Folk tale: The husband went to sea, and the wife waited for him for ten years and did not come back, and the wife got on a ship to find him
In ancient times, there was a quiet and beautiful small fishing village, where the people lived by the sea, working at sunrise and resting at sunset. In the village lived a loving husband and wife, the husband was named Li Hai and the wife was named Wan'er. Lehi was an excellent fisherman who returned home with a full load every time she went out to sea, while Wan'er was a clever woman who wove a sturdy net that was loved by the villagers.
However, the peaceful life did not last long. One day, Lehi went out to sea to fish as usual, but encountered a rare storm at sea. Storms and waves swept his fishing boat into the depths of the sea, and he was never heard from again. Wan'er waited and waited at the beach, from sunrise to sunset, from spring to winter, and ten years later, Lehi still did not return.
In the past ten years, Wan'er's life has changed dramatically. She went from a young and beautiful girl to a weathered woman. Her eyes were deep and tired from looking out at the sea for a long time, and her hands were calloused from the web. However, she never gave up the idea of finding Lehi, believing that her husband must still be alive, but trapped somewhere far away.
One day, a huge merchant ship came to the village. The ship sailed from the far east, and the merchants on board brought all kinds of exotic goods and exotic customs. Wan'er stood in the crowd, looking at the giant ship, and an inexplicable impulse surged in her heart. She felt as if she saw hope that the ship might lead her to Lehi.
So, Wan'er makes a surprising decision - she is going to look for Lehi on that ship. After the news spread in the village, it caused an uproar. The villagers persuaded Wan'er not to take the risk, after all, the ship was sailing into the unknown distance, full of danger and uncertainty. However, Wan'er had made up her mind, she packed her bags, said goodbye to the villagers, and stepped on the merchant ship.
Life on board is very different from Wan'er's previous life. She no longer had to weave nets to fish, but had to adapt to the rules and customs of the boat. The people on merchant ships came from all over the world, and their personalities and habits were different. Although Wan'er was a little uncomfortable, she gradually won everyone's respect and love with her tenacity and kindness.
On the boat, Wan'er befriends a young man named Applejack. Applejack is a warm and cheerful sailor who takes good care of Wan'er and often helps her with her life's difficulties. Wan'er's gratitude to Applejack is palpable, but she always has Lehi in her heart and can't develop deeper feelings for Applejack.
One night, Wan'er stood alone at the bow of the boat, staring at the starry sky in a daze. She remembered the good times she had spent with Lehi, of them fishing and weaving nets together. Her heart was filled with endless thoughts and sorrows. At this moment, she suddenly saw a white deer leaping up from the sea, its eyes clear and deep, as if it could see through people's hearts.
Wan'er was fascinated by the white deer, and she felt that there seemed to be some kind of mysterious connection between her and Lehi. So, she decided to follow the white deer to find Lehi. She whispers goodbye to Applejack, then leaps into the sea. The white deer cruised on the surface of the sea, guiding Wan'er forward. She felt as if she had entered a dreamlike world, the water became warm and soft, and her body floated lightly, as if to fly to the distant starry sky.
Under the leadership of Bailu, Wan'er came to a mysterious island. The island is shrouded in clouds and mist, like a fairyland. She saw a majestic mountain with an ancient temple on it. Wan'er's heart moved, and she thought that this might be the clue she was looking for Lehi. So, she set out on the path that led to the mountain......
(The story is not finished, so stay tuned for the second half.) Folk tale: The husband went to sea, and the wife waited for him for ten years and did not come back, and the wife went on a ship to find him
Wan'er stepped out on the path to the mountain, walking carefully with every step, her heart full of curiosity about the unknown and longing for Lehi. The trail winds its way and is lined with lush trees and colourful wildflowers, and the air is filled with the fresh sea breeze and the scent of flowers. Wan'er seemed to be in a beautiful dream, and she couldn't help but speed up her pace, wanting to find Lehi as soon as possible.
Finally, Wan'er came to the temple at the top of the mountain. The temple is ancient and majestic, with various mysterious symbols and patterns carved on the stone walls. Wan'er pushed open the door and walked in. The interior of the temple is dim and mysterious, with only a few oil lamps emitting a faint glow. She looked around and suddenly heard a melodious singing. She followed the song and found in a corner an old man with gray hair singing softly.
Wan'er stepped forward and asked the old man for news about Lehi. The old man looked at her with a smile, as if he already knew what she was coming from. He tells Wan'er that Lehi is indeed on the island, but that he is trapped in a mysterious underwater cavern and needs a key that can open the door to free him.
The old man pointed to a stone statue in the center of the temple and told Wan'er that the key was hidden in the body of the stone statue. But in order to remove the key, you must first pass three tests. Wan'er accepted the challenge without hesitation, believing that she would be able to save Lehi.
The first test is courage. The old man lets Wan'er enter a dark cave filled with all kinds of terrifying monsters and traps. However, with her firm faith and courage, Wan'er successfully passed the first test.
The second test is wisdom. The old man gave Wan'er a complicated puzzle and asked her to solve it within the time limit. Wan'er pondered for a moment, finally found the answer to the puzzle and successfully passed the second test.
The final test is love. The old man asks Wan'er to imagine that the person she loves the most is suffering, and then asks her to use her own strength to save him. Wan'er remembered Lehi's suffering in the underwater cave, and her heart was filled with endless pain and pity. She caressed the body of the stone statue with her own hands, transmitting her love and strength to it.
At this moment, the stone statue suddenly emitted a dazzling light, and a golden key flew out of the stone statue's body. Wan'er was pleasantly surprised to take the key, knowing that she had passed all the tests.
She took the key and came to the beach again. She found the entrance to the underwater cavern and inserted the key into the keyhole in the door. With a roar, the door to the cave slowly opened. Wan'er took a deep breath and walked in bravely.
The interior of the cave was dark and eerie, but Wan'er was not afraid. With her love and faith in Lehi, she struggled through the cave. Finally, she finds Lehi in a huge crystal palace. He looked tired and weak, but the moment he saw Wan'er, his eyes flashed with surprise.
Wan'er rushed forward and hugged Lehi tightly. They hugged each other and cried, as if they wanted to pour out their thoughts and pains in the past ten years. Wan'er tells Lehi the story of how she went through so much trouble to find him, and Lehi is moved to tears.
Since then, Wan'er and Lehi have never been separated. Together, they returned to the fishing village and lived a happy and peaceful life. They built a beautiful hut with their own hands, and every day they fished together, knitted nets together, and watched the sunrise and sunset by the sea together. Their love story became a good story in the fishing village and became a legend for future generations.