The fox begged for a seal, and the man said I think you look like my father-in-law, and entered the cave that night
In a remote mountain village, there is an ancient legend that when night falls, a fox will always come to the village and ask for a seal. It is said that if it can be praised by people, the fox can take on human form and enjoy the fireworks of the world, and if it is belittled or cursed, it will be punished by heaven and will not be able to live forever.
There was a young man named Li Er in the village, he was tall and handsome, with a bold personality, and he was a well-known warm-hearted person in the village. However, Li Er's marriage has not been smooth, and he is nearly thirty years old and has not yet married a wife. His parents were heartbroken about this, but Li Er himself always smiled and said: "Fate has not arrived, so I can't be in a hurry." ”
In the evening of that day, Li Er came back from working in the field and saw a fox sitting at the entrance of the village from a distance. The fox's fur was fiery red, and his eyes were bright, not like an ordinary animal. Li Er was curious, so he got closer. When the fox saw someone coming, he did not panic, but spoke: "Strong man, I am a fox who has practiced in the mountains for many years, and now I want to turn into a human form, so I have come to ask for a seal." If you say that I am like a man, I will be reborn, and if you say that I am like a demon, I will fall short. ”
When Li Er heard this, he thought that this fox had some Taoism. He took a closer look and found that although the fox looked like a beast, there was an aura in his eyes, which was not like a mortal thing. So, he laughed and said, "I see you as a person, but you are not my kind." ”
When the fox heard this, a trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes, but then he asked, "Then who do you think I look like?"
Li Er thought for a while and said jokingly: "I think you look like my father-in-law." ”
When the fox heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had found some opportunity. It glanced at Li Er deeply, then turned into a red light and disappeared into the night.
Li Er returned home and told his parents about the fox encounter. When my parents heard this, they thought it was a little weird, but they didn't think much about it. However, that night, Li Er had a strange dream.
In the dream, he came to a palatial mansion, only to see the door of the mansion wide open, and an old man with white hair walked out of it. As soon as the old man saw Li Er, he smiled and said, "Virtuous son-in-law, you are here!" As he spoke, he pulled Li Er into the mansion.
Li Er was held by the old man's hand and came all the way to a beautifully decorated room. In the room, there was a young and beautiful woman who saw Li Er with a shy smile on her face. The old man pointed to the woman and said, "This is your wife, so go into the cave tonight." ”
Li Er was shocked, but what happened in the dream seemed to be unacceptable to him. So he went into the cave with the woman. In the cave room, the red candles are shining, the fragrance of flowers is striking people, and the two seem to have really become a couple.
However, just when the two were about to make love, Li Er suddenly woke up. He found himself still lying on the bed, his clothes soaking wet. Recalling the scene in the dream, Li Er was both surprised and happy in his heart, and he didn't know what was going on.
The next day, Li Er went to work in the field as usual. When he passed by the entrance of the village where he had met the fox yesterday, he couldn't help but stop and look around. Perhaps, he thought, the fox would come again. Sure enough, after a while, the fiery fox reappeared. When it saw Li Er, a trace of cunning light flashed in its eyes, and then it turned into a red light and disappeared into the air again.
That night, Li Er had the same dream again. He was again dragged into the mansion by the old man, and entered the cave room with the woman. This time, instead of waking up, he spent a good night with the woman.
After waking up, Li Er found that the clothes on his body were intact, but his body seemed to have undergone a baptism and was full of vitality. He knew in his heart that it was all the fox's arrangement.
In the days that followed, Li Er would have the same dream every night and spend the night with the woman. And every time during the day, he would always meet the fox, as if to hint at something to him.
Finally, one day, Li Er plucked up his courage and asked the fox, "Why did you arrange it like this? Who is that woman?"
The fox looked at him and said, "That woman is your wife, and you have a fate, but the time has not yet come." Now, I will help you to tie this marriage in advance, and you should cherish it. ”
After Li Er heard this, he was grateful. He bowed deeply to the fox and said, "Thank you for your fulfillment, and I will treat her well." ”
Since then, Li Er has been able to meet the woman every night, and the relationship between the two has become deeper and deeper. And the fox never appeared in front of him again.
Until one day, when Li Er was working in the fields, he suddenly heard a melodious sound of the piano. He followed the prestige and saw a young woman sitting by the river, stroking the strings of the piano with her hand in her hands, looking attentive. The woman looked exactly like the woman in her dream, and Li Er's heart moved, so he walked over to talk to her.
After some conversation, the two found that they both had feelings for each other. The woman told Li Er that her name was Xiaofang, and she was from a neighboring village, and she was displaced here because of an accident in her family. After Li Er heard this, he was even more sure that Xiaofang was the wife of his dreams.
So, Li Er proposed to Xiaofang, and Xiaofang readily agreed. The two soon got married and lived happily ever after.
However, happy days are always short-lived. One day, when Li Er was working in the fields, suddenly dark clouds covered and the wind blew fiercely. A bolt of lightning streaked across the sky and slashed straight towards the field where Li Er was. Li Er couldn't dodge, was struck by lightning, and passed out on the spot.
Xiao Fang rushed to hear the news and saw Li Er lying on the ground, unconscious, and her heart was full of grief. She knelt beside Li Er, burst into tears, and kept calling his name. At this moment, the fiery fox suddenly appeared in front of them.
The fox looked at the unconscious Li Er, and a complicated light flashed in his eyes. It turned to Xiao Fang and said, "Do you know that your fate with Li Er is all because of me. Now that he is in this calamity, only you can save him. ”
When Xiao Fang heard this, she hurriedly asked, "How can I save him?"
The fox took a deep breath and said, "You need to use your true heart to awaken his consciousness." As long as your minds are of the same mind, he will be able to survive this tribulation. ”
After hearing this, Xiao Fang did not hesitate to hold Li Er's hand and injected her true power into it. Her heart was full of love and expectation for Li Er, hoping that he would wake up as soon as possible.
That's when a miracle happened. Li Er's face gradually returned to blood, and his breathing became steady. He slowly opened his eyes and saw Xiao Fang and the fiery fox guarding beside him.
"I ...... Am I still alive?" Li Er said in disbelief.
Xiao Fang nodded excitedly, tears welling up in her eyes again. She hugged Li Er tightly, as if she was afraid of losing him.
Seeing this, the fox also showed a satisfied smile. It turned into a red light and disappeared into thin air. Only one sentence was left to echo in the air: "Fate is determined, cherish it." ”
After Li Er and Xiaofang heard this, their hearts were full of gratitude and awe. They knew that it was the fox that fulfilled their marriage and saved Li Eryi's life. Since then, they have cherished each other more and lived a happy and fulfilling life.
And the fox never appeared in front of them again. But in the dead of night, they could always hear the melodious sound of the piano in the distance, as if the fox was blessing them.
After Li Er recovered, his life with Xiaofang became sweeter and sweeter. They work from sunrise to sunset, and work together to manage the affairs of the family. Xiaofang is ingenious, not only can keep the house in order, but also work as a female worker to support the family during the slack time. And Li Er is a good hand in the village, whether it is farming or repairing, he can do an outstanding job.
The two are very affectionate, and often snuggle up to each other in the fields and under the trees by the river, telling each other's hearts. When the villagers saw it, they all praised them as a model couple in the village.
However, the happy life did not make them forget the kindness of the fox. Li Er and Xiaofang often put some food at the entrance of the village to show their gratitude to the fox. And every full moon night, they will also burn incense in the courtyard to pray for blessings, praying for the blessing of the fox.
As the years passed, Li Er and Xiaofang's children were born one after another, adding more joy to this family. Their children are smart, filial and sensible, which makes Li Er and Xiaofang feel very gratified.
On a sunny spring day, Li Er took his children to work in the fields. Suddenly, a melodious sound of the piano came, and the sound seemed to have traveled through time and space, hitting people's hearts. Li Er looked up and saw a fiery fox sitting on a hillside in the distance, playing the strings elegantly.
Li Er's heart moved, he knew that it was Yuanhu. He put down the farming tools in his hand and walked over with his children. When the fox saw them, he stopped playing, and his eyes gleamed with a gentle light.
"Lord Yuanhu, thank you for your continued protection. Li Er saluted respectfully.
The fox smiled and said, "Your husband and wife are harmonious, and your children are filial, and this is the best reward." Remember, cherish the people in front of you, and don't lose the good times. ”
With that, the fox turned into a red light and disappeared into the air. Li Er and his children looked at the direction in which the fox had disappeared, and their hearts were full of respect and gratitude.
Since then, Li Er's family has cherished each other more and lived a happier life. The legend of the fox has also spread more widely in the village and has become an eternal legend in people's hearts.
As the years passed, Li Er and Xiaofang grew old, and their children also started a family. However, every full moon night, incense will always be burned in the courtyard of the Li family, which is gratitude and nostalgia for the fox. And the fiery fox often appears in the village, guarding the land and the people here.
In this remote mountain village, the legend of the fox has become the warmth and strength in the hearts of generations of people. It tells people that no matter how life changes, cherishing the people in front of them and being grateful for every encounter in life is the best attitude towards life.