The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 257 Unorthodox Techniques
These words were rather strange.

Although it sounds mystical and baseless, and is not convincing, but...

When Yu Tingwan looked again at Young Master Zhu, who was smiling like a spring breeze at the entrance of the Niangniang Temple, she felt a chill run down her spine.

Wei Zhao placed his hand on her shoulder, with a soothing gesture, while his cold gaze fell upon the Taoist priest.

The Taoist priest wasn't afraid that Wei Zhao would twist his neck.

The noble person before me has killed countless people, yet possesses immeasurable merit.

"I am not a charlatan, and I never speak falsehoods."

“He has lost all his yang energy, yet he is alive and well; there must be something fishy about that.”

The Taoist priest said, "This is remarkable, very interesting."

He's not just making things up.

Young Master Zhu's appearance doesn't indicate any romantic prospects.

He could see it clearly...

The Taoist priest said disapprovingly, "It's an auspicious sign of financial loss."

Losing money is one thing, but life won't last long either. If you do evil deeds, you will surely suffer the consequences.

He wanted to say something more, but his voice was drowned out by the banging of gongs and drums in front.

Soon, a loud voice rang out.

He is the butler behind Master Zhu.

He stood on the high platform and said kindly, "As you all know, our young master has a deep connection with the temple of the Goddess. Therefore, over the years, the Zhu family has been grateful for the grace of the Goddess who grants children."

"The money for the annual temple fair and the expenses for repairing the Niangniang Temple are all paid by the Zhu family. We only wish that the young master is in good health."

"The auspicious time has arrived. As per the old custom, select two boys, aged ten to twelve."

He looked around and saw that there were quite a few boys who had come this year, which made him somewhat satisfied.

"If you are interested, please come this way."

They specifically requested boys, and no one thought there was anything wrong with it. In their eyes, boys were more precious than girls!

The words had barely left his mouth when the crowd erupted in a clamor. People grabbed their children and rushed forward like madmen, afraid of being beaten to it by others.

"Master Zhu, Master Zhu, look at my eldest son. He is the right age. Here are his birth date and time. Take a look."

"Hey, don't push. Being chosen by the Zhu family is one in a million. You have a face full of pockmarks and you're so ugly. How dare you send yourself here? Aren't you afraid of startling the gods in the temple?"

“Master Zhu, my son Sanlang is handsome. I just saw him and there are few people who are better looking than him. This child is clever and everyone who meets him says that he will achieve great things in the future.”

This was the first time Yu Tingwan had ever seen such a scene.

He had no interest in fortune-telling anymore; he just looked around curiously.

Some even knelt down, tears streaming down their faces before they could even utter a word.

“Master Zhu, my son Wulang is very weak and really can’t go on. We’ve seen all the doctors we can, and he’s taken countless medicines over the years. We’ve gone bankrupt from all the medicines, but he’s not getting better.”

The thin woman held the little boy nestled in her arms tightly.

She really had no other choice.

"Please, Master Zhu, choose my fifth son."

"This child hasn't been doing well since he fell into the water and got hit on the head by a rock."

Faced with these repeated pleas, Master Zhu looked troubled.

"I know you all want to be chosen, but there are only two spots available, so please don't rush."

Yu Tingwan was baffled.

"This is?"

She looked at Wei Zhao.

Wei Zhao: "I don't know."

The stall next door sells food. I've been coming here every year for the past few years. The money I make in one day at the Niangniang Temple is more than I used to make in half a month.

He was extremely grateful to the Zhu family, and made time to say, "Don't you know? When Young Master Zhu was young, the Zhu family took him around to seek medical treatment."

"Actually, praying for peace at this temple is far more effective than praying for a child."

"Back then, the Zhu family would call doctors every few days, and they even bought a coffin... for fear that something bad might happen to them."

Many people say that Heaven is blind; the Zhu family, despite giving away all their wealth and being kind-hearted, couldn't even keep one of their children.

until……

"After the temple fair, the Zhu family received guidance from a high-ranking monk." He pointed with his finger.

"See? Eight out of ten people who came today are going to burn incense. With so many people, the ashes from the incense and paper money will all be useful to the Zhu family later."

"After the sun sets, the young master of the Zhu family sweeps the incense ash into one place, then scoops it up with both hands and puts it into the new incense burner, wraps it in red paper, and finally takes it to the temple for offering."

Yu Tingwan became more and more confused as she listened.

"No one else has any objections?"

People believe in these things the most. The incense and paper money they burn are their reverence and goodwill towards the gods. How can they be happy when the young master of the Zhu family takes advantage of them?

"No way."

The stall owner said, "You can go and have a look around our city. The prices in those incense and candle shops are 50% cheaper than outside. The Zhu family subsidizes them privately."

"Besides, the Zhu family is charitable. Over the years, they have always helped anyone in need. We have all seen this and are indebted to them. So much incense ash can fill several baskets if swept together. How much can Young Master Zhu use? He can't possibly burn it all off one person and take it all."

Yu Tingwan listened, completely stunned.

Wei Zhao's expression was blank; it was unclear whether he had listened or was simply lost in thought.

Oh.

Thinking about something.

The Zhu family is really rich.

He took a liking to it.

That's his.

The stall owner next door couldn't stop talking: "Young Master Zhu stayed at the Niangniang Temple at night, and the high monks chanted sutras for him. The incense burner was filled with incense ash beforehand, so incense could be inserted into it. He had to keep an eye on it at all times, and when one incense stick was about to go out, he had to put another one in to continue, without interruption, to show his sincerity."

"Since then, her health has actually gradually improved, which is quite remarkable."

However, not every family can afford to spend money like the Zhu family.

"Later, Master Zhu thought of the heartache of parents everywhere. What parent doesn't want their child to live a safe and peaceful life? So he decided to send two children in together, hoping they would be blessed by Guanyin."

He spoke with great regret.

"It's a pity. My son is just the right age, but his birth chart clashes with that of Young Master Zhu."

"I wonder which family is so lucky to be chosen."

He thought for a moment.

“There have been seriously ill children who were selected before. Master Zhu is a kind man. Three years ago, a boy was diagnosed with a condition that the doctor said would not live for more than three months. After being selected, he lived for four more months. No wonder that woman who knelt on the ground just now begged like that. I guess she will probably be selected for her son.”

He spoke until his throat was dry, but he still didn't forget to offer advice.

“If you have any family members or relatives who meet the Zhu family’s criteria, you can bring them over. Maybe they will receive some good fortune.”

Yu Tingwan: ...

No.

Even if I had them, I wouldn't bring them.

It sounds mysterious.

The Taoist priest remained dismissive.

Just that black aura...

He scoffed, "Who knows what kind of shady tricks they used inside."

Stall owner: ? ?

He suddenly became unhappy.

"Eh!"

"What are you saying, you stinking Taoist priest!"

“If you continue to slander the Zhu family, I…”

"What am I?"

The Taoist priest looked at him with disdain: "Your face doesn't look like that of someone who has a son."

Stall owner: ? ? ?
He was happy.

“My eldest son is already eleven. If you’re going to scam someone, you should at least think it through. Aren’t you afraid of what you’re saying…”

Taoist priest: "Is it possible..."

He smiled and asked, "Was it your wife's child with someone else?"