Chapter 165... I Can Tell Fortunes
Chapter 165... I Can Tell Fortunes
"Uncle Xie, why are you asking this?"
Xie Cangming slowly curled the corners of his lips, "Mo'er, your uncle has calculated that you and Xuan Yuan are destined for each other."
"...Uncle Xie, you're so funny!"
Xin Moyan not only didn't believe the plot and claims that only appeared in novels, but she also secretly suspected that Uncle Xie might be some kind of charlatan!
Seeing the questioning look in her eyes, Xie Cangming felt helpless and reached out to tap her on the forehead.
"Ah! Uncle Xie, don't hit my head, or I'll become stupid."
"Don't think I can't see it; Mo'er doesn't believe in her uncle's abilities."
"It's because what you just said was too unrealistic!"
"You child, don't forget, I am the Grand Preceptor of a nation, knowledgeable in astronomy and geography, and proficient in divination. Of course I can foresee the bond between you two, yet you doubt my abilities."
Xin Moyan pondered for a moment, then quickly looked up and asked, "Uncle, how do you know Xuan Yuan's name?"
“I have been in the palace for many years. What can escape my eyes? Besides, his mother helped me when she was alive, so I will naturally pay more attention to him.”
"Then how did you know I knew him?"
"...I can tell fortunes, I figured it out." Xie Cangming was somewhat exhausted. He couldn't very well say that he was the one who had been encouraging Xuan Yuan to pursue Mo'er all along, and even supported their marriage!
"Is that right?"
"Yes."
"Since Uncle can tell fortunes, he can just tell me about my current relationship with... Xuan Yuan. There's no need to ask me!"
"..." His lips trembled slightly. Mo'er is really infuriating!
He then adopted a sorrowful expression, "Mo'er, your uncle loves you so much, yet you won't even tell the truth."
"Uncle, I told you! I... Xuan Yuan and I really didn't develop anything!"
"Why? You've known each other for quite a while now, and he hasn't even touched your hand?"
"Hmm~ that's true." Xin Moyan answered obediently. She didn't like lying, especially since Uncle Xie was good at calculations.
"Did he ever hug you?"
She hesitated for a moment, but still obediently nodded.
Xie Cangming became more and more interested as he asked, "Then...did he kiss you?"
Xin Moyan was flustered and quickly turned her face away, embarrassed to look at him, her cheeks even turning red.
Xie Cangming's eyes lit up instantly, and a maternal smile gradually appeared on his face as he teased, "You...you really did kiss!"
"Uncle Xie, please stop talking!"
"Hehe~ Little Mo'er is getting shy! Does Xin Moling know about the two of you?"
Xin Moyan then realized that she had just told her brother yesterday that Xuan Yuan had saved her several times, and that they had developed feelings for each other during some 'polite' conversations. She hadn't mentioned that Xuan Yuan had hugged or kissed her!
Thinking of this, she hurriedly said, "Uncle Xie, could you promise me that you won't tell my brother what just happened?"
"Your brother doesn't know about this?"
"It's not that I don't know, it's just that my brother doesn't know that Xuan Yuan and I were once so close. My brother currently has a lot of opinions about him, and if he finds out about this..."
Seeing her nervous little expression, Xie Cangming couldn't help but chuckle.
"Mo'er! You are so adorable. Don't worry, Uncle will never tell anyone. So, Xin Moling knows that you two have feelings for each other, but he doesn't approve of you two, right?"
Xin Moyan nodded. Although she also liked Xuan Yuan, she couldn't insist on going her own way if her brother disagreed...
"Mo'er, your uncle has a plan that can get your brother to agree to your marriage with Xuan Yuan. Do you want to hear it?"
"Uncle, I've never thought about getting married! But what kind of plan are you talking about?"
"It will happen sooner or later, Mo'er..."
Xie Cangming stopped halfway through his sentence, looked around, and then excitedly said, "Mo'er, Xuan Yuan is handsome and incredibly wealthy. If you and Xuan Yuan consummate your relationship, Xin Moling will definitely agree."
"Ah! Uncle Xie, what nonsense are you talking about!" Xin Moyan's cheeks and ears were so red they were practically dripping blood, and she didn't even dare to look at him.
Xie Cangming became more and more enthusiastic as he spoke, and the cold aura he had shown outside disappeared. He analyzed for her, "What your uncle said is rough but reasonable. If you and Xuan Yuan act first and then inform him later, it would be best if you got pregnant with another child. Even if your brother doesn't want to acknowledge it, he will have to accept it."
Xin Moyan stood up instantly, covered her face with her hands, and said with a blush and serious expression, "Uncle Xie, please don't say that. My brother always puts me first. He loves me so much. Unless my brother agrees, I will not accept Xuan Yuan, let alone... let alone your suggestion. I would not consider it at all."
“Ah, Mo’er, your uncle sincerely hopes that you can be with Xuan Yuan, but who knew that you are just as stubborn as your brother. Since that’s the case, your uncle will not say anything more and let that boy be tested by your brother.”
Xin Moyan looked at him suspiciously, "Uncle, why are you so supportive of us being together?"
"Your uncle has calculated that you two are a perfect match, a destined love."
"Uncle, can you predict whether Xuan Yuan will abandon you after starting something?"
"Hehehe~ Silly Mo'er, I've known Xuan Yuan for much longer than you have. I know his personality very well, so don't worry!"
"Oh!"
Xie Cangming grabbed a small tuft of hair from the end of his hair and slowly wrapped it around his fingertips, saying casually, "Mo'er, Uncle has a gift for you. You must keep it safe."
"what?"
He paused, opened his hand, and suddenly a small, exquisite jade ring appeared in his palm, engraved with dense, incomprehensible runes.
"This pinky ring was entrusted to me by your mother years ago. Now that you've grown up, let's return it to its rightful owner!"
"My mother?" Xin Moyan's eyes widened, filled with confusion and bewilderment.
"Yes, when Mo'er was born, I went to your manor with my master to see you once. At that time, I was holding you in my arms, and your mother took out this pinky ring and told me to give it to you when you came of age. Now that I see how interesting Mo'er is, I remembered this matter, so I will return it to you!"
Xin Moyan took it and examined it carefully inside and out. Apart from the intricate pattern engraved on it, it seemed to be just an ordinary jade ring.
"Mo'er, this ring is for you. Wear it."
"Is this really something my mother left behind?"
"Yes." Xie Cangming nodded solemnly, his eyes filled with determination.
"OK then!"
Xin Moyan didn't say anything then, but reached out and put the jade ring on the pinky finger of her left hand.
"Hmm~ Mo'er looks really good in it. Remember, you can't lose it. Never give this ring to anyone else. It belongs only to you, understand?"
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