It is said that in ancient times, in Jinan Province, Shandong Province, there was a peasant woman named Wang Genhua. Due to the early death of her husband Li Ding, the heavy responsibility of raising and educating her son Li Xiaobao fell to her weak woman.
One autumn, Wang Genhua took eight-year-old Li Xiaobao to the field to cut wheat. Suddenly, Wang Genhua saw a blue wrapper embroidered with clouds under a tree on the side of the road. She hurried forward and lifted the package, which weighed about fifty pounds. Knowing that there was a sum of money in it that would be enough for her to receive for several lifetimes, Wang Genhua did not have a look of joy on her face, but was very anxious.
Woman
She did not open the package, and after thinking for a while, she covered the package with a straw, and then sat on the package herself, motionlessly waiting for the arrival of the lost owner. Soon after, a puff of smoke rose on the road, and a panicked middle-aged man came galloping on a fast horse.
When the middle-aged man saw Wang Genhua, he got off his horse and asked urgently: "I just lost an item, I don't know if Madame saw it?" ”
Wang Genhua asked, "What did sir lose?" ”
The middle-aged man replied, "A parcel containing five hundred taels of gold." ”
Wang Genhua heard this and said, "I have never seen gold in my life, I don't know what gold looks like, sir, let's talk about the style of the package, maybe I can help." ”
The middle-aged man said: "A blue package with a cloud pattern embroidered on it." ”
After Wang Genhua confirmed that the man in front of him was the owner, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief in his heart, stood up, pointed to the straw, and said, "Sir, your package is under there." ”
The middle-aged man opened the package and found that he had a lot of belongings, and his heart was both surprised and grateful, saying: "Madame is very kind and virtuous, and it is unforgettable to have no teeth under it." In the next originally wanted to give two hundred taels to the wife, but the father accidentally injured people's lives, and the people in the government said that they had to use five hundred taels of gold to ensure his innocence, one or two can not be less. I also hope that my wife will forgive me. ”
Wang Genhua was embarrassed to see him and said, "Although my family is poor, I will never accept ill-gotten gains. This money is like a floating cloud to me. Sir don't have to give me the money. ”
Poor farmers
Hearing Wang Genhua say this, the middle-aged man was very touched and asked, "Dare to ask Madame and Xiao Langjun's names?" ”
Wang Genhua replied, "I am from the Wang clan of the Li family, and my son's name is Li Xiaobao." ”
The middle-aged man said, "My name is Liu Da, and I live in Changzhi County, Lu'an Province, Shanxi. If the lady needs to use the money in the future, she can send someone to my house to pick it up, and she will not be stingy in the next step. ”
Wang Genhua quickly refused: "Our two families are thousands of miles apart, and it is very inconvenient to travel." Besides, without credentials, if someone impersonates him, won't sir be deceived? Sir kindness, I received it. It's a small matter, not worth Mr. Spending money on for us. ”
Hearing Wang Genhua say this, Liu Da felt a seal from his sleeve and said, "This is my personal seal, and Madame can use this as a proof." ”
After some tug-of-war, Wang Genhua resigned, and had to accept the seal. After Liu Da gave Wang Genhua a few big gifts, he turned and left.
Nine years later, Wang Genhua's family suddenly changed, and the already poor family was even worse at this time. Seeing that he and his son were already precarious, Wang Genhua could only take out the seal and say to his son Li Xiaobao: "When your father was alive, there was a close friend named Liu Da, who lived in Changzhi County, Lu'an Province, Shanxi. You take this seal and go to him, and he will take care of our mother and son for your father's sake. ”
Li Xiaobao obeyed his mother's orders, begged all the way forward, walked for more than half a month, and finally came to Changzhi.
In the field
Li Xiaobao was already hungry at this time, and was trying to find a good place to beg, so he wandered around the street. At this time, he saw a large family hanging lights, and he knew that he must be doing a happy event, and he would be able to eat a beautiful meal when the time came.
So Li Xiaobao sat near the door of the family and begged. Soon after, a middle-aged man came out and saw him begging at a glance. The middle-aged man looked at Li Xiaobao for a long time and asked, "Little beggar, how old are you this year?" ”
Li Xiaobao replied, "Seventeen years old." ”
The middle-aged man had a happy face and smiled: "Little beggar, follow me in, and I will give you a good meal." ”
Li Xiaobao followed the middle-aged man in. After Xiao Bao's stomach was full, the middle-aged man said: "Little brother, there is a matter to ask for in the next, I don't know if the little brother is willing to help?" ”
Li Xiaobao replied, "What is the matter?" If it can be done in the next step, it will certainly not fail in its mission. ”
The middle-aged man said: "My name is Zhang Xin, my son's name is Zhang Xiu, he has been engaged to Liu Miaojin, the daughter of the Liu family, a large family in the county, since he was a child, and today is the day of the big wedding." I heard that Liu Miaojin is very beautiful, but my son is not good-looking. If my son went to greet him personally, I was afraid that he would be looked down upon by the Liu family. Little brother, I see that you are very handsome, and I want you to replace my son to greet you. When you welcome your daughter-in-law back to the house, I will reward you again. ”
Beautiful lady
After listening, Li Xiaobao felt that taking this money would get his family out of trouble, so he said: "I am willing to do the work for me." ”
Zhang Xin was overjoyed and ordered the people to bathe Xiao Bao and change into the groom's clothes. After the next people finished dressing up for Li Xiaobao, Zhang Xin fixed his eyes on it and praised: "Little brother, I dare to say that a handsome person like you can't find a second one in this county, this time you can give me a parent's face." ”
Li Xiaobao bowed his head and said nothing, and the next people pulled him on the horse. The gong and the leather drum sounded in unison, and the chanting sounded together, and in a festive celebration, the Long Welcoming Line of the Zhang Family set off under the leadership of Li Xiaobao.
When Li Xiaobao arrived at the Liu family, Liu Weng and his wife saw that their son-in-law was so handsome and cheerful, and they couldn't help but be happy for their daughter. Li Xiaobao had just picked Up Liu Miaojin on the palanquin, and suddenly, the people under Zhang Mansion hurriedly reported: "No, the river has just swelled, the water is very deep, we can't get over, it seems that we can't go back tonight." What to do? ”
It turned out that from the Zhang family to the Liu family, they had to pass through a river that had dried up all year round, and just now a flash flood had broken out, blocking their way back.
Liu Weng saw the situation and took the opportunity to say: "Today is a big day, but you can't miss it." Since Zhang Fu couldn't go back, it was better to stay here in the cave room. ”
When Li Xiaobao heard this, his heart was anxious to go up and down, and he was at a loss for a while. The people of Zhang Mansion hurriedly resigned, but they could not say it, and they could not help Liu Weng, so they had to watch Li Xiaobao and the bride enter the cave room.
Kiss
After entering the cave room, Li Xiaobao looked at the beautiful bride, and although a stream of heat gushed out of his heart, he still calmed down. All night long, he sat precariously, not sharing a bed with his bride. Liu Miaojin felt that the groom was disgusted with his ugliness, and he couldn't help but cry darkly.
After dawn, Liu Miaojin told Liu Weng and his wife about last night's situation. After Liu Weng and his wife heard about it, they comforted their daughter and said that they would definitely let the two become a public gift tonight. In the evening, Liu Weng and his wife dressed their daughter very beautifully. Looking at herself in the mirror, Liu Miaojin believed that the groom would definitely not reject her tonight.
In the evening, looking at the bride who was dressed more beautifully than last night, although Li Xiaobao's face was slightly red and his heart was fluttering, he was still sitting precariously and did not say a word.
Seeing that the groom was still unmoved, Liu Miaojin couldn't help it and asked, "Xiang Gong has something on his mind?" ”
Li Xiaobao still did not say a word.
Liu Miaojin was already anxious at this time, and asked deeply: "Is it true that Xianggong is a concubine who looks ugly and is not worthy to be your bride?" ”
Seeing that the bride asked such a question, Li Xiaobao hurriedly replied: "No... No, you look as beautiful as Chang'e in the Moon Palace, how can I dislike you? If I can marry you, it is the greatest blessing in my life. only...... It's just that I'm not your fairfare. I can't..." Liu Miaojin was confused when he heard this, and the people eavesdropping outside the window were even more shocked.
Chapel
It turned out that in order to let their daughter successfully cave tonight, Liu Weng and his wife deliberately arranged a subordinate to supervise the situation in the room outside the room, and if the groom was still the same, they would take compulsory measures.
The eavesdropping people told Liu Weng the original version of Li Xiaobao's words, and Liu Weng felt that there must be cattiness in it, so he summoned his daughter and Li Xiaobao to inquire.
Liu Weng asked Li Xiaobao, "Just now you said that you are not my daughter's husband, why did you say that?" Is there any secret in this? ”
Li Xiaobao said hesitantly, "No... No, I didn't say that. ”
Liu Weng straightened his face and said sternly: "There are people in the room, there are ears outside the window, we all know, you don't have to hide anymore, if you can't say why, I will pull you to see the official." ”
When Li Xiaobao saw that he had been caught at the horse's feet, he could only entrust Liu Weng with the matter of welcoming relatives for others.
Zhang Xiu
Liu Weng listened to it and scolded the Zhang father and son countless times in his heart. He looked at the handsome face of the "son-in-law" in front of him, and thought that his daughter was going to marry someone whose appearance was not good, and his heart was really unhappy. After staying for half a moment, he slowly asked, "Young man, listening to your accent, you shouldn't be a local, right?" ”
Li Xiaobao replied, "I am from Jinan Province, Shandong Province. ”
Liu Weng asked, "You are a poor boy from Shandong, why did you run to Shanxi?" ”
Li Xiaobao replied, "I came to join my father's best friend, Mr. Liu Da." ”
Liu Weng heard this, and a look of surprise flashed on his face, and he tentatively asked, "Have you seen him?" ”
Li Xiaobao shook his head, "I haven't seen him, I don't know what he looks like." ”
Hearing Li Xiaobao say this, Liu Weng was happy and said with a smile: "Since you have never even seen Liu Da's face, how can he believe that you are the son of the deceased?" If you go to him, he will not take you. ”
Li Xiaobao said busily: "I have a letter as evidence, and my mother said that Mr. Liu Da will definitely help me when he sees this object!" ”
Seeing that Li Xiaobao said so firmly, Liu Weng was also curious in his heart, and said: "Can you let me look at the relics?" ”
Li Xiaobao took out the seal from his sleeve and handed it to Liu Weng. Liu Weng recognized this object at a glance, which was his personal seal, and he gave it to Wang Genhua nine years ago in order to repay his kindness. Liu Weng was overjoyed and said, "Young man, are you Lady Li's son?" If I remember correctly, your name should be XiaoBao! ”
Li Xiaobao was very surprised and replied, "Yes, but old sir, how do you know?" ”
Liu Weng smiled and said, "That's great. Li Gongzi, you don't have to go to Liu Da anymore, he is right in front of you. ”
Weng and his son-in-law recognized each other
Li Xiaobao couldn't believe it and said excitedly, "Old sir, are you just..."
Liu Da smiled and said, "Yes, I am Liu Da." However, I am not Lingzun's best friend. ”
Li Xiaobao was overjoyed in his heart, and at the same time he was confused, and asked: "Old Mr. Liu, why do you say this?" Did my mother lie to me? ”
Liu Da said, "I didn't think you didn't even know that." Presumably, first, you were young and had no memory; second, Mrs. Lee never told you about it. Therefore, Liu Da told Xiao Bao the original story of the return of gold nine years ago.
After saying that, Liu Da sighed and said for a long time: "Madame Li has a great kindness to me, but she does not ask for anything in return." Li Gongzi, she lied to you that I was Ling Zun's best friend, and she didn't want to ask me for money by repaying the grace of gold. Mrs. Lee does not want me to repay her kindness, but to let you remember my help and repay me in the future. Alas, Madame Lee deserves to be a female saint. ”
After Li Xiaobao listened, his heart was also full of emotions. He originally thought that his mother was just a rambling woman, but he could not imagine that under her ordinary appearance, there was a noble soul hidden. The image of his mother suddenly became incomparably noble in his eyes.
Liu Da looked at the handsome Li Xiaobao motionlessly, and the more he looked at it, the more he liked it, and said: "Lady Li's great kindness will never be forgotten in the future, and it will definitely be repaid." Li Gongzi, by chance, you have come to welcome my daughter into marriage, and you are my son-in-law. I wouldn't marry my daughter to anyone else but you. ”
Liu Da then instructed Liu Miaojin: "Li Gongzi is the Xianggong you are destined to be. From this moment on, you have nothing to do with the Zhang family, and the young master of the Zhang family is far inferior to Li Gongzi. ”
Li Xiaobao and Liu Miaojin were overjoyed, and Liu Da said, "The night is long and dreamy, you should have caved early." Otherwise, if the Zhang family makes trouble, it will be difficult to deal with. ”
Therefore, Li Xiaobao and Liu Miaojin, a pair of lovers, joined hands in the blue tent and were entangled.
bridal chamber
The people under the Zhang family learned that Li Xiaobao and Liu Miaojin had cooked raw rice and cooked mature rice, and rushed back to the Zhang family to report this unfortunate news. Zhang Xin and Zhang Xiu's father and son were furious, and the two rushed to the county court to accuse the Liu family.
After the county order learned of the origin of the matter, he summoned everyone to the county court and said to Liu Da: "Since you have given your daughter Xu to the Zhang family, why did you finally let your daughter marry Li Xiaobao?" ”
Liu Da said: "The Zhang family asked Li Xiaobao to pretend to be a groom to greet the relatives, so I married my daughter to the groom who welcomed the relatives. Where did I know that the Zhang father and son would set up a plan to deceive me? ”
Xian Ling nodded and asked Liu Miaojin again, "Miss Liu, which husband do you want to talk to?" ”
Liu Miaojin cut through the railway: "The concubine body has been from Li Lang, where is the reason for it from others!" ”
The county order also asked the Zhang father and son what they thought, and the Zhang father and son asked the county order to return Liu Miaojin's judgment to the Zhang family.
Court
Seeing that Zhang's father and son replied in this way, the county order advised: "Liu Nu is no longer a complete body and cares about Li Xiaobao, and it is no longer suitable to marry into your family, so you should still find another good relationship." ”
The father and son of the Zhang clan did not spare and vowed to retake Liu Miaojin, and when the county order saw this, he was furious and said: "Marriage is a big matter, and you should take it seriously." But for your own selfish gain, you have come up with a ridiculous plan to use someone to greet your relatives for your own sake, which is really nonsense! In the end, Zhang Guanli Dai was all caused by your own hands, and no one else could blame him. If you continue to fool around, be careful of your own officials' punishment! ”
When the Father and Son of the Zhang Family heard the news, they were terrified in their hearts, repeatedly apologized for their sins, and hurriedly requested that the case be closed.
As a result, Li Xiaobao and Liu Miaojin, a loving couple, lived happily together. After settling down in Shanxi, Li Xiaobao took his mother Wang Genhua to live in the Liu family in Shanxi. Wang Genhua, who had suffered all his life, finally lived a good life.
Loving couple
Postscript: Li Xiaobao's ability to marry a beautiful wife is not rooted in his handsome appearance, not in the scheme of Zhang's father and son, but in his mother's kind deeds many years ago, and it is the mother's kindness that has achieved the adventure of her son. This story tells us that we should do more good deeds in life.
Adapted from Puzzle
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