Chapter 417: Chapter 417: The Complete Mandate of Heaven

The person the Crown Prince went to see was Mr. Gongyang, the Director of the Astronomical Observatory.

Currently, the position of Director of the Astronomical Bureau is still rather low-profile.

Gongyang Puyu perceives himself as having acknowledged the destined true ruler, so he is content to remain discreet.

Although he only learned the remnants of the Stargazing Method, he is very confident in his abilities. Now, the Crown Prince treats him as an honored guest, heeding his every word.

Of course, Gongyang Puyu’s study is the Stargazing Method, and as Huangfu Hanyu is the Crown Prince, his status is special. If discovered associating secretly with the Director of the Astronomical Bureau, it would surely attract criticism, so he must meet him at night.

That night, Huangfu Hanyu once again, as he had many times before, changed his attire and discreetly headed to the Astronomical Bureau.

News had already reached the Astronomical Bureau, the gatekeeper was Gongyang Puyu’s disciple, who let the person in without any hindrance.

Among a row of various instruments and disks, Gongyang Puyu sat cross-legged on the ground, eyes slightly closed, left hand across his chest, and right palm upwards, pinching his knuckles, seemingly conducting precise calculations.

Huangfu Hanyu did not disturb him.

Having encountered such a scene many times, he was no longer surprised by it.

And since he sought the unwavering loyalty of Gongyang Puyu, he had to show respect for the learned and talented, thus rashly interrupting his calculations was out of the question.

After half an hour, Gongyang Puyu opened his eyes.

At once, he saw Huangfu Hanyu, his eyes showing surprise. He hurriedly stood up and performed a Taoist salute, saying, “I did not know Your Highness graced us with your presence, I apologize for any offense!”

He glanced at his disciple, pretending to scold, “Why did you not inform me of His Highness’s arrival?”

Huangfu Hanyu smiled and said, “No need for formalities, Mr. Gongyang. It was I who instructed them not to disturb you during your calculations!”

Gongyang Puyu said, “Thank you, Your Highness! Please have a seat!” Then he turned and called, “Someone, serve tea!”

Huangfu Hanyu took his seat, sitting in a majestic posture, full of dignity.

Gongyang Puyu looked at his posture and praised, “Your Highness possesses a celestial aura, destined by heaven, radiating imperial energy. Such a dragon-like and tiger-like demeanor is truly the mark of one chosen by heaven!”

These words brought immense joy to Huangfu Hanyu; a single sentence from Gongyang Puyu, who understands the Stargazing Method, pleased him more than a thousand praises from others.

He said, “When I achieve the state Mr. Gongyang spoke of, I will surely grant you the honor of State Preceptor!”

“Thank you, Your Highness!”

“I wonder what heavenly secrets Mr. Gongyang is calculating this time?”

Gongyang Puyu pondered for a moment, then looked at Huangfu Hanyu, saying, “Your Highness, what I was just calculating is precisely the fortune of succession!”

Hearing that it concerned him, Huangfu Hanyu’s eyes glowed with intensity, and he paid full attention.

Yet, Gongyang Puyu sighed.

This sigh made Huangfu Hanyu’s heart skip a beat, and he hurriedly asked, “What is it?”

The wise light in Gongyang Puyu’s thin face seemed to see through past and future. At least, this is how it appeared to Huangfu Hanyu. Stroking his sparse beard, he lightly shook his head and said, “It’s not good, Your Highness!”

Recently, Huangfu Hanyu had been severely suppressed by Prince Li in the court. Prince Li no longer pretended to be interested in arts or indifferent to politics; he had clearly shown his ambition for the throne, and their father even seemed to allow it, with a hint of indulgence.

Actually, without Gongyang Puyu saying it, Huangfu Hanyu already knew the current situation was not as favorable as he had imagined, it was indeed not good.

He could no longer sit still, his voice calm but with a hint of worry in the tone, “Wasn’t it just said that I am the one destined by heaven?”

“You are indeed the one destined by heaven!” Gongyang Puyu said unequivocally, “However, those destined by heaven must endure trials beyond ordinary people, yet they will turn danger into safety, rise again from adversity, though this doesn’t mean everything will be smooth and without peril. Moreover, a trace of Your Highness’s destiny has been taken by someone else, which you are aware of. Now, as long as that person is alive, even if what they possess is just a hint, your destiny will ultimately be incomplete.”

Once again, it was Huangfu Jingchen, Huangfu Hanyu harbored silent resentment in his heart.

Suppressing his resentment, he said, “I wonder if Mr. Gongyang could discern what aspects are ominous?”

Gongyang Puyu pinched his fingers again before saying, “Within a month, Your Highness will face great peril! Although recovery will follow and light will appear at the end of the tunnel, this turmoil is still somewhat troubling indeed!”

“Is there a threat to my life?”

Gongyang Puyu shook his head, smiling lightly yet earnestly, “What is Your Highness saying? How could someone destined by heaven face a threat to their life?”

If there was no threat to life, then there would be no assassination attempts. If it were simply political intrigue, what was there to fear?

Huangfu Hanyu’s mind calmed somewhat, and he laughed heartily, saying, “Mr. Gongyang has said, I will turn danger into safety, rise again from adversity!”

“Indeed! That’s what the stars predict, and your facial features suggest the same!”

“Has Mr. Gongyang calculated what matters, when exactly?”

Gongyang Puyu shook his head, “The Stargazing Method can predict a month’s span, but as for the specific matter and time, this cannot be calculated! After all, the Stargazing Method does not foretell everything!”

Although slightly disappointed, given a month’s warning, within this month, being cautious would suffice.

He remembered the purpose of his visit today, and what Gongyang Puyu had previously said about the one destined by heaven not facing a life threat, his thought pondered deeply, and he asked, “Mr. Gongyang, does someone with a celestial destiny also turn danger into safety when faced with a life threat? How can I achieve a complete destiny?”

Could it be that the assassins he sent, who allowed Huangfu Jingchen to repeatedly escape, was because Huangfu Jingchen carried with him the legacy of his destiny?

Gongyang Puyu said, “If Your Highness desires a complete destiny, then you must reclaim the destiny from the one who took it. Without life, destiny naturally would not exist!”

Huangfu Hanyu did not believe that Gongyang Puyu failed to understand his implication, yet Gongyang Puyu’s response was unsatisfying. He felt somewhat displeased, but thinking of Gongyang Puyu’s abilities, he suppressed that displeasure, saying, “But that person carries destiny, how can his life be taken?”

These words were already quite explicit.

Before Gongyang Puyu, Huangfu Hanyu was initially maintaining a semblance of composure, but now he left nothing unsaid.

Gongyang Puyu, however, was not startled in the least. He said, “I understand Your Highness’s idea. Please wait a moment, Your Highness, while I make another calculation.”

He walked to the place of the various disks and pointers and pressed down in a blank area, immediately presenting small square grids, each grid with various numbers.

Gongyang Puyu pressed the numbers with seriousness, his fingers flying over them, the numbers protruding and receding continuously.

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