Folk tale: A girl digs sweet potatoes to save her grandmother and is caught by the landlord to be a maid
In an old and quiet village, there lives a girl named Xiaocui. Although Xiaocui's family is poor, she and her grandmother depend on each other, and although life is hard, it is also full of warmth. My grandmother is getting old, her health is getting weaker, and she has recently become seriously ill. Lang Zhong of the village said that grandma needs to eat some nourishing food to recuperate, and sweet potatoes are the best choice.
Xiaocui knows that sweet potatoes are a rare luxury for their family. The landlords of the village own large tracts of fertile land and grow a large number of sweet potatoes every year, but they regard sweet potatoes as treasures and never give them to the villagers easily. In order to save her grandmother, Xiaocui decided to take the risk of digging some in the sweet potato field of the landlord's house.
As night fell, Xiaocui took a small shovel and quietly sneaked into the sweet potato field of the landlord's house. In the moonlight, the leaves of the sweet potatoes swayed gently in the breeze, as if whispering something. Xiao Cui's heart was pounding with nervousness, but she still mustered up her courage and began to carefully dig up the sweet potato.
Just when Xiaocui was about to dig up a basket of sweet potatoes, the landlord's family suddenly appeared. Armed with sticks, they pounced viciously at Xiao Cui. Xiaocui panicked and wanted to escape, but it was too late. She was rudely caught by the housekeepers and taken back to the landlord's house.
The landlord is a middle-aged man with a fat head and big ears and a full face. When he heard that Xiao Cui had secretly dug his sweet potato, he was furious. He ordered Xiaocui to be locked up in a firewood room, and he was not allowed to eat or drink for three days and three nights. Xiao Cui was dizzy with hunger in the firewood room, and her heart was full of despair.
Three days later, the landlord came to the firewood house and looked at the haggard Xiaocui, but an evil thought surged in his heart. He decided to leave Xiaocui behind and be his family's maid to make up for her mistake of stealing sweet potatoes. Xiaocui was forced to sign a deed of sale and became a maid of the landlord's family.
The life of the landlord's family is like hell for Xiao Cui. She got up early every day and worked greedily at night, and if she was negligent, she would be scolded and whipped by the landlord. She misses her grandmother and her home, which is poor but full of love. However, she knew that she had no freedom and could only endure it in silence.
Despite this, Xiaocui did not give up hope. She believes that one day, she will find a chance to escape from this demon cave and return to her grandmother. So, she began to secretly observe the movements of the landlord's house, looking for an opportunity to escape.
One evening, a grand banquet was held at the landlord's house. The landlord was very drunk and went back to his room early to rest. Cui took the opportunity to sneak into the kitchen, steal some food and water, and prepare to escape overnight. However, just as she was about to escape from the gate of the landlord's house, she was discovered by a patrolling householder.
The family members quickly surrounded Xiao Cui and surrounded her. Xiao Cui's heart tightened, knowing that she had nowhere to escape. She clutched the food and water in her hands, and her eyes sparkled with determination.
Just as the family members were about to arrest Xiao Cui back, suddenly there was a roar in the sky. A dazzling light fell from the sky and lit up the entire night sky. Everyone looked up in surprise and saw a fairy dressed in white and holding a long sword appear in front of them.
The fairy's eyes were like torches, and he glanced at the crowd, and then landed on Xiao Cui's body. She smiled and said to Xiaocui, "Child, your courage and filial piety have touched me. I'm willing to help you get out of here and get back to your grandma. ”
After speaking, the fairy swung his long sword, and a golden light wrapped Xiao Cui. The family members tried to step forward to stop them, but they were blocked by the golden light. The fairy took Xiao Cui into the air and disappeared into the night sky.
Since then, no one in the village has seen Xiao Cui again. Some people say that she followed the fairy to heaven and lived a happy life, while others say that she returned to her grandmother and continued to live an ordinary and warm life. Whatever the truth, Xiaocui's story has become a story that has been passed down through the ages, inspiring future generations to bravely face difficulties and adhere to filial piety.
And the landlord who was once domineering and unreasonable gradually restrained his evil deeds after Xiaocui disappeared. He began to reflect on his actions and gradually became kind and generous. Instead of exploiting the fruits of the villagers' labor, he began to help them improve their lives. The attitude of the villagers towards him has gradually changed, from fear and hatred to respect and gratitude.
This story teaches us that kindness and filial piety are the most beautiful qualities of human nature. They are able to overcome evil and difficulties, allowing us to find light and hope in the darkness. At the same time, we should also cherish our relatives and friends around us, and warm each other's hearts with love and care.
Ever since she disappeared into the night sky with the fairy, the people of the village have often talked about her after dinner. Some say that she was protected by the fairy and lived a carefree life ever since, while others envy her and hope that one day she will encounter such an adventure.
And the landlord, after the strange events of that night, seemed to be awakened. He began to pay attention to the livelihood of the village and tried his best to help the poor villagers. He no longer exploited harshly, but often helped the villagers who were living in difficulty, and gradually won the respect of the villagers.
Time flies, and a few years have passed. With the help of the villagers, Xiaocui's grandmother gradually recovered. She often sits in front of the door, looking into the distance, silently praying for Xiaocui's safety in her heart. Although she doesn't know where exactly Cui has gone, she is convinced that her granddaughter must be doing well somewhere.
On this day, a vision suddenly appeared in the sky of the village. A colorful auspicious cloud floated from the sky and slowly landed in the open space of the village. The villagers surrounded curiously, only to see a beautiful woman walking out of the auspicious clouds, it was Xiao Cui, who had been missing for many years.
Xiaocui looks more mature and beautiful than back then, she is dressed in white, like a fairy descending to earth. She smiled and nodded to the villagers, then walked briskly to her grandmother's house.
The moment grandma saw Xiao Cui, tears welled up in her eyes. She hugged Xiaocui tightly, as if she wanted to pour out her thoughts over the past few years. Xiaocui also had tears in her eyes, she told her grandmother that she had followed the fairy to learn the fairy method over the years, and now she has learned something. She came back this time to pick up her grandmother and go to heaven to enjoy happiness.
When the villagers heard the news, they were all amazed. They sent blessings to Xiaocui and grandma, lamenting the adventures and blessings of the grandchildren.
On a sunny morning, Xiaocui took her grandmother to the auspicious clouds and flew to the distant sky. Their figures gradually disappeared into the sky, leaving only a colorful auspicious cloud and the endless reverie of the villagers.
Since then, there is a legend in the village: whenever night falls, an auspicious cloud will appear in the sky, and it is Xiaocui and her grandmother watching everyone from the sky. They guard the village so that the people here can live happily and peacefully forever.
After Xiaocui and her grandmother ascended to heaven, the life of the village seemed to be lit up by their stories. The villagers often looked up at the sky, as if looking for the familiar figure in the auspicious clouds, and also silently recited the names of the ancestors and grandchildren in their hearts.
Since the landlord changed his behavior, he has won the respect of the villagers. He no longer indulges in the luxuries and pleasures of the past, but devotes more energy to the construction of the village. He built schools so that the children in the village could read and write, and he built water conservancy projects to make irrigation easier and crops better every year.
And those villagers who had been exploited by the landlords also put aside their hatred in his good deeds and were willing to live in harmony with him. The harmonious atmosphere of the village is growing stronger day by day, and everyone is living a happy and stable life.
Time flies, and decades have passed in the blink of an eye. The people of the village still tell the story of Xiaocui and her grandmother, as if they never left the land. And that auspicious cloud, which often appears in the sky, seems to be guarding the village.
One day, a young girl was working in a sweet potato field when she suddenly felt a wave of dizziness. She fell to the ground, and in a trance she saw a beautiful woman appear in front of her. The woman was Xiao Cui, and she smiled and said to the girl, "Child, I am touched by your diligence and kindness. I would like to give you a blessing to make your life better. ”
After speaking, Xiao Cui waved her hand lightly, and the girl felt a warm current surging through her body. When she opened her eyes, she found herself lying at home, and her body was healthier and stronger.
Since then, the girl has been extraordinarily lucky. Not only did she grow her crops well, but she also married a hardworking and kind husband and lived a happy and happy life. The villagers all said that it was Xiaocui who blessed her in heaven and let her get the blessings she deserved.
The story spread more widely in the village. People believe that as long as there is love and kindness in the heart, they can be blessed and blessed by God. The story of Xiaocui and her grandmother has also become an eternal legend in the village, inspiring future generations to continue to move forward and pursue a better life.
As the years go by, the village remains peaceful and beautiful. That auspicious cloud often appears in the sky, as if telling an ancient and beautiful legend. And the deeds of Xiaocui and her grandmother will always be engraved in the hearts of the villagers and become the eternal faith and strength in their hearts.