Chapter 69 What are you talking about?

The emperor smiled and nodded in praise: "Yes, it is indeed his masterpiece. Li Zhi was beside me at the time, she can testify."

He paused, his eyes revealing his admiration for Mr. Xu. "Mr. Xu is young, but his works such as Theory of State Governance and Three Character Classic and Rules for Being a Good Pupil and Child are breathtaking. He combines the thoughts of hundreds of schools of thought in one, and is truly a rare genius."

At this moment, Empress Chang Sun's eyes were like autumn water, flashing with an alluring light. She whispered softly, "I didn't expect that Mr. Xu would have such talent. I can't help but want to see his style."

The emperor smiled and continued, "Yes, he is talented and admirable. The Three Character Classic and The Rules for Being a Good Pupil and Child are refreshing, bringing together hundreds of schools of thought in one, and are truly amazing works!"

In this relaxed and happy atmosphere, everyone couldn't help but feel curious and respectful towards Mr. Xu.

The teacher Xu Luo was young, but he was very talented and learned, which won him high praise from Queen Lan.

However, some people expressed doubts about this, and some people sneered: "Isn't it a fake?"

When these words were spoken, His Majesty Xiao Yong Xiaozhi was stunned. He had complete faith in Xu Luo's knowledge. Even if Xu Luo told him that "Three Character Classic" and "Rules for Being a Good Pupil and Child" were from the Land of Immortals, he would accept them all.

His Majesty said seriously: "Guanyinpi, what are you talking about?" He had long been impressed by Xu Luo's talent. Even if Xu Luo said that there was a White Jade Capital at the end of the world, he would not say a word.

Empress Changsun watched the argument with a smile on her face. Her eyes moved around, as if she had increased her approval of Xu Luo.

She opened her red lips and said slowly, "Although Mr. Xu is only fifteen or sixteen years old, his knowledge and mature behavior are far beyond the reach of ordinary people. Who among his peers can compare to him?"

When Zhi Shimin listened, his face became a little unhappy. He was about to speak, but was attracted by Empress Changsun's words.

She continued: "Mr. Xu's theory of state governance is not just the random words of one person, but his conclusion is obviously well thought out."

At this time, Zhi Shimin's eyes fixed, and he was secretly amazed. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Empress Changsun nodding with a smile, and her eyes seemed to say, "I think what Mr. Xu said is true."

Lan couldn't help showing a bit of embarrassment on her face when she heard what Empress Changsun said.

The Queen laughed so hard that her body shook with laughter. She joked, "Oh, my second brother, you keep saying that Mr. Xu is your confidant, but why do I feel that you don't even know the basics of him?"

Lan felt a little embarrassed by what he said, as if his secrets had been touched upon.

Empress Changsun's smile gradually became somewhat unfathomable. She continued, "Do you really think Xu Luo is so indifferent to fame and fortune?"

At this time, Li Shimin interrupted and said, "Guanyin, you have made a mistake this time!"

He recalled Xu Luo's excited look when he talked about growing sweet potatoes and processing refined salt, especially his excitement when he mentioned the possibility of becoming the richest man in Chang'an, and couldn't help laughing.

Lan looked at Li Shimin in confusion, only to see Empress Changsun smile gently, with a sly look in her eyes. She asked, "Second brother, if you say so, does that mean Mr. Xu..."

At this time, the palace maid beside her secretly observed the queen's expression. She saw that her lips were slightly raised and her nostrils were twitching slightly, as if she was full of curiosity about this question.

The queen's chest rose and fell slightly with her laughter, her neck was slender, and her skin was as white as jade, which made people unable to help but look at her a few more times. She folded her hands in front of her belly, and her waist was slender, which made her look elegant and full of temptation.

Li Shimin laughed when he saw this and replied, "Empress, you don't know, Xu Luo..."

Li Shimin was just lost in his memories of the fortune teller Xu Luo, but was suddenly brought back to reality. He couldn't help but laugh and waved his hand, saying, "Oh, every time I go to see him, no matter what we talk about, whether he tells fortunes or not, he always leaves a large sum of money before he leaves!"

There was a sly flash in his eyes, "Xu Luo is not soft-hearted when it comes to taking money from others!"

After hearing this, Empress Changsun smiled and shook her head gently: "Fortune-telling is, after all, no different from doing business. What's wrong with Mr. Xu making a living by his real ability? If you really mean he is greedy for money, second brother, do you think he has ever cheated anyone for money?" Her eyes moved, with a smile on her lips, and she seemed to be quite curious about this question.

Li Shimin was stunned for a moment and touched his chin. "This... Although Xu Luo is not indifferent to money, he can't be said to be greedy."

He thought for a moment and continued, "However, he always talked about making money to buy a house for his sister so that she could live a good life. With his divination skills, if he wanted to cheat those rich and powerful people, wouldn't it be easy for him to catch them? But he never did it."

At this time, Empress Changsun sighed softly, her eyes were gentle, and she seemed to admire Xu Luo's persistence: "Yes, if he was really greedy for money, with his divination skills, he would have been rich enough to rival a country long ago."

As she spoke, she caressed her hair inadvertently, the movement was gentle and seductive, as if she was imitating Xu Luo's unknown tenderness.

Li Shimin's obsession with wealth was like a street performer's acrobatics, which made people laugh.

At this time, Empress Changsun's eyes moved, and she said with a smile: "Brother Min, as the saying goes, it's not wrong to love money, but you have to have principles!"

"Humph, Xu Luo is really good at making money." Although Li Shimin said it toughly, he couldn't hide his smile. "I love money, but I'm never like those people who are blinded by money."

Empress Changsun smiled softly, her red lips parted slightly: "You just care about your face. If it were someone else, they would have been scared to death by you."

Li Shimin's old face turned red and he touched his nose awkwardly, like a child who had been exposed.

He thought to himself, even if he is an emperor, how can he be indifferent to wealth?

Otherwise, he would not have agreed to Xu Luo's sweet potato salt business.

"Xu Luo is indeed a gentleman. All the money he earns is hard-earned!" Li Shimin tried to change the subject.

Empress Changsun nodded her chin slightly, and said charmingly: "Well, I didn't steal or rob, so how can you say I'm greedy for money?"

Princess Changle, who was standing next to her, couldn't help but smile secretly when she saw her father looking so "wronged" in front of her mother.

She thought to herself, this majestic father was like a tamed big cat in front of her mother, so adorable.

"Mother is right!" Li Shimin nodded helplessly, but his heart was filled with warmth at this heartwarming scene.

The death of Empress Changsun was undoubtedly a devastating blow to Li Shimin.

The love between the two is as deep as the sea, which has long exceeded everyone's understanding.

Perhaps it was because of this deep affection that Li Shimin was so easily attracted to another woman after Empress Changsun passed away.

When Li Shimin was chatting in the palace, he mentioned the young talent Mr. Han. Empress Zhangsun joked: "Mr. Han is young and full of knowledge, but he would rather wander around the market than step into the court. What a waste of talent!"

"It would be a pity if such a genius could not be used by my second brother, wouldn't it?" She blinked her pretty eyes with a smile on her lips.

"Second brother, I have an idea, but I don't know whether I should say it or not." A hint of cunning flashed in Empress Chang Sun's eyes.

"Just say it." Li Shimin encouraged gently.

(End of this chapter)