Longevity begins with an old woman

Chapter 261 Divination
Fallen Star Academy.

East wing.

There is a picture of a loquat mountain bird hanging on the wall. The birds in it are flying around in the painting, and the loquat tree is gently swaying as if blown by the wind.

There is a brass incense burner on the sandalwood table, and wisps of green smoke float out from it, filling the whole room with a strong fragrance.

After bathing and changing, Xu Mu slightly closed his eyes, straightened his back, and sat quietly in front of the mirror.

Two handsome maids in Tsing Yi were holding combs made of animal bones, carefully helping him comb his long hair.

These two maids, one named Rou'er and the other named Xin'er, were specially arranged by Li Youlan to serve him, Xu Mu was inconvenient to refuse, so he had to let them follow.

"Xin'er, why is this courtyard called Luoxingyuan?"

Xu Mu asked suddenly.

"Answer my lord, because..."

Xin'er wanted to answer, but Rou'er interrupted with a smile: "My lord, if you don't mind, how about Rou'er telling you later? Maybe you don't need to explain it when the time comes, and you will know." !"

"it is good!"

The corners of Xu Mu's mouth raised slightly, and he responded with a smile.

He just remembered to ask casually, it doesn't matter if it's earlier or later, in fact, even if the two of them don't tell each other, he can still make a guess.

Rou'er's trickery is just to please him a little bit.

Li Youlan sent the two of them here, not necessarily without the intention of playing a beauty trick.

If they can win Xu Mu's favor, as the two of them, it's like flying on a branch and turning into a phoenix.

As for age, it has never been a problem for practitioners.

It's just that compared to Xin'er, who is gentle and quiet, Rou'er is obviously a little more active and bold.

Xu Mu changed the subject and asked, "How much do you know about the other disciples in the mansion?"

"This……"

Rou'er was tongue-tied, as if she didn't dare to say more.

"Returning to my lord, the servants are low in status, and they don't have many opportunities to contact the adults. They only know some hearsay news. If the adults are willing to listen, the servants can tell you." Xin'er said lightly.

Rou'er on the side kept trying to tease Xin'er so that she wouldn't talk too much.

The two of them just met Xu Mu, although they looked amiable now, but who knew what was going on behind the scenes, if the words of the two were spread, their lives would be in danger.

"Let's hear it!" Xu Mu laughed.

Although he closed his eyes, he knew every move of the two of them.

Xin'er's actions made him a little bit impressed.

It seems that she is not timid, but just doesn't like to fight.

Rou'er was still winking, trying to stop her good sister, but unfortunately Xin'er didn't seem to see it, and said to herself: "Master Lu, he is known as a smiling tiger in private, and he likes people to do things in front of them and behind them. Many servant girls who provoked him will disappear without a sound."

"..."

How dare you say this?
Xu Mu was a little shocked in his heart, he didn't dare to say such a thing because he was in a different position.

But with a thought in her mind, she quickly understood why Xin'er was so bold.

It is estimated that Li Youlan gave a hint.

It's not convenient for Li Youlan to say these words, but it's perfect for a maid.

Rou'er, who didn't understand the key points, was full of mourning.

If Director Lu knew about this, the two of them might disappear without a trace.

Woohoo!

"What about the others?" Xu Mu asked.

"Lord Jia Zhiyi, he is loyal and kind to everyone! Master Hong Xi is taciturn and only interested in cultivation! Master Qiao Qianqian has a gentle personality and is kind to others. Everyone in the house likes it! Although Master Xu Lingyu is among the lords, He is the youngest, but he is the first guest that His Highness recruited, he has a somewhat withdrawn personality, and basically does not communicate with outsiders except to help His Highness with errands!" Xiner introduced in a flat voice.

"Aren't there six people? And one more?"

"There is also a lord named Wang Yong'an who lives in the Shenghuayuan behind your lord. Before your lord came, he was His Royal Highness's favorite guest. He has a somewhat unruly personality and rarely lives in the mansion. Usually, he will come back only when His Highness summons him!"

"Oh! That's interesting!"

Xu Mu opened his eyes, pinched his chin and said calmly.

Rou'er on the other side had given up struggling, and only begged Xu Mu not to cross the river and tear down the bridge. In order to please Xu Mu, she served her more attentively.

Next, Xu Mu didn't ask any questions. After he combed his hair, dressed up and adjusted his appearance, he left the small courtyard under the leadership of two maids and rushed towards the invitation platform where the banquet was held.

"Rou'er, where does this inviting platform belong?" Xu Mu asked.

"Go back to your lord, the attic at the highest point in the back garden is!"

Rou'er pointed to a tall loft built on a rockery in the garden behind the mansion.

"The inviting platform overlooks the entire garden, and it is also the place with the best view in the entire mansion. Normally, His Highness will hold a banquet on it only when distinguished guests come or during the festive season!"

"Then I'm quite honored." Xu Mu said with a smile.

The three of them entered the back garden through the triple palace gate. In front of them were stacked rocks and rockery, curved corridors, pavilions, ponds and flowers and trees.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, what a coincidence!"

Lu Kuai tucked his cuffs together, walked quickly a few steps, and caught up with the three of them with a smile.

Rou'er and Xin'er consciously stepped aside, allowing Lu Kuai and Xu Mu to walk side by side.

"There is still some time before the banquet starts, why did Fellow Daoist Xu come so early?" Lu Kuai said.

"I'm here for the first time, and I want to take the opportunity to look around, so I came a step earlier."

"I see! I've been in charge for more than ten years, and I'm fairly familiar with the mansion. Why don't I show my fellow Taoists around."

"Then trouble fellow Daoists!"

"No trouble, no trouble!" Lu Kuai laughed.

Under the leadership of Lu Kuai, Xu Mu saw several well-known scenic spots in the garden, and Lu Kuai also helped him introduce some of the allusions. It seemed that the two had a very happy chat.

After wandering around the garden for more than half, and seeing that the banquet was approaching, Lu Kuai suddenly changed the subject and said: "I have learned the art of divination for a while. Fellow Daoists are new to the imperial capital. Why don't you let me be a fellow Daoist?" How about the future?"

Xu Mu was slightly taken aback, not understanding what this old boy wanted to do.

Calculate the future?

If you really have this ability, you don't need to be a doorman here.

"Okay!"

Xu Mu smiled and nodded in agreement, he wanted to see what the other party wanted to do.

"Then please tell me the horoscope of my birth date first?"

"Three years of Qing'an 540..."

Xu Mu casually made up a birthday according to his appearance.

Lu Kuai pretended to pinch his fingers and calculated for a while, his face suddenly became heavy, and he took out a few pieces of nails engraved with patterns, threw them on the ground several times, then raised his head, and said with a frown: "Fellow Daoist, the result is not very good, I wonder if you still want to listen?"

"Fellow Daoist, it's okay to say!" Xu Mu said with a smile.

"It's an ominous omen, if fellow Taoists continue to stay in the imperial capital, their lives may be in danger!"

(End of this chapter)