Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 187 Communication between the Gods (Seeking votes)

Zhang Mansion.

Zhang Luan invited Li Zisheng to his main hall. He felt flattered. After all, it was unprecedented for Li Zisheng to come to visit him alone.

This represents absolute trust.

"Laizhan, I won't say much more. I just came out of the palace, but I didn't see your Majesty today. I learned that your Majesty has recently contracted a serious illness due to the incident with Concubine Wan, and he is seriously ill."

When Li Zisheng spoke, there was still a hint of regret on his face.

Zhang Luan asked tentatively, "What are the symptoms?"

Li Zisheng said indifferently: "No matter what disease it is, you don't need to diagnose it yourself. Even if you have the ability to bring the dead back to life, you are now a member of the Eastern Palace. If you rashly enter the palace, you will definitely end up in trouble... I will never let you get involved!"

"Yes Yes."

Zhang Luan seemed very ashamed, feeling that he had asked questions that he shouldn't have asked, but at the same time he was wondering, if he didn't come to ask about my condition, then what was he here for?

Obviously, no matter how cunning Zhang Luan was, he didn't dare to think about such a serious matter as whether the emperor would die. That seriously exceeded the threshold of his psychological endurance.

Li Zisheng said helplessly: "Let me tell you frankly... In the first few years, someone mentioned to Your Majesty that the fate of Your Majesty and Concubine Wan is closely related, or that they are the mandarin ducks with the same fate tied together, living and dying together!"

"what?"

Zhang Luan was very surprised.

No way?
Are there such bizarre things in the world?

Seeing Zhang Luan's reaction, Li Zisheng smiled and asked, "You also find it incredible, right?"

Zhang Luan couldn't help but nodded heavily.

But he was thinking in his heart, I find it incredible, and there is another important reason, my son once said that the prince might ascend the throne within this year, at that time I just thought he was talking nonsense, it turns out that there is another master who also said so?

Could it be that the expert who had made prophecies to the emperor before was the one who informed my son?

Could it be the same person?
But is it really such a coincidence?
Li Zisheng sighed, "Your Majesty, you believe in destiny the most. Maybe you didn't believe it before, but after experiencing these few events at the end of the year and the beginning of the year, who dares not believe it?

"It is said that the secrets of heaven cannot be revealed, but if it is related to the secrets of the heavenly family, then it must be revealed no matter what. This is also to prepare us mentally in advance."

Zhang Luan asked tentatively, "Minister Li wants me to predict the fate of the world and see if Your Majesty can... make it through this?"

Li Zisheng shook his head: "You can't say that, especially not to outsiders, but it's just you and me here, so it doesn't matter if you say that...

"How should I put it? It's true!"

Zhang Luan smiled bitterly in his heart.

You still dare to say that you won’t say any more to me?

After all the twists and turns, you still want me to predict the secrets of the heavens for you to report to the emperor...

The key is that I don’t know how to do it!

"Laizhan, are you okay?"

Li Zisheng seemed very considerate and concerned. "It would be very damaging to your vitality to speculate on the secrets of the heavens. I am also afraid that it would harm your spirit."

Zhang Luan remembered that his son was not around, frowned, and shook his head: "It's not a problem, but... I'm afraid it will take some time."

Li Zisheng said in surprise: "It's okay, it's okay... I can wait. I'm not going anywhere today, I'll just stay here and watch you predict the future...

"Look, we are not outsiders, so there is no need to hide some things, right?"

Speaking of this, Li Zisheng still seemed very excited.

Perhaps he wanted to see with his own eyes Zhang Luan's method of predicting the future, and thought he could learn something real, so he couldn't help but be excited.

After all, he had only heard the results several times before, but he did not have the technology itself in his hands, so he actually felt very guilty.

This time, he deliberately did not invite outsiders and came alone, just to master a skill that would help him gain a foothold in the court in the future.

Zhang Luan's face became more and more embarrassed. He spread his hands and said, "Minister Li, it's not that I'm hiding something on purpose. There are some things... that I really can't tell you. There is also a time limit for predicting the secrets of the heavens. If you try to predict them rashly... there is nothing you can predict and no trace you can find."

"What do you mean by this?"

Li Zisheng was puzzled at first, then he slapped his forehead and said suddenly, "I remember now, you always reported to me after the night before, even the death of Concubine Wan, you also waited a night before reporting. It seems that you are observing the evolution of the stars to make inferences... You have to wait until the dead of night to observe the stars, right?"

"what!?"

Zhang Luan looked embarrassed. I haven't said anything yet, and you're making up excuses for me?

"So is it or isn't it?"

Li Zisheng seemed to be determined to get to the bottom of the matter.

Zhang Luan said hesitantly: "Maybe...right..."

This answer made Li Zisheng somewhat dissatisfied.

Li Zisheng looked at the empty courtyard outside and said with emotion: "Laizhan, I haven't met you recently because my niece is about to marry into the East Palace. As a court official, it is really inconvenient for me to meet you. I have no other intentions. Please don't misunderstand."

"No no."

Of course Zhang Luan didn't have any other ideas.

They had only not seen each other for a few days, and he didn't even take it to heart.

Besides, the emperor is still here. The official is so close to the prince's father-in-law. What do you want to do? Are you plotting a rebellion? If the censors knew about it, they would definitely file a petition to impeach him.

Li Zisheng said: "If you can successfully guess the secret this time, I will definitely reward you handsomely, together with the reward from last time...

"Oh, by the way, do you have any other requests? For example, to be an official? Or to take care of Xu Xueshi? He has just arrived in the capital, and although he has not come to my house to deliver his visiting card, he will definitely need someone to take care of him when he works in the Ministry of Personnel in the future.

"Do you think you need me to go and say hello to him and tell him that everything is at your command?"

When Zhang Luan heard this, he suddenly became excited.

Who said I have no connections in the court?
Isn't that what it is?
I didn't even say anything, but the most powerful official of the dynasty was trying to curry favor with me and took the initiative to tell me that he wanted to promote the people around me.

Who will dare to look down on me in the future?

Zhang Luan was now alert and said firmly, "We really need to wait until nightfall."

"Well."

Li Zisheng looked at the sky and said, "It's still early, I'll go back to the mansion first, and then come in person after nightfall, but we must not postpone it any further.

"It would be best if there is a result tonight. Tomorrow I will go to the palace to report to the emperor and appease His Majesty... Lai Zhan, I really have to rely on you this time."

"correct……"

Zhang Luan suddenly thought of something and said quickly, "Minister Li, I do have something I would like to entrust to you..."

"Go ahead."

Li Zisheng waved his hand generously and said loudly, "Why should you be so polite in front of me?"

Zhang Luan said, "It's about... the future of local officials in Hejian Prefecture... I heard that the court is going to evaluate officials this time, and many officials from Hejian Prefecture will be included in the list of dismissals. One of them is named Chen Li, who is the younger brother of the late Minister Chen. He is now the magistrate of Sanhe County..."

Li Zisheng smiled and said, "I remember now. His position as county magistrate was only given to him after I informed the Ministry of Personnel during the selection process. Don't worry, no official in Hejian Prefecture will be in trouble this time. Some may even be promoted... Let them be grateful to you, which will also be helpful to your future career."

"Thank you very much, Minister Li, for your kindness."

Zhang Luan looked so grateful that he burst into tears.

I thought that there was no chance of success at all, but it was accomplished so smoothly.

Li Zisheng said, "Please don't say anything to show respect... I will come again tonight, but you must keep a low profile and don't tell anyone else, not even Ruxue. Just wait for me to come."

Zhang Luan thought, you are a powerful official in this dynasty, and you went to the Crown Princess’ house in the middle of the night when she never went out, and you even kept it a secret!
Even if you just want to spy on the secrets of heaven, aren't you afraid that people will say you have bad intentions after finding out?

No, I have to give my opinion again!
"Can we...change places?"

Zhang Luan asked cautiously.

Li Zisheng seemed to understand something in an instant. His eyes lit up and he said, "Oh, I understand. To observe the stars accurately, you must find a high place, preferably away from the hustle and bustle of the world. It may be just outside the city. I have a private courtyard in the western suburbs. The terrain is a little higher. I will send a carriage to pick you up before nightfall."

"Uh... ok."

Zhang Luan finally had to agree.

But I was thinking, if I let Yanling go to ask that expert, it might be too late...

What to do?

It's really a headache to force someone to do something.
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