In the seventh year of Kangwu, May, Qin Mansion.
Master Chi Yuan, in a worn Daoist robe, looked up at the auspicious energy circulating above the mansion. The auspicious energy was fiery and strong, nearly overwhelming the mansion's official fortune. The two energies clashed yet entwined, unable to separate.
Master Chi Yuan knocked on the gatekeeper's door. The servant poked his head out, saw a Daoist, hesitated for a moment, then said, "Please wait a moment, Daoist."
He closed the door and soon came out again, carrying a basket filled with celebratory candies, pastries, and red eggs. He beamed and handed over a handful, saying, "You came at the right time. Today, our eldest young miss of the main branch was born, and the mansion is offering celebratory gifts. You can share in the joy."
Master Chi Yuan was a bit surprised, took it, and the servant also stuffed him with a handful of copper coins.
Master Chi Yuan: "…"
