When the woman got up at night, she saw her mother-in-law drilling into the stove in the middle of the night, and her mother-in-law: The king of the stove and the fairy hid the gold
In ancient times, there was a small mountain village called Qingxi Village. There is a woman in the village named Ah Xiu, who is hardworking and kind, and is a well-known good daughter-in-law in the village. Ah Xiu's husband is a carpenter who works outside all the year round, and all the big and small affairs of the family fall on Ah Xiu's shoulders alone. Ah Xiu's mother-in-law, Li, is a mysterious old man who is often busy alone in the stove room, but never shares her secrets with others.
Late one night, Ah Xiu was awakened by a burst of urgency, she put on her coat and groped her way to the thatched house outside. In the night sky, the moonlight is like water, quiet and mysterious. Ah Xiu finished solving the internal urgency and was about to go back to the house, but vaguely heard a slight noise from the stove room. Intrigued, she approached the stove and peeked through the crack in the door.
I saw my mother-in-law Li squatting in front of the stove, not knowing what she was busy with. Ah Xiu wondered in her heart, what is her mother-in-law still doing in the stove room so late? She quietly pushed open the door and walked in. I saw Li take out a black thing from the stove and hold it carefully in his hand, with a smug smile on his face.
Ah Xiu was taken aback and hurriedly asked, "Mother-in-law, what are you doing?"
When Li Shi saw that it was Ah Xiu, he did not panic, and said mysteriously: "Ah Xiu, do you know that the Stove King is immortal? He gave me a dream last night, saying that he hid gold in the stove, isn't this exactly what I am looking for?"
When Ah Xiu heard this, she only felt that her mother-in-law's words were bizarre, but she didn't dare to refute them directly, so she had to laugh and say: "Mother-in-law, you are old, don't listen to those dream words." The stove is full of wood ashes, how can there be gold?"
Li Shi didn't care, shook his head and said, "You don't understand, the Stove King Immortal is responsive." Since he gave me a dream, he must have his reason. As she spoke, she looked down again and rummaged through the stove.
Seeing this, Ah Xiu was puzzled, but it was not good to say anything more. She was worried that her mother-in-law was old and caught a cold at night, so she persuaded: "Mother-in-law, it's late at night, you should go back to the house and rest first." I'll help you find it tomorrow. ”
Li insisted on refusing and said, "Ah Xiu, go back to the house." I've got my own measure, you don't have to worry. ”
Ah Xiu had no choice but to go back to the house. Lying on the bed, she couldn't sleep, and she was always thinking about her mother-in-law and the Stove King Immortal. The more she thought about it, the more bizarre she felt, but she didn't dare to delve into it.
The next day, Ah Xiu woke up early and prepared to cook. She walked into the stove room and saw her mother-in-law Li still busy in front of the stove. Ah Xiu walked over to take a look, only to see that the stove had been turned into a mess by the Li family, and dust was everywhere.
Ah Xiu couldn't help but say: "Mother-in-law, if you rummage like this, even if there is really gold, you will lose it." ”
Li raised his head, his eyes flashed with determination, and said, "No, the Stove King Immortal won't lie to me." Since he said that there is gold, then there must be it. ”
Seeing that her mother-in-law was so persistent, Ah Xiu was helpless in her heart, but she couldn't say anything more. She had no choice but to silently begin to prepare breakfast, and at the same time secretly prayed in her heart, hoping that her mother-in-law would find the so-called gold soon, or at least be able to give up this outrageous idea.
As the days passed, her mother-in-law, Li, was still rummaging in the stove for gold. Although Ah Xiu was anxious, he didn't dare to say anything. She could only silently observe her mother-in-law's every move, hoping to find some clues from it and solve the mystery.
Finally, one day, when Ah Xiu walked into the stove room again, she was surprised to find her mother-in-law Li sitting in front of the stove, holding a glittering gold ingot in her hand, with a smug smile on her face.
Ah Xiu was stunned, she couldn't believe her eyes. Could it be that the mother-in-law really found the gold in the hearth? She walked forward quickly, and when she looked closely, she saw that the gold ingots were indeed real, and there were delicate patterns engraved on them.
Mother-in-law Li Shi saw Ah Xiu coming, and smiled proudly: "Ah Xiu, look, I didn't lie to you, right? ”
Although Ah Xiu was shocked in his heart, he remained calm on the surface and asked, "Mother-in-law, where did this gold ingot come from?
Li said mysteriously: "This is all the gift of the Stove King Immortal. He saw that I had worshiped him sincerely all these years, and he told me in a dream where the gold was hidden. All I have to do is recite his mantra on a full moon night to find gold. ”
Ah Xiu listened, although he felt incredible in his heart, but he didn't ask any further. She knew that her mother-in-law was a stubborn person, and since she had found the gold, it would be useless to say anything.
Since then, her mother-in-law, Lee, has become a wealthy man in the village. She exchanged the gold ingots for a lot of gold, silver and jewelry, and lived a rich life. And Ah Xiu also became more in awe of his mother-in-law and the Stove King Immortal because of this bizarre incident.
However, as time goes on, Ah Xiu gradually discovers that her mother-in-law's personality has changed. She became arrogant and rude, and became more and more indifferent to the rest of the village. Ah Xiu was worried in her heart, she was worried that her mother-in-law would lose her heart because of wealth and become no longer the kind and kind mother-in-law.
So, Ah Xiu began to try to communicate with her mother-in-law, hoping that she could cherish this hard-won wealth while maintaining a kind heart. But the mother-in-law, Lee, seems to have been carried away by wealth and ignored Ah Xiu's advice.
One day, Qingxi Village was hit by a rare rainstorm. Torrential rains and flash floods are putting the village in great danger. Ah Xiu was busy organizing the villagers to move to a safe place, while her mother-in-law, Li, hid at home, holding her gold and silver treasures and refused to let go.
Ah Xiu anxiously came to her mother-in-law's house and shouted, "Mother-in-law, come with us!
Mother-in-law Li sneered: "What are you afraid of? I have the blessing of the Stove King Immortal, and the flood will not dare to hurt me in the slightest." ”
Ah Xiu was anxious, she knew that if she continued like this, her mother-in-law would be in danger. She took a deep breath, forced the door open, and rushed inside. I saw my mother-in-law, Li, sitting on the edge of the bed, holding a box full of gold, silver and jewelry tightly in her arms, with a smug smile on her face.
Ah Xiu snatched the box, threw it aside, took her mother-in-law's hand and said, "Mother-in-law, wealth is important, but life is more precious. We cannot afford to lose our lives because of a moment of greed. ”
Mother-in-law Li was touched by Ah Xiu's words, and a trace of confusion flashed in her eyes. Just then, a loud bang came from outside the house, and the flood water had broken through the levee and was rushing towards the village.
Axiu took her mother-in-law's hand and ran out of the village with all her might. They crossed muddy paths, crossed raging floodwaters, and finally came to a relatively safe high ground.
Standing on the high ground, Ah Xiu and her mother-in-law Li looked back at the flooded village, and their hearts swelled with endless emotion. Mother-in-law Li finally understood Ah Xiu's intentions, she held Ah Xiu's hand tightly, and tears came out of her eyes.
"Ah Xiu, thank you for saving me. I used to be so greedy that I thought wealth was everything. Now I understand that life is the most important thing. Mother-in-law Li said in a choked voice.
Ah Xiu gently patted the back of her mother-in-law's hand and comforted: "Mother-in-law, let the past pass." Let's live together well and cherish every day in the future. ”
After the flood, Qingxi Village rebuilt its home. Her mother-in-law, Lee, also changed her attitude, and she began to care for the rest of the village, using her wealth to help those in need. Ah Xiu also continued her hard work and kindness, and ran this warm home together with her mother-in-law.
And the legend about the king of the stove hiding gold has also been passed down in the village. But as everyone knows, it's just a bizarre legend. The real wealth is not gold, silver and jewelry, but that kind and grateful heart.
Since then, the people of Qingxi Village have lived a harmonious and peaceful life, and the story of Ah Xiu and her mother-in-law Li has also become a good story in the village. As the years passed, Qingxi Village gradually regained its former prosperity with the joint efforts of Ah Xiu and her mother-in-law Li. Although the flood took away many things, it left behind a closer unity and deep friendship among the villagers.
Mother-in-law Li completely changed herself after that flood. Instead of being overly concerned about material possessions, she began to focus on the well-being of her villagers, often using her own money to help those in need. She also began to respect Ah Xiu's opinion, and the relationship between the two became more harmonious.
Ah Xiu is also grateful for her mother-in-law's transformation, she knows the kindness and fragility of her mother-in-law's heart, so she takes care of her mother-in-law more carefully in her daily life, so that her old age life is comfortable and happy.
One day, when Ah Xiu was tidying up the stove room, he accidentally found a worn-out book. She opened it curiously, and saw a legend about the Stove King immortal recorded in the book. It turned out that the Stove King Immortal did not really hide the gold in the stove, but tested people's integrity and kindness in a special way.
Ah Xiu suddenly realized, she finally understood why her mother-in-law was so persistent in looking for gold in the first place. It turned out that the mother-in-law was using her own way to verify this legend and find the faith and strength in her heart.
Ah Xiu showed this book to her mother-in-law, and after her mother-in-law Li finished reading it, a trace of tears flashed in her eyes. She sighed with emotion: "Ah Xiu, it turns out that I have always been wrong to blame the Stove King Immortal. He wasn't trying to give me wealth, he was testing me. Thankfully, I lived up to his expectations. ”
Since then, the mother-in-law, Lee, has been more devout in worshipping the Stove King Immortal, and Ah Xiu has also told the legend to the children in the village, hoping that they will understand the importance of honesty and kindness.
As time went by, Qingxi Village became more and more affluent, and the life of the villagers became better and better. And the story of Ah Xiu and her mother-in-law Li, as well as the legend of the Stove King Immortal, have also been passed down in the village and have become a valuable wealth in the hearts of generations of people.
In this legendary mountain village, people create a better life with diligence and wisdom, and guard inner peace with faith and kindness. Ah Xiu and her mother-in-law, Lee, have become forever legends in the village, and their stories will forever inspire future generations to move forward bravely and pursue a better future.