Ghost Story of Liaozhai

Two days later, a matchmaker came to propose marriage for Zhang Sheng. Wang Jinshi smiled and said: "The poor scholar and the little girl are a good pair, but the gift money is too little. If you marry Qingmei into a wealthy family, the gold and silver will be multiplied." Xi hurriedly persuaded: "Qingmei has served me for a long time, and I can't bear to sell it as a concubine." Wang Jinshi nodded and said to the matchmaker: "For my daughter's sake, I will suffer a loss. I will sell Qingmei to the Zhang family at the original price. Good money, you can pick someone up anytime."

After Qingmei passed the family, she was filial to her parents-in-law, flattering, diligent in housework, simple and light food, not bitter, and was deeply loved by her family.She is also good at embroidery. She embroiders well and sells quickly. There are many buyers and the supply exceeds demand. She uses this to subsidize her family and improve her life.Qingmei often persuaded Zhang Sheng to make progress, saying: "I will take care of the housework all by myself, Mr. Xianggong, you just concentrate on studying and come to Japan to get a good reputation, and I will follow suit."

On the day Wang Jinshi took office, Qingmei went to see him off. Seeing him, Ah Xi choked up and said, "I'm not as good as you." Qingmei said: "This is all thanks to Miss, I dare not forget it. Don't say that the servant is not as good as the master. This kind of words, slaves can't bear it, and their lives will be shortened." The two parted with tears.

Wang Jinshi came to Shanxi, half a year later, his wife died, and the coffin stopped in the temple.In another two years, Wang Jinshi was dismissed for accepting bribes and fined tens of thousands of dollars. His family was poor and could not support himself, so his entourage fled.At that time, the plague broke out, and Wang died of the disease.An old servant was left to take care of Axi, and not long after, the maid also died.Ah Xi is lonely, and the neighbor woman persuades her to get married.Axi said: "Whoever can bury my parents for me, I will marry him." Hearing this, the woman felt pity and respect for her, and left with a bucket of rice.After half a month, I came back and said: "I have worked hard for my wife, and things are difficult to handle; the poor can't afford to bury you, and the rich despise your family's downfall, and don't want to marry your wife. What can I do! There is another plan, but I'm afraid my wife won't agree .”

Axi asked: "What plan?" The woman said: "Li Lang in the county town wants to find a concubine. If he sees his wife's appearance, he will be happy. As long as the lady nods and agrees, it is easy to bury his parents." Axi cried loudly: "My lady from the official family, it is really difficult for me to be a concubine now." The woman answered speechlessly, and left with a sigh.Ah Xi ate one meal, spent the last day of his breath, and was up for grabs.Half a year later, life became more and more difficult.

One day, when the woman arrived, Ah Xi cried: "I'm so troubled that I want to kill myself every day. Those who are still in love and want to live, because the coffins of their parents are still there, if I die, who will collect the bones for my parents? After much deliberation, my sister said in the past, It's not unreasonable, so I will do as you say." The woman was overjoyed and guided Mr. Li to come. When the men and women met, Mr. Li was very satisfied. He was so happy that he immediately paid for the funeral, took Axi home, and visited the royal family .The eldest wife is fierce and jealous. When she first saw Axi, she was furious and kicked her out with sticks, not allowing her to enter.

Ah Xi was tearful and had nowhere to go.There is an old nun who invites him to live with him.Female hi, follow it.When I went to the nunnery, I begged to be shaved, but the old nun refused, saying: "My wife is not a person who has been lying in the wind and dust for a long time. The pottery and food in the nunnery are stored one by one. Although they are coarse rice and miscellaneous grains, they are enough to support themselves. And here Rest in peace, when the time comes, go and stay as you please."

Not long after staying here, the rogues in the city saw Ah Xi's beauty and often knocked on the door to harass her, but the old nun couldn't stop him.Ah Xi cried and wanted to die, the old nun reported to the government, and the official issued an order: It is strictly forbidden for men to disturb the monks' quiet practice, and the rascals curbed their evil behavior a little.Later, someone was digging a hole under the wall of the temple in the dark. Fortunately, the old nun noticed him and yelled loudly before he was willing to leave.The old nun filed a lawsuit again, and the government seized the culprit and beat him to death. After that, he gradually calmed down.

A year later, a noble son passed by the nunnery. Seeing Axi's face, he was astonished as a man of heaven. He bribed the old nun with a lot of money to ask her to intercede and match the marriage. To be a concubine for the young master? You go back first, and I will reply to you after a while." After the young master left, Axi begged to die angrily.Ye Meng's father came and said sadly: "Son, I didn't allow you to marry Zhang Sheng in the past, and it's too late for you to fall to this point. Listen to my father's advice, don't seek death, wait for a few days, long-cherished wish will be fulfilled." It can be achieved.” Ah Xi was secretly amazed, and at dawn to wash, the old nun came into the house to meet her, and said: “Look at the girl’s face, the turbidity is gone, good fortune is coming, there is no need to worry, the future is rich, and don’t forget old age.”

Before I finished speaking, I heard a knock on the door.Ah Xi changed his face and said: "It must be your son's servant who has arrived." The old nun opened the door to check, and it was as expected.The slave said: "The young master ordered me to come and ask: how is that matter going?" The old nun remained calm and said, "Come back in three days, and I will give you a letter." The slave said: "Okay, just give me a letter." You three days. Remember: if the matter fails, you will go and explain to the young master yourself." Old Ninuo Nuo agreed and sent him away.Axi was very sad and wanted to commit suicide, but the old nun stopped him quickly.Ah Xi said: "Your Master will come again in three days, what shall we do then?" The old nun said: "Everything is up to me, if you want to kill or cut, I will bear it all."

In the afternoon of the next day, it was raining cats and dogs, and suddenly he heard several people knocking on the door and shouting.The old nun opened the door in the rain, and a soft sedan chair was parked outside the door. Several maidservants came out with a beautiful woman, surrounded by servants, with great momentum.The old nun asked in amazement, "Who is here?" The servant said, "This is Mr. Si Li's family, taking shelter from the wind and rain for now."The maids of the family rushed to the meditation room, each looking for a place to rest. When they entered the room, they met A Xi. Seeing his beautiful appearance, they rushed to report to his wife.No matter what, the heavy rain was even more urgent. My wife got up and asked, "Is it convenient for my little girl to go to the Zen house?" The old nun led the way and entered the house. instant.Ah Xi also looked forward to it for a long time.It turns out that the lady is Ome.

When the old people met, they cried bitterly. Qingmei talked about the parting experience: since her father-in-law died of illness, Zhang Sheng's filial piety period expired, and he came back to be an official.Zhang Sheng and his mother took office first, and then moved their family members. This trip is to meet up with the husband.Ah Xi sighed: "We met today, the fate of you and me is very different." Qingmei smiled and said: "Fortunately, my wife has encountered many setbacks, so far there is no marriage. This is God's wish to reunite my sisters. If it is not raining , why this encounter? There is God's will in the dark, and the power of ghosts and gods is unpredictable, and no one can know."

While speaking, he took out the beaded hat and brocade clothes, and urged Ah Xi to change clothes.Ah Xi bowed his head and lingered, hesitantly, the old nun tried his best to persuade, Ah Xi blushed and said: "If you live with your younger sister and husband, the name will not be correct, and the words will not go well." How dare you forget your elder sister, Dade. Just think about it, is Zhang Lang a wicked person?" Forced to refit, the group bid farewell to the old nun and left.

At home, both mother and child are happy.Axi paid his respects to the old lady and said, "I don't have the face to see my mother today." The old lady smiled and comforted her.Then they discussed choosing an auspicious day to marry Axi.A Xi said: "There is only a chance of life in the nunnery, and I would not follow my wife here. If you miss the old friends, I will give you a hut and a futon, and my wish is enough." Qingmei smiled and said nothing.

On the day of their marriage, Qingmei came with colorful makeup.Ah Xi is in a dilemma and doesn't know what to do.After a while, the drums were playing loudly, and it became more and more difficult for Ah Xi to claim.Qingmei led several maidservants, forced her into wedding clothes, and helped her out.In the hall, Zhang Sheng worshiped in court clothes, but Ah Xi had no choice but to follow Yingying to worship.Qingmei sent the two of them into the bridal chamber, and said: "I have been waiting for my sister for a long time." Then she looked at Zhang Sheng and said, "I can repay my kindness tonight, so I can do it myself." She turned back and wanted to go.Axi grabbed hold of the corner of the skirt, Qingmei smiled and said: "Don't keep me, I can't replace the bridal chamber." Gently broke free her fingers, and went straight away.

After marriage, Qingmei took good care of Axi and never offended her.Axi is always ashamed and can't feel at ease.Mother Zhang smiled and said: "You don't need to be polite to each other, you two are wives, and your status is average." Qingmei laughed it off, and still served Ah Xi as a slave and did not dare to slack off.

Three years later, Zhang Sheng was promoted to Beijing, passing by a nunnery, and celebrated the old nun's birthday with five hundred gold.The old nun didn't accept it, so Zhang Sheng insisted again and again, and then he accepted two hundred gold, set up the Dashi Temple, and built the Wangfuren Monument.Later, when Zhang Sheng came to serve as a servant, Qingmei gave birth to two sons and a daughter, and Axi gave birth to four sons and a daughter. Zhang Sheng wrote a letter to express his feelings, and the imperial decree rewarded them, and the two daughters were named wives.