"What does this gentleman want to know?" This was the second time Xu Nian had seen someone place a money bag directly in front of her, and she couldn't help but think of the Third Prince again. "Fortune telling with a free amulet."
The person before me exuded an air of nobility and possessed a rather dignified demeanor. This was fundamentally different from the opulent, gold-plated air of Jiang Yuanlang.
Are the royals just sitting around doing nothing? Why are they all coming to her for fortune telling?
[The ancient emperors, finally, have seen one alive!]
[It really is! I can feel the pressure even through the screen. The streamer is standing so close, is their heart okay?]
It's alright, of course.
Who told her to be so carefree and willful by nature? "Please extend your hand."
Trying to obtain the emperor's birth date and time seems a bit reckless. Jiang Yuanlang alone is enough to give her trouble. It's better to be more cautious now.
"May I ask, young lady, how is my fortune?"
She stared intently at the emperor's hand lines for a long time, pretending to be serious, while her hand, hidden under the table, formed a mudra with one hand.
The person who becomes emperor is not necessarily the one with the most destiny in the world, but neither is she someone who can speak lightly. A slight misstep could reveal heavenly secrets, and if one were to inadvertently displease the emperor, there is a risk of execution in this chaotic world.
Fortunately, the emperor only asked about his fortune...
Withdrawing her divine sense, Xu Nian slowly straightened up. "Your destiny is predetermined, and your blessings will last a long time. Master, you are clearly destined for wealth and honor. Once you overcome this current difficulty, everything will go smoothly, and you will be praised by everyone."
The emperor watched the little girl shaking her head with great interest. "Difficulty?" He had a plan in mind, but seeing that Gu Zhan praised her so highly, he couldn't resist teasing her a bit.
The clever little devil wasn't fooled. He said it would shorten his lifespan, and he couldn't afford to pay for it.
"Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. The master is a man of great destiny, beyond the comprehension of ordinary mortals like us. This is all I can say."
The meaning was clear: if you really want to know about your affairs, you should go and consult the gods yourself.
Both of them were intelligent enough to see through the flattery in Xu Nian's words. They laughed and casually took off the jade pendant from their waist and handed it out, saying, "Take this too, consider it a thank you gift for today's divination."
[The emperor's jade pendant! Could this old man have taken a liking to the streamer?]
[What are you thinking? The streamer is too young to be an emperor's daughter, and this emperor uncle looks quite normal. It's not that serious.]
What are the effects of this jade pendant? For example, is it a get-out-of-jail-free card, or does it grant free access to certain places?
"Sorry." Amidst the envious gazes of the crowd, Xu Nian happily put the jade pendant into her pocket. "It's just an ordinary jade pendant. At most, it has absorbed a bit of the emperor's imperial aura, which is just right for warding off evil spirits."
This is the jade pendant of the rulers of this era!
I'm so excited! Does this mean I've built a good relationship with him?
As evening approached and it was time to close up shop, Gu Zhan, who was supposed to pick me up, was nowhere to be seen. "Strange, didn't he tell me to wait for him to take me home?"
After glancing in the directions where General Gu might appear at any moment, about fifteen minutes passed and the sky gradually darkened, but there was still no sign of Gu Zhan. Trying to contact him using the pinky ring also yielded no response.
Could something have happened?!
The thought flashed through her mind, and Xu Nian clutched her chest, the unease that had been creeping in since the beginning growing stronger and stronger.
Without hesitation, her lips parted, and the power of the talisman allowed her eyes to survey the entire capital city. Found it!
In a secluded corner in the north of the city, Gu Zhan single-handedly protected the emperor and his personal eunuch behind him. Facing the group of men in black who were chasing and intercepting him, blood dripped from the tip of his sword!
The two sides were locked in a stalemate. Gu Zhan's combat strength was too strong. Even though he was alone, he protected the people behind him, causing countless deaths and injuries to the assassins!
But even the strongest fists can't fight against many hands. A prolonged fight is very physically demanding, and he gradually began to lose his strength. His shoulder and chest were slashed open! The red wounds were exposed, and the blood seeped into his clothes, making his ink-black clothes even darker.
Xu Nian arrived at this moment, and upon seeing the situation, her eyes instantly turned red: "The Xun hexagram, the wind guides! Hurry, hurry, as the law commands, come!"
Gu Zhan and the emperor, who were far away, felt an invisible force wrap around their waists and quickly retreat with them before the assassins could attack!
She pulled him to a spot a hundred meters away, next to where Xu Nian was. At the same time, she raised her hand and conjured a talisman; with a flourish of her hand, several bolts of lightning struck down, instantly knocking the assassin to the ground!
It seems that as her magic power recovered, the damage of these attacks increased significantly.
Xu Nian dealt with all the assassins, then turned to support Gu Zhan, her hand immediately checking his pulse. "Luckily, there are no internal injuries. I'll apply some medicine when we get back; you should recover quickly."
"I'll do whatever you say."
As the two men talked, the person on the other side, witnessing Xu Nian's abilities for the first time, remained stunned for a long time. The emperor blinked; all the so-called noble-family Taoist priests he kept in his palace were not even half as good as Xu Nian?!
In a moment of stunned silence, no one noticed a pair of eyes hidden in the shadows. As the guard was lowered, a sharp blade shot out, aimed directly at the emperor's heart!
The speed was so fast that no one had time to react, and even the highest level of martial arts or magic was too late to be used! The arrow pierced through flesh, and the intense pain made it feel as if fireworks were exploding in Xu Nian's mind!
[What are you doing, streamer?! He's the emperor, he doesn't even know you!]
[General, General! My God, look at the General!]
Gu Zhan could no longer hear what was being said around him. His eyes were bloodshot. The moment Xu Nian was injured, he rushed out and struck her with all his might, knocking her unconscious, but that wasn't enough to vent his anger!
If it weren't for his concern about Xu Nian's injuries, this person would have been torn to pieces!
"This girl dodged when she blocked the arrow, so she shouldn't be seriously injured. Don't worry, Gu Qing, let's go back to the palace immediately. The imperial physicians there will surely be able to ensure her safety."
This was the first time the emperor had seen Gu Zhan like this. His eyes were bloodshot and his face was gloomy. If the emperor hadn't stopped him, he probably would have killed the assassin with his fists!
Fortunately, this person still had some sense. Upon hearing his words, he carefully avoided Xu Nian's wounds and picked her up.
The group, without daring to delay for even a moment, hurried back to the palace under the protection of the Imperial Guards!
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