Saving the foolish general, she accidentally becomes his favorite.

Ye Li looked at the fortune stick and almost wanted him to shake it again.

She drew a good lot, and originally thought Mo Chen would also get a good one.

Everyone says good deeds are rewarded, but Mo Chen has saved her so many times, so why doesn't he have any good luck?

Before she could even process what was happening, the monk who had rushed over said urgently:

"Who? Who drew the lucky draw?"

The newcomer wore an old gray robe, almost faded from washing, and his face bore the marks of life's vicissitudes, yet it was also filled with anticipation.

Ye Li raised her hand, and the monk who had spoken earlier began to introduce himself:

“Uncle-Master, this is indeed the benefactor.”

The old monk, addressed as "Uncle-Master," hurriedly sat down at the table where the fortune sticks were being interpreted, examining the stick covered in gold leaf.

"Really, everything's perfect..."

His eyes were filled with tears, as if he had seen some rare treasure, and he murmured:

"At the Temple of the Old Man Under the Moon, there are 108 fortune sticks, and three of them are considered the best. It is already very rare to draw a top-tier fortune stick."

"Only one of them is covered in gold leaf, because it is the 'Good Fortune' fortune slip that the Empress Dowager obtained back then, which means that everything will go well and she will enter the palace in the golden palace."

He looked at Ye Li, his gaze piercing:

"Those who draw this fortune will find a way out of any predicament, turn danger into safety, and have everything go smoothly."

"Of the eight divination sticks in the Yue Lao Temple, only one contains this particular stick."

"The Empress Dowager once disguised herself as a man to participate in the imperial examination. You are truly blessed, benefactor."

Upon hearing this, Ye Li exclaimed, "Good heavens!"

This is the treatment you get when you're incredibly lucky with gacha pulls...

Only one lot from eight drawing tubes? Is this lot really that powerful?

The onlookers gasped in astonishment and rushed forward to catch a glimpse.

But the old monk stepped aside and said politely:

"Please come to my door, sir, and I will interpret your fortune."

The remaining monks stopped the enthusiastic crowd from Tian Shu Kingdom, allowing Ye Li to quietly leave with the old monk.

They arrived at a secluded meditation room, where the old monk sat down upright, his expression solemn.

He asked Ye Li, "What would you like to ask, benefactor?"

Ye Li glanced at Mo Chen, signaling him to answer for her.

Mo Chen smiled and said, "It's fate."

The old monk smiled and said:

"Although the Yue Lao Temple is called the Yue Lao Temple, this fortune stick can be used to ask about all things in the human world. In that case, let me take a look at your marriage prospects."

“Your face is peaceful and your status is beyond measure. You are a person with great fortune.”

"And this fortune further confirms that you are blessed with good luck and will rise rapidly in your career."

He declared loudly, "If you're only concerned with marriage, then there's nothing to worry about."

"No matter how strong a man is, he cannot resist this one-in-a-million chance of finding love."

"As far as you are concerned, even emperors and generals are all at your disposal..."

"It all depends on whether you're willing or not."

Ye Li thought his words were quite exaggerated.

But everyone likes nice words.

Ye Li nodded, then took Mo Chen's slip of paper and handed it to the old monk.

He wrote on the table with water: "What is the explanation?"

The old monk frowned after looking at the second fortune stick.

He then carefully examined the two of them.

After a moment, he sighed.

No wonder the old monk sighed, for the second fortune stick on the table clearly read—

Extremely unlucky, the worst possible outcome.

The old monk repeatedly put the two fortune sticks together.

He murmured:

"There are nineteen very unlucky divination slips in total; this is extremely unlucky for you."

"Lovers have always faced many hardships. Drawing this gold foil fortune stick means that your life will be smooth and successful."

"Those who draw this very unlucky divination slip will have shallow marriage prospects. Even if they are destined to be together, they will likely die a violent death or experience a life of separation and reunion that is difficult to break up."

Ye Li thought of Mo Chen, whose engagement to her had been broken off by Lu Wanning, whom she had been betrothed to since childhood...

She looked at the old monk and wrote with clear water:

"Is it solvable?"

The old monk was surprised by her calm demeanor.

"Did you hear me clearly? Your luck is one in a million, while his is full of hardships. If you insist on walking with him, you will not be able to avoid the difficulties and obstacles he encounters."

The old monk seemed to be trying to confirm something:

“If you choose someone else, there won’t be so many obstacles.”

Ye Li smiled calmly:

"Is there any solution?"

The old monk pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice:

"Such diametrically opposed opportunities can only be faced by one side, bearing the hardships of fate. If you are willing to use your own fortune to nurture others, you can ensure that they turn misfortune into good fortune and difficulties into blessings."

"But..." the old monk hesitated, unable to finish his sentence.

Ye Li stared at him intently, then raised her hand to signal him to continue:

"However, it can only be done if you are willing."

"In this world, everyone's fortune is connected with their character and conduct. It is impossible to steal someone else's fortune. Therefore, to bring blessings to others, the person who possesses the fortune must have a compassionate heart, be willing, and accept that fortune and misfortune are intertwined and inseparable. Only in this way can one turn misfortune into good fortune."

Hearing the old monk's words, Ye Li thought to herself that it wasn't too difficult.

Anyway, since I came here, I've gotten used to handling all the big and small matters of the General's Mansion.

She looked up at Mo Chen, smiled, and playfully mouthed:

"Looks like I'm your lucky star."

Mo Chen remained silent; from the moment he spoke, an aura of loneliness had enveloped him.

He asked in a low voice, "Master, could you tell me if my fate will bring misfortune to my wife?"

"No, no, the folk custom of getting close to someone who brings good fortune is just that being near a lucky person changes one's own mindset and temperament, thus affecting one's luck a little."

"Your own fate is very unlucky, and your killing intent is too strong. Therefore, it is your natural destiny to have an unlucky life. However, now that you have married a wife, your new wife can help you avoid misfortune and open up a path for you to turn danger into safety."

"If you are fortunate enough to attain enlightenment, this abundant blessing might just change your terrible fate and bring about a great good..."

Upon hearing the old monk's words, Ye Li's tension gradually subsided.

It means that Mo Chen had a bad life before, but he is a lucky star who can help him change his luck.

Turn misfortune into good fortune, danger into safety, and calamity into auspiciousness.

Hahaha, it seems that's really the case.

Ye Li laughed out loud. She held Mo Chen's hand and shook it, indicating that he shouldn't worry.

Unexpectedly, Mo Chen asked:

"What you just said, Master, is that emperors and generals can be chosen, but... my wife is destined to be an empress?"

The old monk clasped his hands together and calmly said:

"Those who are blessed with good fortune only need to follow their own heart. If they want wealth and honor, they can also strive to obtain it."

"If one desires mutual affection, even an emperor would be won over. This hexagram signifies great fortune in all things, meaning that whichever path one chooses, one's wishes will be fulfilled."

The old monk patiently explained, and perhaps because he rarely saw such a completely opposite lottery, he couldn't help but become more talkative.

"Simply follow your heart and you will reach your destination."

Ye Li nodded and thanked the master.

Ye Li thought to herself: Since I was able to draw this lucky lot that has everything going for me, I can live however I want.

Mo Chen, on the other hand, has been acting strangely since earlier...

She began to worry that Mo Chen was getting stuck on something.

When Mo Chen was poisoned, his emotions were readily apparent, and Ye Li could immediately tell whether he was happy or not.

However, Mo Chen, as a general, is gentle and humble, but he will never reveal his true feelings.

Ye Li followed Mo Chen out of the room. He walked quietly ahead, as if nothing had happened.

But Ye Li knew that he had already begun to consider letting her go.

When Mo Chen heard that he was facing a terrible omen, his expression had already turned sour, though he tried his best to hide it.

But Ye Li is the person who knows him best.

He walked hurriedly, neither embracing her nor holding her hand.

Ye Li knew he was avoiding her; he was afraid...

I'm afraid of implicating her...

They arrived at a wide lake, the largest lake in the Yue Lao Temple area.

The stone railings on both sides of the river are covered with all kinds of locks.

Ye Li climbed Huangshan a long time ago.

The higher the mountain, the more of these locks there are, signifying a love lock.

Mo Chen took her sightseeing by the lake until dusk, when the sky was ablaze with colorful clouds.

The setting sun casts a shimmering golden glow on the lake.

The warm orange lake reflects the majestic and striking matchmaking tree in the distance, its ribbons serving as a reminder to the two:

They made a wish not long ago.

A couple walking by were happily discussing how they had finally thrown the ribbon up and were now looking forward to the lantern festival tonight.

The sweet and loving faces of those around them stand in stark contrast to their current state.

Ye Li tried to take his hand.

Mo Chen neither refused nor responded.

He took a small cloth bag out of his pocket.

Upon unfolding the lock, Ye Li saw two locks.

The boy seemed too afraid to even look at her, gazing at the distant sunset, and said in a bitter voice:

"It was originally intended for today, but now, perhaps letting you leave is the best option. Su Zhelan is the ruler of Beichen Kingdom."

"As the master said..."

"you……"