Everyone knows that Zhu Bajie in "Journey to the West" is a simple and humorous image, but you may not know that this bean also had a mysterious marriage. That's right, it's the "short and happy" marriage with the second sister egg. This second sister has never appeared in the original book, but because of Zhu Bajie's words, it has become a mystery for many readers and interpreters. Who is she?
In the vast sea of stories of "Journey to the West", the image of Zhu Bajie has always been a representative of both humor and loyalty. However, few people can notice that this cute Marshal Tianpeng actually has a little-known marriage history. According to his own disclosure, he once married a woman named Egg Second Sister in the Yunzhan Cave in the mountains. But the strange thing is that this second sister egg has no appearance record in the original book, what is going on?
Let's explore the origin of the second sister egg. The name of Yunzhan Cave is only mentioned by Zhu Bajie in "Journey to the West", and we can speculate that this may be a mysterious cave hidden in the mountains. The second sister can be a "parent" here, and it is not difficult to see that she is also a figure of considerable status in the local area. But strangely, why was the cave never mentioned on other trips? Does this mean that there are other secrets in this marriage that are not known?
Let's look at Zhu Bajie again, at that time, he was no longer the former Marshal Tianpeng, his status was not as good as before, and he even carried the image of a mortal pig. Why did the second sister fall in love with him at first sight? This may be related to some of the celestial skills retained by Zhu Bajie. As we all know, despite his poor image, Zhu Bajie's ability is really a lot. For example, his thirty-six changes in clouds and mist, although it is not as good as Sun Wukong's seventy-two changes in numbers, but its practicality is not inferior. He can easily navigate the clouds and fog, and he is very versatile, and such a skill is very attractive wherever he puts it.
There is also a skill sail ear that should not be overlooked. This skill allows him to use the power of the wind to quickly traverse obstacles at a speed that would stagger anyone. If the second sister has witnessed such a magical side of Zhu Bajie, then her love for him is not difficult to understand.
However, the world of emotions is always full of variables. According to Zhu Bajie's recollections, although his marriage with the second sister egg was full of sweetness, the good times did not last long, and the second sister died unfortunately, leaving a hole full of property. Such an ending undoubtedly adds a tragedy to their love. Although Zhu Bajie inherited the property, for a person who asks for immortals, these foreign objects are outside the body after all, and it is difficult to make up for the vacancy in his heart.
Here, we have to mention an interesting angle to interpret this marriage, which may be a kind of beautification of Zhu Bajie's past, or a projection of some desire for the future. In the book "Journey to the West", Zhu Bajie has shown his sentimentality and desire for love many times, and his description is likely to be a kind of self-comfort in his heart.
On the other hand, from the perspective of cultural studies, the existence of the second sister may be a cultural metaphor, representing those female characters who have been forgotten by history. In traditional narratives, women are often overlooked, and the image of the second sister may be a metaphorical expression of this phenomenon, prompting us to pay attention to those women who have been unknown in the long river of history.
From the perspective of folklore, the second sister may also contain a deeper meaning. In many folk tales, similar characters often carry a certain educational or cautionary meaning, and convey some profound life philosophy or moral concept through these stories. Second Sister Egg may be telling us that true love does not lie in appearance or materiality, but in a deeper emotional and spiritual fit.
If you read "Journey to the West" carefully, it is not difficult to find that there are rich religious elements and philosophical ideas hidden in it. Zhu Bajie's seemingly simple love story may actually be the author's exploration of the complex relationship between human nature, desire and cultivation through understatement. In this relationship, the role of the second sister carries more of a symbolic meaning, and her choices and endings reflect a spiritual pursuit that transcends material and desire.
Back to our original question, why did the second sister fall in love with Zhu Bajie? The answer to this question may not only lie in Zhu Bajie's personal charm, but also in the qualities and abilities that surpass ordinary people reflected in him. And this mysterious marriage, whether it is fake or not, adds a touch of mystery and thought-provoking color to the profound classical masterpiece "Journey to the West".