The rich son marries his relatives
Once upon a time, there was a rich town, and there was a rich family in the town, and the only son of the family was named Li Jin, who was personable, gentle, and full of poetry and books, and was deeply loved by the townspeople. However, the rich son has been unable to find a suitable partner for a long time, which has become a problem for the elders of the family.
One day, Li Jin was out on horseback, and when he passed by the market, his eyes were attracted by a woman repairing shoes. The woman's name was Xiaolian, and although she was dressed simply, she could hardly hide her delicate face and gentle temperament. Li Jin's heart moved, and he dismounted and walked towards her.
"Girl, your skill in repairing shoes is exquisite. Li Jin praised sincerely.
Xiaolian raised her head and smiled slightly: "Thank you for the compliment, this is just a little bit of the little woman's craftsmanship, not enough to worry about." ”
Li Jin was attracted by her smile, and an inexplicable feeling surged in her heart. From that day on, he often found excuses to go to the market to find Xiaolian, and the two gradually became acquainted.
As time passed, Li Jin's feelings for Xiaolian became deeper and deeper, and he decided to marry her. When he proposed the idea to the elders of the family, he was met with strong opposition. After all, Xiaolian is just the daughter of a shoemaker, and there is a huge difference in status from Li Jin. But Li Jin said firmly: "I won't marry her." ”
In desperation, the elders of the family had to compromise. So, the marriage of Li Jin and Xiaolian was decided.
However, just before the wedding, a series of strange things suddenly happen in town. In the dead of night, there is always a strange singing voice, which is full of grief and longing. Attempts have been made to find the source of the song, but they have never been able to find it.
Li Jin also began to be troubled by these strange things, but he was more worried about Xiaolian's safety. He decides to go to Xiaolian on the eve of the wedding to ensure her safety.
It was night, the moon was dark and the wind was high, and Li Jin hurried to Xiaolian's house on horseback. When he arrived, he found that the lights of Xiaolian's house were still on. He knocked softly on the door, but no one answered. With an ominous premonition in his heart, Li Jin pushed the door in, only to find that the house was empty.
"Xiaolian, Xiaolian!" Li Jin cried out anxiously, but all that responded to him was the empty house and the gust of gloomy wind.
Suddenly, a strange singing voice sounded, and Li Jin suddenly felt a chill down his spine. He followed the song, only to find that it was coming from an ancient well in the backyard. He cautiously walked to the ancient well, and saw a vague figure sitting on the edge of the well, singing softly.
"Xiaolian!" Li Jin exclaimed.
The figure shuddered violently, and the singing stopped abruptly. Xiaolian slowly turned around, revealing a miserable white and distorted face. Her eyes were hollow, as if possessed by something.
"Li Jin, you're finally here. Xiaolian's voice was cold and hoarse, completely different from the gentle voice she usually grew.
Li Jin was shocked, but he still tried to keep calm: "Xiaolian, what's wrong with you, what's going on?"
Xiaolian didn't answer his question, just slowly stood up and walked towards him. Li Jin noticed that her gait was unusually stiff, as if she was not walking by herself, but was being pulled by some kind of force.
"Li Jin, do you know? I'm not a mortal. Xiaolian suddenly spoke, "I am a fairy in the sky, and because I violated the rules of heaven, I was sent to the mortal world. Now that my calamity is over, it's time to go back to Heaven. ”
Li Jin looked at her in shock, not knowing how to respond. He suddenly remembered those strange things in the town, and a chill surged in his heart: "Those weird songs, are you singing them?"
Xiaolian nodded: "It's me who is calling my companions, and they are coming to take me back to Heaven." ”
Li Jin had mixed feelings in his heart, he was shocked and saddened: "Then our marriage ......"
"The marriage cannot take place. Xiaolian interrupted him coldly, "You and I are not from the same world, and now my identity has been exposed, and I must return to Heaven to be punished." The fate between you and me, this is the end of it. ”
After saying that, she turned around and walked towards the ancient well, and her figure gradually disappeared into the darkness. Li Jin stood in place, his heart full of endless grief and helplessness. He knew that the love between him and Xiaolian, like this night, was destined to be dark and short-lived.
However, it didn't end there. Since Xiaolian disappeared, the strange things in the town have intensified. In the dead of night, the eerie singing will sound again, and it will become clearer and more terrifying. Some even claim to have seen ghostly figures roaming the town at night.
Li Jin's life is also in chaos. He missed Xiaolian day and night, and couldn't extricate himself. He begins to investigate the truth behind these strange things, hoping to find a way to free Xiaolian. He searched for Taoist priests and wizards from all over the world, and even went to some mysterious places to find clues.
Finally, by chance, Li Jin met a mysterious Taoist. The Dao Master told him that Xiaolian had indeed been beaten into the mortal world by the immortals of the Heavenly Court, but her tribulation was not completely over. Only through a special ritual can she be completely freed from her shackles and return to heaven. And this ceremony requires Li Jin's cooperation and sacrifice.
After hearing the news, Li Jin agreed to the Dao Chief's request without hesitation. He decided to use his strength to help Xiaolian return to Heaven, even if it cost him a lot.
So, under the guidance of the Taoist leader, Li Jin began to prepare for this special ceremony. He set up a circle in the town's temple, lit incense, and chanted incantations...... The whole process lasted seven days and seven nights.
Finally, at the moment when the ritual ended, a powerful light suddenly surged up in the temple. In the light, Li Jin saw Xiaolian's figure gradually become clearer. A big smile appeared on her face, as if she had been freed from all bondage and pain.
"Li Jin, thank you. Xiaolian's voice was gentle and grateful, "It was you who helped me free myself from my shackles and allow me to return to Heaven. ”
Li Jin watched her figure gradually disappear into the light, and her heart was full of joy and satisfaction. He knew that although the love between him and Xiaolian was short and tortuous, in the end they found happiness for each other.
However, when the light dissipated, Li Jin found that he had turned into a white crane. It turned out that in order to complete this ritual, he paid with his own life. But he didn't regret it, because he knew that it was a sacrifice that had to be made to help his beloved return to Heaven.
From then on, in the dead of night, the townspeople could hear the sound of a white crane hovering and wailing in the air. Some people say that it is Li Jin's incarnation guarding the memories of this town and Xiaolian, and some people say that he is telling the poignant love story between himself and Xiaolian...... But in any case, the story has become a legend that has been passed down through the ages.
The Rich Son's Marriage Continued
Since Xiaolian returned to Heaven and Li Jin turned into a white crane, the night in the town has become more mysterious and sad. The white crane Li Jin will fly in the night sky every night, making a sad chirp, as if telling the unfinished love affair between him and Xiaolian.
The townspeople were so touched by this affection that they looked up at the sky at night, hoping to catch a glimpse of the cranes and send their blessings to this poignant love story.
However, just as the people are getting used to the wailing of the white cranes, a strange event occurs again in the town.
Early one morning, the residents of the town were surprised to find a mysterious stone monument under the old locust tree in the center of the town. The stele was engraved with some ancient words and patterns, and people gathered to look at it, but no one could read it.
At this moment, the white crane Li Jin suddenly flew down from the sky and stopped in front of the stone tablet. He looked down at the words and patterns on the stele, his eyes shining with a deep light.
Suddenly, the words on the stele began to glow with golden light, and immediately after, a beam of light shot out of the stele and pointed straight into the sky. The white crane Li Jin flew away with the beam and disappeared above the clouds.
The townspeople watched in amazement, wondering what would happen next.
Above the clouds, the white crane Li Jin followed the beam of light to a mysterious heavenly world. Here the clouds and mist are shrouded, the fairy music is fluttering, and the cranes are flying, just like a fairyland on earth.
Li Jin landed in front of a splendid palace, only to see the palace gate slowly open, and a fairy with a fluttering spirit walked out. She looked at Bai He Li Jin, and a trace of complicated emotions flashed in her eyes.
"Li Jin, you're finally here. The fairy said softly.
Bai Crane Li Jin turned into a human form, looking at the familiar and unfamiliar woman in front of him, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart: "Are you ...... Xiaolian?"
Xiaolian nodded, a trace of tears flashed in her eyes: "It's me, Li Jin." I didn't expect you to pay such a huge price for me. ”
Li Jin stepped forward and gently held Xiaolian's hand: "For you, I am willing to give everything." ”
The two looked at each other and cried, and hugged each other tightly.
It turned out that the stele was specially left by Xiaolian in order to guide Li Jin to Heavenly Court. Although she returned to Heaven, she never let go of Li Jin in her heart. She pleaded with the Emperor of Heaven, hoping to give Li Jin a chance so that he could reunite with her. Impressed by their affection, the Emperor agreed to her request.
So, Xiaolian carved the guidance to Heaven on the stone tablet and waited for Li Jin's arrival.
The two had a wonderful time in the Heavenly Court. They toured the beauty of Wonderland together and listened to the beautiful melody of Xianle together. However, the good times did not last long, and after the Emperor learned that Li Jin was a mortal, he did not agree that they were together and wanted to send Li Jin back to the mortal world.
In order to save Li Jin's life, Xiaolian decided to give up her immortal status and return to the mortal world with Li Jin. Impressed by her determination, the Emperor agreed to her choice.
So, the two returned to the town hand in hand. When the townspeople saw their return, they came forward to congratulate them. After they learned the story of Xiaolian and Li Jin, they were all moved by their love.
Since then, there has been a loving couple in the town. They respect each other like guests, raise their eyebrows, and live a happy and contented life. And their story has also been passed down as a good story to this day.
However, a happy life is always short-lived. Soon after, a sudden disaster befell the town. An evil youkai has appeared, which has wreaked havoc on the town and threatened the safety of its inhabitants.
Li Jin and Xiaolian decided to stand up and defend their homeland. Together, they fought a fierce battle with the youkai, and after a hard fight, they finally defeated the youkai.
But in this battle, Xiaolian was seriously injured. She lay in Li Jin's arms and said with a smile: "Li Jin, I am already very satisfied to spend this time with you." Now, I'm leaving, and you're going to live well. ”
Li Jin burst into tears and held Xiaolian's hand tightly: "No! I won't let you leave me!"
However, Xiaolian still closed her eyes and left this world forever.
Li Jin was grief-stricken, and he couldn't accept Xiaolian's departure. He buried Xiaolian under the old locust tree, and would wait at her grave every night, telling his thoughts and attachment to her.
Years later, when people talk about this poignant love story again, they will be moved. They came to the old locust tree one after another to offer their respect and blessings. And the white crane Li Jin has also been hovering in the sky, wailing, telling the eternal love story between him and Xiaolian......
This story has been passed down in the town for a long, long time and has become an eternal legend. When night falls, people can hear the wailing sound of the white crane, as if telling that poignant love story, which makes people move and cry. And the love between Li Jin and Xiaolian has also become an eternal classic and has been praised by the world.