Chapter 257: Evil tricks
It was strange when he said this.
Although it sounds like a lot of talk, it is unfounded and unconvincing, but...
When Yu Tingwan looked at Mr. Zhu with a smile like a spring breeze at the door of the Empress Temple, a chill ran down his back.
Wei Zhao's hand fell on her shoulder with a comforting look, and his cold eyes fell on the Taoist priest.
The Taoist priest was not afraid that Wei Zhao would twist his neck.
The noble man in front of him has killed countless people with his hands, but his merits are immeasurable.
"I am not a charlatan, but I never tell lies."
"He has lost his yang energy, but he is still alive and well. There must be something fishy about him."
Taoist priest: "It's amazing, interesting."
He's not talking nonsense.
Mr. Zhu's appearance does not suggest marriage.
He could see the obvious...
Taoist priests despised: "Destroying the wealth."
If you lose money, you will lose money, but your life will not last long. If you do something evil, you will surely suffer the consequences.
He wanted to say something else, but his voice was drowned out by the beating of gongs and drums in front of him.
Soon, a loud voice came.
He is the housekeeper behind Mr. Zhu.
He stood on the high platform and said kindly: "You also know that our young master has a deep relationship with the Empress Temple. Therefore, over the years, the Zhu family has expressed gratitude to the Empress for sending us off."
"The money for holding temple fairs every year and the expenses for repairing the Empress Temple are all provided by the Zhu family. I only wish the young master good health."
"The auspicious time has come. According to the old practice, two boys are selected. Boys over ten years old and boys under twelve years old."
He looked around and saw that there were quite a few boys coming this year, and he couldn't help but be satisfied.
"If you are willing, please come this way."
No one thought there was anything wrong with specifying a boy. In their eyes, male dolls are more valuable than female dolls!
As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd made a noise. Pulling the child forward, he rushed forward like crazy, for fear of being beaten first by others.
"Master Zhu, Master Zhu, look at my eldest son. He is just the right age. This is his birth date. Take a look."
"Hey, don't squeeze. To be chosen by the Zhu family is only one in a million. How can you have the nerve to send this kid with a pockmarked face and such an ugly face? You're not afraid of shocking the gods in the temple."
"Mr. Zhu, my Sanlang looks upright. I've just seen him. Few people are better than him. This kid has a smart mind. Everyone who meets him says he will do great things in the future."
This was the first time Yu Tingwan had seen such a scene.
Where is the fortune-telling thought, looking around curiously.
Some even knelt down, and before they could say anything, tears began to stream down their faces.
"Mr. Zhu, my Wu Lang is very weak and is really dying. All the doctors who can see him have seen him. He has taken countless medicines in the past few years. The family is very poor, but the child is not getting better."
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The thin woman held the boy in her arms tightly.
There was really nothing she could do.
"Please, Mr. Zhu, choose my fifth son."
"This child fell into the water once and was hit on the head by a stone. He is not doing well."
Facing these prayers, Mr. Zhu looked embarrassed.
"I know you all want to be selected, but there are only two places, so don't worry."
Yu Tingwan was puzzled.
"This is?"
She looked at Wei Zhao.
Wei Zhao: "I don't know."
The stall next door sells food. I have been coming here for the past few years. I can make more money by setting up a stall in the Empress Temple in one day than in half a month in the past.
He was particularly grateful to the Zhu family and took the time to say: "Don't you know? When Mr. Zhu was young, the Zhu family took him around to seek medical advice."
"Actually, praying for peace in this temple is more effective than praying for a child."
"The Zhu family didn't ask for a doctor every three days at that time, but even... bought the coffin. They were afraid that something might happen."
Many people say that the sky has no eyes. The Zhu family has spent all their wealth and accumulated good deeds but cannot even keep a child.
Until...
"After the temple fair, the Zhu family needs enlightenment from eminent monks." He raised his finger.
"Did you see that eight out of ten people who came here today want to burn incense? With so many people, the paper money and ashes burned by the incense candles will be useful back to the Zhu family."
"After the sun goes down, Mr. Zhu will sweep the incense ashes to one place, put them into the new incense burner one by one with both hands, wrap them in red paper, and finally go to the temple to worship."
Yu Tingwan became more and more confused the more he listened.
"No one else has any opinion?"
People in the world believe this the most. Burning incense and paper money are their reverence and affection for the gods, but they are going to be taken advantage of by the Zhu family master, An Neng Ruyi?
"No way."
Stall owner: "You can go shopping in our city. The prices in the incense and candle shops are 50% cheaper than outside. They are all subsidized privately by the Zhu family."
"Besides, the Zhu family is very philanthropic. Over the years, if anyone's family has a problem, the Zhu family has always helped. We all see it in our eyes and share our feelings for him. Sweeping so much incense ash in one place can fill several baskets. , How much can Mr. Zhu use? It’s impossible to catch a person and cook it hard.”
Yu Tingwan was stunned for a while.
Wei Zhao's face was expressionless, and he didn't know whether he was in a daze after hearing this.
oh.
Thinking about things.
The Zhu family really has a lot of money.
He took a fancy to it.
That's his.
The stall owner next door couldn't stop: "Zhu Gongzi stayed in the Empress Temple at night, and the eminent monk chanted sutras for him. The incense burner had been filled with incense ash, and the incense could be placed on it. He had to keep an eye on it because one of the incense burners was about to go out. Only by continuing on from the other root without interruption can you show your sincerity.”
"Since then, my health has really gradually improved. Who wouldn't be surprised to see it?"
But not just any family can spend as much money and resources as the Zhu family.
"Later, Mr. Zhu also thought about his pity for the parents in the world. Who among parents doesn't want their children to live a safe life? No, just choose two children to go in together and be blessed by Guanyin."
As he said this, he felt extremely regretful.
"It's a pity that my son is just the right age, but his horoscope coincides with Mr. Zhu's."
“I don’t know who is so lucky to be chosen.”
He thought for a moment.
"In the past, seriously ill children were also selected. Mr. Zhu is a good man. Three years ago, there was a boy who the doctor said he would not live for three months. After he was selected, he lived for four months longer. No wonder If the woman who just knelt on the ground asked for that, I guess she would probably choose her son.”
His mouth was dry as he spoke, but he still didn't forget his advice.
"Anyone in your family or relatives who meets the requirements of the Zhu family can be brought over. Maybe you will be lucky."
Yu Tingwan:......
No.
I won’t bring any.
It sounds mysterious.
The Taoist priest continued to be disdainful.
Just those black energy...
He sneered: "Who knows what evil tricks are used inside."
Stall owner:? ?
He suddenly became unhappy.
"Eh!"
"What are you talking about, you stinking Taoist priest!"
"If I continue to slander the Zhu family, I..."
"What am I?"
The Taoist priest looked at him with disdain: "You don't look like you have a son."
Stall owner:? ? ?
He was happy.
"My eldest son is already eleven years old. Since you have to be clever to cheat, you are not afraid to say this..."
Taoist priest: "Is it possible..."
He smiled: "Did your wife give birth to someone else?"