Why don't Shaoxing locals get engaged in July and August?

Folk custom. July is the traditional ghost month in China, and there are many legends and taboos about ghosts and gods. People generally don't get engaged or get married this month, so as not to cause ominous things. August is because of the custom of marrying the landlady in August. People are afraid to get engaged this month and marry her back, because in folklore, the landlady is very powerful.