This was an anti-theft stamp. The purchase ratio was less than 30%.
The anti-theft time was 24 hours.
This was also the difference between this fortune-teller and ordinary fortune-tellers. Ordinary fortune-tellers' banners had words like "Ask for Divination", "Half Immortal X", "Divine Prediction", and so on.
However, his fortune-telling banner had the words "Ten taels of silver per divination. Does it count?",
It was full of arrogance.
However, most of the people in the county were poor farmers.
Ten taels of silver was equivalent to their family's annual expenses.
Even those who were slightly wealthy were not willing to spend this money on fortune-telling. Therefore, for a few days, no one knew the name of this fortune-teller or whether his fortune-telling skills were accurate.
On this day,
As the sun was setting, this fortune-teller was about to fall into the predicament of "not opening" again.
At this moment, a group of burly men with fierce faces walked over from the intersection of the street. Their small eyes faintly glowed with a fierce light.
And on their waists, they were all equipped with a black sheathed steel knife.
When the surrounding peddlers saw them, they all shrank their bodies and lowered their heads, not daring to speak. The commoners who came out to buy things also lowered their heads and carefully walked in the opposite direction with small steps.
They were afraid of encountering this group of fierce fiends.
The fortune-teller who heard the commotion only opened his eyes lazily to take a look, then continued to close his eyes and sleep soundly.
This group of burly men first looked around fiercely.
They suppressed the crowd until they did not dare to breathe loudly.
Then, they walked aggressively to the fortune-teller's stall.
The leader slammed his palm on the table and said fiercely, "Fortune-teller.
Come, give us brothers a divination! "
The muscles on his face trembled a few times.
His thick aura of finding fault almost soared to the sky.
The surrounding people all prayed in their hearts that this fortune-teller would be tactful.
Don't offend this group of Yama. Otherwise, they did not know how long they would have to wait to see such a handsome young man again.
The fortune-teller clearly did not hear their thoughts. He only half-opened his eyes and stared at the shaking table. When the table stopped shaking, he raised his eyes to look at the group of burly men. "Ten taels per divination. Pay first and then the fortune will be told." His voice was indifferent and clear, without fear or anger.
The group of burly men sneered one after another. The leader snorted disdainfully. "Stinky fortune-teller, do you know who we are!? This piece of land is under our control. If you want to have your fortune told here, you have to pay us the market fee! "
"That's right, it's your fortune to be able to tell our fortunes! I don't know where you got the guts to set up a stall here without our big brother's permission. Big brother, teach him a lesson.. and let him know your power. "
The leader glared at him and scolded, "Shut up! We're doing legitimate business, not hooligans who collect protection fees. As long as the market fee is, "," Yama " "Yama than Yama," Yyin.......
"Market fee? This is the first time I heard of it. This name is quite good. "The fortune-teller nodded." How do you collect the market fee? "
The leader of the burly men said, "Ten taels per divination. You make money quickly. I won't charge much. One hundred taels per month. You can make this money by telling the fortunes of ten people. My fee is quite reasonable! "
The surrounding people sucked in a breath of cold air. One hundred taels of silver. Many of them would never see so much money in their lifetime.
The fortune-teller remained calm and continued, "It is very reasonable. But, "he raised his eyebrows," what if I don't pay? "
"Don't pay? As long as you step into this market, you have to pay me a month. If you don't have the money, you can go to Nanfeng Restaurant and be a rabbit master to repay me. " The leader of the burly men sized up the fortune-teller. "With your good looks, you should be able to repay me quickly."
The fortune-teller's eyes flashed. He suddenly raised the corner of his mouth and said with a smile, "There are ten of you. How about I tell each of your fortunes to pay for the market fee?"
He slowly straightened his body. The red light sprinkled on his smooth jade face, revealing a layer of frost. "It is said that birds of a feather flock together. People are the same. Looking at everyone's face, it is the same. Everyone's face is dark and gloomy. Your forehead is dark and faintly revealing the color of blood. This is the omen of a bloody disaster. I advise everyone to go home early. It is best if you don't leave your house for the next few days. "
"Nonsense! You dare to curse me!? "
The leader of the burly men was so angry that his face turned green. He didn't believe that this fortune-teller had any real ability. He only felt that this fortune-teller relied on his face to swindle people. Now that he saw him cursing him like this, it was simply stepping on his face. How could he not be angry?
He sneered and raised his head to shout, "Brothers, tear down the stall! Take this rabbit master away! "
"Yes." The person behind him replied with a hint of excitement in his voice.
Although these people all liked women, when they met beautiful women, they didn't have any qualms about it. This fortune-teller was even better looking than the tofu beauties on the streets. His skin was so delicate that it didn't look like a man's. They often heard storytellers say that those high officials and noble people had homosexual fetishes. At first, they didn't understand. How could a man's skin be compared to a woman's delicate skin? Now that they saw this fortune-teller, they understood that if all men looked like this fortune-teller, they would also be willing to have homosexual fetishes. It was just that this fortune-teller hadn't been sold for a good price. Perhaps the boss wasn't willing to let them have a taste. But now, it was no problem to take advantage of this opportunity.
Thinking of this, they couldn't wait to rush forward. They were ready to kick the table away and grab the fortune-teller to give him a good rub. Magical and strange
Whoosh whoosh — —
A few weak sounds broke through the air. The group of boorish men lost their balance and fell forward. Their faces heavily hit the ground or the edge of the table. Immediately, screams and wails were heard. Some people raised their heads. Their noses and mouths were covered in blood. Not to mention their tears, their mouths were wide open and they were missing two front teeth. They were in a very sorry state.
The leader of the large men was stunned. In just a moment, the people he brought were all covered in blood and fell to the ground.
"What did I say?" The fortune-teller smiled and said slowly, "I already said that it was not good to go out when there was a bloody disaster. I told you to quickly go home, but you didn't listen. Now, isn't it coming true? "
It was just that this was too strange. They had never heard of a bloody disaster coming true right after the words were said.
The leader of the large men looked at the fortune-teller suspiciously. His heart hardened. He gritted his teeth and said, "This master doesn't believe in this evil!" He suddenly pulled out a steel knife from his waist. With a cold flash, the blade chopped towards the fortune-teller's head. "This master wants to see if you see blood first or this master sees blood first!"
The surrounding people cried out in alarm. Seeing that the fortune-teller's blood was about to splash under the knife, they closed their eyes and couldn't bear to watch.
"Clang!" "Bang!" A strange sound entered their ears, but there were no screams. Everyone carefully opened half of their eyes. When they saw the situation in front of them, they immediately opened their eyes in shock.
It turned out that when they closed their eyes, the leader of the large men had somehow bumped into the table. When the table shattered, the leader of the large men also fell to the ground with his head covered in blood. It was unknown whether he was dead or alive. Beside him, the two pieces of the steel knife glowed strangely under the sunlight.
Everyone felt pity in their hearts. They had already been pressured by the high market fees to the point that they couldn't breathe. Now, such a satisfying scene had been missed by them. They wanted to slap themselves in the face. Why did they close their eyes for no reason! They really had no guts!
Everyone looked at the fortune-teller who had been calm and composed. They couldn't help but admire him in their hearts.
The fortune-teller slowly got up and leisurely flicked his sleeves. He sighed, "It was a good table. What a pity."
After he finished speaking, he ignored the group of boorish men who were either sitting or lying on the ground and walked away.
The group of large men were also afraid of the fortune-teller's evil spirit. Even if they had the ability to stop him, they didn't dare to do so. They were afraid that they would have more holes in their faces. They simply continued to howl in grief. If they were questioned in the future, they would have an excuse.
The fortune-teller hadn't gone far when the kind-hearted old woman quietly walked up to him. She softly said, "You've caused a big disaster. The leader of the group was called Master Liu. He was originally just a street hoodlum. It was only because his sister became the concubine of the county magistrate and got a man in one fell swoop that he became successful. I heard that his sister is favored by the county magistrate. This Master Liu caused such a mess in front of your stall. His sister can't help but ask the county magistrate to skin you alive. Take advantage of the fact that the county magistrate still doesn't know. You should quickly leave this place and find another place to make a living. "
The fortune-teller faintly smiled and cupped his hands. His voice was like a spring breeze brushing past one's ear. It was completely different from the coldness from before. "Many thanks for the reminder. However, the world is peaceful and prosperous. I believe that they won't dare to act recklessly. "
The old woman shook her head and sighed. "The heavens are high and the Emperor is far away. How could the Emperor manage our small plot of land? The county magistrate is the local tyrant here. Life or death is just a matter of words. Listen to this old woman's advice. No matter what, save your life first. "
The fortune-teller smiled and said, "This one is observing the sky at night. I'm afraid that the county magistrate will be too busy to take care of himself and won't dare to cause any more trouble. Also, looking at the Old Madame's fortune, I'm afraid that you will have a windfall. You must remember not to reveal your wealth. "
The old woman was so shocked by his words that she froze in place. She could only stare at his departing figure for a long time without returning to her senses.
"Actually, I didn't watch for too long. However, I really am a bit thirsty." Lin Daiyu picked up her cup and took a small sip. Her posture was elegant and tranquil. After a short while, she used a handkerchief to wipe the corners of her mouth. She raised her head and asked, "How is Zi Yuan? Does she still feel uncomfortable?"
Zi Yuan had lived in the north since she was a child. Because it was her first time on a boat, it didn't take long for her to become seasick and dizzy. She could only lie on the bed and couldn't walk at all.
"She's already much better. Her face isn't as pale as it was before. There's even some color in her face." Xue Yan replied, "This servant just came from Zi Yuan Jiejie's place. Jiejie also asked about Miss. When she heard that Miss was doing well, she felt both happy and guilty. She said that she came to serve Miss, but she didn't expect that she would become the one being served."
Lin Daiyu smiled and said, "Go and tell her that it's not easy for her to serve Miss. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. It's not like she needs to wait a little longer."
"This servant also told Jiejie Zi Yuan Jiejie the same thing. However, Jiejie Zi Yuan Jiejie has other depressing matters. Previously, when we left the capital, Jiejie Yuanyang and the others were extremely envious. They all asked Jiejie Zi Yuan Jiejie to record the scenery on the river and tell them about it when they returned. At that time, Jiejie Zi Yuan Jiejie patted her chest and agreed. But now, Jiejie Zi Yuan Jiejie can't even go out, let alone enjoy the scenery on the deck. When she returned, she would be laughed at by Jiejie Yuanyang and the others. Jiejie Zi Yuan Jiejie said that she lost a lot of face this time. "
Xue Yan finished speaking in high spirits. When she saw that Lin Daiyu, who had been laughing and trembling a moment ago, suddenly looked lonely, she couldn't help but worry and ask, "Miss, what's wrong? Are you not feeling well?"
Lin Daiyu shook her head and smiled bitterly, "It's just that when I think about going back in the future, I can't help but feel a little depressed …"
Xue Yan wished she could hit herself. She could finally go home. Why did she bring up the matter of going back to the capital again? Gold or silver nests were not as good as her own doghouse. Even she felt more comfortable in Yangzhou, let alone Miss.
She said with a bitter face, "Miss, it's all this servant's fault. I said something wrong. You can hit or scold me if you want. If you act like this, this servant's heart will also feel bad. "
"I thought too much. It has nothing to do with you."
Seeing that Lin Daiyu's mood was still not high, Xue Yan tilted her head and thought for a moment, "Miss, if you want to stay in Yangzhou, you should tell Master. Master loves you so much that he definitely won't let you go."
Lin Daiyu pursed her lips. If it was so easy, she wouldn't have been sent to the capital a year ago. Her health was not good and she often got sick. If she stayed in Yangzhou, she would only cause trouble for her father. She couldn't be willful. She had grown up and had to think more about her father. She couldn't cause him more trouble.
"When you go back, if Father asks, you can tell him that everything is fine in Rongguo Province." Lin Daiyu's little face was taut as she solemnly reminded Xue Yan, "Grandmother and my sisters are very good to me, and my two uncles and aunts are also very close to me. There's no need to say anything else."
Xue Yan thought that Lin Daiyu was talking about the Jia family's servants. Jia family servants were the most talkative. They often gossiped behind their masters' backs. Her family's Miss was also said to have a small temper and was said to be a poor relative who came to ask for money.
When she first heard this, she was very angry. How could those poor scholars in the capital compare to her family's Master? If she told them about the Lin family's wealth, they would probably be scared to death. When Miss was at home, she also wore gold and silver. However, because she was mourning for her mother, she could only wear some plain-colored flowers on her head. As long as the daughters of wealthy families were spoiled, which one of them didn't have a small temper? They didn't need to live according to other people's wishes. Moreover, when it came to rules, even a hundred Jia family couldn't compare to the Lin family. When she was a servant in the Lin family, she had never heard of a servant who dared to gossip behind their masters' backs. Even Senior Servant Wang said that the Jia family was so unruly. They didn't look like a noble family with a history of more than a hundred years. They were more like a newly emerged nouveau riche.
Xue Yan was feeling indignant, but she didn't see the worry in Lin Daiyu's eyes. In fact, what Xue Yan was worried about wasn't a big deal in Lin Daiyu's eyes. After all, she was a guest and not the master, so it was natural for her to be treated poorly. What she was really worried about was that Lin Ruhai knew that Jia Baoyu was still being raised in the inner courtyard. Normally, boys should move to the outer courtyard after they turned seven. However, many of the rules in the Jia family were different from other families. She was a guest, so it wasn't good for her to say anything. She could only follow the master's wishes. However, if Lin Ruhai knew that she lived so close to Baoyu, who knew what he would think! She didn't want her father to be disappointed in her.
Outside the cabin door, Master Lin was standing there with a box of food. She knew that Lin Daiyu didn't eat much at each meal, so she made some exquisite snacks in the kitchen and sent them over. However, she didn't expect to hear this conversation.
She knew how much the master loved her daughter, but she didn't expect that her daughter would misunderstand the master's plans for her daughter. She thought that she was a burden to the master. It seemed that when she went back, she had to tell her father-in-law to remind the master that there was nothing that father and daughter couldn't be honest about. If they had to hide things, they would only end up making themselves suffer and making others happy.
On the other boat, the Jia Lian was standing on the deck, comfortably enjoying the river breeze.
The scenery on both sides of the river was beautiful. The Jia Lian was already in a good mood, and now he felt unspeakably relaxed and happy.
Rongguo Province was a big business, and they spent money like water. They had long been unable to make ends meet. As the second master of Rongguo Province, he only looked glamorous on the outside, but in reality, he lived a tight life. The money in his hands wasn't even as much as the average wealthy family.
However, soon, their Rongguo Province received a windfall.
Speaking of which, the first time he heard that his uncle, Lin Ruhai, was unwell was from Lady Wang. Previously, when he went to Yangzhou to pay respects to his aunt, Lady Wang reminded him to pay more attention to Lin Ruhai's health. At that time, he was very surprised. He didn't understand why Lady Wang was so concerned about Lin Ruhai, who was thousands of miles away. Later, the day before he left, Lady Jia called him over. She said that Lin Ruhai and his aunt had always had a good relationship. Now that his aunt was gone, Lin Ruhai might be hurt by his sadness. At that time, he thought that they were just speculating. No matter how sad Lin Ruhai was, how sad could he be? When he arrived in Yangzhou, he found out that the escorts his aunt brought to the Lin family had always been in contact with Rongguo Province. Lin Ruhai's health was not good. It was they who sent a letter to Lady Jia and Lady Wang to find out. He was just going to verify it with his own eyes.
The Jia Lian was very shrewd. Although he only did the work of a manager, it couldn't hide the fact that he was smart and capable. He only needed to think for a moment to know what Lady Jia and Lady Wang were planning. However, Lin Daiyu was going to marry Baoyu in the future, and the Lin family only had one daughter. Sooner or later, the Lin family's money would belong to their Rongguo Province. It was just a matter of time. However, he didn't expect that Lin Ruhai would die so soon. Based on what he saw at that time, Lin Ruhai should be able to live until Lin Daiyu became an adult. However, he didn't have much affection for Lin Ruhai. Whether he died or not didn't have much to do with him. He just felt sorry for his cousin. It wasn't easy for an orphan girl to survive in Rongguo Province. In any case, he had taken their money. If he didn't take good care of them, it wouldn't be right. He had to go back and tell his Feng Lazi.
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