A woman mistakes a thief for her husband, but when she is sober, she makes a mistake, but the thief is not satisfied
In the ancient land of China, there are many popular folk tales. Today, I want to talk about a strange incident that happened in an ancient village deep in the mountains. This story is full of suspense and surprise, but it also contains profound truths.
The ancient village is called Qingshi Village, which is located between the continuous mountains, and most of the houses in the village are built of bluestone, which is simple and solemn. There is a family surnamed Li in the village, and there is a hard-working and kind woman named Li Xiuyun. Xiuyun and her husband Li Erlang are very affectionate, and the two have a son and a daughter, although they are not rich, they are also happy.
However, there are unforeseen circumstances in the sky, and people have good and bad luck. One day, Li Erlang went up the mountain to chop wood, but accidentally fell off the cliff and his whereabouts have been unknown ever since. Xiuyun was grief-stricken and washed her face with tears every day, but life forced her to endure her grief and support the family alone.
Time flies, and years have passed in the blink of an eye. With the help of the villagers, Xiuyun gradually walked out of the shadow of her widowhood, but every time in the dead of night, she still remembered the bits and pieces of her husband's past, and endless thoughts surged in her heart.
On this day, night fell, and Xiuyun was busy at home as usual. Suddenly, there was a sharp knock on the door, Xiuyun was shocked, put down the work in his hand, and walked to the door cautiously. She looked through the crack in the door and saw a figure swaying in the night, what seemed to be a man.
Xiuyun wondered in her heart, who could it be in the middle of the night? She boldly asked, "Who is it?" The person outside the door replied, "Xiuyun, it's me, I'm back." The voice was low and familiar, and when Xiuyun heard it, she was immediately so excited that she burst into tears. She hurriedly opened the door, only to see a figure flash in, it was her husband Li Erlang, who she thought about day and night.
Xiuyun was pleasantly surprised, hugged Li Erlang, and tears burst out of her eyes. She choked up and said, "Erlang, you're finally back, I've missed you so much all these years." Li Erlang also hugged Xiuyun tightly and comforted him in a low voice: "Xiuyun, I miss you too, this time when you come back, we will never be separated again." ”
The two hugged each other and entered the house, Xiuyun was busy preparing meals for Li Erlang, while Li Erlang sat on the edge of the bed, stroking the children's clothes, and his eyes showed a gentle light. Xiuyun looked at her husband's back, and her heart was full of happiness and satisfaction.
However, just as Xiuyun was serving a meal to Li Erlang, she suddenly discovered a strange phenomenon. Li Erlang's hands were covered with thick calluses, and his skin was extremely rough. Xiuyun was shocked in her heart, and secretly thought: Erlang had never done heavy work before, how could his hands become so rough? She carefully observed Li Erlang's clothes and face, and found that they were all a little different from the husband in her memory.
Xiuyun was suspicious in her heart, but she didn't dare to ask directly. She forcibly suppressed the doubts in her heart and continued to prepare meals for Li Erlang. After the meal, the two sat on the edge of the bed and chatted about their experiences over the years. Li Erlang said that he had been wandering outside for many years, and after hardships, he finally found his way home. Xiuyun listened to her husband's story, and her heart was both moved and puzzled.
Late at night, Xiuyun made a mattress for Li Erlang, and the two hugged each other and slept together. However, just as Xiuyun was about to fall asleep, she suddenly felt that Li Erlang beside her was a little abnormal. His breathing was heavy and rapid, and there seemed to be an unfamiliar aura exuding from his body. Xiuyun's heart tightened, and she opened her eyes suddenly, only to see Li Erlang beside her staring at her with a pair of fierce eyes.
Xiuyun was so frightened that her soul flew away, and she realized that this so-called "Li Erlang" turned out to be a thief! She held back the fear in her heart, pretending not to know and asked, "Erlang, what's wrong with you?" The thief smiled and said, "Xiuyun, Xiuyun, you are really a stupid woman." Let me tell you the truth, I'm not Li Erlang, I'm a thief. I sneaked into your house and wanted to steal some belongings and leave, but you mistook me for your husband. ”
Xiuyun felt a wave of despair in her heart, but she knew that she couldn't act rashly at this time. She took a deep breath and said as calmly as she could, "Now that you know the truth, please leave." I'm not going to call the police, I just hope you will spare me and my family. ”
The thief listened to Xiuyun's words, and a hint of smugness flashed in his eyes. He smiled and said, "Let you go? Let me tell you the truth, I don't just want to steal your belongings, I want to take advantage of you. You're so beautiful, how can I let you go so easily?" he reached out to pull Xiuyun's clothes.
Xiuyun was shocked, she tried her best to break free from the thief's restraints, and then jumped out of bed violently. She pointed at the thief and shouted, "You shameless bone, I would rather die than let you succeed!" and she rushed to the door, ready to cry out for help.
However, the thief was one step faster than Xiuyun. He grabbed Xiuyun by the hair and dragged her back to the bed. He said viciously, "Do you want to call for help? Hmph, do you think I'm going to give you this chance? I'll tell you, if you don't obey today, you have to obey!" As he spoke, he began to tear Xiuyun's clothes.
Xiuyun struggled to resist the thief's aggression, but how could a weak woman be able to defeat a strong thief? Her heart was full of despair and fear, and tears blurred her eyes.
At this moment, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps outside the house. Xiuyun was overjoyed, could it be that the villagers heard the movement and rushed to the rescue? She tried her last strength and shouted for help: "Help! There are thieves!"
The thief was shocked when he heard the movement outside, he let go of Xiuyun and turned to look out the window. At this moment, Xiuyun took the opportunity to break free from his restraints, and she rushed to the door, pulling the door open with all her strength.
The light outside the door came in, and Xiuyun saw several familiar figures - it was a few strong men in the village, who heard Xiuyun's cry for help and rushed to the rescue. Seeing this, the thief knew that the general trend had gone, so he violently pushed Xiuyun away, grabbed the door and fled.
Xiuyun fell to the ground, weak. She looked at the back of the thief fleeing, and her heart was full of joy and fear. People from the village poured into the house and asked about Xiuyun's situation with concern. Xiuyun wept silently and recounted what had just happened, and the villagers comforted her one after another, and said that they would strengthen patrols in the village to ensure the safety of the villagers.
However, it didn't end there. The thief did not give up his coveting of Xiuyun because of this failure. He hid in the shadows, observing Xiuyun's every move, looking for an opportunity to strike again.
Although Xiuyun was terrified in her heart, she knew that she couldn't sit still. She began to strengthen her precautions at home, while also reaching out to villagers for help. The villagers said that they would protect Xiuyun's safety and prevent the thief from taking advantage of it.
In this way, Xiuyun got through that difficult period with the help of the villagers. In the end, the thief also had nowhere to start because of the strict precautions in the village, and finally gave up his invasion of Xiuyun.
This story spread in Qingshi Village and became a good story among the villagers. It tells us that in the face of difficulties and dangers, we must not give up easily, let alone succumb to the forces of evil. Only by uniting and resisting together can we protect our homes and loved ones.
And Xiuyun also showed her strength and bravery in this story. Although she suffered great shock and injury, she was not defeated. She used her wisdom and courage to successfully protect herself and her family. Her story will forever inspire the villagers of Qingshi Village to bravely face the challenges and difficulties in life. And the thief, although he escaped the pursuit of the villagers, he never had peace in his heart. He knew that what he was doing was intolerable, and he spent every day in fear. He tried to leave the country, but the guilt in his heart was like a shadow, and he couldn't let go.
One day, the thieves infiltrated the village again, trying to steal some property to make ends meet. However, he never expected that he would be arrested by the villagers this time. It turned out that the villagers had already noticed his whereabouts and secretly laid a net.
The thieves were taken to the open space in the village by the villagers, and the villagers watched and talked about it. Xiuyun also brought the children to the scene, she looked at the thief who had violated her, and her heart was mixed.
The elders of the village stepped forward and shouted at the thief: "You shameless man! You dare to do evil in our Qingshi Village! I will definitely let you be punished today!" As he spoke, he motioned to the villagers to bring the thief to the ancestral hall in the village, ready to punish him according to the village rules.
The thief knelt down in front of the ancestral hall and begged with bitter tears: "I know I was wrong! I am willing to accept any punishment! I just ask you to give me a chance to mend my ways!"
The elder of the village pondered for a moment, and then said slowly, "If a man is not a sage, who can be without fault?" but the fault must be corrected. Since you are truly repentant, then we will give you a chance. From now on, you must do something good for the village to atone for the crimes you have committed. ”
The thief gratefully agreed to the elder's request. From then on, he began to do what he could in the village, helping the villagers repair their houses and cultivate their fields. With his practical actions, he slowly won the trust of the villagers.
Xiuyun also saw the change of the thief, and the hatred in her heart gradually faded. She understands that hatred only makes people fall into untold pain, and that tolerance and understanding are the best way to resolve hatred.
Over time, the thieves gradually integrated into the life of Qingshi Village. He is no longer a thief who everyone shouts and beats, but has become a hardworking and kind villager. His story has also become a good story in the village, and has become a lesson and warning in the mouths of the villagers.
And Xiuyun also learned to be strong and brave in the process. She used her own experience to tell people that in the face of difficulties and challenges, we cannot give up easily, let alone let hatred blind us. We should use tolerance and understanding to dissolve hatred, and love and kindness to warm the world.
This story has been passed down in Qingshi Village and has become the spiritual wealth of generations of villagers. It tells us that human nature is inherently good, and that as long as we are given opportunities and guidance, it is possible for everyone to change their ways and become a new person. Tolerance and understanding are the cornerstones of our harmonious society.