Chapter 2: There will be a bloody disaster within three days

The scholar-like man had a look of gentleness and anxiety between his eyebrows. Xu Luo never thought that the person he was casually asking for divination would be such an extraordinary person.

The seemingly ordinary middle-aged man was Li Shimin, the emperor who ruled the Tang Dynasty.

The gentle and scholarly-looking man next to him was none other than Duke of Qi, Zhangsun Wuji, who was famous for his wisdom.

The man who had remained silent and had a stern expression was Li Junxian, the emperor's personal bodyguard.

Just as Zhangsun Wuji's worried words fell, Li Shimin replied with a relaxed smile: "Haha, I went out of the palace to get some fresh air and encountered such an interesting situation. It was also a pleasant surprise."

There was a sly flash in his eyes, "This kid, although young, has a big mouth and is quite amusing."

"I feel like I'm tickled by his confidence. I really want to see how he will deal with the bloody disaster in the next three days!"

As he spoke, Li Shimin's eyes revealed a playful anticipation.

Changsun Wuji's brows could not help but furrowed, and he wanted to persuade him again, but Li Shimin waved his hand and said indifferently, "Assistant, why are you so nervous?

I'm in the palace, protected by the Yulin Army, and Jun Xian is here too, so what can happen? "

Changsun Wuji thought for a moment and nodded, "That's true. If the imperial palace is not safe, where can the world be a paradise? However, since Your Majesty has made a bet with that Jianghu man, we cannot break our promise.

If you are safe and sound in three days, I will personally bring people to teach him a lesson! "

After hearing this, Li Shimin just smiled faintly, knowing that Changsun Wuji's worry was out of concern for him. He thought, how could he, as an emperor, be frightened by a mere prophecy?
However, what people didn't expect was that Li Shimin just smiled and said, "I really want to see if this guy can guess right!"

"Ah?" Changsun Wuji and Li Junxian were so scared that they broke out in cold sweats when they heard it.

If anything really happened to Li Shimin, they would have no way to explain!
At sunset, Matou Village outside Chang'an City looks particularly peaceful.

The place is picturesque with beautiful mountains on both sides and a mirror-like lake on one side. It is like a paradise on earth.

But in this war-torn era, no one had the time to appreciate such beautiful scenery. The villagers were busy with their daily lives, so how could they have the time to appreciate the scenery?

The golden sunlight sprinkled on the dirt road. Xu Luo carried the cloth banner on his shoulder with a big smile on his face.

Today was a great day for him. First, a foolish man was cheated out of a lot of money by just a few words from him, and then he accidentally activated the system.

It seems that good days are coming, and my sister will no longer have to work for others and please others' faces.

He was thinking happily in his heart, and soon he saw the shadow of Matou Village.

He and his sister grew up in a place where there were not many residents, but the relationship between neighbors was harmonious. When he walked to the entrance of the village, he couldn't help but feel a warm current in his heart.

On the village road ahead, a strange pair of people came staggeringly, Uncle Liu and Little Fatty, both of them were wearing coarse cloth clothes, with cloth bags on their heads and iron pickaxes on their shoulders gleaming with the setting sun. When they saw Xu Luo, they burst into laughter.

"Xu Luo, are you giving advice to people again? Have you won the heart of another young girl?" Uncle Liu joked with a wink.

The little fat boy twisted his waist and teased like an adult: "Brother Li, how was your harvest today? Did you fool any rich businessman?"

Xu Luo's eyes flashed with mischief, and he responded, "Uncle Liu, Little Fatty, are you planning to open up new land? Be careful not to let the pickaxe bounce back and hit your feet."

A village girl passing by laughed softly with her hands covering her mouth when she heard the words, her eyes curved into crescents, and she glanced at Xu Luo charmingly. After bidding farewell to the two, Xu Luo continued to walk back to the village, not forgetting to greet acquaintances in the village along the way.

Soon, his humble hut made of yellow mud and straw appeared in front of him. Although the hut was simple, it was a warm haven for him.

He thought that when his sister came back later, he would be able to hear her clear laughter again. The pair of crystal earrings would sway gently with her laughter, like the brightest stars in the night sky, illuminating his world.

As Xu Luo stepped into the house, he couldn't help but sigh: In this world, having a roof to shelter from the wind and rain is considered a luxury.

Stepping into the small courtyard surrounded by a fence, he saw Xu Lingling's thin figure sitting on the bluestone, busy washing wild vegetables. She was not tall, slender, but had a pretty face.

"Lingling!" Xu Luo pushed open the door and shouted with a smile.

Xu Lingling raised her head when she heard the voice. Her bright eyes seemed to be filled with sunshine and she smiled brightly: "Brother, you are back! Come into the house and have a rest. I have prepared some delicious food for you, hehe!"

Looking at her like that, Xu Luo couldn't help but feel a little warm in his heart.

He put down his bag, walked to his sister, and squatted down to help. These days, wild vegetables have become the staple food, especially for poor families like theirs.

During the difficult years of the Tang Dynasty, salt was a rare commodity and ordinary people could not afford it.

Although Xu Lingling was thin and her face looked a little sallow, her optimistic look made people happy.

Her earlobes trembled slightly, her nostrils twitched slightly, and every breath seemed to carry an unintentional temptation.

"Brother, what are you looking at?" Xu Lingling suddenly looked up, a hint of confusion in her eyes.

Xu Luo was stunned for a moment before he came to his senses. Looking at his sister's delicate chin and soft lips, his heart couldn't help but skip a beat.

Xu Luo pretended to smile mysteriously, reached into his arms, and said in a joking tone: "Lingling, brother got you a treasure, guess what it is?"

"Gift?" Xu Lingling blinked her eyes curiously and frowned slightly, "Brother, you are wasting money for no reason."

"Oh, don't worry about it. Look at this..." Xu Luo said, taking out an exquisite hairpin from his arms.

When Xu Lingling saw the hairpin, her eyes suddenly lit up and the corners of her lips could not help but rise. The girl's love for jewelry was innate.

The old hairpin she was wearing was obtained in exchange for a job last year. It was now worn out, which made Xu Luo feel uncomfortable.

"This hairpin is so beautiful..." Xu Lingling stroked the hairpin gently, her face filled with unconcealable joy.

Xu Luo didn't answer, but gently inserted the new hairpin into her soft hair.

"Look, this is so suitable. Don't wear that old hairpin anymore. From now on, I, your brother, will make sure you live a good life."

Xu Luo said gently.

After hearing this, Xu Lingling trembled slightly, and her mind, which was overwhelmed by joy, suddenly sobered up, "Brother, this hairpin must be quite expensive, right?

(End of this chapter)