Master Huiyuan nodded slightly and said slowly, "On the day the Emperor ascended the throne, I observed the stars at night and found that the Emperor's constellation was surrounded by golden light, and his male aura was exceptionally strong."
"What does the master mean?"
"The presence of metal energy in the celestial bodies is certainly a good thing, Your Majesty need not worry."
Master Huiyuan paused for a moment and then said, "To ensure that nothing goes wrong, this humble monk needs to examine the Emperor's birth chart in order to determine who will be born with the Phoenix Destiny."
Xiao Jingzhao panicked and quickly asked, "What if the Empress is not destined to be a Phoenix?"
"The position of the Empress is like a pillar that stabilizes the sea. Without the blessing of the Phoenix, one will either be unable to enjoy the good fortune or suffer great loss of life."
Master Huiyuan's every word sent chills down Xiao Jingzhao's spine.
She must have the destiny of a phoenix!
He had never been close to women, but when he saw her, he couldn't help himself, as if iron had met a magnet, and was deeply attracted to her.
He and she had already been intimate, and they had such a lovely son; it must be that God arranged for her to come to his side.
They say it's all predestined, it must be her!
At this moment, Xiao Jingzhao began to regret inviting Master Huiyuan to the palace.
He only wanted her, even if it meant widespread suffering. No, he couldn't accept being unable to enjoy her; he wanted her to be well.
If I were to cause her to die, it would be more painful than if he were to die himself.
"Your Majesty, everything is preordained."
Master Huiyuan's words brought Xiao Jingzhao back to his senses, and he got up to fetch a gilded sandalwood box.
He opened the box, took out a bright yellow brocade, and handed it to Master Huiyuan.
Master Huiyuan rose and accepted the brocade with both hands, his expression respectful and devout.
Master Huiyuan slowly unfurled the brocade, glanced at it, and his eyes lit up. "True dragon destiny, indeed a golden dragon in the sky."
"Your Majesty, the birth chart and the astrological signs are in harmony, which is a blessing for the people of Wanling. However, the yang energy of this golden dragon is so strong that women of ordinary fates cannot withstand it."
Xiao Jingzhao didn't understand what astrology meant by "dragon's yang energy"; he only knew that his body was full of energy.
Xiao Jingzhao accepted the brocade handed back by Master Huiyuan and asked, "Master, what kind of woman with the best birth chart would be a good match for me? And what kind of birth chart does the Phoenix Destiny have?"
Master Huiyuan's gaze fell on the box on the table: "The Phoenix Fate is a woman born in the Jiazi year whose birth chart contains wood or water. If she is to be matched with the Emperor's birth chart, the best birth chart is a woman born in a Yin month, Yin day, and Yin hour."
"Both wood and water bring wealth. The woman in the central palace is destined to be wealthy, and the nation's fortune will surely prosper. The woman born in the three Yin hours is a perfect match for the emperor's golden dragon energy, indicating that the emperor and empress will be in harmony, the country will be prosperous and the people will be at peace."
Xiao Jingzhao nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.
Then his brow twitched slightly, and his thin lips parted slightly: "What does the master mean by saying that my Red Phoenix Star has already moved?"
Master Huiyuan stared directly at Xiao Jingzhao with his all-knowing eyes, and said with his hands clasped together, "She has been close to the Emperor, and she has entered the Emperor's heart. Most importantly, she has given birth to the imperial heir."
Xiao Jingzhao was shocked, then overjoyed. "Does the master mean that she was born with the destiny of a phoenix?"
At first, he doubted that Master Huiyuan could know so much, since very few people knew that he and Jiang Shuyue had ever been intimate.
Master Huiyuan calculated with his fingers, "That's right, this woman was born in the Jiazi year, and her destiny happens to contain three Yin elements, but..."
As he continued calculating, Master Huiyuan frowned, his slender fingers hovering in mid-air, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.
Xiao Jingzhao's heart was in his throat. "Master, please speak frankly, but what is it?"
Master Huiyuan stepped back and sat down, his expression grave and worried. He said, “There is a person with the destiny of a Water Dragon around her. A Water Dragon can be both gentle and strong. Your Majesty, you must not be careless.”
Those who practice martial arts have keen ears, and Xiang Yang and Xiang Song heard the conversation inside the hall very clearly.
Xiang Yang nudged Xiang Song with his elbow, "Boss, did I see that right? That bastard Nangong Zeyue is scheming. He can be both gentle and tough, but his ability to pester people is amazing. Will our master lose to him?"
In the past, Xiang Song would have confidently said no.
After Master Huiyuan's explanation, Xiang Song was also unsure.
It is said that good women are afraid of being pestered. Nangong Zeyue lives next door to Miss Jiang and sees her much more often than his master.
Being near the water gives you an advantage.
Nangong Zeyue is always by Miss Jiang's side. The master has to manage court affairs, so he has no time to accompany Miss Jiang. The master is clearly at a disadvantage!
Seeing Xiang Song's worried expression, Xiang Yang lowered his voice and said, "Boss, don't stay silent. We need to think of a way to handle this. The master has a cold face and doesn't know how to please the girl. This won't do."
"Don't shout, isn't Master Huiyuan discussing this with his master?"
The sounds inside the hall grew fainter. Xiang Song pulled Xiang Yang back, and the two walked to a corridor where no palace maids passed by.
Xiang Song clasped his hands together and whispered something in Xiang Yang's ear.
Xiangyang nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, I'll go right away."
...
The night was dark and windy, the sky was covered with thick clouds, and not a single star could be seen in the vast expanse.
In a courtyard in the east of the city, a dark figure scaled the wall and silently landed under an evergreen tree.
The front yard porch was pitch black. The shadowy figure stared wide-eyed as it groped its way toward the back porch.
"Meow!"
Suddenly, a cat darted out from nowhere and ran past the shadowy figure.
The dark figure suddenly jumped up.
The person who came was none other than Xiang Yang.
The cat ran away, and Xiangyang patted his chest and shook his head: "Stingy, so incredibly stingy. No wonder he's in charge of money, he can't even bear to light the oil lamp."
If he hadn't reacted quickly and stepped on the cat's back, he would have committed a terrible crime tonight.
As you walk through the corridor, you can hear the sound of flowing water.
After passing through a moon archway, two figures were reflected in the window lattice not far away.
I haven't heard of Young Master Lin arranging a marriage with any girl. Could it be that he's keeping a mistress hidden away?
Xiangyang rubbed his eyes, unable to see the scene inside the room through the window screen.
What to do? It seems like we've come at the worst possible time.
As they hesitated, the action of undressing could be vaguely seen through the window.
No, the master is still alone in his room, how can I let him have a beautiful woman in his arms? Good brothers should share joys and sorrows, not secretly enjoy happiness behind each other's backs.
The lights in the room had just been turned off when Xiangyang darted to the window.
Just as Lin Xiangzhi lay down, someone gently knocked on the window.
Who's outside?
Zhu Xi scrambled up from the small couch. "Young master, don't get up. It must be the cat scratching at the window. It's been playing all day and forgot to come inside. I'll go and bring it in right away."
The cat was brought by Xi Zhu from Yan Nan, and it was bought by Lin Xiangzhi from a Hu person.
The little guy had glossy white fur, and Lin Xiangzhi named him Xue'er. There was a cage in the dormitory, and it would come to sleep in the dormitory every night.
"Young Master Lin, my name is Xiang Yang."
Hearing no woman's voice inside the house, Xiangyang called out towards it.
"Xiangyang, does your master treat me like a cow? He doesn't even let me go in the middle of the night."
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