The actress is reborn and is chasing after her husband.

Shu Xiangjun was enthusiastically photographing the distinctive old buildings in the ancient town when Xi Molin and Shu Xiangyu quickly caught up with him. They learned that their parents had no patience to wait for them and had already gone to visit their old friend.

When they passed by the Taoist temple again, whose construction date was unknown, Shu Xiangyu took the initiative to suggest going in for a look.

The siblings loved visiting Ci'an Ancient Town since they were little, but they seemed to have only been to the Taoist temple once or twice with their parents, and only to offer their prayers. They didn't have any particular impression of it.

The Taoist temple is named Ci'an Temple. It is a small temple with a small scale. The temple is almost completely shaded by dense, towering trees. Even under the bright sun, it is still cool and secluded inside. When you enter the temple, you can see red walls and black tiles, pavilions and towers, arched gates and stone bridges, and the layout is full of ancient charm.

There weren't many tourists, making the area seem exceptionally quiet.

They passed by lifelike statues of the Earth God and Earth Goddess, the Four Heavenly Kings, Erlang Shen, Laozi, and many other deities, and finally arrived at the Sanqing Hall, where the Primordial Heavenly Venerable was enshrined. They all kowtowed and prayed for some protection.

Just as the three were about to leave, an old Taoist priest dressed in a blue robe, white socks and black cloth shoes suddenly walked out from behind the majestic statue. The priest had his hair tied up on top of his head, had a long white beard, and his eyes were calm yet sharp.

"We are fortunate to have you three devotees here today. Do you have any wishes that need to be fulfilled?"

The Taoist priest spoke in a low, calm voice, and slowly walked to the square table on the side of the hall and sat down under the gaze of the three people.

Shu Xiangjun stepped forward, sat down on the wooden stool opposite, and politely asked, "Excuse me, Daoist Master, is it possible to draw lots here to resolve doubts?"

He asked this question because he saw bamboo tubes on a square table covered with a yellow cloth, and inside were many bamboo sticks.

The Taoist priest replied, "Drawing and interpreting divination slips depends entirely on one's own intentions and fate; one must act with sincerity. Do believers understand?"

Shu Xiangjun replied humbly, "I understand, I know what you mean."

The Taoist priest picked up the bamboo tube and handed it to him: "There are one hundred sticks inside the bamboo tube. Please draw one at random."

Shu Xiangyu and Xi Molin also came over at this time.

Shu Xiangjun randomly selected a bamboo stick from the bamboo tube. Three small seal characters were written on the thin bamboo stick in cinnabar: Ninth Stick.

The Taoist priest took the bamboo stick from him, glanced at it indifferently, and casually opened the drawer next to him, taking out a yellow slip of paper with many words written on it.

"Master, is this ninth divination slip auspicious or inauspicious?"

Although Shu Xiangjun had never sought fortune telling or divination before, since she had come all this way, she still wanted to know if it was accurate or not.

The Taoist priest lowered his eyes to look at the fortune slip and asked him, "What do you wish to ask for?"

Shu Xiangjun sat up straight, a slight smile on her face: "Anything is fine. I want to know about my career, my love life, and my family's health, okay?"

The Taoist priest put down the divination paper, looked up at him, and said with a gentle gaze: "Fame and fortune will surely come to an end, lawsuits will be won, illnesses will be cured, pregnancy will result in childbirth, marriage can be sought, travelers will arrive, and all worries will be gone. This is great fortune. Although you have put in a lot of effort in the early stages, all your hard work will be rewarded. However, you must still be patient and not give up because of a momentary anger. As long as you persevere, you will surely receive good news."

Although Shu Xiangjun didn't quite understand what was said before, since it was a very auspicious sign, it must be a good divination. He quickly nodded and replied, "Thank you, Taoist priest, thank you... How much will it cost to interpret this?"

The Taoist priest handed him the fortune slip, then pointed to the stone pillar next to him, on which was a QR code for payment, with the words "30 yuan for one fortune reading" written below.

"They really are keeping up with the times!"

Shu Xiangjun took the slip of paper, muttered to himself, then stood up, unlocked his phone, and prepared to scan the code to pay.

"Then I will pay for the three people, and I would also appreciate it if the Taoist priest could answer their questions as well."

Shu Xiangyu walked to the table. The Taoist priest looked up at the two people standing before and behind him, then stood up and said, "I don't understand these two..."

"why?"

Shu Xiangjun and Shu Xiangyu spoke in unison.

The Taoist priest said solemnly, "I have already interpreted the required number of divination slips for today, and I will not interpret any more."

"Master, can't you make an exception just this once? We've come all this way, could you just interpret the divination slips for each of them? It won't take much time, and we're willing to pay a little more! Master, please, please..."

Seeing that the Taoist priest was about to leave, Shu Xiangjun hurriedly stopped him, pleading repeatedly.

Shu Xiangyu also rarely agreed in a low voice, hoping to resolve the doubts hidden in her heart.

Ximerlin hadn't expected her to be so proactive this time, since she hadn't been interested in these things before, and had even been somewhat resistant to them.

Perhaps, as some online sources say, celebrities in the entertainment industry all hope to become famous one day. But besides relying on their own abilities and hard work, these so-called superstitious beliefs and fortune-telling are also quite convincing. Once good luck comes, a continuous stream of fame and wealth will follow. So, no matter where you go, it is always good to maintain a sense of awe.

The Taoist priest glanced at the sunlight outside, and after a moment, he made up his mind. He sighed deeply and sat back down.

"Then this humble Taoist will make an exception this time..."

"Thank you, Taoist priest, thank you..."

"Sorry to trouble you."

Shu Xiangyu and Shu Xiangjun both bowed to express their gratitude.

"Which of you two will go first?"

The Taoist priest placed the bamboo tube in the middle of the table.

"I'll go first."

Shu Xiangyu sat down, then took off her mask and hat, revealing her beautiful face.

The Taoist priest remained unmoved. He didn't know any celebrities, nor did he discriminate between rich and poor, noble and lowly, beautiful and ugly, good and evil among the believers who came. He treated them all equally, since they all had to give money anyway.

"Since we are interpreting fortune sticks for a female believer, please excuse us for a moment."

Upon hearing this, Shu Xiangjun was somewhat puzzled and asked, "Taoist Master, is there any difference between men and women? Why do they not need to avoid the room when I interpret the divination slips, but my sister does?"

The Taoist priest was quite patient and said frankly, "Although interpreting divination slips depends on chance, it often touches on sensitive issues. For female believers, avoiding it is a sign of respect. I hope you can understand."

Shu Xiangyu turned to look at the two of them: "You two should go outside and wait for me."

Shu Xiangjun didn't ask any more questions and silently followed him out of the hall.

Then, Shu Xiangyu randomly drew a stick from the bamboo tube, which was the thirty-fifth stick. The Taoist priest took it in his hand and tore off the corresponding slip of paper.

However, after reading the inscription on the divination slip, the Taoist priest's relaxed brows gradually furrowed.

Shu Xiangyu noticed the change in his expression and, unable to suppress her doubts, asked in a low voice after a long while, "Taoist Master, is it because the fortune I drew was not good?"

The Taoist priest put down the divination paper, looked up at her, and a slight sense of urgency appeared in his usually calm and deep brown eyes.

"This is a very bad omen, truly not a good one... The divine will indicates that lawsuits will end badly, one should be cautious, the sick will be in danger, there will be a major loss, travelers will be hindered, there will be financial loss, marriage will be incompatible, one should be careful in one's actions. This omen is initially auspicious but will turn bad, it has a beginning but no end, beware of theft, the worry of death, the fear of separation of husband and wife, the blame of discord among relatives and friends, it indicates the decline of family business and the depletion of the population, a very ominous sign, one must urgently cultivate virtue to reverse the situation, so that misfortune can be turned into good fortune."

The Taoist priest's explanation, written in classical Chinese, was like a blow to the head, accurately predicting everything she had encountered in her previous life!

Her face turned ashen, her eyes reddened, and she gripped her hat and mask tightly.

His voice became strained and hoarse: "Then please tell me, Taoist Master, how can I avert the so-called danger indicated by this divination slip? I am willing to pay any price!"

The Taoist priest sighed deeply, his eyes filled with undisguised regret. He advised, "Young lady, as the saying goes, 'the weather is unpredictable.' No one can foresee what sudden and drastic changes might occur. The most dangerous aspect of this divination is not only the decline of your family, but also the pain of separation and death... This calamity is unavoidable. Although things are currently going well, it is only the calm before the storm."

Normally, even if the fortune slip is not good, he would not tell the believer the whole truth. After all, many things are already predetermined, and even if a choice is made, one will still face the final fate.

However, today's thirty-fifth divination slip is an extremely ominous sign, indicating that the fortune teller can foresee the desolate state of this believer's future and prepare her mentally in advance so that she won't be too passive when hardship truly comes!

"It turns out that whether it's the past or a second life, I can't avoid losing her..."

Shu Xiangyu muttered to herself, her expression blank, tears streaming down her face. She thought that being reborn would allow her to change everything, but even this unexpected draw foreshadowed the cruel reality she was about to face. Was there really no way to change things?

"Master, please tell me, what can I do to prevent these things from happening!"

The Taoist priest shook his head and sighed: "Early prevention can reduce harm, but the cycle of nature is something neither you nor I can change."

Shu Xiangyu shook her head, her voice trembling as tears streamed down her face: "I don't believe it! I don't believe it really can't be changed..."

The Taoist priest saw her urgency and obsession, then took out a blank sheet of paper and a pen from the drawer and placed them on the table: "Please write down your name and the names and dates of birth of your family and loved ones first."

Shu Xiangyu dared not slack off. She quickly wiped away her tears, then picked up a pen and paper and wrote down her name in order of her birth date.

After she finished writing, she was about to hand it to the Taoist priest, but he pointed to the side and said, "You can leave it here. After I finish interpreting the fortune for the other believer, I will tell you if there is a way to resolve it... Take the fortune and go out first."

Shu Xiangyu slowly withdrew her trembling hand, the light that had just appeared in her eyes instantly dimming again. She took the fortune slip, hunched over, and stood up, her expression dejected: "Thank you, Taoist priest, thank you so much..."

After bowing in thanks, she turned and walked to the palace entrance. Perhaps afraid that Momo and the Prime Minister would notice something, she put her hat and mask back on.

Xi Molin and Shu Xiangjun were sitting in the pavilion outside the hall, where people could rest. When they saw her come out, Xi Molin immediately stood up and followed her with his eyes.

Shu Xiangjun remained seated, but his curiosity compelled him to ask, "Sister, how was your fortune slip? What did the Taoist priest say?"

Shu Xiangyu didn't answer him, but sat down beside him listlessly, head down, and whispered, "Wood, go in and draw lots..."

Compared to before the draw, Shimmering could clearly sense that she had become much more depressed, and her eyes were slightly red, as if she had just been crying.

She suppressed her urge to investigate and then walked into the hall alone.

Upon arriving at the fortune-telling table, Xi Molin nodded and greeted politely, "Greetings, Taoist Master."

"Please take a seat."

The Taoist priest sat firmly as a mountain, his gaze remaining calm and serene.

Schimerling then sat down, his back also ramrod straight.

The Taoist priest pushed the bamboo tube to the center of the table: "Please take one."

Without hesitation, Xi Molin reached into the book and rummaged through the bamboo slips for a few moments before selecting one. She held it in her hand and examined it closely: "The thirty-eighth slip!"

She read it softly.

At this moment, the Taoist priest took the fortune stick from her hand and then took out the corresponding fortune stick from the drawer. After he carefully read the fortune stick text, his expression did not change much, but his brows furrowed unconsciously and his lowered eyes showed a few traces of sorrow.

Shimmerlin was always observant and noticed the subtle changes in his expression. She then asked softly, "Master, is the meaning of the divination slip not good?"

Hearing her ask the same question as the girl who had just left, the Taoist priest sighed again. He slowly placed the divination slip in front of her, looked up at Xi Molin, his worry undisguised, and replied in a deep voice: "The divination slip reads, 'The cricket chirps in the lonely chamber, a thousand miles away, anxiously awaiting news of return; waiting for the arrival of the wealthy young master, autumn and winter rains fall softly.' The divine meaning is: Do not inquire about wealth, avoid lawsuits, the person has not yet returned, is seriously ill, marriage will not be successful, there will be many strange dreams, pray to the gods, and do not act rashly; this divination slip indicates the danger of death, the sorrow of weeping, all things will be unfavorable, there will be substance but no fame, things will begin but not end, the family fortune will decline, and the future will be bleak..."

Xi Molin looked down at the annotations on the fortune slip, not understanding their meaning. But as the Taoist priest finished annotating the text, her fluctuating heart was greatly shaken!

'The threat of death, the sorrow of weeping, all things going wrong, having substance but no reputation, starting but not finishing, the family fortune declining...'

What was originally a common and unreliable fortune-telling practice, at this moment, accurately predicted the first half of her life.

She survived a devastating earthquake, but lost all her loved ones. She was like a walking corpse, often burying her head and crying silently when she was alone, missing her family so much. For her, it was a past she couldn't bear to look back on.

As she grew up, she became entangled in emotional conflicts from which she could not escape. That brief possession became an obsession she could not let go of. Everything was so clearly revealed before her eyes.

Her deep, mesmerizing gaze as she looked at the Taoist priest was tinged with unspoken emotions. Something seemed to be stuck in her throat, causing her breathing to quicken and her voice to become almost hoarse: "Taoist priest, your divination was very accurate. I've been an unlucky person since I was a child..."

She not only brings disaster to her relatives, but also inexplicably puts her loving sister in a dilemma.

The Taoist priest was somewhat annoyed that he had softened his heart today and was afraid that he would reveal the secrets of heaven twice. He could not hide his sorrow and sighed repeatedly: "Young lady, this is the worst possible fortune, and the person who draws it will not be able to escape the danger of death. Putting aside other matters for now, you are so young, it is really hard to understand!"

She understood. She wasn't actually afraid of death, but she cherished her life immensely, after all, it was a chance to live that her mother had fought for at the cost of her own life.

"I already experienced death once during the 2008 earthquake..."

She lowered her head and answered in a low voice. The deep sorrow she once felt seemed to have gradually faded with the passage of time. However, what is etched into one's bones will never disappear unless one truly dies.

The usually composed Taoist priest was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. After hesitating, he took out another sheet of white paper from the drawer and placed it in front of her: "Since you have the fate to be here today, it means that it is a gift of life from heaven. Please write down your name and date of birth so that I can calculate it..."

Without hesitation, Schimerin picked up his pen and neatly wrote down his name and date of birth.

The Taoist priest took the paper and placed it together with what Shu Xiangyu had written. Then he took out a palm-sized red lacquered wooden box from the bottom drawer. There were unintelligible yellow runes on it. He carefully opened the wooden box and poured out three copper coins that looked quite old.

Schimerling had seen this method of divination on television before, but he never expected to experience it here today.