this, and continued to play his chess game with his head down, as if he didn't hear it. Tong He stood there somewhat uneasily, and he didn't dare to leave until his master let him out.
After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Jingxi placed the chess piece in his hand back into the chess pot and said calmly, "Let him in."
Tong He breathed a sigh of relief as if he had been pardoned, bowed and retreated.
Dongsheng was brought up by the **. When he stood in front of Xiao Jingxi, he kept dripping water on the ground, wetting a spot on the lichen-covered floor in the middle of the room. Tong He glanced at his feet several times.
Dongsheng saluted Xiao Jingxi without saying a word. His etiquette was so thoughtful and meticulous that no one could find fault with it.
Xiao Jingxi calmly let him bow and nodded with a smile, "Give my regards to your master too."
Then he picked up the blue and white teacup at hand and gestured to Congratulate the guest.
Tong He looked at Dong Sheng and waited for him to leave.
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