Chapter 325: New Rules of Tianming Pavilion
The queen couldn't sit still anymore, so she hurried to the prince's mansion.
"My son, how could you do such a foolish thing? You were caught while under house arrest! You could have asked the Emperor to lift your house arrest earlier, but now things are even more difficult!"
Xiao Zirui lay on the bed, groaning palely for a few times, and said weakly:
"Mother, I've been very careful. These past two days, I've been thinking more and more about something. The person who exposed my identity that day couldn't be found... After careful consideration, I realize that person's skills are clearly extraordinary. Someone must have deliberately harmed me!"
"Is this really true?" The Queen frowned and pondered for a moment, then sighed, "As the Crown Prince, countless eyes in the Imperial Capital are always watching you. It wouldn't be surprising if any of them took action!"
"That's why I've repeatedly warned you to be careful and not give anyone a handle on you! Fortunately, your response in the palace this time was acceptable. The Emperor only punished you with a caning and didn't extend your confinement period. You're truly fortunate."
"As for lifting the house arrest, I already have a plan. Don't make any moves these days. Remember that."
Xiao Zirui finally heard some good news and cheered up:
"Does the Queen Mother really have a solution?"
The Queen smiled slightly:
"Just relax and take good care of yourself, and wait for news from your mother."
After the queen came out of the prince's mansion, she rushed back to the palace to ask for an audience with the emperor.
While she was trying to persuade the emperor with kind words, she also pretended to be sick on the pretext of feeling sorry for the prince, and stayed in the palace to recuperate, and never mentioned the matter of seclusion again.
While Xiao Zirui was recovering from his injuries and illness in a depressed mood, Yun Qingqing had already forgotten about him.
She is busy promoting the new business model of Tianming Pavilion.
In the past, when Tianming Pavilion was not so famous, there were only three to five customers every day, and sometimes there were even no customers for a whole day.
But now it is completely different. Even if according to the standard set by Yun Qingqing that "it can only be seen by those who are destined to see it", the legend of Tianming Pavilion has spread throughout the imperial capital and the surrounding counties and even some areas hundreds of miles away.
As the base number increases, more and more people can actually find Tianming Pavilion. Now it has reached the point where there are hundreds of people queuing up every day.
Before, Yun Qingqing asked them to draw lots, and those who didn’t win would have made a wasted trip.
Most customers were unwilling to give up and would come back the next day to queue up again to try their luck. As a result, the number of people kept increasing.
So Yun Qingqing decided to change the rules this time, so that people queuing up every day would have two chances to draw lots.
The first draw is for the opportunity to meet the Pavilion Master and ask for divination. If you don’t win the first time, you can draw the second time.
The second draw was "Fu".
The talismans drawn include those for changing luck, making money, bringing children, increasing blessings and longevity... There are many types and they all sound like good luck.
The person who got it felt that the trip was worthwhile and went back happily.
These talismans were all made by Yun Qingqing in her inner world, with the help of Qimen Dunjia and the great trend of heaven and earth.
The biggest difference from other talismans is that they can choose their own master.
It is said that customers are asked to draw the talisman, but in fact the talisman is selected for the right person.
All the girls helping out in Tianming Pavilion received a day of training and started to get busy the next day.
"Alas! I didn't win again! This is my second time queuing up. Isn't it said that being able to enter the Tianming Pavilion means you're destined to be there? But if I don't win, it's like coming here for nothing. How can I be destined to be there?"
"Don't mention it. I've already queued for the third time, and it's all in vain..."
Several customers who had lost out in the first round of the lottery were complaining dejectedly when suddenly a girl came over with a smile and said:
"Dear guests, please don't worry. Please follow me. Our Pavilion Master said that from today on, all guests who were unable to draw a fortune in person can draw a fortune again."
"Draw a talisman?" Several people looked at each other.
"Everyone, please don't underestimate these talismans. They were all made by our Pavilion Master, and each one has magical effects!"
Several people followed the girl to another place where they lined up to draw talismans, and saw a notice of the rules for drawing talismans posted on the side.
In order to cater to illiterate customers, another girl explained the rules to everyone in a simple and clear manner using the notice board next to her.
Suddenly everyone became enthusiastic.
"Is it true that I can win the lottery 100% this time?"
"Of course it's true. Our Pavilion Master said that since you are lucky enough to enter this Tianming Pavilion, we cannot let you go back empty-handed."
"Girl, are these talismans... really as magical as they say?"
"I believe you have all heard of our Pavilion Master's deeds. Sir, please recall: has the Master ever failed in any of his actions?"
"That's true. True Person Qingyun is so powerful, the talisman she made with her own hands must be no less good!"
"Then... can we really take the talismans we draw later without paying any fees? These talismans are very precious, right?"
The girl smiled brightly and pointed to the plaque in front of the hall. On it were eight large characters written in iron and silver strokes:
Just do good things and don’t worry about the future.
"Please see, everyone, as long as you have good intentions, are respectful, and do good deeds, that will be the best reward for our Pavilion Master."
"But please remember, if you harbor evil thoughts and commit unjust acts, even if the talisman in your hand is effective for a while, it will backfire sooner or later. Don't blame us for not warning you in advance!"
"If you all understand the rules, then let's start drawing lots!"
The lottery was being drawn here in a lively atmosphere, when suddenly someone on the street outside the door shouted in a tearful voice:
"Thank you, Master Qingyun, for your great kindness! The longevity talisman really saved my mother, who worked so hard her whole life!"
Many people ran to the door and window out of curiosity to see, only to see a middle-aged man in plain clothes kowtowing vigorously in front of them, and telling with tears of gratitude how Tianming Pavilion had saved his mother.
It turned out that this man had asked to see the Pavilion Master in the morning but had not won the lottery. He thought there was no hope but he had another chance to draw a talisman. He drew the longevity talisman. He went back doubtfully and stuck the talisman on his mother's forehead for a quarter of an hour according to the instructions. Unexpectedly, his mother, who was originally dying, actually sat up!
Even the doctor said that the old mother was on her last legs, but now her pulse was stable and strong, so she could enjoy another three to five years of peace and happiness!
He immediately ran back and wanted to kneel down and thank Master Qingyun in person, but just as the rumors said, his wish had been fulfilled and he could no longer find Tianming Pavilion at its original location.
Then he knelt on the street and kowtowed loudly to express his gratitude, and swore in public that he would do as the Pavilion Master said, do good deeds without worrying about the future, and repay the Pavilion Master's kindness sincerely throughout his life.
With this scene, everyone in the pavilion who was still queuing up to draw the talisman was instantly excited!
There is even a rare and valuable thing like the longevity talisman, which is worth a fortune, and this talisman can solve the dilemma of that person just now. It turns out that Master Qingyun had made arrangements in advance!
Everyone no longer had any doubts, their eyes were shining with eagerness, and they lined up in an orderly manner to draw the talismans.
However, in the room upstairs, Yun Qingqing was looking out the window with her forehead in her hand.
"Zhiluo, I think we should add one more rule to this rule—kneeling and making noise in the street is strictly prohibited, otherwise the talisman you get will become waste paper!"
Zhiluo laughed so hard that her whole body shook, but she still added the new rules into the notebook as she was told.
Otherwise, the number of people who come to this street every day to kneel and pray and fulfill their vows will soon catch up with the number of pilgrims to the Fahua Temple.
There was a knock on the door, and Mu Hongling said outside:
"Master, the guest who has won the divination quota this round has arrived."
Yun Qingqing withdrew her gaze from the window, sat down, and nodded:
"Come in."
An old man with white hair but vigorous spirit walked in.
Yun Qingqing narrowed her eyes when she saw him.
She asked:
"What do you want to divine?"
The old man took a deep breath and bowed deeply to Yun Qingqing:
"Master, I would like to ask you to tell me how I can end my life!"
Zhiluo took a breath.
How come there are some people who are healthy but still complain about their life span?
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