Chapter 123 Seeking a Marriage
Lin Yuesha was quite upset, but what Jiang Baozhu pointed out was an indisputable fact that she could not refute.
"How about I put two big steamed buns in there?"
Lin Yuesha hesitated. She had no experience in this situation and could only think of steamed buns.
"No, the steamed buns will turn into ice cubes as soon as they get outside, they'll be rock hard, and the shape will look fake."
Jiang Baozhu thought for a moment and immediately rejected the idea.
Lin Yuesha was on the verge of tears. Did Jiang Baozhu have to be so experienced? The truth can't be hidden, and the false can't be made true.
"How about this, use my padded jacket."
Jiang Baozhu looked around and found nothing useful. She stood behind the screen, took off her padded jacket, and planned to use the cotton inside to make a pair of fake breasts for Lin Yuesha.
This way, the cotton sewn onto the clothes has curves and won't fall off when running or jumping.
“It’s too cold outside, Baozhu, take off your coat. You’ll have to endure the cold wind later.”
Lin Yuesha wanted to object, but Jiang Baozhu waved her hand to stop her. If Zhang Qing'er and her maid came back later and noticed something, it would be difficult to explain.
“I’m not afraid of the cold. Have you forgotten what my family does for a living? I even have leather trim over my inner garment.”
After Jiang Baozhu finished speaking, she took out a needle and thread, her movements quite swift and efficient.
Lin Yuesha watched as she unpacked the cotton, threaded the needle, and finally made two soft pouches.
"Go stand behind the screen and take off your outer garment for me."
Jiang Baozhu is rarely decisive, but she is quite confident when it comes to needlework.
In her past life, she hid alone in her boudoir, with no one to talk to. Needlework was her essential way to pass the time. Practice makes perfect, and with the added skill in this life, doing small tasks is no problem for her.
In the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Jiang Baozhu bit off the thread and put the needle away.
Lin Yuesha put her clothes back on and noticed that her chest heaving made her look much prettier.
"Now things are settled."
Jiang Baozhu nodded in satisfaction. After all, the conditions were limited, and this was the best she could do.
"Scallion pancakes, scallion rolls, cabbage and tofu soup, and vegetarian braised pork are here!"
Zhang Qing'er called out, then she and her maid Qianlu pushed open the door and placed a large food box on the table.
Today, the Prince of Zhenbei came to offer incense, so the kitchen of Yutan Temple prepared a sumptuous feast. However, to prevent the worshippers from wasting food, each room had a fixed amount per person. Zhang Qing'er was familiar with the monk in charge of the guests, so she went to the kitchen to sample the food and finally selected a few delicious dishes to send over.
"The snow outside is getting heavier, and many pilgrims are hurrying down the mountain. There aren't many people in the front hall right now. Let's eat something first and then hurry to the front hall."
Zhang Qing'er instructed Qian Lü to open the food box, and a fragrant aroma immediately filled the air.
The scallion pancakes were wrapped in parchment paper. Lin Yuesha picked one up, took a bite, and found it crispy.
This is so delicious! The taste is a little different, but Lin Yuesha couldn't quite put her finger on it.
"This is a specialty of Yutan Temple that no one else can imitate. It is said that the scallions are different, and the scallion oil made from them is more fragrant than that outside."
Zhang Qing'er greeted Jiang Baozhu and then carefully introduced the other vegetarian dishes.
Vegetarian braised pork tastes just like braised pork, but it contains absolutely no meat, yet it's incredibly delicious.
Lin Yuesha couldn't help but give a thumbs up. When it comes to cooking, there are always people more skilled than you, and there's no room for arrogance.
"Isn't it delicious? I love this tofu soup. It's so smooth and tender. You can't get this kind of soup at home."
Zhang Qing'er didn't follow the rule of not speaking while eating or sleeping. She introduced herself while eating, and Jiang Baozhu and Lin Yuesha found it quite interesting.
After the meal, only leftovers remained on the table, almost all of which had been eaten.
Lin Yuesha rubbed her stomach; after eating, her body felt warm.
She opened the small package she had brought, tied two pieces of leather to her knees, which drew another round of ridicule from Zhang Qing'er.
"You little brat, your worship of Buddha isn't sincere!"
To devout pilgrims, Lin Yuesha's action seemed somewhat opportunistic.
Zhang Qing'er was just joking and didn't take it to heart.
"Sister Qing'er, I've had chronic leg pain for years. If I kneel down like this, I'll be exposed to the wind at night, and it won't feel good. I believe Buddha is merciful and won't hold it against me."
Lin Yuesha's arguments were so illogical that it was impossible to find any fault with them.
The group went to the front hall together, and when they arrived, there were indeed fewer worshippers than they had been earlier in the morning.
Some people hurriedly burned incense and kowtowed, then rushed out of the door.
In this heavy snow, if we don't go down the mountain soon, the road will become even more difficult to travel.
"Sister Qing'er, I'd like to draw a fortune stick first, and also get a peace charm."
Lin Yuesha was still afraid of Bai Ying and secretly planned to ask for a ghost-repelling talisman.
"Let's split up first and meet in the main hall later."
Zhang Qing'er nodded in agreement and left with Qian Lü first.
Jiang Baozhu was going to donate sesame oil money, and she parted ways with Lin Yuesha.
The place for drawing lots at Yutan Temple was in a small courtyard. Lin Yuesha had to go through many twists and turns and ask the guest monk several times before she finally found that secluded corner.
The entrance was deserted, with hardly any footprints.
Why are there so few people coming to draw lots or get talismans? Or are the monks here unreliable?
"Master, I would like to request a peace charm and an exorcism charm."
Lin Yuesha handed over the silver and said respectfully.
An old monk sat before her, wearing only a thin robe despite the heavy snow. His eyes were closed, and he was turning prayer beads in his hand. When he saw someone arrive, he slowly said, "The left side is a peace charm, and the right side is a ghost-repelling charm. Take them as you see fit."
Lin Yuesha was embarrassed, only to find out that the talisman wasn't painted on the spot, but was a finished product that could be bought for money.
Why not just have someone take her down the mountain instead of making her go up and waste her energy?
Two hundred coins for one talisman, a bit expensive.
"Why haven't you left yet, female benefactor?"
While Lin Yuesha was still in a daze, the old monk spoke again.
Lin Yuesha felt ashamed; had she been kicked out?
"The marriage fortune slips at Yutan Temple are the best in the world. Wouldn't the female benefactor ask for one?"
The old monk opened his eyes, stared intently at Lin Yuesha, and after a moment clicked his tongue and said, "This face is truly strange, very strange!"
"Master, what's strange about my face?"
Lin Yuesha had long forgotten that she was a time traveler and showed no fear in front of the old monk.
"Girl's fate is that of a child spirit. According to my calculations, she should have passed away about two months ago. How come she is still alive and well?"
The old monk frowned, which made Lin Yuesha's heart skip a beat. She was starting to believe him; otherwise, it was impossible for him to be so accurate when he was just making things up.
"We are destined to be together, female benefactor, please draw a marriage fortune stick."
The old monk gestured for Lin Yuesha to shake a lot from the divination tube.
Lin Yuesha closed her eyes, kneeling on the prayer mat, her mind perfectly clear. Although she didn't crave a good marriage in this era, if fate had already arranged it, she hoped the other person would be a good person.
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