Chapter 223 3/3

“The Emperor truly likes coming to Qingyun Restaurant. So it’s true!”

…

These people actually all wanted to befriend Lu Mingshan, hoping he would offer them some guidance.

But now that the Emperor himself had appeared… they could only watch as Lu Mingshan walked away.

Lu Mingshan soon arrived before the Emperor.

“This is my master,” introduced Lu Qingxi.

Lu Mingshan looked at the Emperor for a moment and then smiled, “This humble Taoist greets Your Majesty.”

“You know me?” Qi Jun curiously looked at Lu Mingshan, though he couldn’t see him clearly.

“The dragon aura surrounding Your Majesty is concentrated and unwavering; you must be the exalted one.”

Qi Jun smiled and invited Lu Mingshan, “Taoist, please sit.”

Lu Mingshan, without any sign of panic, sat down naturally.

He had thought he would be afraid upon seeing the Emperor, but when he actually saw him… the Emperor before him was ordinary and aged, posing less of a threat than Lu Qingxi.

The Emperor found Lu Mingshan’s calm demeanor very pleasing.

He had seen too many people who were overly cautious; he preferred someone like Lu Mingshan.

Moreover… after Lu Mingshan sat down, Qi Jun noticed that his eyebrows were indeed one white and one black. “Taoist Lu, why is one of your eyebrows white?”

Lu Mingshan replied, “This humble Taoist saw something he shouldn’t have, which drained his energy, causing this eyebrow to turn white.”

“I see,” Qi Jun smiled and asked Lu Mingshan a few more questions, such as how he knew Wei Dongzheng’s concubine was having an affair.

Lu Mingshan said, “Your Majesty, one can tell something about a person’s fate by looking at their face and hands.”

“Taoist Lu, would you be willing to take a look at mine?” Qi Jun asked.

Lu Mingshan replied, “Your Majesty is a good ruler; this humble Taoist would naturally be willing.”

The Emperor was pleased to hear Lu Mingshan say he was a good ruler, and Lu Mingshan earnestly examined the Emperor, “Your Majesty, you are the Emperor, protected by the dragon aura. This humble Taoist cannot see everything clearly but can see the general outline… Your Majesty, you have a weak connection with your parents and also with your children…”

Lu Mingshan briefly recounted the Emperor’s life.

With the information provided by Lu Qingxi, every word Lu Mingshan spoke resonated deeply with Qi Jun.

After hearing Lu Mingshan, Qi Jun said, “I do have a weak connection with my children. One daughter died young, and the remaining two daughters are not close to me… Alas!”

His weak connection with his parents was undeniable. His mother passed away early, and his father never liked him and paid him no attention.

As for his children… he cherished his two princesses, but he was busy with state affairs and in poor health, so he did not spend much time with them, and they were not close to him either.

The eldest princess, after getting married, was busy with her collection of handsome men and hardly ever thought of him; he rarely saw her in a year.

As for the second princess… she followed her husband dutifully and never returned to the palace on her own. She only came when summoned, and even then, she was silent and uncommunicative…

“Your Majesty has only three daughters?” Lu Mingshan frowned.

“What do you mean?” The Emperor was puzzled. He indeed had only three daughters, and even people outside believed he only had two.

Lu Mingshan looked seriously at the Emperor, “Your Majesty, you have a son in your destiny.”

“What did you say?” The Emperor was shocked.

Lu Mingshan’s expression was solemn, and he stared intently at the Emperor’s brow, speaking with unwavering certainty, “Your Majesty, you have a son in your fate, and this son should already be grown.”

“Taoist Lu, I have no sons,” the Emperor said.

He had initially believed Lu Mingshan, but with this statement… he began to wonder if Lu Mingshan was a fraud.

“Please wait, Your Majesty, let me look again.” Lu Mingshan continued to examine the Emperor earnestly.

He looked for a long time, his eyes suddenly taking on a strange expression. His gaze seemed unfocused, directed not at the Emperor’s face but at some unknown point behind him.

“Though you are an Emperor, your fate has been fraught with difficulties since childhood, destined to have daughters but no sons. However, your frequent good deeds moved the heavens, granting you a son. This son is intelligent but has had a tumultuous life and may not survive to adulthood… But if he does, he will be imbued with great fortune and talent…”

Lu Mingshan’s voice had an ethereal quality, different from his previous tone, and his entire demeanor seemed to change, as if possessed by something.

He was not saying what Lu Qingxi had instructed him!

Lu Qingxi frowned slightly.

He was worried about unexpected issues and wanted to intervene, but the Emperor was present!

Moreover… could Lu Mingshan’s words match with Li Qingzhi?

Li Qingzhi had a photographic memory, undoubtedly exceptional!

“This child is destined for great things. Though his youth was challenging, by his twenties, he will soar to great heights, bringing fortune to those around him. If you recognize him, Your Majesty, it will extend your life and improve your health.”

Lu Mingshan spoke with absolute certainty.

Those present thought he was talking nonsense.

Even the Emperor believed his words were impossible.

Where would he have a son?

If he had a son, why would he endure Prince Jin and Prince Yan?

Lu Mingshan, however, seemed unaffected by the thoughts of those around him, as if caught in a mystical trance, oblivious to their reactions: “Your Majesty, your son has already grown and is blessed with great fortune.”