Ghost Story of Liaozhai

Chen Bijiao, courtesy name Yunming, was born in Hebei.His family was poor, and he worked under Deputy General Jia Wan.On this day, the two went to Hunan and stopped their boat in Dongting Lake.A piggy dragon emerged from the water, Jia Wan shot an arrow at the back of the piggy dragon, a small fish on the tail of the dragon, clung to it tightly, caught the dragon hairtail fish together, locked it with an iron chain, and put it on the deck superior.The Zhupolong was dying, and the dragon's mouth opened and closed, as if begging for help.

Chen Yunming couldn't bear it, so he pleaded with Jia Wan and asked him to let the pig and the dragon go.Bring golden sore medicine with you, apply it to Zhu Polong's wound, and release it.Zhupolong rowed into the water, floated and sank for a moment, and then disappeared.A year later, Chen Yunming returned to his hometown from the north and passed by Dongting Lake again. Suddenly, the ship capsized due to a strong wind. In a hurry, he grabbed a board, floated in the water overnight, and came to the shore.

As soon as he landed, a floating corpse floated on the surface of the water. It was Chen Shutong.Chen Yunming pulled the body ashore. The book boy had been dead for a long time, and he felt uncomfortable. Looking around, he saw green hills and green willows, few pedestrians, and nowhere to ask for directions.From the morning to Chenshi, the red sun rises high, and I feel melancholy.

Suddenly, Shutong's limbs moved slightly, and he spit out several buckets of clear water, and he came back to life.Chen Yunming was overjoyed, the master and the servant took off their clothes and put them on the boulder to dry. It was almost noon before the clothes were dried.The two were hungry and unbearable.So he traveled quickly over the mountains, looking for villages.Walking halfway up the mountain, I suddenly heard the sound of long arrows piercing through the air, and the sound kept ringing. I listened carefully, and two horses galloped towards me. Two girls on the horses were first-class in riding skills.The two women both wore red gauze around their heads, with cocktail tails in their buns, and wore purple clothes with green belts around their waists.One girl holds a slingshot in her hand, while the other wears a sheath on her arm.

Chen Yunming didn't know what to do, he climbed over the mountains and saw dozens of horses galloping in the jungle, he immediately picked up a young woman with the same attire as the previous two women.Chen Yunming didn't dare to go forward, but a man who looked like a groom rushed to him. Chen Yunming heard the news, and the man replied: "This place is called Shoushan. Today is the day when the Lord of West Lake goes hunting. These girls are all under his command." .Who is the young master?"

Chen Yunming briefly explained the background, and finally said: "I am tired and thirsty, do you have anything to eat?" The man took out dry food from the package, gave it to Chen, and said: "The Lord of the West Lake does not like strangers, my son, go quickly, otherwise there will be life." Dangerous." Chen Yunming was very frightened and rushed down the mountain immediately.When I came to the foot of the mountain, I suddenly found a corner of the pavilion hidden in the dense forest, and thought: "Could it be a temple, I just went to spend the night."

When I came to the front, I saw a towering red wall and a small stream in front of the temple, and the stream was flowing.The door of the hall is half open, and a stone bridge spans the water to communicate with the hall.The two entered through the door, only to see the pavilions and waterside pavilions in the courtyard, as exquisite and luxurious as a royal palace.Wandering around, I saw ivy growing from time to time, and the fragrance of flowers was tangy.Passing through several corridors, there is another courtyard in front of you, with dozens of willows; when the mountain birds call, the petals fly together, and the breeze blows, and the leaves of elms fall one after another.

Chen Yunming was relaxed and happy, wandering around, passing through a small pavilion, in front of him was a garden with a swing in the garden, high into the clouds.Beside the swing is quiet and ethereal, and there is no one there.Chen Yunming thought to himself: "Since there is a swing, this place is close to the women's boudoir, so you can't go deep." While thinking about it, he suddenly heard the sound of horses singing outside the door, mixed with women's laughter and noise.Chen Yunming was taken aback, and hurriedly hid among the flowers with the book boy.

Not long after, the laughter got closer and closer, and only a woman said: "Today is not lucky, I didn't catch any good things." Another woman said: "It's fortunate that the princess shot down a wild goose, otherwise I would have to kill you." I returned empty-handed." In the voice, several maidservants in red surrounded a girl and entered the pavilion.The girl is fourteen or fifteen years old, with short-sleeved military uniform, hair like silk, waist like willow, and she is gorgeous.

All the maidservants offered tea, and the woman drank a few sips of tea, got up and went down the steps.All the maids asked: "Princess, the saddle horse is exhausted, are you still interested in playing on the swing?"The princess sits on the swing with her wrists relaxed, and all the maidservants work together to push it, and the swing swings into the sky, as light as a flying swallow.

After playing around for a while, the princess was a little tired and went to rest on the ground. The maidservants laughed and said: "The princess is so heroic, she is really a fairy." Amidst the laughter, the group slowly dispersed.Chen Yunming stared at it for a long time, fascinated. Seeing all the girls leave, he came to the side of the swing in a daze, recalling the princess's demeanor, lingering and fascinated.

In a blink of an eye, I saw a red scarf on the grass. I knew it was lost by the girls, so I quickly picked it up and put it in my sleeve.I also saw stationery on the desk in the pavilion, and the poetry was flourishing, so I wiped my ink and wrote a poem on the red scarf: "Who is a half-immortal in the elegant opera? It is clear that Qiongnu scattered golden lotus. The Guanghan team should be jealous, don't Xin Lingbo lasts nine days."

After inscribing the poem, Chen Yunming recited it in his mouth and walked out of the pavilion slowly.I wanted to find the old way back, but there were so many doors and all the doors were locked, so I had no choice but to rush around.At the moment of confusion and helplessness, a woman suddenly appeared and asked, "Who is the young master? How did you come here?"

Chen Yunming said: "I am a lost person, I hope the girl can guide me." The woman asked: "Sisters lost a red scarf, did you pick it up?" Chen Yunming said: "That's right. But the red scarf is already dirty , what should I do?" While speaking, he handed the red scarf to the woman.The woman changed her color and said: "You are doomed. This red scarf is the princess's keepsake, who will allow you to scribble on it?" Chen Yunming was afraid, and begged: "Please help my sister." The woman said: "My son, it is a crime to steal into the palace It’s already serious, but now it’s soiling the princess’s silk scarf again, committing a crime on its own, and you can’t live. Although I want to save you, there’s nothing I can do.” He took the red scarf and left in a hurry.

Chen Yunming was apprehensive and apprehensive, he wished he had wings and left the dangerous place as soon as possible, seeing a catastrophe in sight, in a foreign land, who could he turn to for help?The only way to kill them is to draw their necks.

After a long time, the woman went back and returned with a smile on her face. She congratulated, "Master, there is still a glimmer of hope. The princess just stared at the red scarf and looked at it three or four times. She didn't show any anger. Maybe she will let you go. For now Just be patient. Don't climb trees and drill walls, if someone notices you, you will die." After saying that, he left.

Chen Yunming waited for the news alone in the house, good or bad was unpredictable, after a long time, he was so hungry that he felt so bad that he wanted to die.Not long after, the woman came in with a lamp, brought food and wine, and entertained Chen.Chen Yunming asked: "What does the princess say?" The woman said: "Just now I asked the princess, 'How to deal with the scholar in the garden. If the past is not to blame, then let him go. Otherwise, let him starve to death.' The princess pondered for a while, Said: "In the middle of the night, where do you tell him to go?" He specifically asked me to send you some food, which is a good omen."

Chen Yunming was in a secluded room, wandering around all night.At the end of the second day, the woman came to visit again, frowned and said: "The princess neither said to kill nor let go. As a servant, I can't figure out what the master wants, so I dare not persuade you rashly." Then the sun set. , The woman looked panic-stricken, hurried into the house, and said: "The big thing is not good. Those who have good things talk too much, and leaked the news of the young master to the princess. The princess is furious and is going to settle accounts with you. The disaster is not far away." Chen Yunming was shocked, His face was ashes, and he couldn't kneel for a long time, and all he could say was, "Help me."

At this moment, he suddenly heard human voices, the woman waved her hand to signal him to avoid, before Chen Yunming got up, he saw several maidservants rushing in with ropes in their hands.One of the maidservants saw Chen for the first time, and said in surprise: "Master Chen, why is it you?" She waved her hand and told her companions: "Don't rush to arrest people, I will report to the princess when I go back, and then I will make plans." rush away.After a while, the maid came back again and said, "The princess has an invitation, Mr. Chen, please come with me."

Chen followed tremblingly, passed through dozens of gates, and came to a palace. A pretty maid raised the beaded curtain and shouted: "Mr. Chen is here." Chen Yunming looked up and saw a beautiful woman sitting on the head, beautiful Huagui immediately knelt down and kowtowed, and said: "I have offended the princess unintentionally, please forgive me." The princess hurriedly got up, helped him up, and said: "If it were not for the help of the young master, I would have died a long time ago. Don't blame me, don't blame me." He ordered the servants to set up a banquet to entertain Chen.

During the banquet, the concubine tried her best to persuade her to drink, but Chen Yunming was confused and puzzled.The concubine said: "I have never been able to repay my son's kindness. It is God's will for my daughter to write a poem to show her love. I will let her serve you tonight." Chen Yunming was overjoyed and couldn't believe it for a while.It was getting dark in Er'er, and a maid came forward and said, "The princess has already put on her make-up, and she is just waiting for worship."

Only the sound of drums and music could be heard. In the palace, lanterns and festoons were everywhere. Dozens of maidservants helped the princess out to pay respects to Chen Yunming.In the room full, the fragrance is everywhere.Er entered the bridal chamber, and the two were happy.Afterwards, Chen Yunming said: "I'm wandering outside, I haven't called on the distinguished guests, it's already rude. If you are reckless, and dirty the princess's silk scarf, you will die. Thanks to the magnanimity of the princess, it's a blessing to let the past go. Getting married to the princess is even more unexpected."

The princess said: "My mother is the concubine of the Lord of the West Lake and the daughter of the King Yangjiang. Last year, she went back to Dongting Lake to visit her relatives. She accidentally swam on the lake and got hit by a stray arrow. Fortunately, the young master was kind enough to rescue her and gave her a plaster. The whole family is grateful. My concubine is not a human being, so please don’t dislike me, my lord. I followed the Dragon King when I was young and learned the art of longevity, and I would like to share it with my husband.”

Chen Yunming suddenly realized that his wife must be a fairy.Asked: "Why do you know the maid?" The princess said: "In the past, on Dongting Lake, there was a small fish biting the dragon's tail, and the small fish was the maid." Chen Yunming asked again: "Since the princess is not angry, why didn't you let me go before?" Go?" The princess laughed and said, "I admire your son's talent in my heart, but I can't make up my own mind, so I worry about it day and night. However, the maid is too stupid to guess my real intention." Chen Yunming sighed: "The princess is really my bosom friend. Help me The sister who delivered the food, who is she?"

The princess said: "Her name is Anian, and she is my confidant." Chen Yunming said: "How should I repay her?" The princess smiled and said: "She has a long time to serve her husband, and it will not be too late to repay her slowly." Chen Yunming Asked: "Where is the Lord of West Lake, where has he gone?" The princess said: "Follow Emperor Guan to fight against Chi You, but he has not returned yet."

After staying for several days, Chen Yunming was worried about his family, so he wrote a letter to report his safety and ordered Shutong to send it back.Since Chen Yunming capsized, his family always thought that he was hopeless, and his wife had been wearing filial piety for a year.It wasn't until the book boy returned that he found out that Chen was safe and sound.It's just that there is no communication between the two places, and I still worry that it will be difficult for my husband to go home.

Half a year later, Chen Yunming returned home suddenly, with luxurious carriages and countless jewels.Since then, the Chen family has become rich overnight, and the money is inexhaustible.Another seven or eight years later, Chen Yunming gave birth to five sons one after another. He feasted on guests every day, and the dishes were sumptuous. If anyone asked about his experience, he would speak out.

Liang Zijun, Chen Yunming's good friend, had been an official in the south for more than ten years. When he came home, he passed by Dongting Lake and saw a painted boat on the lake, carved with carvings and flowers, which was very luxurious.From time to time, the sound of singing and music can be heard on the big boat, the oars are paddling, and the water is rippling.A beauty opened the window and looked into the distance, her face was peerless.Liang Zijun stared intently, and saw a young man on the boat sitting with his legs crossed, and a young girl beside him was massaging him.

Liang Zijun thought to himself: "This person must be a high-ranking official, unfortunately I have never seen him before." After careful inspection, the young man turned out to be Chen Yunming.Liang Zijun couldn't help it, and immediately called out loudly. Chen Yunming heard the sound and came out to check. He was also very happy to see Liang for the first time, and immediately invited him to board the boat.

When I came to the cabin, I saw leftovers on the table, too many to count.Chen Yunming ordered his subordinates to remove the remnants of the seats, replaced them with delicacies from mountains and seas, and graciously persuaded the guests to taste them.Liang Zijun drank a few glasses of wine and sighed: "I haven't seen you in ten years, I never thought Brother Chen would be so rich." Chen Yunming said with a smile: "Brother Liang looks down on me too much. Could it be that the poor cannot be prosperous?"

Liang Zijun asked, "Who was that beauty just now?" Chen Yunming said, "It's my wife." Liang Zijun became more and more surprised, and asked, "Brother Chen and his family, where are you going?" Chen Yunming said, "Where are you going in the west?" " Liang Zijun waited to ask again, Chen Yunming waved his hand and said, "Drink, drink." Then he ordered his maidservants to "play music."

As soon as the words were finished, only the sound of silk and bamboo was heard, and the beauties in the cabin shuttled around, making people dazzled.Liang Zijun took advantage of the wine and said loudly: "Brother Ming Yun, can you make me a real dick?" Chen Yunming smiled and said: "You are drunk. There are no beauties, but there is a bright pearl." He took out a night pearl and gave it to Liang said: "This bead is very valuable, enough to buy a hundred beauties. I am busy with ordinary affairs, so I can't get together with Brother Liang. Please come back." He got up to see off the guests.

Liang returned home and went to Chen's mansion to visit. He saw Chen Yunming drinking with guests. He was puzzled and asked: "Brother Chen, you were still in Dongting yesterday, why did you come back so soon?" Chen Yunming said: "No For this matter, I have stayed at home and never left." Liang Zijun didn't believe it, and told his experience in the lake, and the guests in the house were all shocked when they heard the words.

Chen Yunming smiled and said: "You made a mistake, do I have the technique of avatar?" Everyone was dubious and still did not know the truth.Later, Chen Yunming died at the age of 81. On the day of the funeral, the coffin was very light. When it was opened, there was no one in the coffin, and Chen had long since disappeared.