Chapter 7: Li Shimin is waiting for a fortune teller?

However, Li Shimin looked calm and said with a smile: "It's okay, we just wait."

The Holy Emperor Li Shimin was actually waiting for a swindler on Zhuque Street. If this news got out, wouldn't it make people laugh out loud?

The two ministers, Changsun Wuji and Cheng Yaojin, felt as if they were being scratched by a cat and were very restless.

"Sir, there is a teahouse next to us. Why don't we go there to rest first? It won't be too late for us to come over when the swindler comes." Changsun Wuji suggested cautiously.

"Yes, yes, teahouse is good, teahouse is good, I'm really thirsty, let's go to the teahouse and have a few drinks."

Cheng Yaojin stood aside, nodding his head repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice.

But Li Shimin looked determined. He shook his head and said, "If you want to go, go by yourself. I will wait here."

When the two heard this, they felt depressed and thought: When did our emperor become so stubborn? He always got angry when he was waiting, but this time...

"Alas, Your Majesty has really changed!" Cheng Yaojin muttered in a low voice. Changsun Wuji frowned and did not dare to respond. He just looked at Li Shimin deeply.

Time passed minute by minute, and it was almost noon when the swindler Xu Luo swaggered into Chang'an City with a tattered sign.

When he appeared, the surrounding vendors were all happy and greeted him. After all, on this Zhuque Street, who doesn’t know each other?

At this time, the sun was shining on Li Shimin. Changsun Wuji and Cheng Yaojin, who were following behind him, looked at his determined back and couldn't help but sigh in their hearts: This holy emperor is becoming more and more unpredictable.

On the other side, the banner on Xu Luo's shoulder swayed in the wind, which seemed to indicate that another good show was about to be staged in Chang'an City.

Xu Luo, the young fortune teller nicknamed "the eldest brother of the Xu family", has long been well-known in the town.

One day, as he was walking to his stall, a group of townspeople surrounded him and made fun of him with a joking look on their faces.

"Hey, did our Master Xu make a fortune again last night?" a townsman joked.

"That's right. I heard that even a very rich man was fooled by him!" another one followed suit.

"Come on, you are just jealous. Let me tell you whether you are lucky enough to have this delicacy!" Xu Luo raised the corners of his mouth and responded humorously.

As they were laughing, Uncle Wang, who was selling bamboo baskets, stopped Xu Luo and said seriously, "Xu kid, have you offended anyone recently?"

Xu Luo looked bewildered: "Me? How is that possible? I haven't even opened a fortune-telling stall recently."

"Then you have to be careful. There are a few unidentified people waiting at your stall. They look like they have bad intentions." Uncle Wang reminded.

Xu Luo's heart tightened and he couldn't help but look at his stall in confusion.

He speculated in his heart, but his face did not show it. He just said lightly: "Okay, thank you Uncle Wang, I will be careful."

As he spoke, he continued walking towards the stall, but there seemed to be a small ripple in his heart.

Xu Luo walked towards his stall with a relaxed smile on his face, where a group of people had been waiting for a long time. Leading the way was the wealthy Mr. Li, and the group of people following behind him had eyes full of anticipation.

Uncle Wang widened his eyes, surprised at Xu Luo's young face, but Xu Luo seemed to be accustomed to it.

"Uncle Wang, don't worry, these people are my guests!" Xu Luo smiled as he walked towards the stall. "Rich man? What do you mean?" Uncle Wang was stunned and was about to ask, but Xu Luo's figure had gradually faded away.

"Today is such an auspicious day, the magpie brings good news. I didn't expect to meet a distinguished guest just after entering the city!" Xu Luo strode forward, humming a little tune.

As soon as he walked to the stall and finished speaking, the eyes of Mr. Li and others were focused on him.

Especially Cheng Yaojin, who was so shocked by Xu Luo's young appearance when they met for the first time that he frowned.

He thought to himself, this fortune teller looks like just a teenage boy, how can anyone trust him?

"Is this guy the legendary fortune teller?" Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but ask in a low voice, looking at Xu Luo.

Xu Luo didn't care. The corners of his mouth rose, and there was a cunning light in his eyes, as if he could see through their thoughts.

How capable is Xu Luo? He just happens to cater to Li Shimin's appetite and makes him think about him day and night. The world is really big and there are all kinds of people.

Li Shimin's expression was originally a little serious, but as soon as he saw Xu Luo, his expression immediately turned from cloudy to sunny and he revealed a rare smile.

"Xu Luo, you came at the right time today. You won the bet again yesterday!" Li Shimin said with a smile.

At this time, Li Junxian came over carrying a heavy bag. The rustling sound of copper coins made people know that the bag was heavy.

Xu Luo nodded gently, with a smile on his face: "Master Li, you are really powerful. You got the news so quickly."

Li Shimin was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "There are some old friends in the court. If you ask them a little, they will know it naturally."

He paused, then continued, "However, I am curious about one thing and would like to ask you, sir."

Xu Luo was slightly stunned, and then guessed: "Could it be the urgent news from Baili?"

Li Shimin was speechless, thinking that Xu Luo was indeed not simple, and he had guessed his thoughts at once. He wanted to use this matter to test Xu Luo, but he didn't expect Xu Luo to have seen through it.

Xu Luo glanced at him, his heart slightly moved, but he still maintained a calm smile: "Master Li, since you already know, then I will tell you directly."

Xu Luo's words were like a stone thrown into a lake, causing ripples in Li Shimin's heart.

He could have continued to ask questions, burst the bubble of seemingly nonsense, and attributed everything to coincidence.

But as soon as this learned gentleman opened his mouth, Li Shimin had to take it seriously. He nodded slowly with a serious expression.

"Well, sir, what you said is very true. The situation in our Tang Dynasty is turbulent now. The new emperor has just ascended the throne and the political situation is not stable. There is also urgent news from Liaodong. The situation is worrying."

Li Shimin's words were somewhat helpless, yet he was also a businessman with shrewdness.
"Those of us who travel the world are naturally sensitive to these changes. If you can give me some pointers, it will help me out of my urgent need."

Xu Luo was not in a hurry, with a smug smile on his face. He gently waved his hand, interrupting Li Shimin's endless chatter, "Mr. Li, there is no need to think too much about this matter. I already have an idea in my mind."

Li Shimin was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up, "Really? Please enlighten me, sir!"

"Haha, this..." Xu Luo deliberately dragged out the voice and then made a gesture of counting money, implying the price of knowledge.

(End of this chapter)