A Blessed Daughter - Chapter 311

A Blessed Daughter
Chapter 311 – Wei Yilin plays with a whip (1)

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“Are there monks in Fahua Temple who can tell fortunes?” Wei Ruo asked Mo mo Zhang.

“There aren’t any. The monks at Fahua Temple don’t tell fortunes; they only offer divination sticks and interpret their meanings,” Mo mo Zhang replied.

-Divination sticks, also known as “fortune sticks” or “kau chim” (求签 in Chinese), are a traditional tool used in some Chinese temples for fortune-telling and guidance. The practice involves seeking divine advice or answers to specific questions or concerns.

Wei Ruo thought for a moment and asked again, “Did Cuihe, who serves Second Miss, or her parents, Mo mo Li, leave the residence today?”

“Mo mo Li went out today, not long after Madam left. She hasn’t returned yet,” Mo mo Zhang answered.

“I see,” Wei Ruo said, understanding the situation. “You can go back to your tasks now.”

“Yes, Miss.”

After Mo mo Zhang left, Xiumei, puzzled, asked Wei Ruo, “Miss, why did you ask about Mo mo Li and Cuihe? What did they go out to do? Could it be that they’re up to something bad against you again?”

“I’m guessing they wanted to check if Madam went to find someone to tell her fortune,” Wei Ruo speculated.

“Oh, is Second Miss worried that Madam might confirm the claim that she’s unlucky for her parents?” Xiumei asked.

“That’s possible. Let her do what she wants. If she’s preoccupied with other matters, she won’t have time to bother me,” Wei Ruo said.

“That’s true!” Xiumei nodded.

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Before the evening meal, Yun Shi returned.

Back in Cangyun Garden, Yun Shi told Wei Mingting about her visit to Fahua Temple today.

“Today isn’t the first or fifteenth day of the month. What made you think of going to Fahua Temple?” Wei Mingting asked.

“There have been many family matters lately. I just wanted some peace of mind,” Yun Shi replied.

“Alright.”

Wei Mingting didn’t say much. With frequent battles recently, it was understandable that his wife was worried. If burning incense and praying at Fahua Temple could bring her peace, it was a good thing.

“Husband, I also drew a divination stick today. After having the master interpret it, the message was: ‘The balance of heaven and earth is unsettled; all matters are hard to predict.’ The master said the Wei family is currently at a major crossroads, where the future could bring great fortune or great disaster,” Yun Shi added.

“Mm.”

The fortune teller didn’t say anything particularly good or bad, so Wei Mingting had nothing more to say.

Yun Shi, however, was still worried and said, “Husband, what if what the He family couple said turns out to be true? What should we do?”

Wei Mingting raised his head to look at Yun Shi. Only now did he realize that her visit to Fahua Temple to pray and draw divination sticks today was because of this matter.

“Wife, do you believe in the claim of a child bringing misfortune to their parents?” Wei Mingting asked.

“I’ve been thinking about it for two days, and I’m still a little uneasy. I wanted peace of mind, so I went to ask about it. What if it’s true…” Yun Shi replied.

“If you asked a fortune-teller, and their statement matched what the fortune-teller hired by the He family said, what would you do then? Would you send the child away?” Wei Mingting questioned her.

“I…” Yun Shi was at a loss for words. She didn’t really know how to handle it.

“Wife, if we believe the one-sided words of fortune-tellers and send the child away, how are we any different from the He family couple who sent Ruo’er away?” Wei Mingting asked his wife.

Yun Shi didn’t know how to respond.

She despised the He family couple for abandoning her biological daughter in the countryside and certainly didn’t want to be like them.

Wei Mingting continued to tell Yun Shi, “Wife, don’t think about this anymore. Since we decided to keep both children with us back then, treat them well. For a daughter of the Wei family to leave the house, it should either be through marriage or because they’ve committed a grave mistake and are being sent away. But it cannot be because of a few words from a fortune-teller.”

Wei Mingting’s stance was clear.

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