Chapter 207: Is Li Shimin Going to Have His Fortune Told?

That day, everything was in vain.
After returning to his residence, Xu Lin'an had dinner with Miss Li, and then he sat alone in the gazebo in the middle of the lake to meditate and cultivate.
Miss Li tidied up and personally prepared the room for him, placing the bedding and other items.
"This is also quite beautiful; I am already content," she thought.
Miss Li silently reflected, "Being with Young Master Xu like this isn't so bad."
Although she and he do not yet have the status of a married couple.
However, in Miss Li's view, this is only a matter of time; it is just that it is still early.
Besides this.
The deep palace walls of the imperial palace are truly not a place she wants to return to.
Like a cage.
It makes one want to escape.
This time, she simply couldn't endure that kind of distress and confinement any longer.
On top of that, due to a family-arranged marriage, the betrothed, Changsun Chong, turns out to be far from a good man.
Therefore, she sought opportunities to escape.
However, what she didn’t expect was that she truly managed to escape from the deep palace courtyard.
At first, she only thought about getting out.
I've never thought about where to go.
But after meeting Xu Lin'an, Miss Li's heart finally found peace.
She also understood one thing clearly: "Although the current Young Master Xu is mysterious, he is indeed a person worthy of lifelong commitment."
```htmlDon't ask her why she knows.
She is simply responding to her feelings.
That's why she thinks Xu Lin'an can be considered a trustworthy partner for life.
At night.
In the vast sky of the moon.
The Xu residence is brightly lit, not at all like a family that lacks money.```
This is also something Xu Lin'an had promised.
We cannot fall short in these aspects, nor can we skimp in such matters.
It's just some lights, after all.
In Xu Lin'an's eyes, this amount of wealth is not to be feared.
Exactly because of this.
Miss Li came out of the hospital gate. She noticed Xu Lin'an was still sitting in the pavilion in the middle of the lake, so she knew he had business and should not be disturbed.
Although she was unsure of what Xu Lin'an was doing, she would not easily interrupt him, as it would be bad if she affected him.
In this regard, Miss Li, as a well-bred young lady, is quite understanding.
In fact, Xu Lin'an has also told Miss Li that if she ever has the thought of leaving, she can do so at any time.
However, if she doesn't want to leave, she can stay indefinitely.
Miss Li has long developed feelings of affection for Xu Lin'an and naturally does not wish to leave him.
At the same time, she knows that if she were to leave, she would definitely be brought back by Li Er.
届时，她说不定还是要嫁给那浪子长孙冲。
This may not necessarily be a good thing.
Sometimes, love between men and women can come swiftly and unexpectedly.
李姑娘的心意，许临安自然是知晓一些的。
However, he is keen to avoid the first and second.
Romantic feelings between men and women would only affect his cultivation speed.
But sometimes, one cannot resist it.
Miss Li brought over some tea, saying, "Young Master Xu, this is tea I made myself; it's just right to quench your thirst..."
Just in time, Xu Lin'an finished his training.
He slowly opened his eyes, "Miss Li, you've worked hard."
During these days.
Li Lizhi has been quite attentive to his daily needs.
Therefore, Xu Lin'an felt a sense of gratitude arise from the bottom of his heart.
After expressing his thanks, he unceremoniously picked up the tea and began to savor it, saying, "Li girl, your tea skills have indeed improved."
```htmlXu Lin'an is also generous with his praise; Li Changle's tea art has indeed improved a lot.
If this continues, it will go on indefinitely.
I'm afraid it can still be further enhanced.
Upon hearing this, Miss Li revealed a hint of joy on her face, "It's great that you like it, Xu Gongzi; I just worry you might dislike it!"```
She is able to do something for Xu Lian'an.
Or, to put it another way,
She is of some use, which is a great blessing.
Miss Li was in a good mood, "As long as I can do something for Young Master Xu, I am incredibly happy!"
Xu Lin'an: "......"
Hearing this, Xu Lin couldn't help but secretly sigh, "I was born with a fate that attracts worldly troubles, which is rather troublesome."
It would have been better if he had never met Li Lizhi from the very beginning, as that would have been like nobody knew each other at all.
Now it's different.
They are both already under the same roof, and what happens next...
“Forget it, let's just go with the flow.”
Everything will just happen naturally.
Xu Lin'an understands love between men and women, but he simply doesn't want to invest his energy in such matters.
Xu Lin'an spoke again, "Miss Li, I have some matters to attend to early tomorrow morning. You don't need to wait for me; I will be back for dinner."
"Huh?"
Li Lizhi was initially taken aback but quickly snapped back to reality. She nodded vigorously in response, "Alright, Young Master Xu, you can go about your business. I will wait for you to have dinner!"
She has decided to prepare dinner herself.
After all, the Xu family's finances are abundant.
She is currently in charge of the accounts, so she can ask the cook to buy some ingredients.
She can just learn to do it.
As the saying goes: To win a man's heart, you must first win his stomach.
This saying is quite reasonable.
Miss Li now finds it very classic.
After saying goodbye and goodnight.
Each returned to their rooms, and nothing happened throughout the night.
In the early morning,.
Xu Linan walked alone with his hands behind his back, like an elegant and extraordinary young gentleman.
He slowly walked away.
Just as he was about to wander around the city of Chang'an, a thought suddenly came to him: "If Yuan Tiangao can set up a stall to tell fortunes, why can't I also set up a stall to tell fortunes?"
There are various benefits to fortune-telling.
Can see a thousand faces and a thousand hearts, and can also glimpse the deception in this world.
Of course, the most important thing is to fish.
This fish is not a fish, it is a person.
With a wave of Xu Lin'an's hand, he arranged some household items for fortune-telling.
A table, two stools, and a banner rod.
He placed the table in front of him, then tied the banner rod to the edge of the table, inscribing: "Knowing five thousand years above, knowing five thousand years below."
It is ten times more than what Yuan Tiangang knew.
Mighty!
His stall is right next to the one where Yuan Tiangang set up shop yesterday.
Such a coincidence.
Fortune telling, after all.
If Yuan Tiangang can calculate, then Xu Lin'an can certainly do the same.
After a bit of calculation.
It's not difficult at all.
Today.
Yuan Tiangang harbored a try-and-see attitude, planning to search around Chang'an City.
According to his usual practice, he set out early in the morning and arrived at the spot where he used to set up his stall.
Just.
Just as he was about to sit down, intending to do some fortune-telling for people in the morning and then go look for someone in the afternoon.
Suddenly seeing Xu Lin'an beside him, he couldn't help but be taken aback. "Mr. Xu, why are you here as well?"
Xu Lin'an countered with a question, "Why can't I be here?"
Yuan Tiangang: "..."
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袁天罡倒是愣在原地，他突然不知道该如何回答了。
Wait!
袁天罡突然反应过来，许临安的桌边居然竖起一杆长幡来。
“上知五千年，下知五千年……”
Seeing the slogan written above, Yuan Tiangang couldn't help but feel speechless.
He thought to himself, "I put up the banner proclaiming 'knowing five hundred years above and five hundred years below,' thinking I was already quite arrogant. Little did I know, this Mr. Xu is even more arrogant and domineering, starting off with five thousand years..."
“Wait a moment, although this Mr. Xu seems to have a rather extraordinary background and does not look like an ordinary person, can he really tell fortunes?”
Yuan Tiangang couldn't help but ponder, “Fortune-telling requires the study of the principles of the I Ching and the Eight Trigrams, as well as a deep understanding of metaphysics. This Mr. Xu looks quite young; he shouldn't be someone who knows this.”
Do you say Xu Lin'an can tell fortunes?
What kind of fortune?
Yuan Tiangang, wanting to reveal the truth as a seasoned individual, remarked, "This fortune-telling is not how it should be done at all."
However.
He also knew that Xu Lin'an might have a significant background, and his identity could be extraordinary, not ordinary.
Therefore, he had no need to speak harshly or let malice arise.
Yuan Tiangang simply asked curiously, "Mr. Xu, do you... also know how to tell fortunes?"
It wasn't that he wanted to be suspicious.
Indeed, he couldn't help but doubt.
Yuan Tiangang was even thinking, "Could it be that he's deceiving the world?"
No matter how he looked at Xu Lin'an, he didn't seem like someone who could tell fortunes.
This is quite marvelous.
Xu Lin'an looks like a scholar, a man of letters.
When did scholars start to practice fortune-telling?
Yuan Tiangang thought to himself: "This is fortune-telling, not just a child's game."
Just.
He looked at Xu Lin'an's very serious expression.
He was quite surprised.
Xu Lin'an rolled his eyes at Yuan Tiangang, "It's just fortune-telling, isn't it difficult?"
"If you can do it, of course I can also do fortune-telling."
Yuan Tiangang is just a mortal.
Xu Lin'an thought to himself: "You, a mere mortal, dare to tell fortunes and deceive those who come for divination. As someone with cultivation, when I tell fortunes, it is surely true."
算个命而已。
又不难。
Yuan Tiangang: "..."
只不过，许临安的这番话被袁天罡听在耳朵里后。
竟然有些刺耳起来。
他哭笑不得，心说：“你这说起来，我倒是像一个骗子。”
In fact.
He really isn't lying.
On the surface.
Yuan Tiangang still appeared nonchalant; he curiously asked, "Mr. Xu, may I ask how you practice divination?"
Fortune-telling with hexagrams?
Is it palmistry, or facial reading?
Xu Lin'an smiled slightly, "A fortune teller naturally knows both, but what I am most skilled at is deciphering characters."
By having the person seeking fortune write a character or say a word, he can analyze everything from the handwriting.
This divination method, in a mysterious way, can connect with the destinies of those who come for fortune-telling.
It is naturally accurate.
Of course, this holds true only if one has certain cultivation.
This type of fortune-telling is not advocated, as its accuracy is directly related to the cultivation level of the fortune-teller.
Xu Linan and Yuan Tiangang were chatting and laughing, each setting up their own stall. Although they were in a competitive relationship, Yuan Tiangang surprisingly looked forward to those coming to seek fortune-telling from Xu Linan.
As long as a few more people came.
He could discern the flaws, "When the time comes, will he be able to read fortunes at a glance?"
Not for long.
They didn't have to wait too long.
A man in splendid attire was approaching gracefully, accompanied by a group of followers.
"It's actually him!"
Xu Lin'an thought to himself, "It seems that Chang'an City is still a bit too small."
The person who arrived was none other than Li Shimin, Li Er.
Xu Lin'an was surprised that Li Er came over to their two fortune-telling stalls.
Both he and Yuan Tiangang felt a chill in their hearts, "Isn’t this guy Li Er coming to tell fortunes?"