Datang: Starting from a fortune-telling stall, Wu Zetian was suddenly abducted

Chapter 144: Children and grandchildren surround one’s knees, a virtuous wife and a filial son

The fourth screen.

In a large house, Sheng Xin, a man with white hair and an upright figure, was sitting in the living room wearing a long gown.

He looked at the children in front of him with a smile.

Next to him was a beautiful middle-aged woman with newly bloomed hair, who could vaguely be seen as Sheng Xin's wife.

This is retirement.

A life of military service will eventually lead to being surrounded by children and grandchildren, with a virtuous wife and filial sons.

In fact, this life is pretty good.

At this time the fifth screen appeared.

Inside a mansion.

Sheng Xin, with an upright figure, was sitting there in military uniform.

He lectured the officer standing in front of him with a serious expression.

There was some paperwork beside him, and Yuan Shouwei glanced at the red seal on it.

The characters "Anxi Protectorate" are clearly engraved on it.

This is a promotion.

And right here in the Western Region, it seems that if not a general, he is at least a general of a city.

Yuan Shouwei understood, this is like a life simulator, you can choose between two outcomes.

As the Tianji list was slowly closed, he also lowered his head and turned his gaze to the hexagrams on the compass.

[Jin Fengdang seems to be in the middle of the sun, stop and take the initiative to increase blessings.Those who ask will be safe and benefit, and they will make progress and prosper. 】

After reading the hexagrams, Yuan Shouwei already had some calculations in his mind and said:
"Old Sheng"

After saying this, Sheng Xin, who was sitting opposite, was stunned, glanced at Yuan Shouwei, and said cautiously:
"Taoist Priest, I am not yet 30 years old. Is it too early to call me Lao Sheng?"

Yuan Shouwei was shocked, and after seeing the appearance of his two elders, Long Zhong, he habitually brought him inside.

"Doesn't it sound affectionate to call you that?"

Yuan Shouwei explained slightly awkwardly, and then said:

"Let's talk about the results of the divination."

After hearing this, Sheng Xin subconsciously sat up straight and looked at Yuan Shouwei with bright eyes.

"The first sentence of this hexagram is 'Jin Feng is like the sun in the middle'."

"It means that after Captain Qiao ended his tenure in Gaochang, he took you back to Chang'an."

"His Majesty is impressed by your efforts and has promoted you to a higher rank. You have also received a good reward."

"But there will be a peak in everyone's life, and you have also reached the peak of your life."

After hearing this, Sheng Xin was displeased, frowned and said:
"Did you really return to the capital?"

"It doesn't matter whether you are a high-ranking official or not. I just don't know if there will be any battles to fight in the future?"

Yuan Shouwei comforted him and said:

"Don't worry, I'll explain it to you step by step."

Then he read the second sentence:

"Zhixing took the initiative to get Fu Tianzeng. After staying in Chang'an for a while, you and Captain Qiao went out to serve."

"The place I went to is very nice, with beautiful mountains and clear waters, simple folk customs, and not so many fights."

"Your tenure here is very peaceful, and the hidden wounds you sustained on the battlefield have not recovered well. This is of great benefit to your health."

When Sheng Xin finished listening to the first sentence, his expression showed a hint of joy.

But when he heard something from behind, his expression was obviously unhappy, and he said:

"Taoist Master, what do you mean by this is that there is no battle to be fought in the place where I followed Captain Qiao?"

Yuan Shouwei nodded and said:

"Isn't that nice?"

Sheng Xin smiled reluctantly and said:
"Master Taoist, please continue."

Yuan Shouwei also smiled and read out the third hexagram:
"The person who asked is safe and sound. This sentence is a bit interesting."

"In fact, everyone has many choices in life. Where everyone ends up, no matter good or bad, it is actually their own choice."

"This third sentence is a choice. Whether you choose to follow Captain Qiao back to Chang'an or stay in Gaochang will be two different lives." After hearing this, Sheng Xin thought for a moment and said:
"I still like it here, I like the feeling of being in the military camp, and I like the feeling of leading my brothers on horseback to charge."

Yuan Shouwei asked tentatively:

"What about your family and children?"

Sheng Xin smiled and said:
"If I want to stay here, then I will bring my family over and make their home here."

Yuan Shouwei nodded,
"Then I'll tell you both results, and you can make your own choice."

"Things will be prosperous if you move forward. The first result is that you will follow Captain Qiao and return to your hometown in rich clothes when you are old, with children and grandchildren around your knees, a virtuous wife and a filial son."

"The second result, I can't predict until the end. What I can calculate is that you are here and have reached the position of a general, which should be higher than your current position."

Hearing this, Sheng Xin let out a long breath and said without hesitation:

"I choose the second outcome."

"Promoting a job or leading a comfortable life are not the best choices for me."

"I'll go find the captain tomorrow and explain."

Yuan Shouwei nodded with admiration, and after giving him some pointers, Sheng Xin said goodbye and left.

Not long after he left, Yuan Shouwei received the reward.

There is a golden Buddhist scripture in my mind: "The Sutra of Kindness".

To learn or not to learn?
Yuan Shouwei thought for a while and decided to learn it.

I don’t know if this legend is reliable. If it is true, it can really influence the tree god.

After you learn it yourself, you can try to use this to save Hou Junji and resolve his anger when you return to Chang'an.

Just learn it, you won’t be overwhelmed by your many skills.

After thinking of this, he opened the "Metta Sutra" and started browsing.

Just look at the first page where it says:
May I be free from enmity and danger.May I be free from mental suffering.

May I be free from physical pain.May I stay happy.

This "Compassion Sutra" is self-narcosis. Yuan Shouwei began to study while complaining.

He saw a monk who looked very similar to himself appearing in his mind, reciting the "Metta Sutra" repeatedly. In a short time, the entire content of the "Metta Sutra" had been engraved into his mind.

After studying, go to bed and rest.

The next day, he had just finished his morning class in the courtyard when he saw Sheng Xin walking in with a smile on his face.

First saluted him, and then said:
"Taoist Master, I have told the captain what I think."

Seeing the smile on his face, Yuan Shouwei knew that things should be done, so he responded with a smile:
"Then what did Captain Qiao say?"

Sheng Xin said happily:
"Captain Qiao is actually very reluctant to let me leave."

"It's just that he also knew my thoughts and finally agreed with my idea of ​​continuing to guard the border."

"He directly recommended me to General Guo. This time I will go with him to fight against Kucha."

Yuan Shou was the chief inspector:
"Congratulations to General Sheng for seeking benevolence and gaining benevolence."

Sheng Xin smiled and said:

"It all depends on the Taoist Master."

After everyone chatted for a few more times, Sheng Xin said goodbye and left.

Because there were a lot of things that needed to be prepared for the battle in Kucha, and he still had many things to arrange.

Compared to Sheng Xin, Yuan Shouwei was much more relaxed and didn't have much to do.

He also enjoyed his leisure time. In addition to familiarizing himself with the techniques of lion roar and clairvoyance every day, he read some Buddhist scriptures and learned more about these Buddhist magical powers.

Just to keep in touch with Wu Fu.

Listen to Zhongqing praise himself.

Occasionally, I go to comfort Yuan Tiangang, who needs to draw ten talismans every day and is very busy.

I spend an hour every day drawing hundreds of five-element symbols, and while drawing, I feel the differences between people.

Five days passed leisurely like this. When he was enjoying himself, someone suddenly came to report that Captain Qiao invited him to go to the hall to discuss matters.

He knew something was going on, so Shi Shiran came to the hall.

(End of this chapter)