Chapter 16: Empress Changsun's Approval

Before he finished speaking, he continued, "Moreover, the young lady has been weak since childhood, and there seems to be an unspeakable pain in her life."

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of Empress Changsun, Princess Changle, and the servants around them all changed.

"How dare you speak nonsense and curse my young lady!"

A servant was furious, his eyes widened, pointing at Xu Luo and cursing, and even called people to smash Xu Luo's stall to pieces.

Xu Luo, however, was as steady as a rock, sitting there with a calm smile on his face.

The servants approached aggressively and were about to take action when Empress Changsun's face darkened. Although her voice was soft, it carried unquestionable majesty: "Stop!"

At this moment, Princess Changle frowned slightly, her eyes were like autumn water, deep and somewhat tempting, her lips slightly opened, as if she wanted to say something, but stopped.

She has a slender neck and jade-like skin. Even when she is sitting there, one can feel her unique temperament, which makes people unable to help but take a few more glances.

As soon as he finished speaking, the servants who had been so aggressive just now immediately lowered their heads and hurriedly retreated behind the figure of Empress Chang Sun.

Empress Changsun frowned slightly and asked softly, "What is the secret behind your words, sir?" As the queen of a country, she could set an example for the world by being a model for the world;
She can also comfort people as a good wife. But when she mentions her daughter, her calm heart is inevitably disturbed.

Seeing this, Xu Luo raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said teasingly: "Empress, do you really want to hear the truth?"

Empress Changsun said nothing, but nodded slightly. Xu Luo continued, "Your Majesty is of noble status, and it would be difficult to find someone who matches the young lady even if you searched all over the world.

The so-called equal status is nothing but a joke! However, Your Majesty, you know that the young lady's love life will be bumpy. Soon after marriage, she will be plagued by illness, and within ten years, she may die. "

As soon as these words came out, a trace of panic flashed across Princess Changle's face, and Empress Changsun's brows were even more tightly furrowed. She knew in her heart that her daughter had been troubled by "qi disease" since she was a child. As a mother, she knew best what kind of pain it was.

This "qi disease" is what later generations called asthma. During the Tang Dynasty, it was like an indelible shadow.

At this time, Empress Changsun's gaze fell on her daughter. She saw that Princess Changle's eyes were flickering like the rippling autumn water, and her lips were slightly parted, as if containing the meaning of spring. However, the shadow of fate was like an invisible shackle, tightly binding this beautiful princess.

Empress Changsun was worried, but she also knew that all these were challenges that a mother had to face.

Empress Changsun died of asthma at a young age, which is a pity. This disease is like a maggot on the tarsal bone, incurable and helpless. Otherwise, she would not have passed away at the prime of her thirties.

Her daughter, Princess Changle, also inherited this disease and suffered from asthma since childhood. Royal secrets should not be known to the public, but Xu Luo saw through it at a glance, making Empress Changsun look even more embarrassed.

When the asthma attack does not occur, the patient is no different from an ordinary person, but when it occurs, it is a matter of life and death. Princess Changle walked lightly to the side of Empress Changsun with fear in her heart, tears welling up in her eyes.

In contrast, Empress Chang Sun seemed calm and composed. Although she was anxious in her heart, she remained calm on the surface.

"Sir, can this disease be cured?" Empress Changsun asked anxiously, with a hint of pleading in her voice. Hearing this, Xu Luo just smiled slightly and did not comment.

Upon seeing this, Empress Chang Sun immediately added more chips: "If you can help my daughter get through this disaster, I will give you a huge amount of gold!"

"Sir, please help me!" Princess Changle didn't care about her status, she bowed slightly and asked for help. Her waterfall-like black hair fluttered in the wind, revealing her fair neck, which attracted attention. Xu Luo looked at the mother and daughter, and secretly sighed in his heart that the dignity of the royal family didn't seem so important at this moment.

Xu Luo was just a fortune teller who set up a stall, but Empress Changsun gave him such a great honor. If this matter were to get out, it would definitely shock people.

But seeing Xu Luo, he just smiled faintly and said slowly: "Your Majesty, there is no need to be polite. I can predict and solve it. As for the young lady's fate, when she is thirteen years old, someone will appear, and that will be her savior."

"What?" Empress Changsun and Princess Changle said in unison, their eyes almost popping out of their heads.

Princess Changle is only eleven years old. Isn't it obvious that she has to wait for two years?
Xu Luo added: "However, I must remind you that you cannot get married during this period, otherwise..."

He didn't finish his words, but the meaning of his words couldn't be clearer. If Princess Changle married early, no one would be able to save her, and she would die of illness within ten years.

Empress Changsun's face darkened, then she nodded: "I understand, everything will be as you say, sir."

Xu Luo smiled and said nothing more.

At this time, Empress Chang Sun quickly adjusted her mood and asked with a smile: "Sir, I have one more thing I want to ask you..."

At this moment, Princess Changle's eyes flickered and the corners of her lips curled up slightly, as if she was quite interested in this mysterious prophecy. She gently lifted the hair beside her ears, revealing her fair neck, and looked at Xu Luo curiously, as if silently asking:
Who will be the person who can resolve the disaster?

Xu Luo was stunned for a moment, then smiled calmly: "Madam Changsun, if you have something to say, just speak up. I'm all ears!"

"In your eyes, is our emperor a wise ruler?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the air seemed to freeze, and Xu Luo's expression involuntarily became cautious. He involuntarily looked deeply at Empress Changsun again. Her eyes were deep, and seemed to hide some amusement.

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Everyone present looked at each other in bewilderment, not daring to speak. The Tang Dynasty had strict laws, and discussing the emperor in private could result in exile at the least and the loss of one's head at the worst. But Empress Changsun said this lightly as if nothing had happened, which made people stunned.

Empress Changsun smiled gently, her red lips slightly parted: "Mr. Xu, please don't mind. I just asked casually. If you are embarrassed, you don't have to answer."

After saying this, she twisted her slender waist slightly and was about to walk away. But Xu Luo smiled and waved his hand to stop her: "Madam, please stay!"

"Hmm?" Empress Changsun turned her head, a hint of doubt in her captivating eyes.

"It's a clear day today and there's no one around. Since Madam is curious, let's just treat it as a casual chat after dinner. There's no harm in talking about it." Xu Luo said leisurely.

Hearing this, Empress Changsun nodded slightly, her jade-like hands gently stroked the hem of her skirt, and she sat down gracefully. Behind her question, there was her curiosity and deep concern for the court.

Empress Changsun was very curious about Xu Luo, so she came to investigate. She thought to herself that a person who could be praised by her second brother and daughter must be extraordinary.

(End of this chapter)