People in the Qin Dynasty sought good fortune and avoided misfortune.

Chapter 449, Moon Goddess: Is it all arranged by Heaven?
Nanyang, outside Luyang City.

Upon hearing the Moon Goddess's question, Xu Qing couldn't help but feel embarrassed. Why did everyone start undermining each other when everything was going so well?
However, Xu Qing was a man who had weathered many storms, so his smile remained unchanged. His gaze towards the Moon Goddess deepened with affection, and his voice became somewhat magnetic as he spoke.

"I was indeed in seclusion, but while comprehending the Great Dao, I suddenly had a flash of inspiration and received a response from Heaven and Earth, which led me to Nanyang."

"At first I didn't know why, but seeing you here today, I know why I had this feeling. It turns out that God is fulfilling our destiny."

Upon hearing Xu Qing's words, a look of surprise appeared on the Moon Goddess's usually aloof face. Her beautiful eyes, hidden behind her veil, stared at Xu Qing without blinking, as if she did not quite believe what he said.

"Don't you believe it?"

As soon as Xu Qing finished speaking, he met Yue Shen's gaze. His eyes, which seemed to look at a dog with such deep affection, stared at her without blinking, as if trying to add more credibility to his fabrication.

"I believe."

The surprise on the Moon Goddess's face was replaced by determination as she met Xu Qing's gaze and spoke.

Xu Qing looked at the Moon Goddess with some surprise, and seeing the resolute look on her face, he couldn't help but feel puzzled.

His nonsense would not be believed even by a seven or eight-year-old girl in later generations, so how could the Moon Goddess believe it?

However, after Xu Qing looked the Moon Goddess up and down, he suddenly realized that he had forgotten that the Yin-Yang School had used Yin-Yang and the Five Elements to explain the will of Heaven, and that astrology was the Yin-Yang School's development in this area.

By observing the stars, we can glimpse destiny through the movement of celestial bodies, and explain the laws governing the operation of heaven and earth through the concepts of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements.

In layman's terms, it is the interaction between heaven and man.

The later leader of the new generation of Confucianism, Dong Zhongshu, formed Neo-Confucianism by combining Taoism, Yin-Yang School, and other schools of thought with the Gongyang School of Confucianism. His concept of the interaction between Heaven and Man originated from the Yin-Yang School's doctrine.

The Moon Goddess was unaware of Xu Qing's thoughts. At this moment, she stared intently at Xu Qing, her beautiful eyes beneath the veil gleaming with a unique light.

She believed Xu Qing's words because before leaving Taiyi Mountain, she had consulted an astrological chart to predict how she should maintain a good relationship with Xu Qing. The astrological chart told her that she would get what she wanted in Namyang, South Korea.

The Moon Goddess firmly believes in astrological laws, after all, the astrological laws of the Yin-Yang School have never been wrong.

And the facts proved the astrologer lawyer right. She had just arrived in Nanyang when Xu Qing's invitation came the very next day. So the Moon Goddess did not doubt Xu Qing's words, but instead felt a strange excitement in her heart.

"It seems that my inspiration did not come out of nowhere. There is indeed a destiny waiting for me in Nanyang. My Uncle-Master Beimingzi even said that I am destined to encounter romance this time I went down the mountain. It is hard to say whether it will be a calamity or a blessing in love."

Under the Moon Goddess's serious and affirmative gaze, Xu Qing didn't know what to say for a moment, so he looked away and said half-jokingly.

The Moon Goddess turned her head slightly, a hint of unnatural shyness appearing on her face.

Having never experienced romantic love, the Moon Goddess had never heard such a direct jest. The key was that she couldn't tell whether Xu Qing was joking or serious.

She believed in destiny, and the astrological laws she had divined proved it. Moreover, Xu Qing had brought up Bei Mingzi, who was on par with Donghuang Taiyi, which made the Moon Goddess feel shy and somewhat dazed.

Could it be that her relationship with Xu Qing was truly predestined? Otherwise, how can these things be explained?

"Since it was Master Beimingzi who said it, you should pay more attention," Yue Shen said softly, glancing at Xu Qing out of the corner of her eye.

Seeing the Moon Goddess's shy appearance, Xu Qing's lips curled up, his eyes full of laughter. It seems that the correct way to use the Moon Goddess not only requires the stimulation of Scarlet Smoke, but also a touch of divine connection.

That Donghuang Taiyi is no good. He taught such a good girl to be like this. If she were to encounter those swindlers from the Fang family, wouldn't she be terribly deceived?

Fortunately, the Moon Goddess encountered him, a kind-hearted and well-regarded gentleman.

"So, Moon Goddess, do you think I've encountered my destined love or a karmic calamity this time?"

Xu Qing stepped forward, turned his head to look at the Moon Goddess, and asked with a light smile.

"I you."

Seeing Xu Qing approach, a hint of panic flashed in the eyes beneath the veil of the Moon Goddess, and her moist lips moved slightly, but she could not utter a word for a long time.

How was she supposed to answer that? She had indeed deliberately approached Xu Qing with ulterior motives, but things had turned out to be fateful, leaving her with mixed feelings.

She had originally intended to explain the Yin-Yang School's stance to Xu Qing today, a win-win situation, and she believed Xu Qing wouldn't refuse. Now was also an excellent opportunity to be frank, but she found it difficult to speak.

Once personal matters become intertwined with official business, even the most clearly defined rules and regulations become difficult to handle.

The Moon Goddess feared that if she confessed, it would shake Xu Qing's feelings for her. The thought of the gentle young man by the lake on the mountainside of Mount Taiyi that day plunged her into a internal struggle.

Life is unpredictable, and the will of Heaven is beyond our comprehension. She finally understood the meaning of the first sentence in the general outline of the Yin-Yang School's secret art of astrology.

Seeing that the Moon Goddess's eyes were evasive and she dared not answer his question directly, Xu Qing's smile also disappeared.

Since the Moon Goddess was unwilling to openly admit that her approach to him was for the Yin-Yang School's entry into Qin, then he would be the one to break the ice. After all, he, a gentleman, could not do anything to make things difficult for a girl, especially a fairy like the Moon Goddess who was aloof and reserved yet had a touch of cuteness.

"They say fate is predetermined, but matters of fate and affection are never easily explained. Actually, besides thanking you, there's another reason I asked you out this time." Xu Qing's playful expression vanished, and he became serious. The Moon Goddess was taken aback by Xu Qing's sudden change, staring blankly at him, waiting for him to continue.

“My men told me that Marquis Wenxin, Lü Buwei, has recently been launching a massive attack on the Yin-Yang School, even eradicating several of their strongholds within Qin territory. I think this is one of the reasons why you and Dongjun came down the mountain this time.”

Xu Qing looked intently at the Moon Goddess and said in a deep voice.

The Moon Goddess's pupils suddenly dilated as she looked at Xu Qing with disbelief. Although Xu Qing had put it in a very tactful way, the meaning was clear: her approach was deliberate.

"You know it all?"

The Moon Goddess glanced at Xu Qing, then lowered her head guiltily, not daring to meet his gaze, and said guiltily.

"How could I not know? His Majesty is less than three months away from his coming-of-age ceremony, and he will inevitably have a fierce battle with the powerful minister Lü Buwei. Meanwhile, the Yin-Yang School is being suppressed by Lü Buwei."

"If I were a member of the Yin-Yang School, I would also choose to cooperate with the enemy of my enemy, using their strength to fight back against Lü Buwei," Xu Qing continued calmly.

Seeing that her intentions had been completely exposed, the Moon Goddess became nervous and uneasy. She tightened her grip on the box, looked up at Xu Qing, and said with a complicated expression.

"Since you already know, I won't hide it from you anymore. My initial purpose in approaching you was just as you said."

"I just want you to understand that I have never lied to you about what I said before."

After saying this, the Moon Goddess's eyes were filled with disappointment as she turned to leave.

Now that Xu Qing has realized that she has ulterior motives, he will definitely not agree to cooperate with the Yin Yang School again. After all, no one will trust someone who has deceived them before.

"However, this is your own fault. Since you have ulterior motives, then don't be tempted. If you are tempted, then you should be honest."

A self-deprecating smile appeared on the moon goddess's face.

The mission failed, and it was her own fault. This time, she not only lost to Fei Yan, but also to herself. She lost a very good person.

"I almost didn't realize this girl had such a vivid inner monologue."

Seeing the Moon Goddess's usually aloof face suddenly change so emotionally, Xu Qing couldn't help but mentally complain. But how could he let the Moon Goddess leave like that? After all, he didn't oppose the Yin Yang School entering Qin.

If you want to take it, you must first give it.

Xu Qing never dared to forget the teachings of his ancestor Lao Tzu.

Seeing that the Moon Goddess was about to leave, Xu Qing reached out and grabbed her wrist, saying...

"and many more."

The Moon Goddess stopped and turned to look at Xu Qing, a look of confusion on her face.

"I think you've misunderstood something. I never said you lied to me."

Xu Qing revealed a peaceful smile, looking at the Moon Goddess with gentle eyes.

The beautiful and gentle moon goddess Xu Qing felt a moment of disorientation. At this moment, Xu Qing's figure perfectly overlapped with the figure by the lake that day, which calmed her uneasy and regretful heart.

"Although you approached me with ulterior motives, I believe you haven't deceived me in our interactions since we met. Fate is like the great Dao, invisible and silent, elusive and unfathomable. Our meeting wasn't simple, but that cannot affect the fate between us."

"Moon Goddess, whether you believe it or not, I have long regarded you as my destined one, even though I know that your initial purpose in approaching me was not pure."

Xu Qing looked at the Moon Goddess and said affectionately.

As she spoke, Xu Qing used her inner energy to stimulate the acupoints at the corners of her eyes, making her eyes more moist and sparkling with sincere light, appearing exceptionally affectionate and righteous.

Although fate is like the Great Dao, the Dao gives birth to one, one gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, and three gives birth to all things. Therefore, his destined fate must be further subdivided into many aspects.

Hearing Xu Qing's sincere declaration of love, the Moon Goddess's eyes, hidden behind her veil, were moved. She was delighted that Xu Qing believed in her, but she couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

Although the Yin-Yang School takes an unorthodox approach, the education she received also taught her to use any means necessary to succeed, and she learned a lot about conspiracies, tricks, and cunning.

If she went along with Xu Qing's words at this point, she believed that she would definitely be able to complete the task and even become the perfect match in Xu Qing's heart.

But her heart told her that she couldn't do that; it would be the greatest humiliation to Xu Qing's sincerity.

"I'm sorry, I lied to you back then. You may not care, but I don't know how to face you in my heart." The Moon Goddess looked at Xu Qing and said in a heavy voice.

However, as soon as the Moon Goddess finished speaking, she felt a tremendous force pulling her, and suddenly, the Moon Goddess fell directly into Xu Qing's arms.

(End of this chapter)