The woman passed by the ruined temple, and the boy begged her to give her a letter, and two months later the woman became pregnant
In ancient times, there was a place called Cuiping Village, which was surrounded by mountains and rivers and had beautiful scenery. There was a woman in the village named Xiu'e, who was kind and simple, hardworking and capable. On this day, Xiu'e went to the town to buy the items needed for her family, and on the way home, it was getting late, and she quickened her pace to rush back to the village as soon as possible.
Passing through a dense forest, Xiu'e discovers a dilapidated temple with a crumbling roof and moss-covered walls. She thought to herself, although this temple was dilapidated, but after all, it was a place where the gods dwelled, so she was in awe and did not dare to slack off. She stopped, straightened her clothes, and prepared to salute the gods in the temple.
Just then, she heard a faint cry. Xiu'e followed the prestige, only to see the temple door ajar, and the cry came from there. Her heart tightened, and she thought to herself, how could there be children crying here in this wilderness, so she boldly pushed open the temple door carefully.
The temple was dim, and there was an indescribably strange aura in the air. In the faint moonlight, Xiu'e saw a child sitting at the altar in the temple, holding his knees with his hands and crying. The childish boy had a beautiful face, but his eyes were red and swollen, and he had obviously been crying for a long time.
Xiu'e couldn't bear it, so she stepped forward and asked softly, "Little doll, why are you here alone?
The childish boy raised his head, looked at Xiu'e with teary eyes, and choked up: "Big sister, I can't find my way home." Can you help me bring a letter to my mother?"
Seeing this, Xiu'e felt even more pity in her heart, she nodded, and said, "Of course, you can tell me where your home is, and I will go and help you deliver the letter." ”
The boy pointed in a direction outside the temple and said, "My house is at the foot of the hill over there, and if you follow this road, you will see a small village, and that is my house." ”
Xiu'e wrote down the route, comforted the child, and left the temple. Although she was a little frightened in her heart, she thought of the pitiful appearance of the child, so she mustered up the courage and embarked on the journey to deliver the letter.
Along the way, Xiu'e walked fast, for fear of delaying the child's affairs. However, when she arrived at the small village, she found it empty, with dilapidated houses, apparently deserted for a long time. She was shocked, could it be that this childish child was ...... She didn't dare to think about it, and hurriedly returned to the temple.
When he returned to the temple, he found that the child had disappeared. Xiu'e panicked and searched everywhere, but found nothing. She was full of doubts in her heart, not knowing where this child came from and why he appeared in this ruined temple.
When she returned home, she told her husband and the villagers about it. Everyone was very surprised when they heard this, and they all guessed the identity and origin of this child. Some say he may be a lonely ghost, others say he may be a lost little fairy. But in any case, everyone thought this matter was very strange and advised Xiu'e to stop meddling.
However, Xiu'e always felt uneasy in her heart, as if something was about to happen. She prayed every day that the child would be safe and sound, and that she would forget about it as soon as possible.
However, two months later, Xiu'e's body suddenly became abnormal. She felt unwell and often had nausea and vomiting. When her husband and the villagers saw this, they thought she was sick and came to visit. However, when the old man in the village checked her pulse, he was surprised to find that she was pregnant!
After the news spread in the village, it caused an uproar. Xiu'e and her husband are both responsible people, and they have never deviated from the norm, so how could they suddenly become pregnant? The villagers discussed a lot and speculated about the reason for this.
Xiu'e herself was shocked and confused. She recalled the scene of meeting a child in the ruined temple that day, and an inexplicable fear suddenly surged in her heart. Don't...... Could it be that this pregnancy has something to do with the child?
However, this is only her speculation after all, and there is no evidence to prove it. She can only silently endure the discussion and accusations of the villagers, looking forward to the day when she can find the truth.
As the days passed, Xiu'e's belly grew bigger day by day. She lives in fear every day, for fear that something will happen to her children. However, no matter how much she prayed and worried, the arrival of the child was inevitable.
Finally one day, Xiu'e gave birth to a lovely baby boy. The child was born white and very lovely. However, when the villagers saw the child's face, their mouths opened wide in surprise. Because the child's face was exactly the same as the child Xiu'e met in the broken temple that day!
This discovery reinforces the villagers' belief that Xiu'e's child must have some mysterious connection to the child. However, for Xiu'e, this is an unacceptable reality. She couldn't accept that her child was the embodiment of a ghost, and she couldn't face the accusations and comments of the villagers.
However, no matter how much she struggles and escapes, reality cannot be changed. She can only endure all this in silence, looking forward to the day when she can find the truth and solve this mystery.
And that mysterious child has since left an eternal legend in Cuiping Village......
Ever since Xiu'e gave birth to the baby boy with a child-like face, Cuiping Village has been shrouded in a mysterious and eerie atmosphere. The villagers were full of discussions, some in awe, some in fear, and some in curiosity. Xiu'e locked herself and her children in the house, unwilling to see anyone, her heart was full of confusion and worry, and she didn't know how to face all this.
However, no matter how she tries to escape, reality is always inescapable. As the baby boy grows older, his face becomes more and more like that child, and his behavior seems to be unusual. He often spoke into the air, as if he were communicating with someone, and he could see things at night that no one else could see, often pointing to empty corners and saying, "Look, there's a kid playing with me." ”
Xiu'e felt more and more uneasy, and she knew that she had to find the child and solve the mystery of all this. So, she plucked up her courage and came to the ruined temple again.
The temple is still dilapidated, but Xiu'e feels that it is full of mysterious power. She walked into the temple and looked around, hoping to find any trace of the child. However, the temple was empty, except for the whining sound of the wind through the broken windows.
Just as Xiu'e was about to leave, she suddenly heard a faint cry. She followed the prestige, only to see a vague figure appear next to the altar, it was the child!
Xiu'e was overjoyed, and hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Little doll, who are you, why does my child look like you?"
The childish boy raised his head and looked at Xiu'e, a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes. He spoke slowly, revealing his background. It turned out that he was not an extraordinary man, but the son of a god in this temple. Because of an accident, he lost his life and became a lonely ghost. He was looking for someone who could help him pass on the message, hoping that his mother would find out what was going on with him.
And Xiu'e is the one he chose. That day, he cried in the temple just to get Xiu'e's attention and ask her to help him deliver the message. And the reason why Xiu'e's child looks like him is because when he transmits information, he injects part of his soul into Xiu'e's body, making her child have his characteristics.
After listening to the child's story, Xiu'e suddenly realized in her heart. She was both surprised and moved, she didn't expect that she would have such a deep fate with this son of the gods. She decides to help the young boy fulfill his wish so that his mother can know what happened to him.
So, Xiu'e followed the child's guidance and found his mother. When the mother learned of her son's plight, she was devastated, but she was also grateful for Xiu'e's help. She told Xiu'e that she would pray for her son to rest in peace.
Since then, Xiu'e's child has not exhibited unusual behavior. And the villagers in Cuiping Village also slowly accepted this mysterious fact, and had more awe and respect for Xiu'e and the child. The ruined temple was also renovated by the villagers, who enshrined the deity and prayed for his protection and protection.
Since Xiu'e returned from the ruined temple, her mood has changed dramatically. The original fear and anxiety about the mysterious child, and the strange appearance of his own child, have now been replaced by understanding and relief. She knew that the child was not the embodiment of a ghost, but a life with an indissoluble bond with the son of the god.
As time passed, Xiu'e's child gradually grew up, he was smart, kind and sensible, and was deeply loved by the villagers. And Xiu'e often took the child to the broken temple to pray for blessings, thanking the god for his protection of the child.
In the ruined temple, Xiu'e can often feel a mysterious and gentle force surrounding her and her children. She believed that it was the gods who were silently guarding them. And the child also seems to have a special sense of this temple, and he can always find something in the temple that no one else can see, such as a faint beam of light, or a gentle gust of wind.
One summer, Cuiping Village was hit by a drought that was rare in a century. The rivers dried up, the fields cracked, and the villagers were in deep trouble. Just when everyone was helpless, Xiu'e's child suddenly stood up and said that he had a way to relieve the drought.
The villagers looked at this usually well-behaved and sensible child in amazement, wondering what he could do. However, a miracle happened when the child led everyone to the ruined temple and prayed reverently to the temple.
Suddenly there were dark clouds in the sky, lightning and thunder, and a heavy rain poured down. The rain moistened the parched earth and relieved the villagers' urgent needs. Everyone cheered and thanked the gods for their protection, as well as for the miracles brought by Xiu'e and her children.
Since then, the villagers of Cuiping Village have become more respectful of Xiu'e and the child, believing that the child is an emissary sent by the gods to protect them. And Xiu'e is also deeply grateful, she knows that although her child is different, he is a kind and capable child, and he will use his own way to help and protect the people around him.
As the days passed in peace and warmth, Xiu'e's child gradually grew up, and he inherited his father's diligence and his mother's kindness, and became a respected person. And Cuiping Village has become more harmonious and peaceful because of his protection.
As for the ruined temple, it has also been revitalized by the villagers' repairs and worships. The gods in the temple also seem to be silently guarding the land and the people here, filling their lives with hope and peace.
And Xiu'e is getting old in the passage of time, but she always retains that wonderful fate with the son of the gods in her heart. She knew that that experience not only changed her life, but also enriched her life. She is grateful for that experience, and for the child who gave her miracles.
In the last moments of Xiu'e's life, she lay on the bed, looking at the bright moon outside the window, her heart was full of peace and satisfaction. She knew that although her life was ordinary, it was made extraordinary because of that wonderful experience. She smiled and closed her eyes, silently reciting the child's name and the name of the god in the ruined temple.
After Xiu'e passed away, the villagers buried her on the mountain behind the ruined temple in accordance with her last wishes. Her tombstone is inscribed with a few simple words: "Mother of Goodness, Friend of the Gods." And her children continue to guard the land and the people here, passing on the kindness and faith of their mother.
In this way, the story of Cuiping Village has been passed down through the years and has become an eternal legend. And the wonderful fate of the mysterious child and Xiu'e has also become an eternal mystery and beautiful memory in the hearts of the villagers.