After the bridal sedan chair was lifted, Yuan Ying glanced at me, her gaze seemingly holding some unspeakable meaning, and then gently shook her head.
I was full of doubts and wanted to ask, but then I saw Yuan Ying pointing at several elderly men and giving them instructions.
"Brothers, please decide on the location of this burial site first. According to the old custom, it should be chosen in an auspicious location of the ancestral grave to bless future generations."
The older men who were called upon immediately stepped forward, holding compasses in their hands and carefully gesturing on the ground.
After careful measurement, they determined the location and used lime powder to draw a large rectangular outline on the ground.
Unable to contain my curiosity, I moved closer to Yuan Ying and whispered the question.
"Yingniang, isn't it usually the Taoist priests who handle all these things? Why are they the ones determining the location of the burial pit this time?"
Yuan Ying turned slightly to the side and asked me in a low voice, "Do you know what year these old men were born?"
I was stunned. How could I possibly know that? I could only shake my head blankly.
Yuan Ying raised her chin, gesturing for me to look at those clansmen.
"Look at the one on the left with completely white hair, he was born in 1953, the Year of the Snake."
"The one on the right wearing reading glasses was born in 1949, the Year of the Ox."
I became increasingly puzzled and pressed for an answer: "Yingniang, is there any special significance to these two years?"
Yuan Ying nodded and explained earnestly, "1953 was the year of the Snake, with the Heavenly Stem being Gui Water and the Earthly Branch being the Snake. Gui Water represents Yin and gentleness, and the Snake is also known as the Little Dragon in folk tradition. It has a strong Yin energy and is spiritual."
"The year 1949 was the Year of the Ox, and the element of the Ox was Fire. The Ox also contains the elements of Earth, Water, and Metal. Oxen are inherently steadfast and reliable, and people born in this year carry a strong earthy energy."
"Today's matter requires finding an auspicious location that leverages the power of yin energy and fertile earth to suppress the resentment of this 'blood-stained corpse,' allowing it to rest in peace and protect the descendants of the Ji family."
"Their zodiac signs are perfectly aligned with today's events, making it most appropriate for them to determine the direction."
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