Chapter 287: The Moon Goddess is about to cry; Brother-in-law, please help me!
The crowd below exchanged glances, were they really preparing to become officials?
A flash of brilliance suddenly passed through Ying Zheng’s tiger-like eyes.
Could he not understand the intentions behind Donghuang Taiyi?
Although the various schools of thought and sects belong to the rivers and lakes, there are indeed many that are affiliated with the royal family.
For example, the Armored Door of Wei State, the Mohist Sect of Yan State, and the Confucian School of Qi State, among others.
To some extent, they are all serving their own nation’s royal family.
Donghuang Taiyi intends to ally with the Qin State.
“To serve my Qin State,”
Ying Zheng pondered for a moment.
He said, “Then may I ask what abilities you possess that would make me agree?”
The Qin State is currently at its peak, with countless martial forces wanting to ally with it.
Ying Zheng is also keen on attracting talent and welcomes everyone who comes.
However, the Moon Goddess’s visit this time is not so simple.
Since she is here to meet him, it cannot be just a straightforward alliance.
“760” is actually trying to secure an important position in the court.
By doing so, the status of the Yin-Yang School among the various philosophical schools can also be elevated.
“Your Majesty, may I report?”
The Moon Goddess is calm and collected, exuding great dignity.
“Our Yin-Yang School is adept in a secret technique known as Astrology Law; I can use this method to divine the fortunes of the Qin State and foresee the future.”
“Oh? Is that so?”
Unexpectedly, Ying Zheng seems to have no special interest in her words.
His tone even carries a hint of disdain.
Even the officials sitting below him begin to scoff.
The Moon Goddess’s brow furrows imperceptibly.
Why do these people seem to look down on my Yin-Yang School’s astrology?
“Is your astrology really more powerful than the National Advisor’s foresight?”
Ying Zheng’s words immediately dispel the Moon Goddess’s doubts.
No wonder these people are so dismissive.
It turns out they have a precious gem in front of them.
Now, the Moon Goddess suddenly finds herself in a difficult position.
If even the ultimate skill of the Yin-Yang School fails to impress Ying Zheng, she cannot think of any other way to persuade him.
In her desperation, she can only cast a pleading look toward Li Mo.
Li Mo remains seated, unmoved.
We had an agreement; I’m only responsible for bringing you here.
As for whether you can stay, that depends on your own abilities.
The Moon Goddess realizes this and understands that Li Mo will not help her now.
She can’t help but think: If my senior sister were here, you would definitely not stand by and do nothing.
Senior sister, what exactly makes you better than me?
“Um?”
Seeing the Moon Goddess silent for a long time, Ying Zheng’s expression darkens.
The Moon Goddess quickly collects her thoughts and ethereally says, “Your Majesty, you might not know that our Yin-Yang School’s astrology is different from the National Advisor’s foresight.”
“The National Advisor’s celestial techniques can foresee significant future events, while astrology covers every detail.”
“Astrology relies on the stars as a medium, predicting all things and events in the world, both great and small.”
Ying Zheng looked at Li Mo.
Li Mo nodded lightly.
He did not disagree with what the Moon Goddess said.
He could foresee some things because he had an advantage.
However, historical records would not be that detailed, and he was not a history expert.
He only knew about some important people or events.
In short, it was a shortcut.
He had experienced the astrology of the Yin-Yang School with Fei Yan.
It was indeed profoundly mysterious.
At that time, Li Mo simply had her speculate about the Queen Mother of the Qin State, and she uncovered Zhao Ji’s unknown secrets.
This demonstrated that the astrology of the Yin-Yang School was indeed substantial.
As the Moon Goddess was Fei Yan’s junior sister, even if she was not as skilled as this first extraordinary woman in Yin-Yang Techniques, she wouldn’t be much worse.
Seeing Li Mo nod, Ying Zheng suddenly became interested.
“In that case, you should demonstrate here in the court.”
Upon hearing Ying Zheng’s words, the Moon Goddess’s beautiful face instantly showed difficulty.
Astrology requires stargazing to perform divination.
But during the day, where would the stars come from for her to read?
The Moon Goddess almost wanted to cry!
“What? Can’t even do this? Such secret techniques, I see are merely an empty name!”
Seeing her troubled expression, Ying Zheng immediately said unhappily.
Is this it?
You’re given an opportunity, yet you can’t make use of it!
I’ve let you perform, but you don’t know how to seize the chance; how can I trust you?
The Moon Goddess knew she couldn’t say anything now.
It was a rare opportunity, and if she said she couldn’t do it, Ying Zheng would probably refuse the Yin-Yang School’s affiliation without hesitation.
In utter despair, she could only look at Li Mo with pleading eyes.
Brother-in-law, please help me!
Li Mo almost couldn’t hold back and thought about it before he spoke.
“Your Majesty, astrology requires the use of the stars.
It’s not for the sake of the Moon Goddess.
It’s because Fei Yan also knows this secret technique.
If these people think the astrology of the Yin-Yang School is merely an empty name, wouldn’t that make Fei Yan a fraud as well?”
Ying Zheng nodded, “So what does the National Advisor think?”
The Moon Goddess immediately cast a pleading look at Li Mo, hoping he would say something to help.
Li Mo pondered for a moment and said, “Why not wait until tonight? If the Moon Goddess’s astrology cannot satisfy the king, it’s not too late to make a decision then.”
Ying Zheng nodded.
“Then we will follow the National Advisor’s words.”
The Moon Goddess instantly breathed a sigh of relief.
Li Mo saying a single sentence really was more effective than her saying a hundred.
Seeing Ying Zheng’s trusting attitude towards him, the Moon Goddess suddenly began to question whether Donghuang Taiyi’s decision would actually work.
She even lost confidence in herself for a moment.
With Li Mo’s current status, how could she ever replace him?
Unless… he willingly stepped back and gave her the position.
“Are you called the Moon Goddess?”
In the palace, Zhao Ji sat at the main seat.
Her enchanting phoenix eyes gazed at the Moon Goddess.
Since she was in the royal palace, she naturally had to come and see the Empress Dowager.
Moreover, Ying Zheng was busy with state affairs, and sitting idle with the Moon Goddess there was not interesting.
It was better to come to the Empress Dowager’s place for a visit.
But with the big lightbulb that was the Moon Goddess present, there was no way to do anything, only sit.
After the previous day’s generous feeding, Zhao Ji had been in good spirits these past few days.
Her rosy face was tender, and the corners of her eyes faintly held a hint of charm.
She curiously observed the mysterious and ethereal Moon Goddess, throwing an inquiring glance at Li Mo.
As if asking: What is your relationship with her?
Li Mo shrugged, indicating that they had no relationship.
Zhao Ji narrowed her eyes: “This one does not believe it.”
Li Mo pouted: “If you don’t believe it, there’s nothing I can do; believe what you want.”
The Moon Goddess’s eyes darted between the two, feeling that they seemed to be communicating about something!
Finally, Zhao Ji rolled her eyes at Li Mo: “The women around you never seem to be the same; you will wear yourself out, you bastard!”
Seeing Zhao Ji make such an expression, the Moon Goddess became even more curious.
How could an Empress Dowager be so casual with a subject?
The impression these two gave her felt subtly wrong.
Thinking of this, she focused her gaze on Zhao Ji.
As a result, she was startled by what she saw.
Upon seeing it, a layer of cold sweat instantly rose on her jade back!
