The old man was not married in his sixties, and went to the temple to ask for marriage
In the far east, there is a small mountain village called Qingyang, where the landscape is picturesque and the people are outstanding. However, there is an old man in the village, named Li Changshan, who is sixty years old, but he is still alone and has never married a wife. He is not ugly, nor is he from a poor family, but because he was devoted to the Tao in his early years, he missed the opportunity to get married. Now that the years have passed, the desire for marriage in his heart has become stronger and stronger.
On this day, Li Changshan heard that in an ancient temple outside the village, there was a monk whose Buddhism was boundless and could guide people. So, with a pious heart, he embarked on the road to the ancient temple to seek marriage.
The ancient temple is located in the green bamboo forest outside Qingyang Village, and the temple name is "Lingyin". Although the temple is not big, it is simple and solemn, and the incense is prosperous. Li Changshan walked into the temple and saw the smoke of incense and the solemn Buddha statue, and he couldn't help but feel a little awe in his heart.
He came to the front of the Daxiong Treasure Hall, knelt on his knees, folded his hands, and prayed sincerely: "The Buddha is above, and his disciple Li Changshan is sixty years old, but he has not yet married a wife. The disciple does not seek wealth and glory, but only wants to have one heart, and the white head is not separated. I beg the Buddha to guide me and give me a good relationship. ”
After praying, Li Changshan got up and looked up, only to see an old monk in a robe looking at him with a smile. The old monk's Dharma name is Huiming, who is the presiding officer of Lingyin Temple, has practiced for many years, and has profound Buddhism.
Monk Huiming walked up to Li Changshan, clasped his hands together and said: "Amitabha, what the donor asks, the poor monk knows." However, there is a certain number of marriages in the world. The poor monk looks at the face of the benefactor, and it seems that he is not a wifeless person. ”
Li Changshan was stunned when he heard this, and asked suspiciously: "Why did the master say this? The disciple has never married a wife in his life, so how can he say that he has a wife?"
Monk Huiming smiled slightly, and said slowly: "The donor had a deep karma in his previous life, although he has not manifested in this life, but the poor monk looks at your life and sees that you have nine wives. ”
When Li Changshan heard this, he was like being struck by lightning, and his heart turned over and overturned, and he was shocked. He asked in a trembling voice, "Master, is this ...... What the hell is going on?"
Monk Huiming shook his head and sighed: "This matter is a long story, and it involves heavenly opportunities. However, what the poor monk can tell the donor is that your nine wives are not ordinary, but nine fairies. They were relegated to the mortal world for violating the rules of heaven and married you. However, for various reasons, you have not been able to stay together. Now, the nine fairies have returned to the heavenly realm, but your fate is not over. ”
Li Changshan was dumbfounded when he heard this, and an indescribable feeling surged in his heart. He was not only surprised by the karma of his past life, but also felt a trace of inexplicable loss and melancholy.
Seeing this, Monk Huiming comforted: "The donor doesn't have to mind too much. The karma in the past life is over, and you still have a chance to find good karma in this life. It's just that you need to let go of the obsessions of the past and feel the fate around you with your heart. ”
Li Changshan nodded, although he still had doubts in his heart, he was convinced of Monk Huiming's words. After thanking Monk Huiming, he left Lingyin Temple.
However, just as he left the temple, the sky suddenly became cloudy, and lightning thundered. A golden light fell from the sky and shot straight at Li Changshan. He only felt a powerful force surging into his body, and the whole person became light, as if he was about to fly.
When the golden light dissipated, Li Changshan found himself in a strange world. It is a place where the clouds and mist are shrouded and the fairy music is fluttering, as if it is a fabulous paradise. He looked around and saw a splendid palace not far away, and several beautiful fairies came out of the palace, they were the nine wives of Li Changshan in his previous life.
When the fairies saw Li Changshan, a smile of surprise appeared on their faces. They stepped forward one after another, surrounded Li Changshan, and told about all kinds of relationships in their previous lives. Li Changshan listened to their words, and a warm current surged in his heart, as if he had found a long-lost relative.
However, the fairies told him that although they were reunited, they could not be together for long due to the rules of heaven. The fairies hope that Li Changshan can cherish the fate of this life and find someone who is truly suitable for him to spend the rest of his life with.
Li Changshan said goodbye to the fairies in tears and returned to the real world. He knows that he can no longer dwell on the memories of the past, but must face the reality bravely and find his own happiness.
Since then, Li Changshan has become much more cheerful, and he began to actively participate in various activities in the village and interact with the villagers. His kindness and optimism have infected many people, and everyone is willing to make friends with him.
Not long after, a girl named Cuihua walked into Li Changshan's life. Cuihua is the embroidery girl in the village, ingenious, beautiful and kind. When she saw that Li Changshan was alone, she often came to help him with laundry and cooking, and take care of his life. The two have been together for a long time and gradually developed feelings.
Li Changshan was grateful for Cuihua's kindness and dedication, and he decided to propose to Cuihua. On a sunny day, he brought a bouquet of flowers and a ring to Cuihua's door.
Cuihua saw the flowers and rings in Li Changshan's hand, although she had a premonition in her heart, she still couldn't help blushing at this moment. She lowered her head shyly and asked softly, "Brother Changshan, ...... are you?"
Li Changshan took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to say: "Cuihua, although I, Li Changshan, am over sixty years old, my desire for marriage has never diminished. Ever since I met you, I know you're the one I've been looking for. I am willing to spend the rest of my life taking care of you and accompanying you. Cuihua, will you marry me?"
With that, he handed the flowers and the ring to Cuihua. Cuihua raised her head and looked at Li Changshan's sincere and firm eyes, and a warm current surged in her heart. She nodded, took the flowers and rings, and smiled shyly: "Brother Changshan, I am willing." ”
The two hugged each other and cried, their joy overflowing. When the villagers learned the news, they came to congratulate them. Li Changshan's home was very lively, with laughter and laughter.
However, just as Li Changshan and Cuihua were preparing for their wedding, suddenly one day, a vision appeared in the sky again. A golden light fell from the sky and shot directly at Li Changshan's home. The villagers were so frightened that they hid in their houses and did not dare to come out.
Li Changshan stood in the courtyard and looked up at the sky. He knew in his heart that it must be the fairies who had come to him again. He took a deep breath and walked towards the golden light.
After the golden light dissipated, nine fairies appeared in front of Li Changshan. They told Li Changshan that because his kindness and persistence had touched the Heavenly Realm, they decided to give him a magical power that would allow him and Cuihua to live happily together.
The fairies waved their hands, and a ray of light enveloped Li Changshan and Cuihua. When the light dissipated, both of them felt much lighter, as if they were many years younger. They looked at each other and smiled, their hearts filled with anticipation for the future.
Since then, Li Changshan and Cuihua have lived happily ever after. They farm, embroider, take care of their children together, and enjoy an ordinary and warm life. And the nine fairies often come down to visit them, bringing them joy and blessings.
The people of Qingyang Village said that although Li Changshan only married a wife in his sixties, he was the happiest person. Because his marriage is predestined, and his happiness is bestowed by the fairies. And Li Changshan and Cuihua are also convinced, they cherish this hard-won fate and manage their married life with their hearts.
Time goes by, and time is like an arrow. In the blink of an eye, decades have passed. Li Changshan and Cuihua are both gray-haired, but their love is still the same. They walked hand in hand on the path of Qingyang Village, enjoying the afterglow of the sunset and the breeze. Their story has also become a story that has been passed down through the ages in the village, inspiring future generations to pursue their own happiness and true love. Time flies, Li Changshan and Cuihua have been accompanied by each other and have spent countless springs, summers, autumns and winters. Their love is getting deeper and deeper in the plain. The children grow up and start their own families, but every holiday, they return home to spend time with the two seniors.
However, as they grew older, Li Changshan and Cuihua's bodies gradually deteriorated. Cuihua passed away first, and her departure made Li Changshan grief-stricken. He sat under the favorite old locust tree in front of the emerald flowers every day, recalling the bits and pieces of the two of them together, and tears often soaked through his clothes.
When the nine fairies learned of Cuihua's death, they also went down to earth to comfort Li Changshan. They told Li Changshan that although Cuihua had passed away, her soul was still in the heavenly realm, and she had been guarding Li Changshan. The fairies also told Li Changshan that he would also die soon, but he could choose to stay in the heavenly realm and stay with Cuihua forever.
Li Changshan listened to the words of the fairies, although he was reluctant in his heart, he cherished the time spent with Cuihua in the world. He rejected the fairies' offer and decided to wait for the memories of Emerald Flower in the world until the last moment of his life.
Finally, on a warm spring day, Li Changshan passed away peacefully. He had a smile on his face, as if he saw the emerald flowers beckoning to him. His death did not cause much turmoil, and the villagers buried him next to Cuihua's tomb in accordance with his last wishes.
Since then, the villagers of Qingyang Village can often see the figure of an old couple in front of the double tomb, holding hands, strolling among the flowers, enjoying eternal tranquility and happiness. Some people say that it is the souls of Li Changshan and Cuihua who are guarding this land, and some people say that it is the nine fairies who are guarding their love.
Regardless of the truth, the story of Li Changshan and Cuihua has become an eternal legend in Qingyang Village. Their love, which transcends life and death and the heavenly realm, has become an eternal story in people's hearts. And the nine fairies also often descend to bring auspiciousness and peace to this land, and make people's lives better.
As the years go by, Qingyang Village is still quiet and beautiful. And the love story of Li Changshan and Cuihua will forever be passed on in this land, inspiring future generations to pursue true love and happiness.