Three days later, the Jin family received a letter from Wanfo Temple.
The letter said that the abbot of Wanfo Temple was traveling around and passed by this place. He found that the place was too yin and that it was not advisable to place too many water tanks in the house, nor was it suitable for weddings.
If the yin energy is not eliminated, there may be bloodshed.
Jin Yunge, who was busy arranging a marriage for Jin Jinzhi, was somewhat unsettled when she saw the letter brought to her by a servant.
"Have you seen who's coming?"
The Jin family's steward shook his head.
"When this old servant found it, he only saw this note on the door knocker."
"how so?"
The letter paper was made with paper from Wanfo Temple, and the brocade bag was also unique to Wanfo Temple.
“Madam, this letter does not appear to be fake.”
The head maidservant beside Xun Yunge carefully examined the letter. Wanfo Temple was the most famous temple in the suburbs of the capital, and she often accompanied Xun Yunge there.
Xun Yunge nodded: "Let's put Jinzhi's marriage on hold for now."
Although her son was already seventeen, since the letter from Wanfo Temple said it was not auspicious for him to get married, she decided to wait a little longer.
"Also, get rid of the water lilies and fish tank in the mansion. Don't keep these things in the mansion for the time being."
Xun Yunge looked at the butler, who nodded.
She turned to the maid beside her and said, "In a few days, go to Wanfo Temple and offer some incense money."
"Yes, madam."
Xun Yunge carefully put the letter away.
"Also, don't tell the master about this yet. Just say that we haven't found a suitable family for him."
General Jin has never believed in such things. If it were because of the Buddhist temple's suggestion that he did not arrange a marriage for Jinzhi, he would definitely not agree.
"Yes, madam."
...
Inside the Fushuang Palace in Nanyang, Yun Duoduo listened to the news that A Xiang had inquired about.
"I recently learned that the Jin family was arranging marriages, and many families, including officials and merchants, went to propose marriages. It was quite a lively affair."
"It's been much quieter these past few days."
Yun Duoduo was secretly delighted.
"It is said that Madam Jin politely declined the matchmaker who came to propose marriage, saying that General Jin is serving the country, and as for matters of personal love, they can be discussed later."
Yun Duoduo nodded in satisfaction. Ancient people were extremely superstitious.
Although her tactic had a threatening undertone and was rather sarcastic, it worked. Moreover, she didn't mean any harm; she just didn't want her brother Jinzhi to marry another woman so soon.
The brocade bag and letter from Wanfo Temple were originally the fortune slips that the Empress Dowager had drawn for Yun Duoduo at the temple.
Yun Duoduo randomly found a place on the street to write and carve characters, changed the words on it, and then hung it on the door knocker of the Jin Mansion when no one was paying attention.
She originally intended to give it a try, and if this method didn't work, she would think of other ways.
Surprisingly, this method actually worked.
"Auntie Xiang, I want to take a bath!"
Yun Duoduo was very happy that the matter was settled and prepared to take a nice bath and go to bed.
"By the way, has Father made any progress on the gunpowder matter?"
As Ah Xiang changed Yun Duoduo's clothes, she said, "I heard that the matter of the black powder has been investigated and clarified."
"It really was ordered to be built by Prince Xi Jing of Western Chu. They not only colluded with Zheng Duohai, but also with Lord Zhou."
"Tan Biao's accomplice? Zhou Yixuan?"
Ah Xiang nodded.
"It's truly hateful; it will bring disaster for a thousand years."
"Your Majesty has already ordered these people to be severely punished. Moreover, Your Majesty has severed trade with Western Chu as punishment."
"The trade has been cut off?"
"Western Chu needs our grain, silk, and tea from Nanyang, but Western Chu can only supply some spices, which can also be purchased from Loulan."
Yun Duoduo said happily, "Father's move was brilliant."
"Now, Western Chu doesn't have enough grain, and it can't buy silk and tea. The King of Western Chu will definitely be in a terrible predicament, and the Crown Prince of Western Chu will certainly not fare well either!"
Ah Xiang's expression was one of great satisfaction as she said this.
"I get angry just thinking about how arrogant the Crown Prince of Western Chu was that day, when he wanted to take the princess away."
Yun Duoduo took Ah Xiang's hand.
"Thankfully, we are both safe and sound."
"Have you been taking your medicine on time?"
Ah Xiang nodded and went to prepare bathwater for Yun Duoduo.
...
The following evening, Yun Yishu, Yun Duoduo, Ziwan, and Chu Dunshi arrived at Manjianghong Restaurant, waiting for the restaurant owners to come and have dinner as arranged.
In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, all the shopkeepers had arrived, including Yun Duoduo, Zi Wan, Chu Dunshi, A Xiang, Shi Tou, and the people they brought with them, making a total of eleven people.
"Nice to meet you, nice to meet you!"
"Oh my, I've been wanting to get to know the manager of Jinxiu Silk Shop for a long time. You don't know, lately, a lot of customers have been wanting to buy outer garments from your Jinxiu Silk Shop."
The middle-aged man in the yellow robe said with a smile.
"Manager Jin, your silk shop's outer garments have become quite famous lately!"
"Yes, many people who come to me to have their clothes made say they want them made according to the styles of Jinxiu Silk Shop."
"Oh, Manager Zheng, it's been a long time! It's been so long!"
A man in a dark robe came over to greet them.
As everyone exchanged pleasantries, Yun Duoduo glanced at Chu Dunshi, thinking that Chu Dunshi had quite a good network of connections, managing to arrange meetings with eight well-known cloth and clothing shop owners in the capital in such a short time, and two of them were invited by Ziwan.
"Let me introduce you. This is Manager Liao Ziwan of Jinxiu Silk Shop, and this is the owner of the silk shop."
Chu Dunshi stood up and introduced himself to the other shopkeepers present.
Yun Yishu and Ziwan stood up to greet everyone, and the shopkeepers toasted each other.
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