Folktale: The old lady raised a clever parrot
In an ancient and mysterious mountain village, there lives an old lady with white hair and a kind face. Her name is Granny Li, and although she is old, she is in good spirits and takes care of herself. Granny Li's house has a clever parrot named Ah Ling. This parrot has colorful feathers, a tactful and pleasant voice, and the most special thing is that it is extremely intelligent, as if it can understand human speech, and can even have a simple conversation with Granny Li.
Ah Ling was discovered by Granny Li by accident during a market rush. It was kept in a dilapidated cage with a longing for freedom in its eyes. Granny Li took pity on it and bought it and brought it home. Since then, Ah Ling has become an integral part of Granny Li's life.
As the days passed, Ah Ling thrived under the careful care of Granny Li, not only learning to speak, but also gradually showing his intelligence. It can not only imitate Granny Li's words and deeds, but also help Granny Li solve some difficult problems at critical moments.
One day, Granny Li went to the mountains to collect medicine, and accidentally sprained her foot, which hurt so much that she couldn't walk. She struggled to get home, and Ah Ling immediately flew to her side, gently pecking her ankle with his mouth, as if asking about her injuries. Granny Li told Ah Ling that her foot was sprained, and Ah Ling flew out of the house after hearing this. After a while, it flew back with an herb in its mouth and placed it in Granny Li's hand. Granny Li was surprised to find that this herb was a good medicine for sprains. With Ah Ling's help, Granny Li's injuries quickly improved.
After this incident spread in the village, everyone was impressed with Ah Ling and praised him as a sacred bird. Granny Li was also very proud and relieved by this, and she felt that she had raised an amazing parrot.
However, the good times were short-lived. One day, a gang of robbers suddenly came to the village, and they burned, killed, looted, and did all kinds of evil. The villagers were terrified and took refuge in the mountains. Because of her old age and frailty, Granny Li had difficulty moving, so she could only hide at home and tremble. The robbers soon discovered her, and they broke into Granny Li's house to rob her of her belongings.
At that moment, Ah Ling suddenly flew out, spreading its colorful wings and making a high-pitched cry in an attempt to scare off the robbers. However, the robbers were not afraid of a small parrot, and they swung their weapons and approached Ah Ling. Undeterred, Arling nimbly dodged the robbers' attacks while pecking at their eyes and ears with its mouth. The robbers were embarrassed by Ah Ling, and they all angrily withdrew from Granny Li's house.
Seeing this, Granny Li was grateful, she hugged Ah Ling tightly and thanked her repeatedly. Ah Ling gently rubbed Granny Li's cheek with her mouth, as if to comfort her.
After this incident, Granny Li loved Ah Ling even more. She often sat in the courtyard with Ah Ling in her arms and basked in the sun, telling stories of the past. Ah Ling also often imitated Granny Li's words and deeds, which made her laugh. The relationship between the two is getting deeper and deeper, as if they have become a pair of intimate mother and daughter.
However, as time passed, Granny Lee's body gradually weakened. She knew that her time was short, and the one she couldn't worry about the most was Ah Ling. She fears that after her death, Ah Ling will be left uncared for and left on the streets. So, she began to travel around to find a suitable home for Ah Ling.
Finally, one day, Granny Li found a kind young man. He is willing to adopt Ah Ling and promises to take good care of it. Granny Li relieved Ah Ling to the young man and spent her last days by his side.
On the day of Granny Li's death, Ah Ling flew to her bedside and gently pecked her cheek with her mouth, as if to say goodbye. Its eyes glistened with tears, as if it also felt the pain of losing a loved one.
Since then, Ah Ling has lived with the young man. It's still smart, empathetic, and an integral part of the lad's life. And the story of Granny Li has also been passed down in the village and has become a beautiful legend.
This story teaches us that sometimes animals know more about gratitude and loyalty than people. They express their love and dependence on their owners in their own way, making us feel the beauty and warmth of life. At the same time, this story also reminds us to be kind to every life around us, because they have a unique value and meaning.
And the clever parrot Ah Ling, after Granny Li's death, still flew to her grave from time to time, gently pecking at the tombstone with her mouth, as if telling her thoughts. Its loyalty and affection have touched countless villagers, allowing people to have a deeper understanding and experience of the emotions between animals and humans.
As the days passed, Ah Ling still maintained his intelligence and spirituality under the care of his new master. The young man's name is Xiao Yang, and he is a hardworking and kind young man. He treats Ah Ling like family, not only providing him with a comfortable place to live, but also playing with him and teaching him to talk. Ah Ling quickly adapted to his new life, and he often imitated Xiao Yang's words and deeds, making him laugh.
However, one day, the village suddenly suffered a severe drought. Rivers have dried up, fields have cracked, and villagers are in an unprecedented predicament. They prayed for rain, but the sky was still clear and showed no sign of rain.
Xiao Yang looked at the sad faces of the people in the village, and his heart was very anxious. He thought of Ah Ling, the clever parrot who had helped Granny Li. So, he carried Ah Ling to the village square, hoping that it would once again show its magical power and help the village through the difficulties.
Ah Ling stood on Xiao Yang's shoulder, and he looked around and saw the anxious and expectant eyes of the villagers. It suddenly flapped its wings and soared into the sky. The villagers watched in amazement as Ah Ling hovered in the air, wondering what it was going to do.
At that moment, Ah Ling suddenly let out a loud cry, and its sound pierced through the clouds and spread into the distance. Immediately afterward, a miracle happened. Dark clouds began to gather in the sky, thunder rumbled, and bean-sized raindrops began to fall.
The villagers were ecstatic, and they ran out of their homes, cheering and jumping. This long-lost rain moistened the parched land and the parched hearts of the villagers.
Xiao Yang hugged Ah Ling and looked at it gratefully. He knew that it was Ah Ling who used it to save the village again. And Ah Ling also seemed to feel the joy and gratitude of the villagers, and it gently rubbed Xiao Yang's cheek with its mouth and let out a cheerful cry.
Since then, Ah Ling's reputation in the village has become even greater. It is not only a clever parrot, but also the patron saint of the village. The villagers were filled with awe and gratitude for it, and they came to visit it and pray for its blessings.
Ah Ling also seems to understand his mission, and he often flies around the village, observing the lives of the villagers. Whenever someone encounters difficulties or dangers, it will always appear in time to help them through it with its wisdom and strength.
In this way, Ah Ling spent many years in the village. It bears witness to the rise and fall of the village, but also to the deep affection between humans and animals. With its company, the village has become more harmonious and beautiful, and the people have become kinder and braver.
Until one day, Ah Ling suddenly lost his balance while flying and fell from a great height. The villagers rushed to see Ah Ling lying on the ground, and their eyes were full of sadness. They know that this parrot, which has been with them for many years, has come to the end of its life.
Xiao Yang hugged Ah Ling and burst into tears. He thanked Ah Ling for his companionship and protection over the years, as well as the good luck and hope it had brought to the village. Ah Ling looked at him with faint eyes, as if saying goodbye.
In the end, Ah Ling closed his eyes peacefully in Xiao Yang's arms. Although its body is gone, its spirit remains in the hearts of the villagers forever.
Since then, the people of the village have cherished each other's feelings more and have more respect for and protection of nature. They believe that it was Ah Ling who used his life to teach them what true love and responsibility are.
After Ah Ling's death, the hearts of the villagers were filled with endless sorrow, and they held a solemn funeral for this magical parrot, and specially erected a stone tablet in front of its tomb, engraved with its name and deeds, to commemorate its past contributions.
Xiao Yang regards Ah Ling as the most important part of his life, and he often comes to Ah Ling's tomb and silently tells his thoughts. He knew that although Ah Ling was gone, his spirit would always be with him.
However, life is always full of unknowns and uncertainties. Shortly after Aling's death, the village was confronted with an unprecedented crisis. A group of ferocious beasts suddenly attacked the village, roaring and biting, causing great panic and loss to the villagers.
Xiao Yang watched those wild beasts wreak havoc in the village, and his heart was filled with anger and helplessness. He thought of Ah Ling, the parrot that had helped the village through countless difficulties. He closed his eyes and prayed silently in his heart, hoping that Ah Ling would appear again and save the village from danger.
That's when the miracle happened again. Suddenly, there was a loud cry in the sky, the voice was so familiar, as if it was Ah Ling's call. Xiao Yang opened his eyes and was surprised to find a flock of colorful parrots flying from the sky, hovering over the village and making melodious chirps.
The beasts seemed to be frightened by the cries of the parrots, and they stopped attacking and retreated. Seeing this, the villagers cheered, knowing that it was the parrots who had saved the village.
Xiao Yang looked at those parrots, and his heart was full of gratitude and respect. He understood that this was the help that Ah Ling had given them in the dark. Although it has left this world, its spirit still guards the land and its people.
Since then, the people of the village have become more in awe of nature and life. They understand that every life has a value and meaning and should be respected and loved. And the parrots have become the patron saints of the village, and they often fly around the village, guarding everything here.
Time flies, time flies. Xiao Yang is also getting old, and he often recalls the days he spent with Granny Li and Ah Ling. He knew that those days were gone, but their memories would remain in his heart forever.
Before Xiao Yang died, he lay on the sickbed and looked at the parrots flying outside the window. He smiled, as if he saw Ah Ling saying goodbye to him. He said softly, "Ah Ling, you are here. I know you've been watching over us. ”
After speaking, Xiao Yang closed his eyes peacefully. His face was filled with a happy smile, as if he was reuniting with Ah Ling.
In accordance with his last wishes, the villagers buried him next to Ah Ling's tomb. From now on, their souls will always be with them, guarding this land and its people.
And the flock of parrots still fly around the village from time to time, and their melodious calls seem to tell a beautiful and bizarre story. This story will forever be passed down in the village and become a good story passed down by word of mouth from generation to generation.
In this ancient and mysterious mountain village, people, animals and nature live in harmony and interpret the legend of life together. And the clever parrot Ah Ling has become an eternal legend and belief in their hearts.