"Then tell me, what do you need me to do?"
Just then, Feng Beichuan suddenly spoke up unhurriedly.
He had his arms crossed over his chest, a look of disdain in his eyes and a hint of mockery on his face.
Although he said he would consult the Imperial Observatory for a solution, he seemed completely indifferent.
However, the Imperial Observatory did not mind this at all. Upon hearing this, he turned to Feng Beichuan and bowed slightly before replying, "The first thing is to place a willow branch stained with cinnabar at the head of the bed. It should be placed there every day at Chenshi (7-9 AM) and replaced with a new one the next day. The willow branch should be taken from a willow tree that is over ten years old and about fifteen inches long. It should be placed there continuously for half a month."
"That's not too difficult. So what is the other thing I need to do?"
After listening to the Imperial Observatory's solution, Feng Beichuan simply nodded and then asked a question.
He didn't believe in the ominous signs brought by the heavens, thinking that simply breaking off a few willow branches and placing them by his bedside would solve the problem.
Then the Imperial Astronomical Bureau said, "The other matter is even easier. The best way to resolve an ominous sign is to bring good fortune. By having a joyous event counteract the ominous sign, the misfortune will be resolved."
"Hehe... a marriage to ward off bad luck? I'm not quite sure about that. How exactly should it be done?"
A contemptuous smile appeared on Feng Beichuan's lips, followed by a casual question.
Just then, Bai Yuanshan suddenly spoke up: "Many years ago, I did perform a marriage of convenience to ward off bad luck. At that time, my grandmother was seriously ill, and my mother was also unwell. We invited a Taoist priest from the temple to come and see her, and he also said that we should perform a marriage of convenience to ward off bad luck. It just so happened that my wife and I were getting married in a few days. Strangely enough, not long after the wedding, my mother's health improved. A few months later, when the physician examined my wife's pulse, he found that she was pregnant. After that, my grandmother's condition also improved a lot compared to before."
Bai Yuanshan's account left everyone present somewhat amazed.
Then the Imperial Observatory official added, "Indeed, as the Prime Minister said, holding a wedding or birthday banquet for close relatives or oneself are all things that can bring good luck."
Upon hearing this, Feng Beichuan couldn't help but sneer, then said, "Interesting. This is the first time I've heard of such a strange thing. However, none of the methods you just mentioned for 'marrying for good luck' can be used by me. What should we do then?"
At the same time, Emperor Xingchang spoke up again: "I wonder if Minister Si has any other way to help the Regent Prince to have a happy marriage, so that the Regent Prince can get out of this predicament and put my mind at ease!"
Looking at Emperor Xingchang's troubled expression, an outsider might actually believe that the current emperor and the regent had a deep bond.
Unfortunately, everyone knows these things, but they just don't want to expose them for superficial reasons.
After all, an act has to be convincing.
After hearing Emperor Xingchang's question, the Imperial Astronomical Bureau official immediately looked troubled. He then said with a helpless expression, "There are other methods, such as performing good deeds to ward off misfortune and bring good luck. However, the Ziwei star is not an ordinary star. It happens to be located in the due north direction this time, which is the proper position. It cannot be suppressed by ordinary good deeds. It would be best to have a joyous event like a wedding to drive away evil and bring good luck."
After listening to the other party's unverifiable remarks, Feng Beichuan couldn't help but purse his lips, finding himself speechless for a moment.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xingchang sighed and pondered for a moment, then suddenly seemed to remember something important, and his expression changed instantly.
He then suddenly raised his hand, slapped his thigh, and exclaimed excitedly, "I remember now!"
Seeing Emperor Xingchang's excited expression, the ministers were puzzled and wondered why the emperor had suddenly become so excited.
Feng Beichuan followed the crowd's gaze and looked at Emperor Xingchang, his face showing a hint of ambiguity. He wanted to see what kind of trouble this old man was going to cause this time.
Immediately, Emperor Xingchang looked at Feng Beichuan and said with a serious expression, "Regent, you should not have forgotten that I told you before that I would hold a selection of candidates for you, right?"
As expected, Emperor Xingchang dropped a bombshell when he opened his mouth this time.
At the same time, the Imperial Observatory immediately showed delight and said, "In that case, this crisis is easy to resolve! As long as the Regent puts the wedding on the agenda as soon as possible after the selection of candidates, everything will be easily solved..."
Feng Beichuan suddenly understood everything.
It seems that bringing good luck and warding off misfortune is secondary; the main thing I want to talk about is the talent show.
Thinking of this, Feng Beichuan couldn't help but turn his gaze to the Imperial Observatory, which was speaking with absolute certainty.
Those unfathomable black eyes had somehow acquired a hint of coldness.
He couldn't help but feel great admiration for these people.
Everyone says that three women make a drama.
Unexpectedly, I have the privilege of witnessing these three grown men directing and acting in a great show together.
It's absolutely ridiculous!
Then Feng Beichuan said calmly to Emperor Xingchang, "It seems your memory isn't very good. I clearly stated last time that I disagreed with the selection of concubines, so why bring it up again today?"
Then, he looked at the Imperial Observatory and said coldly, "If this is the only way to resolve the celestial dilemma, I am willing to be trapped. I will trouble the Imperial Observatory to observe the stars all night and worry about me!"
Feng Beichuan's words were extremely sarcastic, and although they made people feel inexplicably uncomfortable, they were impossible to refute.
Upon hearing this, the Imperial Astronomical Observatory official's expression froze. He then glanced involuntarily at Emperor Xingchang before lowering his head and remaining silent.
Emperor Xingchang never expected that Feng Beichuan would be so arrogant, openly defying him in the court. He was immediately enraged.
This Feng Beichuan is really too ungrateful!
Therefore, Emperor Xingchang, feeling that he had lost face, decided not to give Feng Beichuan a kind look anymore.
Emperor Xingchang was so angry that his beard bristled. He pointed at Feng Beichuan and rebuked him, "You say you disagree and then you disagree? My imperial decree has already been issued, how can I take it back! Moreover, the Imperial Observatory has also said that you need to have a wedding to bring good luck, which shows that this matter is not my own idea, but the will of Heaven! Do you dare to disobey the imperial decree and the will of Heaven?!"
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