I consulted a feng shui master in Hong Kong.

Hearing Chen Qinghe say this, Huo Qingtang sat up even straighter.

The concern in his eyes was impossible to hide.

Huo Qingtang asked curiously, "Is there really such a peculiar feng shui arrangement?"

"Feng shui and physiognomy are inherently mysterious and profound, encompassing all aspects of life, and all sorts of situations can exist." Chen Qinghe understands the public's misunderstanding and lack of knowledge about feng shui, and he is not stingy with his words when he has the opportunity to explain.

The "Azure Dragon Protects the Master and Reverses Evil Formation" is not considered a killing formation or a wealth formation in the old manuals of physiognomy. It was originally called the "Azure Dragon Returns Qi to Protect the Master Formation".

Legend has it that it originated in the late Eastern Han Dynasty and was originally a method used by geomancers in the north to guard ancestral halls and protect the main courtyard.

This strategy is not about suppressing others, but rather about "supporting the master, understanding the intention, and returning to the heart."

The so-called "supporting the master" means first supporting the righteous spirit of the homeowner; the so-called "illuminating the intention" means that as soon as a visitor enters the house, the energy of the house will reveal their thoughts; the so-called "returning to the heart" means that a righteous heart is unhindered, while an evil heart will be disturbed; as for "returning to evil," it does not mean that the house will intentionally harm people, but that if an outsider has malicious intent and brings evil energy into the house, that evil energy will go around and eventually affect the visitor first.

There's an old saying in the world of physiognomy: "The Azure Dragon doesn't kill people, it only shines upon them; if it sees evil in people's hearts, then evil intentions will return to the person who is being targeted."

The most famous legend of this time was set during the Jian'an period.

According to unofficial historical records, after Cao Cao established his capital in Ye, he became deeply suspicious and was extremely wary of any hidden dissent among his subordinates. He once ordered a Taoist priest to renovate a separate residence.

On the surface, the courtyard appeared harmless, rather spacious and peaceful. Inside the gate was only a wooden screen, the left courtyard was planted with trees, and the right courtyard was used to guard against the White Tiger (a malevolent spirit). A jade pendant hung in front of the building, but no mirror was used to reflect its reflection. The back door was open seven times and closed three times, leaving no deadly entrances. Normally, the courtyard served as a place for cultivating one's spirit and calming the mind, protecting the master. However, if someone entered with malicious intent, they would often become agitated and speak incoherently after leaving, at best revealing their true intentions, and at worst ruining their plans.

Later, rumors circulated among the people that Cao Cao's purging of his followers and discovery of his spies in his later years did not necessarily rely entirely on his informants; he also relied to some extent on this kind of "protective house layout that wards off evil spirits."

Some people who wanted to take advantage of the situation not only failed to get close to him, but also left their mark; some people went back home and their families suddenly fell into turmoil, their schemes backfired, and they ended up with their families destroyed and their lives ruined.

Chen Qinghe saw that the arrangement in Su Yulian's house had a hidden meaning, so wouldn't the Azure Dragon Protecting the Master be used just right?

Huo Qingtang then asked, "If we follow your plan, how long will it take to see results?"

"If the other party makes any further moves, it should be soon; if they don't... well, it's hard to say. Feng shui arrangements are based on the circumstances, but they're not a panacea," Chen Qinghe said.

Huo Qingtang nodded thoughtfully.

It's as if they think this is the normal way.

Chen Qinghe did a quick calculation with his fingers, then refrained from asking further about Su Yulian. Instead, he looked at Huo Qingtang and asked, "Have you been going to her house quite often these days?"

"I've been there quite a few times."

"Every time I go up the stairs and reach the study door, I feel a tightness in my chest, become inexplicably irritable, and can't sleep well afterward, right?"

Huo Qingtang's gaze sharpened.

She never liked others showing off their "fortune telling" skills in front of her, but those two sentences were absolutely right.

She had been frequently visiting the Su residence these days. At first, she thought it was because she was worried about Su Yulian, but later she realized that every time she entered that house, she felt like she had a fire burning inside her. Even though no one had provoked her, she always felt inexplicably angry.

Su Yulian looked up at her, as if she hadn't expected that even she would be affected by that house.

"That house isn't just affecting her," Chen Qinghe said. "If you go there often, you'll naturally get caught up in it too. When things get messy for a long time, they don't distinguish between close and distant relatives."

Huo Qingtang's gaze grew increasingly cold.

Chen Qinghe remained calm: "We can go there first today and establish the framework. That way, at least you'll feel more at ease."

Su Yulian nodded.

Then he invited Chen Qinghe and the others to get into the car.

The setup was simple; for Chen Qinghe, these things were just things he could easily do, and there wasn't much difficulty involved.

Huang Shouzhou stood aside, and seeing that he had said enough, he cleared his throat and smiled very kindly: "Mrs. Su, my junior brother didn't just take a look at the house this time; he's really set up this arrangement for you. You might not find another place like this."

Upon hearing this, Su Yulian understood his meaning. Without hesitation, she turned and went into the house, and soon returned with a dark wooden box, placing it on the table.

When the wooden box was opened, several stacks of Hong Kong dollars were neatly stacked inside.

Huang Shouzhou's eyelids twitched, and his heart suddenly warmed.

Su Yulian said in a low voice, "The 200,000 I mentioned earlier was a deposit for inviting Mr. Chen to come to our door. Now that this deal has been made, let's add another 200,000 to that."

Chen Qinghe glanced at the wooden box, his expression unchanged, and simply smiled: "Then I won't stand on ceremony."

Huang Shou-chou almost laughed his back teeth out.

Four hundred thousand.

This is not a number that can be seen in small-scale operations in Fu'anli.

Chen Qinghe accepted the money without keeping much, only instructing Su Yulian not to alter the furnishings of the house for the next three days, especially around the stairwell and study, and not to add or remove anything according to others' wishes.

After saying that, he left the Su residence with Huang Shouzhuo.

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……

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

In the past three days, Su Yulian's complexion has improved considerably.

The most obvious change is that the bluish tinge around my eyes has faded, and I can sleep through the night now.

Previously, she would wake up in the middle of the night as if someone was always walking up and down the stairs; now, that feeling of being watched has lessened considerably.

Even the maid said that the lady's voice had become more steady these past two days, unlike before when it always sounded weak and strained.

Strangely, nothing happened.

After the Azure Dragon Guardian Formation was erected, the Su residence became very quiet.

Nothing strange happened, and no one came to the door.

Those who had previously forced her to bow her head seemed to suddenly fall silent.

This quietness, however, made people feel uneasy.

As night fell, Huo Qingtang came to keep her company as usual. The two sat in the boudoir, the wind outside the window was gentle, and a warm lamp was lit in front of the dressing mirror, illuminating half of the room softly.

Su Yulian, holding her teacup, said softly, "Qingtang, do you think... there's something wrong with Mr. Chen's plan?"

Huo Qingtang looked up at her: "Are you feeling unwell?"

"No." Su Yulian shook her head. "On the contrary, I've been sleeping better these past two days than before. But precisely because it's so peaceful, I feel uneasy. You said he explained it so clearly that day, about protecting his master and about reversing evil, but now nothing has happened, it's like..."

She couldn't continue speaking after saying that.

It's like this round didn't work at all.

Huo Qingtang was silent for a moment, and for no reason, the image of that young man appeared in her mind before she said, "Your complexion has indeed improved these past two days. If it really didn't work, at least the oppressive atmosphere in the house wouldn't have dissipated so quickly."

"Besides, you've seen that feng shui master yourself; he doesn't seem like the kind of person who just spouts nonsense."

Su Yulian lowered her eyes, her fingers gently stroking the rim of the cup: "But..."

She didn't continue speaking.

During this time, Su Yulian would occasionally look at photos of her deceased husband and couldn't help but shed tears.

At first, Su Yulian was naturally forced into it, but as things developed to this point, Chen Qinghe told her about the situation, and with some information he had secretly gathered, Su Yulian also realized that there was something fishy going on behind her husband's death.

But when you try to go deeper, you feel powerless.

With her current abilities, she has no way of finding the mastermind behind this.

Huo Qingtang would come over to keep them company from time to time, and their relationship warmed up once again.

"Let's wait and see what happens. There's nothing we can do right now except wait," Huo Qingtang said, stroking Su Yulian's hair to comfort her.

Su Yulian nodded.