The husband faked his death outside, and the wives and concubines were greedy and competing to remarry, girl: I'll be a watchdog
In ancient times, there was a place called Luoxia Village, where a wealthy merchant surnamed Li lived. Li was a wealthy merchant and married two wives and concubines, namely the dignified and virtuous eldest lady Zhao and the enchanting second lady Wang. Although the two ladies have very different personalities, they are both beautiful as flowers, and they are deeply favored by Li Fushang. However, Li Fushang has an unknown secret, he has been doing business abroad all the year round, but in fact, he secretly cultivates a kind of immortal immortal art.
One spring, Li Fushang left home as usual to go to Jiangnan to buy goods, and before leaving, he said to his wives and concubines: "This time I will go, the road is far away, and it will take me a year and a half to return." You should take care of yourself at home, and don't worry me. The wives and concubines nodded yes and reluctantly sent Li Fushang away.
However, Li Fushang did not return for three years. Rumors gradually spread in the village that Li Fushang had encountered an accident in the south of the Yangtze River and had died in Huangquan. At first, both the Zhao and Wang families did not believe these rumors, but as time went by, Li Fushang did not return for a long time, and the doubts in the hearts of the two became heavier and heavier.
One day, a wandering Taoist priest came to the village, who claimed to be able to understand ghosts and gods and know the future. The Taoist priest lobbied around in the village and happened to pass by the door of Li Fushang's house. Curious, Wang invited the Taoist priest into the mansion and asked about Li Fushang's life and death. The Taoist priest closed his eyes and pinched his fingers, and then sighed and said: "Madame's mourning, her husband is no longer alive, and he is destined to be unable to escape this catastrophe." When Wang heard this, she burst into tears, she didn't want to believe that it was true, but she couldn't refute the Taoist priest's words.
After Zhao learned about this, although he also felt grief, he was more afraid of the unknown. She knew that if Li Fushang really died, then she and the Wang family would lose their support, and the family's property would also attract countless coveters. As a result, the Zhao family began to secretly observe Wang's movements in case she had bad intentions.
The Wang family really did not disappoint the Zhao family. When she learned of Li Fushang's death, she began to secretly correspond with a young scholar in the village. This scholar's name is Zhang Gongzi, he is handsome and brilliant, and he is the ideal candidate in Wang's heart. Wang agreed with Zhang Gongzi that as soon as Li Fushang's death was confirmed, she would immediately remarry him.
At the same time, Zhao is also planning for his future. She took a fancy to Liu Dazhuang, an honest and conscientious farmer in the village. Although Liu Dazhuang's family is poor, he is loyal and honest, hardworking and willing to work. Zhao believes that although marrying Liu Dazhuang is not as beautiful as marrying Li Fushang, he can also live a stable life.
Just when the two of them were planning for their own future, Xiaohong, the maid in Li Fu's business, fell into deep worry. Xiaohong grew up with Li Fushang and was loyal to him. She didn't believe that Li Fushang would die so easily, and she didn't believe that the two ladies would remarry someone else so easily. Xiaohong decides to find out the truth and seek justice for Li Fu.
Xiaohong began to secretly investigate the whereabouts of Li Fushang. She inquired about the news, asking about the passing caravans and villagers. After a period of hard work, Xiaohong finally learned a shocking news from a merchant who often traveled back and forth to Jiangnan: Li Fushang was not dead, he had been practicing immortal art in Jiangnan, and had obtained the secret of immortality. However, due to the need for secrecy during the cultivation process, he was unable to contact his family and could not return home.
When Xiaohong learned the news, she was so excited that she burst into tears. She immediately told the Zhao family and the Wang family the news, hoping that they could dispel the idea of remarrying and wait for Li Fushang's return. However, Zhao and Wang scoffed at Xiaohong's words. They think that Xiaohong is talking nonsense and trying to sabotage their marriage.
Xiaohong saw that the two ladies didn't believe her words, and she was very anxious. She knew she had to act more decisively to stop this tragedy from happening. So, Xiaohong walked to the door of the mansion and shouted loudly: "If the old man is really dead, then I am willing to stay as a watchdog and guard this family until the old man returns! If the old man is still alive, then please think twice about the two ladies and don't make a decision that they regret!" Xiaohong's words echoed in the mansion, and both the Zhao and Wang families were stunned. They didn't expect a maid to be so loyal that she was even willing to give up her future for a master who might never return. The two looked at each other, and they both felt a trace of guilt in their hearts.
Wang Shi broke the silence first, and she smiled contemptuously: "Xiaohong, you are just a maid, how dare you make a big deal of nonsense here? Do you know that if the master is really dead, it is natural for us to remarry." ”
Although Zhao didn't speak, her eyes also revealed disdain for Xiaohong. Although Xiaohong was sad in her heart, she did not back down. She said firmly: "I know I'm just a maid, but I know more about loyalty and gratitude." My lord has been so kind to me, how can I betray him when his life and death are uncertain? If the two ladies really decide to remarry, then please allow me to stay and guard this family for my lord. ”
Zhao and Wang were deeply touched by Xiaohong's words, and they began to reflect on their actions. Yes, although Li Fushang may really be gone, he is the master of this family after all, and he is the husband they once shared. With his life and death uncertain, they gave up so easily, was it really right?
At that moment, there was a hurried sound of horses' hooves outside the door. A dusty businessman rode into the gate of the mansion on a fast horse, it was Li Fushang! He saw Xiaohong, and a trace of gratitude flashed in his eyes. It turned out that after he successfully cultivated in Jiangnan, he learned about the rumors at home and rushed back immediately.
Li Fushang walked into the mansion and saw the Zhao family and the Wang family, and his heart was mixed. He didn't blame them, but said lightly, "I'm back." The Zhao family and the Wang family were stunned when they saw that Li Fushang had really returned. They didn't expect that they had really misunderstood, and they all felt a trace of guilt in their hearts.
Li Fushang looked at Xiaohong and said gratefully, "Xiaohong, thank you." If it weren't for you, the family might have been scattered. When Xiaohong heard this, tears burst out of her eyes. She knew that her persistence had not been in vain.
After Li Fushang returned home, he began to tidy up the housework. He learned of the plans of the Zhao and Wang families, but he did not blame them. "Everyone has the right to pursue their own happiness, and I can understand you," he said. But I also want you to understand that loyalty is just as important as gratitude. We can't give up when our master's life or death is uncertain. ”
Zhao and Wang felt deeply guilty after hearing this, and they apologized to Li Fushang and expressed their willingness to continue to stay in the mansion and spend the rest of their lives with him. Li Fushang looked at their sincere eyes and felt a trace of warmth in his heart.
Xiaohong was also appreciated by Li Fushang because of her loyalty and persistence. Li Fushang promoted her to the housekeeper of the mansion and put her in charge of the affairs of the mansion. Xiaohong did not live up to Li Fushang's expectations, she carefully managed everything in the mansion, so that Li Fushang could practice his immortal arts with peace of mind.
Under the leadership of Li Fushang, Luoxia Village gradually became prosperous. Li Fushang used his wealth and wisdom to help the villagers improve their lives and live in peace and contentment. And Xiaohong also continues to dedicate herself silently in her post, interpreting the meaning of loyalty and gratitude with her own actions.
Time flies, and decades have passed in the blink of an eye. The news of Li Fushang's cultivation to become an immortal spread throughout the village, and people envied his immortality and immortal powers. And Xiaohong has also grown from a young maid to a respected housekeeper, and her story has become a good story in Luoxia Village through the ages.
In this story, we see the power of loyalty, gratitude, perseverance, and kindness. These qualities allowed Xiaohong to stick to her beliefs in the midst of difficulties, and also allowed Li Fushang to keep moving forward on the road of cultivation. The experiences of Zhao and Wang also tell us that while pursuing our own happiness, we must not forget those who have given us help and love. Only in this way can we truly become a person with a moral and conscientious conscience.