Preface
In the complicated life, there is a vigorous marriage story, carrying the twists and turns between the poor scholar and the landlord's daughter. This marriage began with a strange relationship between a rich family and a poor scholar, but it turned into a ridiculous farce under the trick of fate.
The poor scholar thought that he was married to the daughter of a rich and noble family, but at the wedding, the landlord used a clever trick to drop him with a girl. Many years have passed, but the girl has become a lady of Yipin due to various coincidences, and this poor scholar has become the laughing stock of fate.
How did the twists and turns in this marriage happen? What kind of life philosophy does this story of impermanence teach us? Let us uncover this touching and ironic marriage legend together, and explore the sincere love and the impermanence of fate contained in it.
Arduous preparation: the persistence and challenges of young Tao Shu
In the third year of Jiaqing, a young student came to the town, his name was Tao Shu. Tao Shu was born in a scholarly family, and his father was a pedant who wanted to train his son to read and get ahead. However, the good times did not last long, and before Tao Shu could reach the crown, his father died of illness, and the family fell into poverty.
Fortunately, Tao Shu is diligent and studious, and he is very appreciated by the master of the Huang family, a famous family in the town. Master Huang once envied Tao Shu's knowledge and mind, and even promised to marry his daughter Huang Jiali to him.
For Tao Shu, who is still preparing for the exam, this is undoubtedly motivation and hope. Every day at dawn, he flickered the dim oil lamp and Xi in the house until late at night. The corners of the walls were piled with the books he had flipped through, weather-beaten.
Seeing that her son was getting haggard day by day, Tao's mother walked into the study worriedly and persuaded earnestly: "You have to cherish your body, don't do your best for an exam, it's really not worth it." ”
Tao Shu looked up at his mother, his eyes revealed perseverance, Tao's mother sighed and left, she knew that her son wanted to change his family situation and win the favor of the Huang family. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel sad for her son's bumpy future.
For this exam, Tao Shu spent almost all of his life around preparing for the exam. Xi at the desk every day at dawn, dipping between the lines; The lights remain bright every evening until late at night. He often forgets the passage of time and has no distractions. Because he knows that only by dedication and persistence can he realize his dreams, and his hard work over the years has been in vain.
1. Exam disappointment: Father-in-law's disappointment and decision
In the examination room, Tao Shu was engrossed in it and poured all his hard work into it for several years. He knows the weight of this exam, and the exam will be a huge turning point in his life, not only to relieve the difficulties of his family, but also to marry his beloved Huang Jiali. However, the harsh reality is often not as good as it could be.
When the bad news of Tao Shu's failure came out, the whole family was in an uproar. Tao Shu wandered the streets of the town in despair, unable to accept such a result. He repeated it in his mind, but he couldn't figure out his mistake anyway.
In this compartment, the old man of the Huang family was also heartbroken and depressed when he heard the news. He was hoping that his daughter would marry a young man with a high profile, but he didn't expect this good show to fall through.
This decision has undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to both families. Master Huang was melancholy, thought about it, and finally made a decision at dawn - to cancel his daughter's marriage contract with Tao Shu. This seemed to be a bit of a feudal religion at that time, but Master Huang didn't want his decision to become a stumbling block for his daughter. The next day, he solemnly summoned a meeting of the elders of the family to announce the news.
There was a commotion in the room, and there was a lot of discussion about what you said and what I said. Master Huang listened quietly, he knew that this choice was a great blow to both parties, but he also understood his father's responsibility and could not sacrifice his daughter's happiness because of pity.
Huang Defen's sacrifice: This is an unusual marriage contract
Master Huang's decision to cancel the marriage brought to Tao Shu can be imagined. Here, Huang Defen, the maid of the Huang family, turned her fate upside down overnight.
She was originally raised by the Huang family, intelligent, gentle and kind. Unexpectedly, after careful consideration, Master Huang decided to succeed her as a righteous daughter, hoping that she would replace Miss and marry Tao Shu.
Huang Defen was extremely surprised at first, but quickly calmed down. She understood that the old man was really helpless to do this, and she could also use it to help Tao Shu tide over the difficulties. Thinking of this, Huang Defen plucked up the courage to accept this agreement.
Finally, on a warm spring day, Huang Defen put on a red phoenix crown wedding dress and stepped into the chapel with the support of Master Huang. Tao Shu stood there to greet him, his expression complicated.
It was a moment he had always dreamed of, but he experienced too much emotional loss. He didn't understand why he was in front of this girl with a raw face. Huang Defen took a deep breath, and finally mustered up the courage to meet Tao Shu's confused gaze: "I am willing to be your wife and be by your side." ”
Tao Shu was stunned when he heard this, and soon turned into a deep touch. He knew that the woman in front of him had made a great sacrifice for him, and this sincerity touched his heart. For a moment, Huang Defen seemed to see a bright future.
Helping in adversity: Huang Defen works hard
As the days passed, Huang Defen did not feel that life was any different. She still takes care of the household diligently, so that Tao Shu can concentrate on Xi art. Every morning, Tao Shu saw his wife's carefully prepared breakfast. At noon, warm incense fills the courtyard. And in the dead of night, the warm supper and his wife's smiling gaze made him feel warm.
Tao Shu looked at the hard-working woman in front of him, and his heart stirred up ripples. He cherished Huang Defen's support even more, and whispered in her ear to express his gratitude. And Huang Defen just smiled, her eyes were full of firmness and expectation.
For this reason, Tao Shu studied harder and regarded books as his life. Every late at night, he took off the script, and I didn't see him impatient at all. Seeing that her husband was getting weaker and weaker, Huang Defen took care of her meticulously. She always served a few tonics at the end of dinner and told him to rest early.
Gradually, Tao Shu's understanding of the text deepened, and his knowledge and depth were praised by the world. Huang Defen looked at his resolute silhouette, and a huge strength surged in his heart, as if no hardship or obstacle could be defeated.
The dawn of success: the two of them join hands on the road to glory
Finally, on that Mayday in the seventh year of Jiaqing, Tao Shu's wish that had been silent for many years came true. He succeeded in becoming a jinshi, bringing long-lost joy and light to the family. Tao Shu's career was also smooth sailing. He was soon promoted to an important position in the central government, and rose step by step to the position of governor of Liangjiang. Behind him, Huang Defen's dedication and support are indispensable.
Tao Shu attaches more and more importance to his wife's opinions, and regards her as a wise man and benchmark in life. Whenever I need to make a choice, I always talk to her until the light of day. And Huang Defen also unreservedly taught him his own opinions, becoming Tao Shu's most firm backing.
With Tao Shu's status increasing, Huang Defen's wisdom is also praised by the world. She was named the Lady of the First Rank and became a leader in the social circle at that time. And Tao Shu also took this opportunity to express his gratitude to Huang Defen in public at a grand banquet, which attracted the audience to applaud and praise the lovers.
epilogue
Since then, Tao Shu and Huang Defen have become a good story. Whenever and wherever the couple is mentioned, people will first praise Tao Shu's knowledge and then praise Huang Defen's wisdom and wisdom. She became a symbol of the power of women in that era and was talked about by future generations. Love is beyond your control. But fate, after all, is still at the mercy of others.