Chapter 100 Let's talk about it
Next to Xu Luo, a graceful woman quietly appeared. She glanced at Xu Luo with a charming look, biting her lips lightly, as if to say, "As long as you ask, I can also help you share your worries."

Xu Luo smiled helplessly, with a hint of bitterness and self-mockery in his smile. He shook his head and said, "Well, since all of you brothers are so enthusiastic, I won't be polite."

As if attracted by some mysterious force, His Majesty Li II turned his topic back to Xu Luo's troubles. As for Xu Luo's whisper, it was swallowed up by the noise of the street and no one could hear it. In this bustling city, if the words are not loud, they will be like a stone sinking into the sea, without a trace. Xu Luo's brows were tightly knitted, and there was a helpless smile on the corner of his mouth, which made people want to find out what was going on.

"Hey, Lao Li, Lao Sun, it's pointless to tell you about this. It's purely a personal trouble!" Xu Luo shook his head, with a hint of helplessness in his bitter smile.

His Majesty Li II exchanged a few glances with his companions, and Fang Xuanling laughed out loud: "If you don't tell me, how can we know whether we can help? Why don't you tell me?"

Xu Luo was stunned. These old friends in front of him all looked like they were listening attentively, so he stopped insisting: "Well, I'll tell you. I've been worried about my future recently. Although I'm good at fortune-telling, I can't run a fortune-telling stall for the rest of my life, right? Who doesn't want to pass the imperial examination and bring honor to the family?"

He paused, his eyes firmed up, "I am considering four options. The first one is to go home and study in seclusion. One day, I will pass the imperial examination and live up to my parents' high expectations."

At this time, Miss Wang, a woman standing beside her, smiled gently, with a hint of mischief in her eyes. She used her slender fingers to gently play with her hair, and said charmingly: "Xu Luo, if you really pass the imperial examination, don't forget us old friends."

Xu Luo glanced at Miss Wang, only to see her lips slightly parted and her nose flaring. That look actually made his heart skip a beat, and he quickly turned his eyes away and continued, "I've taken note of what you said, but it's really hard to choose between these four paths."

Xu Luo shook his head and said seriously: "Being an official is like being tied to a chair, drinking tea and chatting with a bunch of old men all day long. This is really not my cup of tea!" As he spoke, he gestured as if he was imitating those officials, making the people around him want to laugh but dare not laugh out loud.

He went on to say, "Besides, I have also considered starting my own business and becoming a wealthy businessman!" At this moment, a sly look flashed in his eyes, "But look at you, Lao Li, Lao Du, Lao Sun and Lao Qiao, you are all well-known businessmen in Chang'an City. Once I join the business world, I may conflict with you. If I damage the harmony between us for a little money, it will not be worth it!"

As soon as Xu Luo finished speaking, His Majesty Li Er and the others looked at each other, with a hint of surprise in their eyes, as if they had seen their own opportunity. But then, when they heard that Xu Luo was neither going to be an official nor to do business, their expressions became uncertain again, and their brows unconsciously frowned.

Du Ruhui couldn't help but ask: "Mr. Han, since you don't want to be an official or do business, what are your plans?" Hearing this, Xu Luo smiled lightly and said with a firm look in his eyes: "Go to the battlefield and behead the enemy!"

When everyone heard this, His Majesty Li Er, Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, Zhangsun Wuji and others were all stunned, as if they were frozen in place, with faces full of disbelief. Xu Luo looked at their expressions and couldn't help laughing.

At this time, the woman next to him, Du Ruhua, could not help but be attracted by Xu Luo. Her eyes moved, her lips slightly opened, as if she was intoxicated by Xu Luo's heroic spirit. Her chest rose and fell gently with her deep breaths, and her jade-like neck leaned forward slightly, revealing an indescribable temptation. "Lao Li, Lao Du, you two look like this, can't I go to the battlefield to see it?" Xu Luo pretended to be serious, but he couldn't hide the teasing at the corner of his mouth, "Our Tang Dynasty is in a precarious time now!" As he spoke, he gestured, as if describing the grandeur of the battlefield.

"The Jie Li at the border is waiting with wide eyes. Talents are urgently needed at this time!" Xu Luo straightened his chest and looked heroic. "I am a man of seven feet tall. It would be a pity if I don't make a name for myself on the battlefield."

"Why do you all look like you've seen a ghost when I say that?" As soon as Xu Luo finished speaking, Emperor Li II shook his head violently.

"No, no!" he said anxiously, "Others can go to the battlefield, but you can't! How can a scholar like you know the cruelty and danger of the battlefield? There are corpses everywhere, and the mountains and rivers are dyed red. This is not a joke!"

"Besides, you are just a scholar. Even if you are fortune-telling, that is the work of scholars!" Old Li continued, "What can you do on the battlefield?"

Xu Luo was about to retort, but Changsun Wuji beside him nodded repeatedly and interrupted, "Sir, you are too idealistic. How can a battlefield be such a good place? When two armies are fighting, swords have no mercy. If you make a mistake, it will be a loss for the Tang Dynasty, and it will also be our loss!"

"That's right!" Fang Xuanling also joined the ranks of persuading, "Sir, if you want to bring honor to your family, you can choose from the three provinces and six ministries of the Tang Dynasty. I also have many old friends in the court. Although I can't promise you a high position, I can guarantee you a worry-free future. Why do you have to go to that bloody place?"

At this time, Changsun Wuji, who was standing next to him, caught a glimpse of the maid named Ruhua behind Xu Luo, who was gently pursing her lips with a smile in her eyes, as if she admired Xu Luo's heroic figure. She had a slender neck and jade-like skin, which inadvertently revealed an indescribable temptation. Ruhua gently waved the silk fan in her hand, as if adding a touch of gentleness to the debate.

The people in Chang'an City were reluctant to let him go. When they heard about Xu Luo going to the battlefield, it was like a ridiculous joke told by a storyteller. Even if the powerful Sun Wukong came, he would still hesitate. After all, Xu Luo was a very talented boy.

"This is just nonsense!" People were talking about it in the streets and alleys, "Xu Luo, that kid, it would be better to let him paint in the court instead of holding a gun and riding a horse!"

They would rather watch Xu Luo write in the court than see him fighting in the battlefield, hanging his life on his belt, and living a precarious life. Wouldn't it be great to stay in Chang'an, be in charge of the six ministries, and be a glorious official?
Besides, Xu Luo's ability is recognized. Whether he goes to the three provinces or the six ministries, he can make that place shine. As the saying goes, "True gold is not afraid of fire", why must we choose a bumpy road? Especially His Majesty Li II, who has long regarded Xu Luo as his confidant, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is a close friend, so how could he let go easily?

(End of this chapter)