On the warm grassland in spring, Li Xiaozhi sat on a high rock, looking at the herds of cattle and sheep and fluttering white clouds in the distance, but his heart was full of doubts and helplessness. He, an ordinary herdsman, is now facing an unprecedented problem - taking a concubine.
In this modern society, the word sounds like an ancient legend that has traveled through time and space. However, in Lai's hometown, this tradition still exists. His wife was a hardworking and kind woman, but unfortunately, she could not have children. In Li Xiaozhi's hometown, having no heirs is a very serious matter, so taking a concubine has become their only choice.
Li Xiaozhi didn't want to take a concubine, he loved his wife deeply and didn't want to hurt her. However, in the face of family pressure and the constraints of tradition, he felt powerless to resist. He began to ask around looking for the right person. However, the process is full of jokes and embarrassment.
Once, Li Xiaozhi heard that there was a young and beautiful girl in the neighboring village, so he ran to see each other excitedly. As a result, when he saw the girl, he was stunned. It turned out that the girl was five big and three thick, and she was a little stronger than him. Li Xiaozhi couldn't cry or laugh suddenly, so he could only find an excuse to slip away in embarrassment.
Another time, Li Xiaozhi was taken to a remote mountain village by a matchmaker. The woman there is said to be gentle and virtuous, making her an ideal candidate for a concubine. However, when Li Xiaozhi saw the woman, he found that she turned out to be a stammer. Every time she tried to speak, her face would be flushed with anxiety, and she couldn't say a complete sentence for a long time. Li Xiaozhi looked at her appearance, and couldn't help but feel a wave of sympathy and helplessness in his heart.
After experiencing several such embarrassing experiences, Li Xiaozhi began to reflect on his actions. He realized that he didn't really want to take a concubine, but was just bound by traditional ideas. He began to think about how to break this shackle and find a way to meet the family's expectations without hurting his wife.
It was then that he met a young man who had returned from the city. The young man told him that in modern society, people are no longer bound by traditional ideas, but are more focused on personal happiness and freedom. He also told Li Xiaozhi that childbirth is not the only goal of life, but more important is the relationship between husband and wife and the harmony of the family.
Li Xiaozhi listened to the young man's words, and his heart suddenly brightened. He realized that he had been bound by conventional ideas and neglected where true happiness lies. He decided not to be bound by this constraint anymore and to pursue his own happiness bravely.
He returned home and spoke openly with his wife about his thoughts. After hearing this, his wife was a little disappointed, but she also understood his decision. She tells Li Xiaozhi that no matter what choice he makes, she will support him.
Li Xiaozhi looked at his wife gratefully, his heart full of guilt and gratitude. He decided to make up for his debt to his wife with his actions. He began to work harder, hoping to make his wife live a better life through his own efforts.
As time passed, the relationship between Li Xiaozhi and his wife became deeper and deeper. They face life's challenges together and share the joys of life together. Although they still have no children, their bond is stronger than any blood tie.
And the concubine problem that once plagued Li Xiaozhi gradually faded out of his life with his persistence and efforts. He proved with his actions that true happiness does not come from the constraints of tradition, but from inner freedom and choice.
This story spread throughout the grassland and became a topic of conversation after dinner. People sighed at Li Xiaozhi's courage and wisdom, and began to reflect on whether they were also bound by traditional concepts. And the story of Li Xiaozhi and his wife has become a beautiful scenery on the grassland, which will always be passed on in people's hearts.
On the warm grassland in spring, Li Xiaozhi looked into the distance, his heart full of hope and tranquility. He knows that as long as he bravely pursues his own happiness, he will definitely be able to find his own world. And the story of him and his wife will also become an eternal legend on the grassland, inspiring more people to pursue true happiness and freedom.