The temple fair itself is also a sacrificial activity. It does not end in one day, but is usually held for three to five days.
The temple fair attracts not only local people, but also people from other places nearby, not to mention the temple fair at the Chenghuang Temple.
The City God is the patron saint. Many people will burn incense at the City God's Temple during temple fairs. If their wishes are fulfilled in the coming year, they will go to the corresponding City God's Temple to fulfill their wishes the following year.
Chaoli and Gu Hanzhang didn't really believe in this. They were just here for fun, so naturally they had to go to the City God's Temple to burn incense sticks.
It was already night at this time, the lights inside the Chenghuang Temple were brightly lit, and the aroma of incense candles was wafting everywhere.
The City God's Temple includes Huoguang Hall, Jiazi Hall, Caishen Hall, Cihang Hall, City God's Hall, Empress Hall and other halls, which are also very famous throughout Haicheng.
Unlike Hanye Temple, this place does not look so serious. After all, Hanye Temple is dedicated to Buddha.
Next to the City God's Temple, there is a huge sycamore tree, which is hundreds of years old at least, with a thick trunk and luxuriant branches.
A stall was set up under the sycamore tree. There was a Bagua mirror on the stall, and an old Taoist priest in Taoist robes sat behind the table.
The old Taoist priest closed his eyes, crossed his legs leisurely, and murmured something. However, after a while, he didn't see anyone coming to him to tell his fortune. I don't know if he is really capable, or if he is just here to fool people.
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"Madam, let's go in." Gu Hanzhang said.
The two of them had already reached the entrance of the City God's Temple, but Chaoli stopped and looked at the old Taoist priest.
Gu Hanzhang was a little confused, so he reminded him that he did not take the old Taoist priest seriously.
Chaoli withdrew his gaze, nodded, and stepped into the City God's Temple with Gu Hanzhang.
"Hey? Gentlemen, please wait a moment."
The old Taoist priest suddenly said something to Gu Hanzhang and Chaoli. At this time, he had opened his eyes. If you look carefully, you can see that he is more than seventy years old, but his eyes are shrewd.
Hearing this, Chao Li and Gu Hanzhang stopped at the same time and looked at the old Taoist priest.
The old Taoist priest had already stood up and walked quickly in front of the two of them. It was obvious that he looked old, but his speed on his feet was not slow at all.
"What's the matter?" Gu Hanzhang frowned.
Why do I always encounter trouble when I go to the temple fair today? Is it possible that I shouldn’t go out today?
The old Taoist priest smiled brightly and said, "The two Yintangs in the old Taoist temple are black, and I am afraid there will be a bloody disaster in the future. Why not come to the old Taoist place to calculate the difference between you two, and you can turn the bad luck into good luck."
Gu Hanzhang's face immediately turned gloomy, "Old Taoist priest, have you ever considered for yourself whether you will suffer a bloody disaster today?"
There really were all kinds of people, and they actually deceived him.
Chaoli couldn't help but feel a little amused, "This Taoist priest should not say anything else, otherwise he will be scolded later."
"It seems that you two don't want to chat with the old Taoist. It's okay. In addition to finding dragons and acupoints for people and telling fortunes, the old Taoist also has a small business, which is selling red ropes. My red rope can keep you safe at critical moments.
Maybe it can save someone's life. If you two are so matched, wouldn't it be better to wear a pair of red strings, which can also enhance the relationship between husband and wife." The old Taoist priest smiled again and said.
Initially, Gu Hanzhang had no interest, but when he heard the old Taoist say that he and Chao Lideng were against each other, and heard him mention the red rope, he raised his eyelids.
"Then buy a pair of red ropes." Gu Hanzhang said.
"Does your husband believe this too?" Chaoli was a little amused, "I remember you don't believe it."
Gu Hanzhang chuckled, "Why don't you want to believe your beautiful wishes?"
The old Taoist immediately became energetic, returned to his stall, took out a handful of red rope from the cloth bag on the side, and hurriedly approached Gu Hanzhang and Chaoli.
"Two noble ladies, please look at this. Each of these red ropes is one hundred taels, and a pair only costs two hundred and sixty taels. You cannot suffer a loss or be deceived when buying. These are things that can save lives and ensure safety. They are all enshrined to the City God.
"The old Taoist priest introduced enthusiastically.
Chaoli had a dark look on his face, "Taoist Master, one costs one hundred taels, why do two two cost two hundred and sixty taels? Shouldn't two be cheaper, one hundred and sixty taels? And you red rope, please
With all due respect, it’s only one or two pennies, but it’s so expensive?”
Gu Hanzhang also looked at the old Taoist priest with a fool's expression. He thought that the old Taoist priest might be crazy.
"Am I that stupid in your eyes?" Gu Hanzhang sneered.
The old Taoist priest glanced at Gu Hanzhang faintly, "How is it possible? How could the young master be stupid if he is so wise? It's just that this red rope can protect you at critical moments, and it can also be used to enhance feelings. It has many wonderful uses. I won't lie to you.
, the numbers are just for good luck, don’t you want to be affectionate with your wife, sir?”
Very well, the old Taoist priest successfully captured Gu Hanzhang's mind and gave him no reason to refuse.
"I'll buy it," Gu Hanzhang agreed.
This small amount of money was nothing to him, but it was the words of the old Taoist priest about his loving relationship with Chaoli that touched Gu Hanzhang's heart.
There is no shortage of money, so buying a pair of red ropes is nothing.
Chaoli hesitated to speak, saying that there was no need to waste money, but Gu Hanzhang had already given the money and accepted the red rope, and it was outside, so of course she couldn't say anything.
"I wish you two a long life together, hahaha." The old Taoist priest took the money and went to pack his things.
He moved very quickly, packed up his things, and immediately turned around and left.
There were people around who saw Gu Hanzhang buying a red rope just now, but no one said anything. However, an aunt came over from not far away.
"Oh, why do you believe him? He is an old liar. The things he gives are not very good and have no effect on keeping us safe. Everyone around us knows it, but there are always people who are fooled. It's hard to say. Just now I want to tell you
You said it, but my son asked me not to be meddlesome, otherwise I would cause trouble for myself."
"Thank you, auntie. I just want to put my mind at ease. It's a wish." Chaoli smiled lightly.
Since the people who were deceived didn't care, the aunt didn't say much.
The people watching the excitement dispersed. Gu Hanzhang stretched out his hand and spread out the two red ropes for Chaoli to see.
The red strings are one big and one small, presumably they are specially prepared so that men and women can wear them.
In fact, these two red ropes look very ordinary, just the kind sold by some small stalls, and there is no difference at all.
"Shall I put it on for Madam?" Gu Hanzhang asked.
Chaoli understood that Gu Hanzhang was determined to wear the red string, so she raised her right hand.
"good."
Gu Hanzhang carefully tied the red rope to Chaoli. He also stretched out his left hand and handed the remaining larger red rope to Chaoli, obviously to let Chaoli tie it for him.
After Chaoli tied the red rope on Gu Hanzhang, he turned his wrist and held Chaoli's right hand in his palm.
The two red ropes complemented each other, and the two looked at each other and walked into the Chenghuang Temple.
Today I have an idea for a new book, Traveling Through the Past and Present. After thinking about it, I think it is quite interesting, but I am a little hesitant to start it. I have never written about modern times, so I may not write well, and I am afraid that I don’t have that much energy, but this book