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Chinese mythology – the love story of Houyi and Chang'e

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Yi and Chang'e fell out of harmony

Since Yi met Emperor Zhao, he lost the right to continue to be gods in heaven, and he and Chang'e were stripped of their divine status by the Emperor of Heaven and demoted to the human world and became mortals. From then on, not only was Yi very sad, but Chang'e was even more shady all day, feeling that Yi had tired her, so that she could not continue to be a god in heaven, and she had to suffer in the human world.

Chinese mythology – the love story of Houyi and Chang'e

Houyi

After Yao knew that Yi had been relegated to the human world, he felt very guilty in his heart, and felt that Yi had reached a situation where even the gods could not do it now because of helping him and the people. Therefore, he sent some people who were more good at architecture at that time to build a house for Yi in a place with a better view. It's a great place surrounded by water on both sides and mountains on the other, with beautiful scenery and birds singing all year round. He wanted Yi and Chang'e to be happy in this environment, and he also wanted Yi to become an official in the imperial court and continue to do things for the people. However, Yi Wanyan refused the offer to make him an official, planning to live a life of leisure in the human world.

On this day, Yao ordered one of his men, surnamed Wang, to lead Yi and her daughter to their new residence. Although the surrounding environment is not bad, the house is very shabby, that is, a few adobes plus some thatch. Chang'e was disappointed to see this house, how could this be compared to her dwelling in heaven. It was golden and splendid, and although it was not the most beautiful and magnificent in the sky, the thatched huts on the ground could not be compared with it. Yi didn't care much about these things, he was now only pursuing a life of leisure, hoping to live a little more comfortably here.

Chinese mythology – the love story of Houyi and Chang'e

Chang'e

Although Yi herself did not serve him all day, he prepared a few clever and cute little maidens for Chang'e, and Chang'e was still relatively satisfied with these, but as long as she thought of herself from a goddess in heaven to a village woman on the ground, she was angry. Now, as soon as she saw Yi, she was very annoying, and if she hadn't married Yi, she wouldn't have had to suffer here now. Chang'e has become accustomed to looking down on the human world every day, and she always stands in the clouds and looks at the busy appearance of the sentient beings on the ground, which is very funny. But at this moment, it is estimated that many gods and immortals in the heavens are watching her and Yi's jokes

How big is the gap between man and God, the gods and immortals descended to the human world, and they are no longer gods, how to fill such a big regret. Although Chang'e was a god before, her heart was as narrow as ordinary people. Not only did she torture herself every day, but she also often nagged in front of Yi, and judged the gentle and virtuous Chang'e Fairy before. Sometimes, Yi really couldn't stand such nagging, so he ran outside alone to enjoy the scenery. Saying that he was enjoying the scenery, how could he see it, his mind was full of Chang'e's nagging, and the past appeared in front of him one by one. Yi thought that he was born into death to serve Emperor Zhao, and the demon warriors rescued people from the depths of the water, but only because they killed several of Emperor Zhao's evil sons. In the end, I actually fell into such a field, and naturally I was very unwilling. The wife who used to be happy with herself is now unwilling to suffer with herself, and the more she thinks about it, the more she feels wronged.

One day, Yi came back from a relaxing heart, originally in a good mood, and wanted to have a good meal with Chang'e. Since being relegated to the human world, they have less time to meet, let alone communicate in depth. After making the servants set up a table, they went to find Chang'e themselves. He came to Chang'e's window and saw that she was sitting inside in a daze. He gently came to Chang'e and called out to her. Chang'e saw Yi in front of her, and her originally calm face immediately darkened, which made Yi have a feeling of uneasiness. Before Yi could speak, Chang'e spoke first, once again saying the words she had said many times in front of her. Yi's good mood also disappeared at this moment, and he turned around and left.

The love that Yi and Chang'e once had no longer existed. Although Yi wanted to do his best to keep this feeling, he found that Chang'e's heart and his were no longer together, and it was not only their flesh that was gradually drifting away, but also their hearts. They can no longer live as happily as they once did.

The elixir of immortality

The fate of the hero is lonely, and Yi is left in the human world forever. Although he was under the will of the Emperor of Heaven, although he shot the nine suns for the sake of mankind, although from the beginning he did not think of making a splash, but the result was the opposite, his prestige in the human world was too high, leaving no room for others to make progress. Therefore, punishment must be accepted.

Although there are many joys in the human world, they are not as good as the heavenly court. Yi is now a mortal, a mortal through and through. He must run for his livelihood every day, even though he is a hero; He will also face the terrible end of "death". The daily thing for the lost Yi is to go out hunting, because only in this way can he support himself and his wife Chang'e.

Chang'e's appearance is impeccable, but she has a big flaw, that is, she loves vanity and covets pleasure. No matter how happy the life on earth is, after all, it is not as good as the life in the celestial realm, let alone facing death? At first, Chang'e was able to endure this "miserable" life, but as time went on, she missed life in heaven more and more. She did not laugh and washed her face with tears all day; She complained every day because she was afraid she would die one day. For Chang'e's approach, Mortal Yi could only say something sorry, because he couldn't do anything now.

Yi is a good and competent husband, and he is always thinking about how to solve problems for his wife. On this day, Yi finally thought of a way to get the best of both worlds. He traveled thousands of miles and went through thousands of hardships to come to the residence of his former friend, the Queen Mother of Kunlun Mountain.

The Queen Mother of the West was surprised by Yi's arrival, and she heard about Yi's heroic feat. The Queen Mother of the West asked Yi, "I heard that you shot the ten suns in the sky at the will of the Heavenly Emperor, is that true?" If that's the case, you should be in the Celestial Realm at this time? And your treatment should be more generous than before, how did you end up like this?"

Yi was already numb to this matter, and just said helplessly: "Is there any way?" Who will remember what you've done before? The Heavenly Emperor heard that my status in the human world was too high, and there was even a possibility of replacing him. Do you think that would be the truth? I have always respected the Emperor of Heaven and never thought of taking his place. ”

The Queen Mother of the West nodded and said with some sympathy, "Yes! You've always been loyal, how could you have such a thought?" Yi smiled a little, and his smile seemed so helpless. Yi then said, "We can't influence his thoughts, because he is the Heavenly Emperor!" All I could do was obey his decision. Now I have become a mortal, going out hunting every day, living a very hard life, and sooner or later I will leave this world, because sooner or later I will die. "

The Queen Mother of the West seemed to understand something and asked, "Do you have any requirements for coming here?" Whatever is needed despite the need, I try to help. ”

Yi replied, "It's not because of my wife, Chang'e, who is not accustomed to living a human life and is bent on returning to the Celestial Realm." But that's not possible. Most importantly, she was terrified of death. I'm here today to ask you to help with this. ”

The Queen Mother of the West hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to help Yi, saying, "I do have an immortal elixir for mortals here, and you can take it now." After saying that, the Queen Mother of the West gave the elixir to Yi.

After Yi took the medicine, he looked at it and asked, "What?" That's it? Is this enough for one person?" The Queen Mother of the West said helplessly, "No way, only this!"

Chang'e runs to the moon

On the way home, Yi's heart fought several times. He also very much wanted to take the elixir of immortality, but this medicine was only enough for one person to eat, and if he took it himself, then Chang'e would have to stay in the human world, so how lonely and lonely would she be?" What the hell should I do?", Yi kept asking himself. Before he could figure out a solution, he had returned to his home.

When Chang'e saw Yi return, she immediately greeted her and asked excitedly, "How?" Is there a result?"

Yi had expected his wife's performance, because he had told her the reason for his trip before he left. Since he didn't think of a solution, Yi could only lie with his unskilled skills: "Huh? Oh! No result, I have been to Kunlun Mountain, but I have not seen the Queen Mother of the West. I heard that she went to play somewhere else, and I'll talk about it later!"

Chang'e was disappointed by her husband's answer, and her happy mood had long since vanished. She cried and said, "How can this be? I don't believe it, I really don't want to die! You told me that's not true.

Before we figure out a solution, this lie will be told. Yi advised his wife, "Well, don't cry! Maybe..." He paused at this, "Maybe after a while the Queen Mother of the West will come back." Rest assured, I will get the medicine back. You go out first, I want to take a shower and take a break. ”

Her husband's actions aroused Chang'e's suspicions, and she vaguely sensed something. However, she did not make it clear, but followed her husband's instructions and walked out of the room. Chang'e secretly lay on the window to see what her husband was hiding from her. Is it the same as you think? Sure enough, Yi's "secret" was discovered by Chang'e, who saw her husband put his dream elixir in a small box. Chang'e's heart was sour, and she felt that her husband was too selfish.

The next morning, as usual, Yi said goodbye to his wife and went out hunting. Chang'e's mood at this time was extremely contradictory, although she loved vanity, she also loved her husband deeply. She hesitated, panicked, frightened, anxious, wondering if she should open that little box. Shouldn't you have swallowed those elixirs alone? In the end, sensibility triumphed over reason, and the temptation of immortality triumphed over his love for his husband. Chang'e opened the box, picked up the charming elixir, and ate it all.

Chinese mythology – the love story of Houyi and Chang'e

Chang'e runs to the moon

The Queen Mother of the West will not deceive people, and the elixir of immortality has worked. Chang'e felt her body getting lighter and lighter, and then slowly drifted into the air. Finally, Chang'e fell to the moon, where she lived and built a Guanghan Palace. Chang'e began to feel excited that she could live the life of a god again, and as time went on, she began to miss her husband. Because there was only a small rabbit on the moon and an old man who kept cutting down trees, although her husband promised not to hurt her with a magic arrow, she could not bear the torture of loneliness. In the days that followed, Chang'e lived alone on the moon every day.

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