Su Luo mostly believed what the Imperial Advisor said. She had never been superstitious before, but the Imperial Advisor was too mysterious.

The National Preceptor's research is entirely based on Taoist principles, the origin and flow of Qi, the energy between people, and the formation of luck.

Just like those brilliant astronomers who have never seen a black hole but can still calculate it.

"Senior brother, do you mean that doing good deeds will benefit yourself?"

The Imperial Advisor looked at Su Luo and nodded heavily.

"That's right. If you help others today, someone will help you if you get into trouble in the future. Just look at those wealthy businessmen."

A wealthy businessman cannot become rich if he is soft-hearted, but he is the one who builds temple fairs and makes the most lavish sacrifices.

They're just trying to get rid of bad energy; they have more faith in feng shui and luck.

Having spent many years in the business world, Su Luo knew that most of the wealthy businessmen around her were indeed as the Grand Tutor had described.

"So, is this the same logic you used earlier, that I would benefit myself by making the capital city rain?"

“Your destiny star is different from others; you are a lucky star who will bring blessings to others. As long as you have the blessings of the people, Prince Yu will be safe.”

"Senior brother, what do you mean by that?"

Su Luo wanted to get more details about Nangong Chiyu, but after she asked, the Imperial Preceptor stopped talking, which really made her anxious.

The Imperial Advisor's words were so accurate. Nangong Chiyu is fine now, but does that mean something big is about to happen?

"division……"

"They're here, get ready..."

Before Su Luo could even ask her question, the Imperial Advisor suddenly spoke up.

Following his gaze, Su Luo indeed saw some clouds drifting in from the southeast. Judging from the trend, they weren't dark clouds, but they were very dense.

Adding these man-made equipment will increase rainfall and achieve a better rainmaking effect.

Su Luo couldn't calculate astronomy, but time and speed were her forte. She watched the clouds drift by at their speed.

Su Luo calculated the time and direction, and fired ten rain-inducing shells in that direction.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, it was launched again. Watching the clouds being disturbed by these substances, they slowly condensed, and soon it would rain in the capital and the surrounding prefectures and counties.

"That's enough. I can help this once, but I don't know when I'll be able to help again."

These are the words Su Luo said to the Imperial Advisor. She found this artificial rainmaking equipment; it only had forty shells, and she didn't make them herself. Every one used was one less.

If she were to study it, who knows how long it would take? She still had twenty shells in her storage space, and she wanted to save them to bring rain to Changping Village again.

There was nothing more she could do to help with that.

"Good! The rain won't come until midnight or tomorrow. I've already had His Majesty order people to prepare the sacrificial altar. Tonight, ten thousand people in the capital will send blessings to you. Junior sister, enjoy it."

Su Luo packed up her equipment and returned to the capital with the Imperial Advisor via the same route.

She had heard some of the things the Grand Preceptor had prepared, saying they were for the people to pray for rain, but she didn't know that they were being used on her to bring her good fortune.

...

There was no curfew in the capital at night, and people flocked to the sacrificial altar.

The Imperial Advisor led thousands of people in praying for rain, using Su Luo's destiny star.

She lit the first incense stick first, and then the common people.

The rain-seeking ritual lasted for an hour before it ended.

At the end, the Imperial Advisor said to everyone that as long as the Vice Minister of Agriculture, a lucky star, is present, Heaven will surely send down sweet dew.

Suddenly, one person spoke up and knelt down, and everyone else followed suit and knelt down as well.

"May the Vice Minister of Agriculture bestow blessings..."

"May the Vice Minister of Agriculture bestow blessings..."

"..."

"Everyone, get up! Your sincerity will surely move Heaven."

She didn't understand why the Imperial Advisor insisted that the people be grateful to her and seek blessings for her.

But she believed the imperial advisor must have a reason for doing this, or it was to improve her future luck.

After the sacrificial ceremony, Su Luo returned to the Prince Yu's residence.

At midnight, around 3 AM, the roof tiles made a knocking sound, and rain began to fall in a light drizzle.

A cool breeze blew in through the window, instantly dispelling the stuffiness of the bedroom.

The sound of the impact grew louder and louder, accompanied by thunder. This rain was enough for the second crop of rice to be planted.

The rain that night awakened the people of the entire capital, and some were so excited about the rain that they couldn't sleep.

Some people even wear raincoats and carry hoes to repair ditches in the middle of the night, so that more water from the mountain valleys can flow into their own fields.

For people who depend on the weather for their livelihood, this rain cannot be taken lightly.

Before dawn, Qiuyue got up and put more clothes in her bundle.

I also prepared several umbrellas, because it was too dry before and I hardly ever needed them.

"Your Highness, this rain is expected to continue for several more days. When shall we depart?"

We had planned to leave today, but it's raining, and we're worried that the princess might change her mind at the last minute.

"Let's go now..."

Su Luo missed Yan Chuan and the others, and now that she was returning to Changping Village, she felt an overwhelming longing to go home.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Once outside, Su Luo discovered that all her friends were already there outside the Prince Yu's residence.

She had said she didn't like farewells, but they still came to see her off.

"Your Highness, this is a sachet that Wanwan sewed herself. Please take it to Yanchuan and the old lady."

It's nothing valuable, just a small token of Wanwan's affection.

Ah Xu presented several sachets to Su Luo; this gesture was far more valuable than any other gift.

"Okay! I'll thank Wanwan on their behalf."

Xie Wanwan walked up to Su Luo with an umbrella and said to her reluctantly.

"Your Highness, please be careful on the road."

"Yes! I will."

Nangong Qing also came. He hated parting even more than Su Luo, but he couldn't say a word despite having so much to say.

The Grand Minister of Agriculture was also there, and Su Luo asked Qiu Yue to put the things into the carriage.

She said to the Grand Minister of Agriculture, "Grand Minister of Agriculture, the dryland rice seeds must be protected. Next year, we may only be able to rely on dryland rice to save our lives."

After this year's dryland rice harvest, Su Luo ordered it to be transported to the capital. The dryland rice is currently stored in the granaries of the Ministry of Agriculture, and it can be distributed to the people next year as seeds.

"Don't worry, Vice Minister of Agriculture, I'm here. I will do my best to ensure that the people can get through the prophecy."

Du Xiuyuan's family also arrived, and Su Luo explained the matter of the medicines from Ji'antang to Du Siyuan in the same way.

She also talked to Xie Quan about the estate in the capital. Although she had already explained everything, she didn't know why she wanted to explain it again.

After everything was explained, Su Luo boarded the carriage and, with everyone watching, slowly headed towards the direction where the sun was just rising.

The group left at the gate of Prince Yu's mansion were all somewhat dazed. Separation was a common occurrence for people like them, but for some reason, this time, parting with Su Luo seemed to leave them all with a bitter taste in their mouths.

There's always a feeling that once we part ways, we'll never see each other again. It's heartbreaking, yet it's hard to understand this feeling.