Collection of strange powers and chaotic gods

Chapter 244 Li Sheng and Wang Xiaohua

This story took place during the Jiayin and Yimao years of Yongzheng.

It is said that at that time there was a scholar named Li who liked to travel around. It's just that his family is not well-off, and he can't carry much money when traveling, so he can only make a living by selling calligraphy and paintings.

Fortunately, Li Sheng's calligraphy and painting skills were profound. Both his calligraphy and his paintings were deeply loved by the literati, so he earned a lot of money, which could not only meet all expenses, but also left a lot of savings.

Soon after, Li Sheng came to the capital.

One day, when he was setting up a calligraphy and painting stall on the street, he suddenly saw a beautiful woman with a good face and ragged clothes fainting in front of him.

Li Sheng couldn't care less about the difference between men and women. Saving people was more important. He quickly stepped forward to help her up, pinched her and shouted loudly.

After a while, the woman woke up leisurely.

After questioning, I found out that her name was Wang Xiaohua, a native of Henan, who had fled due to a flood in her hometown. She was separated from her family on the way and ended up living here alone. He hadn't eaten for several days and was so hungry that he fainted and fell to the ground.

Li Sheng's chivalrous heart suddenly aroused, and he immediately went to the nearby shop to buy some steamed buns for her to eat.

Thus, the classic plot appeared.

Wang Xiaohua said shyly: "My little girl has nothing to repay for your life-saving grace, but I am willing to pledge myself to you!"

Li Sheng originally never married a wife because of his poor family background. He has been drifting alone in these years and feels lonely. Now seeing that Wang Xiaohua is beautiful and willing to marry him, I agreed.

Li Sheng took out his savings and rented a house in the capital, and the two of them settled down.

Although this Wang Xiaohua has a beautiful life, she is really good at housework.

Li Sheng saw it and was happy in his heart. He felt that he had picked up a treasure and loved her in every way.

Sometimes, when he went out to attend banquets and saw exquisite pastries and fresh fruits, he would secretly hide some in his sleeves and take them home for Wang Xiaohua to eat.

Wang Xiaohua is also a kind and kind person. Seeing that Li Sheng loves her so much, she becomes even more in love with him.

But the good times did not last long. Not long after, Li Sheng fell seriously ill and his life was in danger.

Before he died, Li Sheng called Wang Xiaohua to his bedside and left his last words to her: "I don't have a house in my name, and you have nowhere to go; I've been away from home for many years and have long since cut off contact with my relatives, so you just have to live there." Nothing to rely on.

I now make a living by writing and ink, and I don’t have much savings. After I die, you will have no way to live. If you want to remarry, it is forced by the situation and it is reasonable. I do not ask you to remain a widow for me.

Fortunately, I didn't leave any debts to drag you down, you don't have parents to support, and you don't have brothers to stop you from remarrying. Just do what you want.

My only wish is that you do not need to accept any betrothal gifts, but you must agree with the person who marries you that you will be allowed to visit my grave every year during Qingming Festival, so that I will die without regrets. "

Wang Xiaohua cried bitterly and agreed.

Later, Wang Xiaohua was unable to maintain her life, so she had no choice but to remarry due to the pressure of life. Before getting married, Wang Xiaohua told Li Sheng's last words, and her husband agreed. Not only did he not dislike her, he also loved her very much.

However, Wang Xiaohua was often depressed and could not forget her love for Li Sheng. She always dreamed of sleeping with Li Sheng at night, and sometimes murmured love words to herself in her sleep.

After her husband noticed it, she thought it was her ex-husband Li Sheng who had a secret meeting with her in her dream, so she secretly hired a magician to use talismans to ward off ghosts.

After that, Wang Xiaohua stopped talking in her sleep, but fell ill again, and her condition became more and more serious. She gradually became bedridden and became life-threatening.

When she was dying, she could no longer get up, but she still struggled to kowtow with her forehead on the pillow, and said to her husband: "My ex-husband was very affectionate to me, and I really can't forget it. You also know this, and I have never hidden it from you." Pass.

Last night, I dreamed that he came to me and said: 'I have been driven away for a long time, and I can't come to see you again until today. I didn't expect you to be so sick, why not come with me? ’

I have promised him. If you can remember us as husband and wife and be extra kind to me, bury my body in his tomb. I will remember your great virtue for the rest of my life, and I will make a cow or a horse to tie a ring with grass to repay your kindness. .

I also know that this request is unreasonable, but I still hope you can consider it. "

After saying that, Wang Xiaohua was already dying.

The step-husband had a very forthright character and was open-minded and sensible about things. He said with emotion: "Your soul has gone, what's the use of keeping this empty shell? Duke Yang Yue reunited Princess Lechang and her wife. (Idiom "Mirror of Lechang"), why can't I let the lovers under the spring get married again?"

Finally, he complied with Wang Xiaohua's request, and after taking care of the funeral, she was buried with Li Sheng.

Later, someone commented: If a woman remarries, she has abandoned her original husband; if she cannot forget her ex-husband after getting married, she is unfaithful to her second husband. It should be said that she has no basis for advancing or retreating, and it is not in line with ethics.

Mr. He Zishan also lamented: "Instead of missing my ex-husband and dying, it would be better to die as a martyr at that time."

Mr. He Li'an (that is, He Xiu, courtesy name Junzhuo. Jinshi of Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty, Wanping - a native of today's Beijing. Teacher of Ji Xiaolan.) Mr. He Li'an has a different view: "You can use the meaning of "Spring and Autumn" to blame capable people, but you cannot use the meaning of scholar-bureaucrats. Standards are required of an ordinary woman. For this Wang Xiaohua, it’s okay for everyone to mourn her experience, and it’s okay to sympathize with her aspirations!”

Painting a tiger into a cat thinks: This Li Sheng seems to love Wang Xiaohua deeply, but in fact he is selfish! Death means death, why not let her live?