Jia She

As expected of an old man who had been with Jia Amnesty for quite a long time, Wang Shanbao immediately understood his intentions, he had been behind closed doors to thank guests for too long, although his prestige was still there, he was somewhat out of touch with the situation in the capital, how could he quickly integrate into it?It is not a smart person's choice to lower the style and casually pick up some low-grade jobs. In the more than a year since Huanyang arrived in the Qing Dynasty, Jia She has changed from a rich man of Rongguo Mansion who eats, drinks, prostitutes and gambles to the most popular Taoist Master, he lives in the mansion bestowed by the emperor, on the top is the title conferred by the emperor, on the top is the plaque inscribed by the imperial pen, and his contacts are with princes and important officials in the court... He did not hold a position in the court, but he was more important than the dignitaries. He can grasp the Sacred Heart; he is not wandering in the rivers and lakes, but there are legends about him everywhere.

To live at this level, you already have a style, and to help out with anything is to insult yourself.You think that you are giving back to customers and benefiting the people, but it is not.Let’s take a look at Ruyifang’s jewelry, as long as the slogan of “unique” is put on the counter, it can be sold out within a day... This phenomenon simply means that rare things are expensive, and this is also the state Jia She pursued.

Try to make the results of fortune-telling and feng shui as accurate as possible, pile up your reputation, and don't sell it lightly. This is the case in this business, the harder you work, the lower your worth.If you set up a stall on the street every day, no matter how good you are, you can't afford to raise the price. The reason is simple. Once the common people form a concept of "it doesn't cost much to persuade him", they will be reluctant to pay. cost.This cycle continues, even if you do more than the old scalper, the rewards you get are not ideal.

Apart from secretly solving Kangxi's worries and problems, Jia She has not taken over a serious business for a long time. He thought and thought, now is not a good time to return to the fortune-telling world. The feng shui of the cemetery is disturbing.It can not only kill the old things that lose mobility and eat and drink for nothing and hinder people's eyes, but also get good Feng Shui and bless the family's officials and wealth... No matter how you look at it, it is all beneficial and harmless.Although there are living examples, the old lady killed the current incumbent in order to change her daughter-in-law who was of noble birth and brought out the face and was helpful to the family. With a few words, she incited her son to go to the Heavenly Master's Mansion, thinking that forcing Jia Enhou out would be enough Three birds with one arrow can achieve one's wish.The Elder Master lived up to expectations, because he was extremely upset, he directly dismantled the other party's platform, and forced Shun Tianfu to come out to find out the truth.

People in the capital generally believed that this was the middle-aged man's own crimes, and his methods were too violent, which angered Jia Enhou.Fortune tellers are all virtuous, and they have nothing to do with themselves.If you don't take the initiative to ask a lot of things, he will not consciously explain them, even if they have already been calculated.Especially if you accidentally offend someone to death, how dare you take care of his business after doing this?

There are also those who hold different opinions. They think that Jia Enhou is a very principled person. Although he is greedy for money, he is not the kind who can risk everything for money.Those who witnessed the whole process of the tragedy with their own eyes should know it well. Jia Enhou originally wanted to send people away without getting involved, but the middle-aged man was crying and fussing. She suffered too much while she was alive, but she must always be allowed to go peacefully.Jia Enhou was forced to expose his background and tell the story of his wife's untimely death.

It is indeed a mentality that fortune tellers have. If human life is a major issue and there is still room for turning around, he will act righteously; if it is already hopeless, he will expose the truth at the risk of being hated. The possibility is not high, unless someone finds him for a price, or the matter is related to me, if I don't expose it, I will put myself in it...

It's really rare to send people to jail like this.

There are many supporters of certain opinions, but they are just guesses. They sound reasonable, but there is no 100% factual basis. Those who are more cautious have given up this plan, and some are still thinking about it. There are many strange things in the world.

It's okay to say that no one takes the lead, if the old man puts on a gesture of accepting business again, and someone sets a precedent and comes to the door, the matter is likely to develop to the point where it can't be dealt with.Unless he ruthlessly exposes everyone who kills others by improper means, otherwise, there will be a frenzy of dead fathers, mothers, and wives in the capital.

why?

The reason is very simple, as long as the truth is not revealed, even if Jia Amnesty does not help to look at the land, these people who come to the door will not suffer. Although they did not bring extra income, but the ones they disliked are already dead, without anyone noticing. .

Jia She is not a person who likes trouble, and this is not the situation he wants to face. It is really not his job to look at the land. It can only be said that Fengshui is a master of all things. If you understand the Fengshui of a mansion, you can barely choose a grave for burial. .It is hard to say if he chooses the place of burial, whether it is really good, how long it will last, and the fortune of several generations.

First of all, he is not a professional land reader.

Secondly, although using Feng Shui knowledge can promote good fortune and avoid harm, there are always variables.

As a Taoist, Jia Amnesty is principled and moral. He didn't think about cheating money with half-baked tricks. Besides, it's not easy to make a living. The field is really unkind, and it is simply trying to kill his peers... After considering all aspects, Jia Amnesty gave up making money to build momentum for his comeback, and he must be a bit more noble.

Solve the troubles brought by Xia Jingui for Xue Pan, turn over in June, and there are two very important days in July, Qixi Festival is one, Zhongyuan is two.It is reasonable to bring up these two days. Every year around the Qixi Festival is the peak period of marriage and horoscope testing. With the glory of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, this is a good time for fortune-tellers to make money by fighting for their character.The Hungry Ghost Festival has an inseparable relationship with Taoism and even the whole Taoist sect. On this day, the gate of hell that has been closed for the whole year will be opened, and the deceased ancestors can go home for reunion. Give the best food to Guyun wild ghosts to eat, worship ancestors, visit graves, and light lamps to illuminate the way home for the dead.

Because Tianguan's birthday is on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, this day is Shangyuan Festival, a blessing from the world.

Because the local official's birthday is on the fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month, this day is the Hungry Ghost Festival, and the world forgives sins.

Because Shuiguan's birthday is on October [-]th, this day is Wanwan Festival, which is a relief for the world.

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Performing rituals on July [-]th can save lonely souls and wild ghosts, alleviate the sins of evildoers, and let them rest in peace as soon as possible.This is where Taoist priests put their fists to work.

Whether it's Qixi Festival or Ghost Festival, Jia She can't be involved. He can do these things, but it's not his turn to do them... The Elder Master has far surpassed that state.For example, if you want to deduce the time of day and ask about fortune and fortune, the first thing that people think of is Jia Enhou. For nothing else, he is too accurate; as for doing things to save the dead, ordinary Taoist priests or great witches are good choices. On the contrary, they don't think about Jia Enhou. In the eyes of those who don't know how to do it, this is just a formality. It doesn't need much effort, and it doesn't have any practical effect.

If others don't come looking for him, Jia Amnesty won't take the initiative to take the trouble. He thought that July is not the time for good luck and everything, especially around the Ghost Festival, so it's better to calm down a little so as not to cause trouble.

If you don't look for trouble, it will take the initiative to entangle you.For the past whole year, Jia Amnesty had pretended not to see customers during the filial piety, and thus lived a leisurely life. Since ten days ago, this excuse was no longer valid. Various parties were brewing and brewing, and finally came to the door one after another in early July. Post invitations.

"The sage celestial master personally said: My Taoist temple will hold a blessing and auspicious dojo on July [-]th, and I look forward to your visit."

"The ninth day of the seventh lunar month is my birthday, please be sure to come and have a drink with the celestial master."

"On the day of the Qiqiao Festival, we will have a celebration in the Xianwei Building. I hope the Celestial Master will appreciate it."

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There are countless posts like this, out of politeness, Jia Amnesty opened them one by one and read them one by one. He can go to the Taoist temple. He also wants to see how the Qing Dynasty practiced things. As for the birthday banquet, that is Hurrying to give someone a gift, the other party is just a third-rank official, how decent can he be?As for the Qiqiao activities in major restaurants, if it is free, he is also happy to make fun of it. Counting down the whole year, the seventh day of the seventh month is a very important day, whether it is for literati or poets or girls in boudoirs.

The Magpie Bridge Club is just one of them. The seventh day of July is Kuixing's birthday.

Kuixing is Kuixing. He is the god who governs the movement of literature, and he is also known as the big Kuixing master. In the temple, he is the one who steps on the Aotou with his right foot, kicks the star with his left foot, and holds a pen in his hand.For scholars who want to seek fame, Kuixing's birthday is a very big day, especially in 42 years is the year of the imperial examination, and the exam will start in one month. At this juncture, worship Kuixing and ask him to bless you for the exam. What a stroke of luck.

It sounds a little fantasy, but if everyone worships you or not, it is out of sincerity, and the possibility of being angered is very high.

If it is said that worshiping Kuixing is something that scholars all over the world must do, then even the daughter's family can't escape and worship Zhinu on this day.On the day of the Qiqiao Festival, the girls make an appointment with their close friends or neighbors, ranging from five or six people to more than a dozen, to worship together.They set up a table under the moon, and arranged the drinks, melons, fruits, longan, red dates, etc. on a plate.Fasting in advance, burning incense and bathing, praying before the case, and then sitting around eating melon seeds and peeling peanuts, telling Zhinv about my thoughts, asking her to bless her in finding a good husband in the coming year, or giving birth to a son early and getting a boy in one fell swoop.

The aunt died, and the unmarried daughter kept her filial piety for three years. There is no way to participate in this event to welcome the spring, and neither can Wang Xifeng. Only Daiyu is left. Mrs. Xing is her eldest aunt. It is very face-saving to mourn for her for so long. It's not easy to detain her for three years.In some respects, Jia She's thinking is very traditional, as if he pursues the principle that the man dominates the outside and the woman dominates the inside, he doesn't like women interfering with his father's affairs, and he will not interfere in the backyard unless there is an emergency.

In the past, Madam Xing was in charge of the big house. After Jia pardoned Li Wei, the Xing family and Wang Xifeng became reasonable. The Xing family died in the first year, and the burden was completely on Wang Xifeng's shoulders.

Jia She had three sons, the eldest Jia Hu, the second Jia Lian, and the third Jia Cong.Due to various reasons, Jia Lian is the only one left. Although his mother-in-law Wang Xifeng is called the second grandmother, she is actually the eldest daughter-in-law of Tianshi Mansion. It made sense for her to take over.

It stands to reason that Yingchun and Daiyu should be taken care of by her, and she has to ask about food and clothing from time to time. Before entering the filial piety period, Wang Xifeng was the object of the official wives competing to invite her, and she would go out every now and then to have a small gathering with her own mansion. On the contrary, the contacts on the Internet are not so close... After that, she spends more time thinking about things and talking with husband and wife, and she doesn't go to other yards frequently.In life, he was not harshly treated, regardless of food and clothing, he would stick to good arrangements. Her father-in-law, Jia Amnesty, was a virtue. Wang Xifeng understood very well, if she didn't know what to do with it, she would be out of luck, and her husband-in-law would have to be implicated.

Because she was still in the period of filial piety, Wang Xifeng didn't have these happy and lively things in her mind, and she forgot to arrange for Lin Daiyu. On the fourth day of the lunar new year, Yan Sheng talked about how lively it was outside, and she was looking forward to the arrival of the Qiqiao Festival. Jia She then remembered He didn't talk to Lin Daiyu, but asked Jia Lian to send a message to Wang Xifeng, asking her to send a message to his aunt, the wife of the Wang family. It's nothing to ask someone to piggyback one.

In the past, Jia Amnesty did not personally revise the book because of two considerations. This is a woman's business, and he is a big man who dictates what to do; , I immediately thought of asking him to "repay the favor".They are all relatives, although the relationship is separated by a layer, Jia She is willing to help them, but it cannot be free.Letting Wang Xifeng arrange it will save a lot of trouble. She is a girl from the Wang family, and it is nothing to entrust Lin Daiyu to her natal family. During the filial piety period, the Qiqiao Festival still has to be celebrated, is it arranged by the family?

Wang Xifeng, the one who knows how to live the best and is the most budget-conscious, will worship Lin Daiyu alone?

of course not.

She thought for a while and said: "It's better to have more people to worship Zhinu. It's too deserted to be placed in our house? Lord help me to read the details, how about entrusting sister Lin to my natal family? , I am a fat job, and I only have one sister under my knees, so I don’t need to tell her, my aunt will not treat her badly.” At this point, she paused, and added, “It’s also possible with the Shijia, but it’s just divided. Home, it's not easy to make friends."

Indeed, it was Shi Taijun's natal family, so naturally he and the second wife were in the same spirit, and looking for it was to bring shame on oneself.Besides, there is still a gap between Shi Xiangyun and Lin Daiyu, one of them is informal and the other is very particular, it's strange to get along well, there have been conflicts before, wouldn't it be a disappointment if they make up a bunch of troubles again?

No matter how you look at it, it is best for her to celebrate the festival with the Wang family girl. The Wang family's status is not noble, but they are also officials and nobles. They are basically of the same class as the Lin family, so there is no such thing as an excuse.Jia Amnesty is indeed capable, and he can easily find a better family to trust. No matter whether it is Yinzhen, Yinzhen or other high-ranking families, they are not as suitable as the Wang family. Under the influence of Jia Amnesty, Lin Daiyu has been changing, even so Her nature is still there, and she is a delicate person in her bones. Don't say bad words, even if she receives strange eyes, she can make her ponder over and over again, thinking about what is wrong with herself, whether she has disqualified behavior... such a personality, let her go It's okay to be of the same family background as the Lin family, and it's Wang Xifeng's natal family, so she won't let her think about it.

When Wang Xifeng spoke out her thoughts, Jia Lian immediately approved her.

It's not about sending people to Wang's house for the festival, but about her wisdom.

The woman in the inner house can think that this level is very rare. The father came to him to explain this matter, and let him inform his mother-in-law to study and return to the Wang family.Jia Lian didn't directly say that she didn't want to make Wang Xifeng feel ashamed. Now that she is in charge of the house in the backyard, this kind of thing should have been arranged long ago, but the old man reminded her that it was a denial of her housekeeping ability... Jia Lian thought of this for his daughter-in-law. Leading Wang Xifeng to think of this level, until the matter was settled, she didn't know what role her father-in-law played in it.

Can the affairs of the Tianshi Mansion be hidden from the Elder Master?Jia Amnesty knew what his son had done, as long as he could achieve his goal, he didn't care about the process. Originally, this wasn't a man's business. After a little bit of advice, Wang Xifeng could think of so many things, and his mind was very bright.

Wang Xifeng dictated it, Jia Lian wrote it, and the young couple collaborated to write a good family letter. The content was more exciting than Jia She had expected. Wang Xifeng didn't mention favors at all, but used the attitude of the Wang family to say that she was not so glamorous in the Tianshi Mansion. It used to be good. Because of my wife Xing's comparison, I seem very capable... Now?Mrs. Xing has been dead for more than a year, and my father-in-law has become a golden bachelor again. It will be a matter of time before he gets married again. If the new wife is shrewd and capable, then there will be trouble.Instead of waiting until that day to figure out a solution, it is better to establish her position earlier. She must do something to win over her relationship and stabilize her position.Arranging a place for Lin Daiyu to worship the Weaver Girl is what she should do as the head of the backyard. Anyway, she can't escape, and letting her go to the Wang's house is killing three birds with one stone.

Let everyone in Tianshi Mansion see their ability to do things.

Closer relationship with sister Lin.

Using her as a springboard, he set up a line with Lin Ruhai, the inspector of salt in Yangzhou.

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It is not easy to achieve these three points, and it is always right to work hard in this direction.

What Wang Xifeng did was beg for help, but she assumed the attitude of "arranging people to go over is to respect you".

With Jia Tianshi's transcendent status, as a daughter-in-law, she should be so obsessed.Even if there is no return, the Wang family is happy to make friends with Tianshi Mansion, many friends have many paths, such a cool and domineering friend can't be asked for by others.

After reading the letter, Mrs. Wang's face was full of smiles, and she immediately ordered the housekeeper to make arrangements, making the already intense ceremony even more grand.She was also fortunate that Sister Feng was a girl from the Wang family, and she would think of her natal family first at this time, otherwise she would be taken over by others.Not to mention that Lin Daiyu has been living in the Tianshi Mansion for a long time, she is a very important person, just looking at her status, she is the eldest daughter of Lin Ruhai, the inspector of salt and censor Lin Ruhai in Yangzhou... It will be beneficial and harmless to agree to this matter.

It was an hour and a half before Wang Xifeng received a reply. Auntie was indeed very kind. She readily agreed to her request, saying that she had ordered someone to arrange for it, and planned to send someone over to pick it up in the afternoon of the sixth day of the lunar new year. send it back.Such considerate service is naturally desirable, Jia Lian wrote it on behalf of another letter of thanks to the Wang family, how smart is Wang Xifeng?She didn't say anything on behalf of the Tianshi Mansion, but stood on her own standpoint, asking more aunts to help out, otherwise she would have to ask another family.

After arranging the matter, Jia Lian went to the Grand Master's yard to report. Wang Xifeng found Daiyu and told her about it.It would be a lie to say that she is not touched, for the girls, the Qiqiao Festival has a very special meaning, even if Daiyu is only eight years old now, even if she is still early to marry, even if she has a cold personality and does not like to join in the fun.

"Second sister-in-law is really troublesome. I'm still young, but this festival doesn't matter."

Wang Xifeng said angrily: "...After my wife left, I will be in charge of the backyard. This is my job. My sister doesn't need to think about it. Originally, it's good to have a lot of fun in worshiping Zhinu. My aunt has a good temper and is extremely hospitable. , you should be in our house, don't be cautious, so that you can celebrate the festival."