Chapter 31: Wang Fu is dumbfounded

Wang Fu was stunned, his cheeks flushed instantly, and he stammered in response: "You, how did you know?"

At home, Wang Fu thoroughly implemented the ancient motto of "men work outside and women work inside", and he just worked hard to earn money to support his family.

One day, Xu Luo, with a wicked smile on his face, said to Wang Fu: "Brother Liu, when you go home tonight, you must protect your wallet tightly and don't take the main road, otherwise you will become someone else's punching bag again."

When Wang Fu heard this, his eyes widened and he couldn't believe his ears.

"You kid, stop teasing me, okay?" Wang Fu looked helpless, but he was worried in his heart.

Xu Luo just shook his head mysteriously, "Believe it or not, you will bear the consequences at your own risk!"

Wang Fu returned to his stall with a confused look on his face, but his mind was like being scratched by a cat, thinking over and over again about Xu Luo's words. He himself was not sure whether he would really be unlucky tonight.

However, it is true that he was scolded by the "tiger wife" at home this morning. But for him, a "henpecked husband", this kind of thing is just like a daily routine.

On the other side, Xu Luo was already immersed in his own divination and no longer paid attention to Wang Fu.

He pondered over it again and again. Although the hexagram showed a bad omen, he could turn danger into safety with the help of noble people. This made him very interested.

It was late at night, and Wang Fu was still deep in thought. His wife's clear and crisp scolding voice like an oriole seemed to still echo in his ears. Her eyes seemed to be flashing with a light that could make people feel numb to the bones. When her lips parted slightly, even the reproach carried a different kind of temptation.

However, these scoldings, which he usually enjoyed, seemed to be mixed with some ominous omens tonight.

"Oh, how should I go tonight?" Wang Fu looked out the window and sighed.

In the inner courtyard of the imperial palace, a scream broke the silence of the night.

Li Shimin was sweating profusely and sat on the bed like a drowned dog, his face as white as paper.

Empress Changsun woke up from her dream and saw her husband in this state. She hurriedly propped herself up and asked with concern: "My husband, did you dream of any terrible scene again?"

Ever since the incident at Xuanwu Gate, Li Shimin often suffered from sleepless nights, dreaming that his brothers were holding bloody heads and demanding his life.

"I dreamed of Brother Jiancheng. His face was distorted and covered in blood. He looked as if he was about to jump out of the dream." Li Shimin said in a trembling voice.

Empress Changsun sighed softly and consoled him in a gentle voice: "People say that what you think about during the day you dream about at night. Your husband is worried about this matter, so it is natural that he is worried about it in his dreams.

But what has happened has already happened, and no amount of guilt can undo it. "

Empress Changsun's eyes revealed deep heartache. She leaned forward, her chest rising and falling with her breathing, and said softly, "Husband, relax. For me, for the sake of the Tang Dynasty."

Li Shimin nodded tiredly and lay back on the pillow, but the hideous face still lingered in his mind.

Empress Changsun gently held his hands, which were warm and strong, as if she wanted to convey her strength and comfort. "Husband, try to relax. I will stay with you."

Watching Li Shimin trying to calm down, Empress Chang Sun's eyes were full of love and pity. She gently stroked his forehead, the action was extremely gentle, as if she wanted to heal his inner wounds.

"Mr. Xu is an expert at fortune-telling. I'm afraid he also knows a lot about Feng Shui!" Empress Chang Sun said seriously, blinking her bright eyes.

"My second brother has a close relationship with him. After the morning court session ends tomorrow, why don't you go out and see him? Maybe he can help you solve some of the mysteries in your heart?"

After hearing this, Li Shimin's heart suddenly moved, as if he remembered something.

Yes, there is a man named Xu Luo outside the palace who is good at fortune-telling.

Although the boy is young, he has quite some knowledge in divination.

I have so many questions in my mind, maybe I can gain some new insights by talking to him?

Thinking of this, Li Shimin couldn't help but feel a little excited. If he continued to struggle like this day and night, he might really have to leave early.

"You're right!" Li Shimin slapped his thigh, "How could I have forgotten about him?"

"As soon as the court meeting ends tomorrow, I will leave the palace and have a good chat with him!"

At this moment, Li Shimin seemed to have found a savior, and his excitement was beyond words.

Seeing this, Empress Changsun raised the corners of her lips slightly and revealed a charming smile.

"Then you should go to bed early, it's late."

Li Shimin responded, slowly closed his eyes, and soon fell into a deep sleep.

...

The next day, the sun shines brightly.

Xu Luo still came to the bustling Zhuque Street to set up a stall.

As soon as he sat down, Wang Fu jumped over like a rabbit.

"Brother Xu, you really have foresight!" Wang Fu patted Xu Luo's shoulder excitedly.

"Oh? Where does this come from?" Xu Luo looked confused.

"Hahaha, yesterday I listened to your advice and took the small road home. I didn't expect that I actually avoided a heavy rain!"

At this time, Xu Luo couldn't help laughing, his eyes flashing with wisdom, as if he could see through everything.

"Hey, brother Xu Luo, guess what interesting thing happened to me yesterday?" Wang Fu spoke excitedly, as if he was going to tell a hilarious story.

As Wang Fu spoke, he imitated his wife's appearance, with his eyes moving and a smile on his lips, as if he could see his wife's charming appearance.

"Haha, brother Xu Luo, you finally saved my life this time!" Wang Fu patted his chest exaggeratedly, his gratitude overflowing with words.

Seeing this, Xu Luo couldn't help but nodded, with a gentle smile on his face: "Brother Liu, as long as you are okay."

At this time, Wang Fu took out a basket of green vegetables like a magic trick, with a smile on his face: "Brother Xu Luo, although these green vegetables are insignificant, as the saying goes, the gift is small but the sentiment is great, so just accept it."

When Xu Luo saw this, his brows slightly frowned: "Brother Liu, how can this be possible? I can't accept your things."

"Don't be like this, Brother Xu Luo. You saved my life yesterday. How can I live with myself if I don't show my appreciation?"

Wang Fu's expression became serious. "Besides, this is what my wife wanted. She nodded, so I dared to send so many vegetables."

When talking about his wife, Wang Fu's eyes unconsciously softened, as if he could feel her tenderness in the air.

Xu Luo was amused by Wang Fu's insistence, so he nodded and agreed: "Well, since it is your sister-in-law's kind gesture, I will not refuse it."

He paused, then suggested, "However, Brother Liu, let's leave these vegetables with you first."

"Although my stall is small, it is a place for fortune-telling after all. There is a basket of vegetables next to it. How can this scene not fit in?" Xu Luo said to Wang Fu with a wry smile.

"Ah? Haha, you're right, my brain is really filled with water!" Wang Fu slapped his thigh, a look of sudden enlightenment on his face.

"Come on, leave these vegetables here with me. Don't forget to take them with you when you leave tonight."

(End of this chapter)