Story: Folk tales of wonders in the mountains

In the first year of Emperor Renzong,000, it coincided with the great examination. A Prince Wei of Suzhou resigned from his parents, took a family member with him, and took a horse from each to the capital city of Bieliang.

It is the spring of March, and the spring is bright. Wei Gongzi left early and was not in a hurry. Along the way, I saw the lake and mountains, the field farmhouse, and I felt relaxed. One night, I was walking down a mountain, and I couldn't go over. There is a small hotel on the side of the road, Wei Gongzi and Jia Ding tied up the horse, into the shop, there is a bartender to greet up, after the inquiry, serve the prince to wash up, the prince sat down, the family Ding opposite the accompaniment, to some wine and dishes, slowly drink to kill time. During the meal, the bartender was summoned to come and ask for directions. The bartender said: This mountain is very large, and it is impossible to pass in one day, so you need to live in the mountain for one night. Gongzi asked in amazement: How did you spend the night in the mountains? The bartender laughed and said: The prince does not need to be in a hurry, there is only a good place in the mountains. When the prince saw it, he was relieved.

After a night off, the next morning, Wei Gongzi got up, used the breakfast, and asked The family to buy some cooked broiler chicken and goose, took it to eat on the road, beat a pot of wine, and after settling the money, he rode on horseback.

The road followed the stream and went further and further in, but I saw the trees on the mountain on both sides. It was nearly noon, the weather was hot, and The boy was tired, so he rested at a bluestone under the tree next to the road, summoned the family to take out the wine, and the two of them drank and drank at the stone to relieve their fatigue. I was bored drinking, but I saw a man on horseback on the mountain road, and when the man came closer, he stopped his horse and said hello: Gongzi is very interested. Wei Gongzi looked at it and saw that the person who came was a middle-aged merchant-like person. The prince hurriedly stood up and invited the man to drink together. The people who came were also bold, tied up the horses, and took out the wine and food in the bag, placed them on the bluestone, and drank with the prince, and the family was waiting next to them.

During the conversation, he knew that this man's name was Yuan Ding, a merchant in the capital, and he was used to this trip to the mountain to collect accounts. I heard that Wei Gongzi was going to the capital to take the exam, only to see Yuan Ding look at the Gongzi's face left and right, and the Gongzi who saw it was confused, so he asked the truth. Yuan Ding told him that he had been taught by a high-ranking person and had learned some techniques of face-to-face. Gongzi will be able to go to high school on this trip. Gongzi listened, and his heart was naturally happy. Yuan Ding also said: I look at the prince, and there is a joy. Gongzi asked He Xi. Yuan Ding laughed and said: It is not appropriate to say that this matter is broken, and then it will be self-aware. The boy is not good at asking. Drink again until the afternoon, when the weather is hotter, he stops the drink and goes to the tree to rest. The next person ate a few bites of the leftover grass and went to rest.

Xiang xiang, who was sleeping, listened to someone calling: several guest officials had not yet gotten up to hurry. The three men woke up and saw a man driving a carriage and pulling a few pots of old wine. Yuan Ding recognized that he was a guy who specialized in pulling wine for the mountain hotel. The man said hello and left first. The three of them also got on their horses.

Talking about the hotel in front of him on the road, Yuan Ding told him that the owner of the shop was named Bai Lotus, a strange woman, extremely heroic and righteous, because he offended the government, he attracted seven or eight sisters to open a hotel in this mountain, and also did some laughing business. Wei Gongzi listened and only felt curious.

At sunset, when we reached a mountain bay, we saw a huge house on the side of the road, and a string of red lanterns hung on a high pole in front of it, which read, "Hotel in the mountains." "There are also some chic huts in the back of the woods, with gravel paved roads leading to the front. After bypassing the room, I saw several women playing on a swing under the tree, and when they saw someone coming, all the women stopped to look, and one of the women greeted them and hugged Yuan Ding. Her name is Zhilin, and she is an old acquaintance of Yuan Ding. Yuan Ding smiled and said to Gongzi: If Gongzi is interested, he can find one of these women to be happy, and tonight the old man will invite you to drink in the hotel. Saying goodbye, he took Zhilin and left.

All the women saw the handsomeness of Wei Gongzisheng and all came to watch. There is only one daughter, still sitting on the swing frame, looking at each other coldly. Wei Gongzi looked at it, but felt that it was cold and moving, and couldn't help but walk over. When the women saw this, they each left with interest.

This woman's name was Qinglin, and she was the first outstanding woman under White Lotus. Wei Gongzi held QingLin's hand, as if he had déjà vu, his eyes were facing each other, and there was a love in his eyes. Wei Gongzi looked at Lin again, and he only felt that he was beautiful and dignified, and there was no lascivious color. Na Qinglin also looked at Wei Gongzi carefully, and was a real reader, not like those lustful prostitutes, but a trustworthy person.

Qinglin took Wei Gongzi's hand and returned to his hut. Wei Gongzi sat down next to the book case, but the window was clear and clean, and Qinglin offered a cup of fragrant tea. Some poems were pressed on the case, and Wei Gongzi took them and looked at them, most of them were works of mourning. The prince asked why he was so miserable. At this time, Qinglin had already regarded Wei Gongzi as a confidant, and he would tell the hidden feelings/

Qinglin's father was originally a Jiangyang thief, accumulated some wealth, Qinglin also learned some fists and feet from childhood, but also literate, and then his father committed a major crime, the government was tight, he knew that he could not escape, he entrusted Qinglin to his friend Bai Lotus, his father was killed, she hid with The White Lotus, and entered this way. As you get older. Gradually, Qinglin has the intention of being conscientious. Most of the people pingsu contacted were stupid children, and they couldn't be trusted. As soon as he saw Wei Gongzi today, Qing Lin decided at first glance that Wei Gongzi was the person he had been waiting for for many years. Wei Gongzi listened to her self-narration of her life, and he felt even more pity, holding his hand and not abandoning it, and it was difficult to give up. Until dark at night, Yuan Ding came to invite, in a private room on the second floor of the hotel, Yuan Ding and Zhilin were already waiting, when they saw Wei Gongzi leading Qinglin, Yuan Ding clapped and laughed: I have expected that Gongzi will choose Qinglin. Seated four people. Yuan Ding said to Wei Gongzi: What I said at noon that Gongzi still has a joy is exactly this matter. Gongzi asked, "Is it providence that I have a lifelong relationship with Qinglin?" Yuan Ding smiled and said: This is Providence, but it also requires the care of both of you. Gongzi and Qinglin nodded and said yes. Say goodbye to the wine and disperse in the middle of the night.

That night, Wei Gongzi stayed in the Qinglin Hut, and after one night of love, they became husband and wife.

Early the next morning, Yuan Ding came to summon Gongzi Wei on the road, and Gongzi saw Qinglin crying like a tearful man, and could not bear to leave. And there are still some days before the big exam, so I want to stay here for a few days. Yuan Ding saw this and told Prince Wei to come to him after he arrived in the capital, or he could help. Say goodbye and leave.

Wei Gongzi lived in the mountains for two days. In the afternoon of this day, Qinglin saw that he was a little bored, so he took him out for a walk. While walking and talking, unconsciously walked into the depths of the mountain forest, the gloomy forest did not see the sun, only saw the towering trees, Qinglin suddenly woke up, even said badly, there are many wild beasts here. I was about to return, but I heard a noise behind me, and the two gray wolves were already on the way. Wei Gongzi was suddenly frightened like a sieve chaff, fortunately Qinglin had lived in the mountains for a long time, seen more, and could calm down. The left hand took Wei Gongzi, the right hand looked for a stick, step by step back, the two wolves saw that they did not run, but they were forced to come, but they were timid, and also retreated step by step, until the edge of the forest, Wei Gongzi saw that the family was also idly wandering around on the mountain, shouting for help, the family listened, ran over, picked up a stick to drive the wolf away. Looking at Wei Gongzi again, he had already collapsed on the ground and became a lump of soft mud. Mixed back into the hut, drank some hot water to suppress the shock, . In the middle of the night, Wei Gongzi came through a breath. He shook ZhiLin's hand and said: The girl is really a heroine among women, and Wei Mou is ashamed of herself. At this time, Zhi Lin was strange in the eyes of Wei Gongzi, and naturally admired her, and he did not regard her as a fireworks woman.

After three or two more days in the mountains, Wei Gongzi had to get up. Zhilin sent him to the intersection, and the two parted in tears.

When he arrived in the capital, he found Yuan Ding in a manor on the outskirts of the city, and Yuan Ding took him inside and asked Miss Madame to come out to meet him. He set up a banquet to entertain him, and during the banquet, Yuan Ding said that Yu Wei Gongzi said; today's examination, one is based on learning, but it is also necessary to move around in terms of human feelings. I have done some activities for my son when I came back. The house is still quiet, and the prince lives here. Wei Gongzi thanked him. He stayed in a chic courtyard in this village. Yuan Ding treated Wei Gongzi so kindly, first of all, he liked to make friends. Second, he liked Wei Gongzi's gentleness and elegance, and intended to match his daughter xu to him, consult with his wife, and wait until Wei Gongzi had achieved a meritorious name.

After a few more days, it was time for the exam. Yuan Ding sent Wei Gongzi to the examination room. Three consecutive days. On the day of the end, Yuan Ding came to meet again, saw that Wei Gongzi was happy and colorful, and was busy asking how the examination was, and Wei Gongzi became a bamboo in his chest: it is expected that the name of the gong is desirable. Yuan Ding was overjoyed, and after returning to the manor, he hurriedly summoned his wife and daughter to come out and set up a banquet for the prince to celebrate. After the banquet, the lady and her daughter withdrew, the two drank tea, Yuan Ding took advantage of the wine, and then mentioned to Wei Gongzi that Yuan Mou only had one daughter, and wanted to promise gongzi, not to make a name for the gongzi, only for the gongzi to read Xiang Mendi. Wei Gongzi listened, meditated for a moment, got up and bowed to Yuan Ding, and said: Since the mountains have known the elders, Domon took care of it, but this marriage matter, but did not dare to agree. Yuan Ding asked why. Prince Wei then told him about the engagement of Yu Qinglin in the mountains. Yuan Ding said: Although Qinglin is good, he is always a prostitute. Gongzi replied: Qinglin is a prostitute, but he really has no choice but to do so, but he is actually a heroine among women. When we were determined, we already knew the prostitute of Qinglin, and now we can bear it. Yuan Ding asked again: Although you are not disgusted, can your parents be willing? Gongzi sighed and said that he was also worried about this matter and did not know how to deal with it. At this time, an old woman suddenly turned out from behind the curtain and praised: "A man of true faith and righteousness, although you do not marry my daughter, I do not hate." Only to listen to the difficulties of the gongzi, I have a method to solve the difficulties of the gongzi. Yuan Ding asked what method he was. The old woman said: We can adopt Qinglin as a daughter, and then hire him from the prince, and we will not insult him. The prince was overjoyed. Yuan Ding also nodded continuously. Stayed in the manor again for another night. The next day, Prince Wei got up and went home. Yuan Ding also followed with two powerful family members and went to the mountains to pick up Qinglin and return to the city.

Wei Gongzi thought of Qinglin in his heart, and the horse also fought fast, and he arrived at the hotel in the mountain in two days. Saw Qinglin. Tell them about the past. Qinglin was naturally overjoyed. Bring the prince to see the white lotus to make a speech. When the White Lotus saw that Qinglin had something to rely on, she was happy in her heart, and set up a feast to celebrate them, and gave them some gold and silver. It was night, Wei Gongzi still stayed in the Qinglin room, Xiao Beisheng was newly married, and the two loved each other for one night.

On the second day, each side was divided into things, Qing lin accompanied the people to the capital Yuan Ding's house, and Wei Gongzi led his family back to see his parents. After arriving home, Wei Gongzi met with his parents, and Wei Gongzi was busy asking his son how he was doing, and Wei Gongzi replied that there was a good chance that he could win. Sure enough, within a few days, the provincial government sent personnel down to celebrate the post, and there were two members of Wei Gongzi High School. For a time, Wei Gongzi's reputation was greatly enhanced. There are officials who come to congratulate the family, there are relatives and friends who come to congratulate, and there are even those who have daughters to be hired by the rich and powerful, all of whom come to the matchmaker to propose to them. When Prince Wei saw this scene, he did not dare to delay any longer, so he told his father about recruiting relatives in the capital Yuan Mansion. Father Wei also felt that the door was right, and he was grateful for Yuan Ding's help to his son, so he agreed to this family affair. The family member who followed the prince took the dowry to the capital city yuan ding's house to pay the gift. He also chose an auspicious day to marry Qinglin into the door.

Newlywed Yan'er, the little two mouths of grace and love, inseparable. However, the good times were not long, and in less than a month, the capital issued an official document, and the Wei Gongzi went to serve in other places. During the Song Dynasty, new officials took office and were not allowed to bring their families with them for one year. The husband and wife had to separate, Wei Gongzi went to work in other places, and Qinglin served his in-laws at home and did some housework. Time flies, unconsciously more than half a year, Qinglin is busy during the day, every night, back to his own courtyard, under the tree to visit the moon, missing his husband, for a long time can not sleep.

But he said that the family who had followed his son to the examination had a lot of strength and great merit because of these times. He was commissioned as a housekeeper by the guards. This person's mind is not right. He had long coveted the beauty of the young lady, and now he saw that Qinglin was widowed, and he had bad intentions. One day, while taking a nap in Qinglin, he sneaked into the house and wanted to flirt. Qing Lin woke up in shock and shouted angrily, and the housekeeper saw that things were not good and ran out. Qing Lin was obstructed by his face and did not speak up. But the housekeeper held a grudge in his heart and went around talking about Qinglin being a prostitute in the mountains. The next person knows it. Pointing behind Qinglin. Qing Lin was aware of it, and summoned a maid to ask, Fang knew the original commission.

Thinking in the middle of the night, Qing Lin felt that if he stayed, he would inevitably humiliate his husband's family, so he packed up some luggage and paid for the luggage and went to the river to hire a small boat to leave.

When the old man learned that Qinglin had left, he panicked and had no idea, and a quick letter was delivered to his son. When Prince Wei learned of this, he hurried back on horseback and asked the next person to ask him about the original commission. Beat the butler and drive him out of the house. But he did not dare to tell the truth to his father, and sent people around to find his beloved wife. A half moon passed, and there was no trace.

The government sent people to urge them back many times. Helplessly, Wei Gongzi had to go to the post again. This day to the river, it was late afternoon, there was no boat to cross, looking up, but saw that there was a temple on the hill on the shore, so he went to the lodging, went to the door, raised his hand and slammed the door, when the door opened, Yi Ni was Qinglin.

The husband and wife meet here, and the sorrow and joy intersect. After taking Qinglin to office, he never left for life.