Fengshui originated from the art of geomancy. In the beginning, it was used by people to look at Yin and Yang residences. Later, with the development of the study of Yi, there were several branches that were no longer limited to geomancy. Masters of Yi condensed the metaphysics of Fengshui into objects and used it to seek fortune and avoid calamity.
Fengshui Ponds were best if they were natural. However, natural Fengshui Ponds were mostly located deep in the mountains and forests. It was inconvenient to use it on the spot. Thus, Masters of Yi would often build a Fengshui Pond in a certain area of their residences.
According to the method of construction, there were three grades of Fengshui Pond. The Third Grade Fengshui Pond could only be used to regulate the front and back of the house. The Second Grade Fengshui Pond could be used to nurture animals. The First Grade Fengshui Pond could even be used to guard the residence.
It sounded mysterious, but when one understood the principles, it was just that. Yu Shu was a practical person. When she said she wanted to set up a Fengshui Pond, she asked Xue Rui for a piece of land. In the next moment, she brought people upstairs to clean up the place.
In the courtyard of the third floor of Wang Ji Tower, there was a "Hui" corridor. Looking up at the sky, the Fengshui Pond was perfect. In the middle of the empty space was a one meter wide balcony. It was paved with uneven cobblestones. After a few spring rains, a few weeds had sprouted in the corner. There were also a few palm-sized pieces of tender green moss.
Yu Shu had set her sights on this small piece of land a few days ago. She took out a pre-drawn map and gestured on the ground. She had two handymen, Ah Ping and Ah Xiang, dig out the stones in the southeast corner, revealing a three chi radius of flat land. She watched as they cleaned up the soil while instructing Xiao Qing to call Lin Fu over.
"Miss, you're looking for me?" Lin Fu ran up after a while, panting.
"I remember there's a fish tank in the main kitchen. Have someone clear it, wash it, and fill it with half a vat of spring water for tea. Carry it upstairs for me." Yu Shu squatted at the edge of the balcony and weighed a few cobblestones in her hand.
"Ah?" Lin Fu had a strange expression on his face. He hesitated and said, "There are fish in that vat every day and it smells fishy. If Miss wants to use a water vat, there is a large porcelain cup in the front hall. It looks beautiful."
Yu Shu sneered and threw away the stone in her hand. "I want that fish tank. Hurry up and go. Don't delay my business."
What was the use of being beautiful? The fish tank in the kitchen looked inconspicuous, but it was filled with fish that Xue Rui had carefully selected from all over the country. These fish were full of spirituality and were on the verge of becoming spirits. When cooked into a dish and eaten, it could increase one's fortune. Even if it was just a little bit, after a hundred days of breathing, the fish tank would be infected with a layer of spiritual Qi. It couldn't be better to use it as a Fengshui pond.
Lin Fu didn't go against Yu Shu. He obediently went and carried a spare water tank from the warehouse to keep the fish. He cleaned the fish tank that Yu Shu wanted and personally delivered it to the roof.
In the afternoon, business in the restaurant was slow, so he stayed on the side and watched Yu Shu tidy up the fish tank. After she placed it in the right place, she took out a strange ruler and a piece of paper. She measured the distance between the fish tank and the fish tank. She then filled the area with some strange objects, such as tortoise bones, copper plates, red sandstones … and even two pieces of poria cocos root.
By the time Yu Shu was done with this corner, the sun had already set.
"It's done." Yu Shu patted the dust off her hands and took the teapot from Xiao Qing's hands. She drank two mouthfuls of water and looked at her first Fengshui pond with satisfaction. She ordered the waiters and handymen on both sides, "Just leave it like this. No one is allowed to come up to the courtyard on the third floor without my permission. Do you all hear me?"
"Yes, Miss." A group of people answered.
"Alright, go and do what you need to do."
Yu Shu dismissed all the people and went back to her room. There was hot soup and water waiting for her. She took a clean bath and put on a comfortable silk dress. She went downstairs to find Xue Rui.
When Xue Rui woke up, his complexion looked much better. He ate dinner with Yu Shu, and there was still a few hours before they had to leave, so he curiously followed her to the patio to look at the Fengshui Pond that she had built.
The Xue family naturally had no lack of Fengshui treasures in their house. When he saw the gray fish tank in the corner of the balcony, the corner of his eyes twitched. He turned his head and asked her, "Is it really useful to do this?"
Yu Shu was a little unhappy when she saw his doubtful look. She rolled her eyes and pulled his sleeve to the side of the fish tank. She said, "Close your eyes and raise your hands above your head with your palms facing the sky."
Xue Rui hesitated for a moment, but he still did as he was told. He closed his eyes and raised his hands high. He didn't know that he looked a little silly, and he didn't see Yu Shu snickering.
"Relax your whole body. Breathe in, breathe in, breathe out again, breathe in again … Do you feel anything?"
"Uh, it seems a little cool." Xue Rui said against his conscience. In fact, he didn't smell anything except a little fishy smell.
"It shouldn't be. Try to take two more breaths." Yu Shu quietly pulled out a strand of her hair and pinched the end of her hair. She tiptoed in front of Xue Rui.
Xue Rui listened and moved his nose again. His hair scratched the tip of his nose. He didn't pay attention and sneezed. He suddenly opened his eyes and saw Yu Shu's small face that was trying to hold back her laughter. He knew that he was tricked.
"Pfft, haha." Yu Shu's shoulders shook as she laughed. Her almond-shaped eyes curved into a crescent moon. Her white teeth bit her lower lip. Halfway through her laughter, Xue Rui grabbed her hand and pulled it to his chest. His dark eyes stared straight at her.
Yu Shu realized that the situation was not good. She quickly stopped laughing. She put one hand on his hard chest and shrank her neck back. She said, "I was just playing with you. You can't be so petty."
Xue Rui didn't say anything. He held her fist tightly. His eyes wandered around her clean and well-behaved face. His heart was moved. He slowly lowered his head and moved closer to her forehead. Smelling her soft breath, he opened his mouth and kissed her lips. It was as if he was testing her. The next moment, he reached out and hooked her slender waist. He lowered his head and deepened the kiss.
Yu Shu pressed her hands against his chest and was forced to raise her head. Their lips pressed against each other. His gentle breath made it impossible for her to reject him. It was only a moment of hesitation, but it allowed him to attack her. The man's nimble tongue gently swept across her lips and teeth with a hint of deliberate flattery. It was slightly hot. It was the taste of entanglement that she had never experienced before. Very quickly, this inexperienced leftover woman was mesmerized by the kiss. She allowed his strong and strong arms to wrap around her small waist. She narrowed her eyes and enjoyed it. In a daze, she thought — —
This fellow's skills were too good. He must have trained.
Eh, eh?
As soon as this thought came out, Yu Shu's mind became clear. She felt uncomfortable in her heart. She opened her mouth and bit down.
"Hiss — —" Xue Rui was in a daze when he suddenly felt pain. He had no choice but to leave her soft mouth. But he was reluctant to let go of her. So he pressed against her smooth forehead and asked in a hoarse voice: "What's wrong?"
Yu Shu pursed her wet lips in annoyance and pinched his chest with her fingers. However, Xue Rui did not even frown when she pinched his chest because he was skinny. She did not pinch much of his flesh and it was neither painful nor itchy.
"Who allowed you to kiss me?"
Xue Rui didn't know what she was thinking. He thought that she was shy. He felt an indescribable satisfaction from the deep kiss just now. His heart warmed. He put one hand on her waist and the other on her shoulder. He pulled her into his arms. His lips gently touched her forehead and said in a very serious manner: "Ah Shu, wait a little longer. After a few days, I will go to your house to ask for your hand in marriage, okay?"
Things happened too suddenly. Yu Shu's mind turned twice before she understood what he was saying.
This, this guy couldn't be proposing to her, right?
Yu Shu suddenly raised her neck and almost hit Xue Rui's chin. She carefully looked at his handsome face, trying to see what was going on.
Xue Rui didn't see any happy expression on her face. He couldn't help but feel a little nervous. He hugged her tighter. His eyes darkened and said in a low voice: "You don't want to?"
"…" She didn't want to. The two of them just saw each other for a few days. Now they were talking about marriage. It was like the wind and rain. Would they directly roll on the bed and give birth to a child tomorrow?
Yu Shu's expression at this moment fully expressed her thoughts. Xue Rui was a smart person. How could he not know that she was not willing. In a split second, her heart was in turmoil. What tenderness and sweet feelings were all destroyed.
This little ingrate. He had kissed and hugged her. He almost dug out his heart and lungs for her, but she actually didn't want to marry him!
He resisted the urge to break her waist. He took a breath and squeezed a smile at her. He softened his voice and said warmly: "I am being rude. You are still studying at the Taishi Library. The marriage is not urgent. We will discuss it later."
He was not angry. He was not angry. He cast a long line to catch a big fish. He was not angry at all!
Yu Shu immediately breathed a sigh of relief. She patted her chest recklessly and rolled her eyes at him: "You scared me."
"…" Xue Rui secretly gritted his teeth. He thought that if she dared to say another word of nonsense, he would make her happy even if she was not willing.
It was a good thing that Yu Shu did not continue to test Xue Rui's patience. She pushed him and said: "What time is it? Don't you want to go to the Judicial Office? Hurry up and leave."
"En." Xue Rui reluctantly let go of her waist. His other hand was still around her shoulder as he led her down the stairs.
Yu Shu thought that after tonight, there would no longer be a person called "Ji Xingxuan" in this world. Her mind started to move. She poked Xue Rui's ribs and asked: "Can you take me with you?"
Xue Rui was filled with anger. He glanced at her, "No."
Yu Shu did not give up and said: "Take me with you. This is most likely the last time I see her."
"What is there to see. Ning Wang is present tonight. The secret edict of the palace cannot be announced. Aren't you afraid that he will remember you when he sees you?"
"At worst, I will disguise myself as your subordinate. It will be dark and no one will recognize me."
"I said no means no. Stay obediently in Wang Ji Tower."
"Da ge."
"You can't even call me da ye."
"…" Damn you.
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