Allure of a Country Maiden-Chapter 43 - 42 Master Yunfa’s Words

Chapter 43: Chapter 42 Master Yunfa’s Words

Chapter 43 -42 Master Yunfa’s Words

Xiao’er felt particularly surprised by the respect shown by Master Yunfa, and Mrs.

Liu was even more astonished.

Who was Master Yunfa after all?

He was a highly revered individual with clairvoyant abilities, accurately telling fortunes and even predicting future events.

Every single person in the Minze Dynasty knew who he was.

Although some people may not know the name of their Emperor, they had all heard of Master Yunfa’s spiritual title.

They both quickly bowed in return: “Blessings to you, Master.”

“You both are very respectful,” The master responded, bowing back: “Please come in.”

Xiao’er glanced at this enlightened man.

His eyebrows and his beard were all as white as snow, and so were his clothes, giving off a profound and ethereal aura.

They both followed the master into the meditation room, where he instructed them to sit cross-legged on the cushions.

He then began to prepare the kung fu tea; the surrounding steam and mist created an increasingly mysterious atmosphere, making even Master Yunfa’s voice seem rather ethereal.

“May I know the name and birthdate of the youngster?” he asked.

Mrs.

Liu wasn’t afraid, she was just slightly nervous as she recited Xiao’er’s birth information.

” Recently, the young one has come through a great calamity.

If one survives a great calamity, there will be a fortune waiting.

In the future, her wealth and honor will make others envious.”

Master Yunfa took another look at Xiao’er and added, “Young one, wherever one’s heart is at peace, that is home.

You are here to continue the bond of three lifetimes.

The immense blessings you amass will adorn the glory of future generations.

In the future, may you let go of your worries, bless the world, and bring prosperity to all living things.”

The phrase “accumulate immense blessings for the glory of future generations” gently stirred emotions in Xiao’er.

In her past life, the Shen family was a mysterious and ancient family that had experienced more than ten generations of prosperity without decline.

As far as she was concerned, her past life was the future generation.

If what she did in her present life could accumulate virtue and blessings for her relatives from her past life, she would willingly sacrifice even her life.

Her parents, who loved her so dearly, and her other family members all passed away before she could take care of them properly.

She truly didn’t want it to be this way.

Now that she knew she could do something for them, she could find some comfort in her heart.

“Madam, your children are very fortunate and have generous hearts.

The hardships of this life are over; they will enjoy wealth, honor, and prosperity in the future.”

Master Yunfa looked again at the little sister in Mrs.

Liu’s arms, asked for her birthdate and name, and Mrs.

Liu reported it to him.

Upon listening, Master Yunfa looked out the window at the sky.

What was going on?

Why were all the fortunes converging in one family?

Not long ago, he was observing the astral signs at night and discovered that the Emperor and Empress Star were appearing at the same time, destined to be born and die on the same day and month.

“The little girl on the parasol tree.”

Mrs.

Liu: ?

Xiao’er heard this and glanced at her little sister, raising an eyebrow at the prospect of such a fortunate life for this little bun.

Since ancient times, it has been said that phoenixes perch in parasol trees.

It was believed that parasol trees were spiritual trees that knew the time and were kings among trees.

Phoenixes are regarded as kings among birds and symbolize good fortune.

As the king of birds, the tree where the phoenix resides also had to be the king of trees.

Little sister, in the future, I have to cling to your thigh.

No, I’ve got to train my little sister to obey me from an early age.

I have to make her believe from the bottom of her heart that her sister is always right, that her sister loves her the most, and she has to listen to her sister.

Mrs.

Liu still wanted to ask about something else: whether Yun’er could be found.

Seeing that Mrs.

Liu paused, Master Yunfa asked, “Madam, please speak your mind.”

“I had a daughter who got lost three years ago.

We have had no news of her since.

I wanted to know if we could find her.”

“Madam, today you have drawn a very auspicious lot.

After extreme adversity, prosperity will come.”

After the three of them left, Master Yunfa exhaled and muttered, “The dragon and phoenix are new stars, and they will live and die together.”

When they returned to the main hall and met with Shen Chengyao, he immediately asked, “What did Master Yunfa say?”

Mrs.

Liu suppressed her excitement and shook her head; the circumstances weren’t suitable for discussing the matter as there were too many people around.

Shen Chengyao saw the joy on Mrs.

Liu’s face and guessed that it must be good news, so he relaxed and did not press for more details.

Mrs.

Lu came today to pay respects to the Goddess of Childbirth.

Jingjie already turned four, yet there was no sign of her bearing another child.

Despite having a boy on her first attempt, she wanted to have more, hoping for both sons and daughters, as harmonious as plums among bamboo.

Thus, the group went to worship the Goddess of Childbirth again, then they accompanied the three brothers in worshiping Wenquxing.

They also paid a visit to the God of Wealth Temple and planned to head home after worshiping at the Dragon King Temple.

Unexpectedly, they bumped into Mrs.

Tan and Liu Jingshu at the Dragon King Temple.

The two of them were assisting an old lady, and following behind the old lady was a young girl, presumably her maid, who was carrying a box of offerings in each hand and sweating profusely.

Xiao’er was the first to notice them, “Mother, it’s aunt and Cousin Jingshu.”

Following Xiao’er’s gaze, Mrs.

Liu spotted her sisters-in-law from her maternal side and walked over to them, “Sister-in-law, you’ve also come?”

“Little sister, what a coincidence!

I’ve come to pray for a marriage for Jingshu.”

“Mother, you really shouldn’t be announcing that everywhere.” Upon hearing her mother telling everyone that she was seeking a marriage partnership for her, Liu Jingshu jumped in frustration.

The old lady who Jingshu was supporting laughed and said, “Jingshu, don’t be shy.

It’s quite normal for a man to marry and a woman to get married.”

Mrs.

Liu looked at the old woman, wondering who she was.

Mrs.

Tan realized that Mrs.

Liu didn’t know Madam Lai, so she explained, “This is Madam Lai, whom we met on the way here and decided to accompany to the temple.

This is my husband’s younger sister, her brother-in-law, and her sister-in-law.”

Shen Chengyao saluted, “Wishing Madam Lai good health.”

Mrs.

Liu and Mrs.

Lu both bowed, “Blessed be, Madam Lai.”

The children followed suit in offering their regards.

Xiao’er thought to herself that the customs of ancient people were a bit too formal.

Madam Lai nodded and laughed, “No need for such formalities.

This isn’t really us accompanying each other.

If it weren’t for Mrs.

Liu and Miss Jingshu, I would have collapsed on the Hundred Step Stairs.

They both took turns to carry me all the way to the Five Gods Temple.”

“Madam Lai, you’re being too serious.

We didn’t do anything special.

How can you say we saved your life?”

“I’m not exaggerating.” I would have undoubtedly collapsed had I continued on my own.

All because I was so devoted to seeking a good marriage for my grandson, that I forgot my health isn’t what it used to be.

Xiao’er looked at the pair of bright phoenix eyes on both Madam Lai and Lai Zhewei, who were very alike.

She guessed they were related; could this be Lai Zhewei’s grandmother?

Xiao’er handed over an unused water bottle to Madam Lai, “Madam Lai, have some water.

This is clean water that I had put in front of the Five Gods and prayed over; it hasn’t been drunk.”

The water Xiao’er offered was from her space.

She gave it because Madam Lai looked unwell.

Since she is the grandmother of an acquaintance, she thought it’d be good to help out, even if she hadn’t known her, it would still be a deposit of good karma, right?

Madam Lai didn’t refuse.

The water they brought had long been finished, and the place providing water in the temple was crowded.

Her other maid went to queue up for water and hadn’t returned yet.

After the first sip, Madam Lai felt that the water was exceptionally good.

She took small sips and didn’t stop until half the bottle was finished.

She felt much better, her strength seemed to have come back, and her complexion improved, “Water that has been offered to the gods is like divine water.

I feel so much better.”

Seeing Madam Lai’s complexion indeed improve, they all felt the water was miraculous and decided to bring two bottles next time for the offering.

After everyone finished paying their respects, Madam Lai instructed the maid behind her to call back the girl who was queuing for water, and then they all descended the mountain together.