Chapter 261 Divination

Falling Star Courtyard.

East wing.

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

There was a brass incense burner placed on the sandalwood table, and wisps of green smoke floated out from it, filling the whole room with a thick fragrance.

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

Two handsome maids in blue were holding combs made of animal bones and carefully combing his long hair.

These two maids, one named Rou'er and the other Xin'er, were specially arranged by Li Youlan to serve him. Xu Mu couldn't refuse, so he had to let them follow.

"Xin'er, why is this courtyard called Luo Xing Yuan?"

Xu Mu suddenly asked.

"Answer my lord, it's because..."

Xin'er wanted to answer, but was interrupted by Rou'er with a smile: "Sir, if you don't mind, why don't you wait until later, how about Rou'er telling you? Maybe you will know when the time comes without the slave explaining. !”

"good!"

Xu Mu raised the corners of his mouth slightly and responded with a smile.

He just remembered and asked casually. It didn't matter if it was earlier or later. In fact, even if the two of them didn't talk, he could still make a guess.

Rou'er's betrayal was just to gain his favor.

Li Youlan sent the two of them here, maybe without the intention of using a honey trap.

If they could win Xu Mu's favor, as two people, it would be like flying up a branch and turning into a phoenix.

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

But compared to Xin'er, who has a gentle and quiet personality, Rou'er is obviously more proactive 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 speechless, as if she didn't dare to say more.

"My lord, my servants are of low status and don't have many opportunities to interact with the adults. I only know some hearsay information. If you are willing to listen, my servants can tell you." Xin'er said lightly.

Next to her, Rou'er kept trying to persuade Xin'er not to say more.

The two of them had just met Xu Mu. Although they seemed amiable now, who knew what was going on behind the scenes. If their words were spread, their lives would be in danger.

"Tell me about it!" Xu Mu said with a smile.

Although he had his eyes closed, he knew every move the two made.

Xin'er's behavior made him a little impressed.

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

Rou'er was still winking, trying to stop her good sister, but unfortunately Xin'er seemed not to notice and said to herself: "Master Lu, privately known as the Smiling Tiger, likes to do one thing in front of others and another behind his back. Many servants and maids who have offended him will disappear without a trace."

"..."

Do you dare to say this?

Xu Mu was slightly shocked. He was in a strange place and he didn't dare to say such things.

But as soon as the thought came to my mind, I quickly understood why Xin'er was so bold.

It was probably Li Youlan who had given the signal.

It is not convenient for Li Youlan to say these words, but it is most suitable to let a maid do it.

Rou'er, who didn't understand the point, was full of tears.

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

Woohoo!

"What about the others?" Xu Mu asked.

"Lord Jia Zhiyi, he is honest and kind to everyone! Lord Hong Xi is taciturn and is only interested in cultivation! Lord Qiao Qianqian has a gentle personality and is kind to others. Everyone in the house likes him! Although Lord Xu Lingyu is among all the adults, He is the youngest, but he is the first customer that His Highness recruits. He has a somewhat withdrawn personality and basically does not communicate with outsiders except helping His Highness with errands!" Xin'er introduced in a calm voice.

"Aren't there six of them? Is there another one?"

"There is another gentleman named Wang Yong'an, who lives in the Shenghua Courtyard behind you. He was Your Highness's most favored guest before your arrival. He has a somewhat bohemian personality and rarely lives in the mansion. Usually, he will only come back when Your Highness summons him!"

"Oh! That's really interesting!"

Xu Mu opened his eyes, held 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 burn the bridge. In order to please Xu Mu, she served her more attentively.

Xu Mu didn't ask any questions next. After combing his hair and getting dressed, 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 invitation platform belong?" Xu Mu asked.

"Sir, that's the attic at the highest point in the back garden!"

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

"The invitation platform overlooks the entire garden, and it is also the place with the best scenery in the entire mansion. Normally, His Highness will only hold banquets on it when distinguished guests come, or during festivals!"

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

The three of them passed through the triple palace gate and entered the back garden. In front of them were stone rockeries, winding corridors, pavilions, ponds and flowers and trees. Although they were not as good as those strange places, they were still beautiful and interesting.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, what a coincidence!"

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

Rou'er and Xin'er consciously moved aside to let Lu Kuai and Xu Mu walk side by side.

"It's still some time before the banquet starts. Why is Fellow Daoist Xu here so early?" Lu Kuai said.

"I'm here for the first time. I wanted to take the opportunity to look around, so I came here early."

"That's it! I've been in charge for more than ten years, and I'm quite familiar with the mansion. Why don't you let me show you around?"

"Then please trouble fellow Taoist!"

"No trouble, no trouble!" Lu Kuai said with a smile.

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

After walking through the garden for most of the time, when the banquet was approaching, Lu Kuai suddenly changed the topic and said: "I have learned the art of divination for a while. My Taoist friend is new to the imperial capital. Why don't you let me be your Taoist friend?" How about calculating the future?"

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

Divination of future?

If you really have this ability, you don’t need to be a hanger-on here.

"OK!"

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

"Then please tell me your birth date first, fellow Taoist?"

"Five hundred and forty-three years of Qing'an..."

Xu Mu casually made up a birthday based on his appearance.

Lu Kuai pretended to count with his fingers for a while, and suddenly a heavy look appeared on his face. He took out a few more engraved armor pieces and threw them on the ground several times. Then he raised his head and said with a frown: "Fellow Taoist, the result is not very good. I wonder if you still want to listen?"

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

"This is a sign of great misfortune. If my fellow Taoist continues to stay in the imperial capital, his life may be in danger!"