All Heavens: From Joy of Life to The Great Feng Night Watchman

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If the imperial advisor predicts that the princess's marriage will be detrimental to him, then Emperor Yuanjing will certainly listen to him and follow his advice without question.

So, Li Chang'an is asking me for help, but he himself isn't coming. Is this the attitude of asking someone for a favor?

"I'd like to know, what is Your Highness thinking?"

Luo Yuheng posed a question to Huaiqing, wanting to probe the current situation further.

Huaiqing said frankly, "The princess's marriage is indeed a great joy for the country, but the Emperor is the true ruler of the Great Feng."

Luo Yuheng understood, but also felt a surge of pride. After all, he was the Imperial Preceptor; if he helped others so casually, he wouldn't even earn a favor.

What exactly is Li Chang'an relying on to be so sure that I will help him?

In fact, Li Chang'an hadn't thought that far ahead. If Huaiqing couldn't handle it, he could just come and exchange it for something like sword techniques or martial arts skills.

Moreover, with Li Chang'an's profound knowledge of the heavens, even a casual discussion of Taoism with Luo Yuheng would greatly benefit the Imperial Preceptor.

He felt that sending Huaiqing would have a good chance of success, because Luo Yuheng was facing the calamity of karmic fire and had high expectations for Li Chang'an, whose luck was extraordinary.

She didn't think for long before she came to a conclusion in her mind: "It's just a small favor, and it won't cost me anything. Whether the Princess of Dafeng marries or not is none of my business. I'll just help her out and make a good connection."

Then, she said calmly, "Give me Li Chang'an and the princess their birth dates and times."

Huaiqing then recited the birth dates of Lin'an and Li Chang'an, and Luo Yuheng continued, "And His Highness's."

Although the princess was surprised, she still spoke up. The imperial advisor then twirled his fingers and began to calculate.

The birth chart of Li Chang'an that Huaiqing mentioned is the same as the first birth chart that Li Chang'an told Luo Yuheng before.

"Li Chang'an and the two princes are all bound by marriage, and this marriage is beneficial to the Great Feng."

However, a perfect match requires the right timing, location, and people; currently, the time is not yet ripe.

"We might be able to wait three to five years for the right time. If we rush things, it might harm both sets of parents."

Huaiqing was suspicious. Was what he said true or false? Luo Yuheng had indeed helped Li Chang'an, but Li Chang'an had entanglements with both princesses. Was this true or false?

Not only are there ties, but the marriage will also benefit Da Feng. He spoke of it in a very convincing way.

In any case, the goal of delaying the wedding has been achieved.

Actually, Li Chang'an's birth chart indicates he has a strong affinity for romance, meaning he's likely to form marriages with many women, all of which would be quite beneficial.

"Is the Imperial Advisor acquainted with Lord Li Chang'an?"

Luo Yuheng replied calmly, "I have no deep friendship with anyone who shares my views."

"In that case, thank you for your guidance, Imperial Preceptor. I shall take my leave now."

Huaiqing left satisfied, but Luo Yuheng was caught in a dilemma. After hesitating for an hour, she finally calculated her relationship with Li Chang'an.

She had wanted to do this for a long time, but she had always held back.

Firstly, as the head of the Human Sect and a person outside the secular world, it would be absurd for him to calculate his own marriage.

Secondly, fate is fate, and fortune is fortune. No matter how accurately you calculate, fate may still lead the outcome in a different direction.

Just like she herself had the destiny of a superior rank, but was stuck at the second rank and was facing a great calamity.

The Great Feng Dynasty is likely to have a long lifespan, but Emperor Yuanjing's current words and actions are subtly pointing towards the downfall of the country.

Soon after, Luo Yuheng clenched his fists nervously, a sudden panic gripping his heart.

Because she and Li Chang'an also have the appearance of being Daoist partners, and it would be of great benefit to the Human Sect!

This Li Chang'an actually possesses such incredible luck...

After returning to the palace, Huaiqing met directly with Emperor Yuanjing.

"Father, I thought that the princess's marriage was a matter of great importance to the country, so I took the liberty of asking the Imperial Advisor to calculate the marriage's compatibility."

The dignified and otherworldly Emperor Yuanjing praised, "Of course, of course. I originally intended to have the Imperial Advisor calculate before issuing the decree."

"The Imperial Advisor said that Li Chang'an and Princess Da Feng are indeed destined to be together, but such a perfect match needs to wait for an auspicious time. If the time is not right, it will be detrimental to both sets of parents."

In Emperor Yuanjing's eyes, this princess was naturally Lin'an. His eyelids twitched and he said, "Great fortune does require the right timing, otherwise the blessings will be too great to bear and may even be harmful. This is the meaning of 'pride begets loss,' which the Imperial Preceptor has mentioned before."

"Huaiqing has indeed handled things thoroughly, which greatly pleases me!"

"In that case, let's postpone the wedding in Lin'an for now. I'm afraid there will be trouble there again. Huaiqing, you should go and comfort them."

Huaiqing left the imperial study, his pent-up frustration completely dissipated. A lot would happen in three to five years, enough time for him to plan.

You need to think this through carefully. Even if you get married in the future, it won't affect your attention to and participation in politics. This chaotic political situation is really worrying, and those brothers are unlikely to amount to much.

"As for Li Chang'an, I can't control your romantic escapades, but your empress must be mine!"

Given Huaiqing's personality, it was already quite tolerant of her to accept Li Chang'an having three wives and four concubines; how could she possibly become a concubine?

Huaiqing considered Li Chang'an's current women: Fu Xiang and Xu Lingyue could only be concubines, while Lin'an and Chu Caiwei were just young maids and not worth worrying about.

Currently, only the Flying Swallow Heroine Li Miaozhen, who has already arrived in Yunzhou, is a worthy opponent to watch out for.

However, Li Miaozhen is a holy maiden of the Heavenly Sect, and she cultivates the Supreme Way of Forgetting Emotions, so whether she can get married is another matter.

"What exactly is going on with the Taoist sect? Is it the Supreme Being of Forgetfulness or the Supreme Being of Passion? I really can't figure it out!"

As he thought about it, Huaiqing couldn't help but puff out his chest, because so far, there wasn't a single opponent he could fight.

However, from now on, we need to keep a close eye on the women around Li Chang'an.

Huaiqing suddenly felt that his previously bitter and resentful days had gained a glimmer of light, and he realized that the love between a man and a woman could be so delightful.

She walked briskly towards the imperial palace in Lin'an, intending to comfort her younger sister as instructed by her father.

As evening fell, Biao Biao arrived at Li Chang'an's house with a long face.

Li Chang'an dismissed his attendants, and Biao Biao, whose eyes were already red from crying, burst into tears again in anger.

"Li Chang'an! Huaiqing is bullying me!"

As soon as she opened her mouth, Li Chang'an knew what it was about: it wasn't Huaiqing bullying you, it was me bullying you!

"She went to the imperial oracle to have her fortune told, and he said that it's not a good time for us to get married these next few years!"

Li Chang'an feigned surprise and asked, "Married? Your Highness, what are you talking about?"

Lin'an then realized that she hadn't told Li Chang'an about this yet.

In her opinion, Li Chang'an would be overjoyed to marry a princess, so there was no need to tell him beforehand.

"I wanted to give you a surprise, but now it's not going to happen!"

Li Chang'an thought to himself, "You're clearly just frightened!"

Biao Biao tearfully recounted the whole story, growing angrier as she spoke, convinced that Huai Qing was behind it all.

Li Chang'an naturally pulled Biao Biao into his arms. The little girl trembled slightly, but did not resist.

Biao Biao pouted and said with great grievance, "Li Chang'an, I just want to marry you and live with you, to be with you every day. The distance from the palace to your home is too far."

Li Chang'an's home was only a quarter of an hour's walk from the palace; it wasn't far at all.

The reason why the palace seemed so far away was simply because it was too big.

Li Chang'an patted Biao Biao's back and said, "Lin'an, two people need to cultivate their feelings for each other before they can get married."

Princess Lin'an sat up from Li Chang'an's arms, her peach blossom eyes, which had stopped crying, blinked a few times, her gaze full of doubt.

"Do feelings need to be cultivated? I like you so much, I don't even care that you're flirting with other women, so... don't you like me?!"

Lin'an's expression turned somewhat fearful, and her lips twitched again. "You don't like me, so why are you making me sit in your lap?"

Li Chang'an stopped Lin'an, who was about to get up, and said patiently, "If you like someone, you also need to cultivate feelings for them. If you don't know how, I can teach you."

Curious, Biao Biao was held in Li Chang'an's arms. The two gradually drew closer, their breaths mingling, and their eyes met.

Lin'an was both excited and a little scared. She couldn't help but think of the descriptions in the storybooks, and her face immediately turned red with embarrassment, and her breathing became rapid.

"Li Chang'an, do you want to consummate your marriage with me? That's what it says in the books."

"Can't you wait... for us to get married?"

Looking at Lin'an's charming expression, her eyes filled with innocent confusion, Li Chang'an corrected her, "I meant cultivating feelings, not becoming husband and wife. Let's take it one step at a time, okay?"

Lin'an had always trusted Li Chang'an greatly, and immediately nodded vigorously.

"Alright, alright, let's begin... let's start building our relationship!"

In half an hour, Li Chang'an taught Lin'an more than a dozen kissing techniques. It was almost dark when Biao Biao reluctantly left.

Li Chang'an never expected that two princesses would throw themselves into his arms in one day. He really had to thank Emperor Yuanjing. Although you were not a good emperor, you were a good father-in-law.

Being with Huaiqing feels like being in love, but being with Lin'an gives me the feeling of deceiving a young girl.

"I am sincere to both princesses, so why do I have such different feelings?"

Two days later.

Xu Qi'an, dressed smartly, arrived at the night watchman's office for his interview.

Xiao Xu, who was originally trembling with fear, was frightened by the dozen or so silver-clad figures that surged out of the door.

He had seen eight of these silver gongs before, on the night Zhou Xianping was arrested. However, none of these silver gongs were as serious as they were that day; they were all very gentle, except for Li Yuchun, who stood somewhat awkwardly in the corner.

Besides these eight, the others were also well-informed and knew that the Princess had recommended Xu Qi'an to be a night watchman, so they rushed over to recruit him.

Everyone in Beijing knows that this young, quick-witted Xu Qi'an is Li Chang'an's disciple.