Prefect Liu put down his teacup and looked at Sheng Hong seriously, asking, "Lord Sheng, in your opinion, is everything that happened today really something a mere child could have accomplished?" His words were filled with deep doubt.

Sheng Hong's heart skipped a beat, and he fell into deep thought. After a while, he raised his head and asked in confusion, "Does Lord Liu suspect that there is someone else behind this matter?" His expression became serious, realizing that things might be far more complicated than he had imagined.

"What this young master Jin just said was a dream from a sage, or perhaps guidance from an immortal. In my opinion, this boy will one day rise to the highest ranks of officialdom, becoming second only to the emperor. Your Excellency, such an opportunity may only come once in a lifetime," Lord Liu whispered, offering his advice.

"Lord Liu, are you sure you mean it?" Sheng Hong asked, his eyes wide with suspicion.

"Hehehe... Now that I've said this, it's up to you whether you believe it or not." Lord Liu replied with a slightly raised corner of his mouth, revealing a mysterious smile.

"Lord Liu, please enlighten me! I will repay you handsomely if you can guide me through this difficult time." Upon seeing this, Sheng Hong hurriedly clasped his hands in a gesture of respect to express his sincerity.

"What this handsome young man spoke of today is truly destined to be connected with your young lady. It's just a pity he's still young and doesn't yet understand its deeper meaning. However, why did he see the immortal after falling into the water, and why did he wake up today? Why did he return after leaving? And why did he step forward to help your Sheng family out of their predicament? All of this is due to the immortal's guidance, preordained in the dark. If you had missed this opportunity, what situation your Sheng family would have faced is unknown. I must say, you are truly a blessed person!" Lord Liu said slowly, his tone revealing an enigmatic meaning.

If Jin Shuai were here right now, he would definitely say, "Wow, he's really a talent. His ability to fill in the blanks deserves a 90!"

At this moment, Sheng Hong, who had suddenly realized the truth, slowly opened his mouth and said, "Thanks to Lord Liu's guidance and teaching, now that I think about it carefully, those strange things about him are not things that an ordinary child could do."

“Hmm…that’s true, good that you understand. The Taoist priest once mentioned that this is a sign of spiritual awakening, or what could be called enlightenment. I believe that it won’t be long before his reputation spreads throughout the entire Song Dynasty.” Prefect Liu replied with envy.

"Prefect Liu, please help entertain this handsome young man for now. I'll go discuss matters with my mother immediately." Sheng Hong was extremely anxious, and before he finished speaking, he had already hurriedly left.

Meanwhile, inside the Sheng family's Shou'an Hall, the old matriarch of the Sheng family was enjoying a sumptuous meal with a group of female members of the family, and they were chatting casually. Wang Ruofu, her face full of sorrow, pitifully complained to the old matriarch, "Mother, Hua'er's marriage hasn't gone through. What will become of my Hua'er in the future!"

Grandma Sheng gazed quietly at Hua Lan, who was sitting to one side in a daze. A look of understanding flashed in her weathered eyes, and she sighed softly, "Everything in the world has its predetermined destiny."

Just then, Sheng Hong hurriedly entered Shou'an Hall, his expression revealing a hint of urgency and panic. As soon as he entered, he waved for the maids to leave and strictly ordered everyone present not to eavesdrop. Even Wang Ruofu and Hua Lan were not spared and were also sent outside. After everyone had left, Sheng Hong lowered his voice and recounted the entire incident to Old Madam Sheng in detail.

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