Folk tale: A man picks up a concubine in the middle of the night
In ancient times, there was a small village named Qingxi, and there was a young scholar named Li Wen in the village. Although Li Wen's family was poor, he read poetry and books, was gentle and elegant, and was quite loved by the villagers. However, his marriage has not been able to go as he wanted, which has become a big rock in his heart.
Late one night, Li Wen returned from the town academy, the moonlight was hazy, and the breeze was slightly cool. He walked alone on the path back to the village, all around him quietly, except for the occasional barking of dogs in the distance. Suddenly, he heard a faint cry, which seemed to come from the grass on the side of the road.
Li Wen's heart tightened, and he cautiously approached the grass, only to see a woman in ragged clothes and a haggard face curled up there, shivering. Her eyes were red and swollen, and she had obviously been crying for a long time. Seeing this, Li Wen felt pity and hurriedly stepped forward to ask, "Girl, why are you crying here?"
The woman looked up, revealing a delicate face with tears glinting in her eyes. She choked up and said, "Childe, the little girl's name is Wan'er, she was originally a foreigner, but because of the changes in her family, she was exiled here. I had no choice but to cry here, with no money and nowhere to go. ”
After hearing this, Li Wen felt even more unbearable. He thought of the regret that he had never been able to marry a wife, and saw Wan'er so pitiful, and he couldn't help but feel an impulse in his heart. He plucked up his courage and said, "Girl, if you don't dislike it, I am willing to marry you and spend the rest of my life together." ”
When Wan'er heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but then it was replaced by gratitude. She nodded tearfully and agreed to Li Wen's marriage proposal.
Li Wen was overjoyed, he helped Wan'er up, and the two returned to the village together. When the villagers saw that Li Wen had brought back a beautiful woman, they came to congratulate her. Li Wen and Wan'er's wedding was held with the blessings of the villagers, and the two lived a plain and happy life ever since.
However, the good times were short-lived. Since Wan'er married into the Li family, a series of bizarre things have happened in the village. First, Li Wen's livestock disappeared inexplicably, and then the villagers' crops were frequently damaged. What's even stranger is that whenever night falls, there are always eerie cries and screams coming from the village, which is creepy.
The villagers were discussing, and some began to wonder about Wan'er's origins. They privately talk that Wan'er may be a monster who has brought disaster to the village. When Li Wen heard these discussions, his heart was very painful. He doesn't believe Wan'er is a monster, but he can't explain the strange things that happen in the village.
One day, Li Wen decided to go to the village elders to ask about it. The elder was a well-informed old man, and after listening to Li Wen's narration, he pondered for a moment and said, "Li Wen, I don't think Wan'er is a monster, but she is indeed a little unusual. You may be able to take her to a nearby Taoist temple for help, where a Taoist priest may be able to solve the mystery. ”
After hearing this, Li Wen had an idea in his heart. He returned home and told Wan'er about the elder's advice. After Wan'er heard this, a trace of complicated emotions flashed in her eyes, but she didn't say anything, just nodded silently.
The next day, Li Wen and Wan'er went to a nearby Taoist temple together. When the Taoist priest in the Taoist temple saw the two of them, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. He looked at Wan'er carefully, and then said in a deep voice: "This female benefactor does have an unusual aura on her. However, she is not a youkai, but is bound by some kind of power. ”
The Taoist priest then explained, "Miss Wan'er, what you carry on your body is the power of an ancient seal. This power was meant to protect something important, but somehow, it was transferred to you. Therefore, whenever night falls, the power of the seal will kick in, causing strange phenomena in the village. ”
Li Wen and Wan'er were dumbfounded, they never expected that things would be so bizarre. The Taoist priest continued, "To unlock this seal, you need to find that important thing and reseal it. Only in this way can the problem be solved once and for all. ”
Determined to help Wan'er break the seal, Li Wen asked the Taoist priest for clues about something important. The Taoist priest told him that the important object might be related to an ancient tomb. After hearing this, Li Wen decided to go to the ancient tomb to find clues.
In this way, Li Wen and Wan'er embarked on a journey to find the ancient tomb. After many dangers, they finally found the entrance to the ancient tomb in a remote mountain forest. Upon entering the tomb, they found it full of traps and traps, and every step was fraught with danger.
However, Li Wen and Wan'er did not back down. With their wisdom and courage, they cracked the traps and traps one by one, and finally reached the deepest part of the tomb. There, they found a huge stone box engraved with ancient runes.
Li Wen guessed that this stone box was the source of the power of the seal. He cautiously opened the stone box, only to see a radiant ancient sword lying inside. The ancient sword exuded a powerful aura, as if it contained infinite power.
Li Wen followed the instructions of the Taoist priest, resealed the ancient sword in the stone box, and recited an ancient incantation. With the end of the spell, the power of the seal on Wan'er's body gradually dissipated. She felt a warm current flowing through her body, and her whole person was much more relaxed.
After returning to the village, the strange phenomenon in the village disappeared with it. When the villagers saw Li Wen and Wan'er returning safely, they came to congratulate them. They held a grand celebration for the two of them to thank them for the peace and tranquility they brought to the village.
However, just as the festivities were in full swing, a group of men in black suddenly broke into the village, all of them vigorous and imposing. The black-clothed man at the head was holding a bright big knife, with a hideous smile on his face.
"Li Wen, do you think that everything will be fine if you break the seal?" Tell you, this ancient sword is the treasure we have been looking for, and now that it has appeared, we don't want to hide it again!" said the man in black viciously.
Seeing this, Li Wen and Wan'er's hearts tightened. They didn't expect that the ancient sword that had just broken the seal would attract such a powerful enemy. Li Wen protected Wan'er, stepped forward, and started a fierce battle with the man in black.
Although Li Wenfeng read poetry and books, he was not a strong martial artist. In the face of the siege of the men in black, he gradually felt powerless. However, he did not give up, but tried his best to protect Wan'er.
When Wan'er saw this, she was moved in her heart. She knew she couldn't stand by anymore, so she gritted her teeth and stepped forward to fight alongside Levin. Although she doesn't know martial arts, she relies on her wisdom and courage to defuse the attacks of the men in black again and again.
The battle lasted all night, and at dawn, the man in black retreated. Although Li Wen and Wan'er were seriously injured, they hugged each other tightly, feeling each other's warmth and strength.
After this incident, the relationship between Li Wen and Wan'er has become deeper. They know that no matter how many difficulties and challenges they face in the future, as long as they work hand in hand, they will be able to overcome everything.
And the ancient sword was also hidden again, waiting for the next destined person to appear. The village has returned to its former tranquility and harmony, and the villagers have lived a happy and stable life. The story of Li Wen and Wan'er has been passed down as a good story and has been passed down to this day.
One day many years later, when Li Wen and Wan'er were gray-haired, they were still nestled together under the big tree at the entrance of the village. Recalling the experiences of their youth, the two couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion. They know that those bizarre and twisty, suspenseful and strange experiences have become the most valuable treasure in their lives. And their love, like that experience, is timeless and never fades. As the years passed, Li Wen and Wan'er became the most respected elders in Qingxi Village. Their stories are not only passed down by the villagers, but also attract many visitors from outside. Whenever someone asks about the thrilling incident of that year, Li Wen will always smile and shake his head, as if those are the unattainable past.
However, a peaceful life is always short-lived. On a sunny afternoon, there was a sudden rumbling sound of horses' hooves outside Qingxi Village. A squad of heavily armed knights galloped in, their banners embroidered with a mysterious insignia.
The arrival of the knights broke the tranquility of the village, and the villagers gathered at the entrance of the village in panic. One of the knights at the head stepped forward, and he took off his helmet, revealing a resolute and majestic face.
"Mr. Li Wen, I am a messenger from afar, and I have come here to ask for your help. The knight's voice was loud and sincere, and there was a hint of urgency in his eyes.
Li Wen and Wan'er glanced at each other, and a sense of foreboding surged in their hearts. They know that this incident may be even more difficult than the last one.
"Messenger, please say that as long as we are within our power, we will do everything in our power to help. Li Wen said in a deep voice.
The knight nodded, and began to tell their story. It turned out that a series of strange things had happened in their kingdom recently, and the treasures of the kingdom had disappeared one after another, and each disappearance site would leave a strange seal mark. They suspect that it has something to do with the seal that Levine had unlocked years ago.
"We hope you will help us find the missing treasure and solve the mystery behind it. The knight pleaded.
Li Wen and Wan'er are well aware of the seriousness of this incident, and they decide to step forward once again to help the distant kingdom solve its predicament. So, after saying goodbye to the villagers, Li Wen and Wan'er embarked on a journey to the kingdom.
Along the way, they went through hardships and traveled thousands of mountains and rivers to finally come to that mysterious kingdom. There they were warmly welcomed by the king and his subjects. The king himself entertained them with a banquet and expressed his heartfelt thanks to them.
However, Lee Wen and Wan'er have not forgotten their mission. Under the King's arrangement, they set out to investigate the case of the disappearance of the treasure. They carefully examined the seal marks left at the scene, questioned many witnesses, and gradually pieced together the truth of the incident.
It turns out that it was all manipulated by an evil sorcerer in the shadows. He used the power of the seal that Li Wen unlocked many years ago to control the treasures of the kingdom, in an attempt to subvert the rule of the entire kingdom.
Lee Wen and Wan'er decide to engage in a life-and-death battle with the evil wizard. With their wisdom and courage, they approached the wizard's hiding place step by step. In a thrilling battle, they finally defeat the evil sorcerer and succeed in retrieving all the missing treasures.
When the king and his subjects heard the news, they cheered and offered the highest honors to Li Wen and Wan'er. Li Wen and Wan'er smiled indifferently, they knew that this was just another adventure in their lives. They silently bid farewell to the king and his subjects, and returned to their beloved village of Qingxi. There, they continue to live a peaceful and happy life until the end of their lives. Their story has also become an eternal legend of Qingxi Village, passed down from generation to generation, inspiring future generations to move forward bravely and fearlessly.