Folk Tale At night, the young lady said that she was afraid to let the man stay with her, and the man hesitated for a long time
On the banks of the Yellow River, there is a village called Fengjiawa, surrounded by mountains on three sides, and the only side is against the clear river water, which is a place to live.
There is a wealthy family in this village, and the head of the family is named Feng Laifu, because he is the third among the brothers, so the people in the village affectionately call Feng Laosan. Among Feng Laosan's brothers, the eldest brother is named Feng Youfu, but unfortunately his fate was unfortunate and he died of illness ten years ago. The second brother is Feng Dafu, although his name is Dafu, his family is not wealthy and he can barely make ends meet. Only the third Feng Laifu has good luck and a successful career. His family owned about 100 acres of land and employed one long-term laborer and three or four short-term laborers.
Feng Laosan lives a simple life, does not indulge in tobacco, alcohol and casinos, and has no thoughts of taking concubines. He and his wife grew old together, and walked through ups and downs hand in hand, the only regret is that their children are in a hurry. The couple has only one daughter, and since the birth of their daughter, there has been no news of a second child. This daughter has become the heart of the two couples, like a pearl in the palm of her hand, and she is much loved. Feng Laosan also specially hired an old woman to take care of this beloved daughter.
This baby daughter's name is Feng Yulian, and Feng Laosan has high hopes, hoping that she can be as smart as a beautiful jade and as pure as a lotus flower. Feng Yulian was inconspicuous before the age of ten, but since the age of ten, her appearance has become more and more blooming. Now it is over eighteen years old, like a budding lotus flower, attracting passers-by to look back more, as if the poem "closed the moon and shy flowers, sinking fish and geese" is as beautiful.
Feng Yulian is the pearl of Feng Laosan's family, born in a wealthy family, and naturally received a high-quality education. Feng Laosan specially hired a famous local private school teacher for her to teach her the way of literature;She also invited a famous painter in the town to personally guide her painting skillsIn addition, the famous ** family in the town was also invited to teach her piano skills. Feng Yulian is brilliant, rich in five arts, and better than blue.
With a flower-like appearance, exquisite skills, and the wealth of the Feng family, matchmakers from all walks of life have come to the door to propose marriage, but unfortunately most of them are gentlemen and failed to arouse Feng Yulian's interest.
However, at the age of eighteen, she has not yet married, which has become a piece of Feng Yulian's heart.
One day, Feng Yulian was reading, painting, and playing the piano at home, and unconsciously felt dizzy, so she decided to go outside to breathe. The spring sun was shining, the roadside wildflowers were blooming, she bent down to pick some flowers, smelled the fragrant fragrance, the mood was refreshing, and her troubles were suddenly thrown out of the clouds. She walked straight to the town not far from Feng Jiawa.
It just so happens that today is the day of the town's market, with people coming and going, and all kinds of juggling and selling on the street are very lively. Usually, Feng Laosan and his wife did not allow Yulian to run around, but the lively scene in front of her made her very happy, so she wandered around the streets, enjoying the hustle and bustle of the market.
In a market that blows the Tang people, Feng Yulian was attracted by the various living Tang people in front of her, and had the desire to buy.
Suddenly, a man with shiny hair stood in front of her, his face almost pressed against hers.
Little sister, you also like the Tang people. Okay, I'll buy it for you. Boss, give these Tang people to this beautiful young lady, I will pay how much it costs. As he spoke, his gaze swept up and down Yulian's body.
Who are you?I don't know you!Feng Yulian was taken aback by this sudden situation. She didn't know the man, who looked to be about twenty-two or three.
You don't know me, but I know you. You are a famous beauty in Fengjiawa Village. The first time I saw you today, my brother liked you. How about going for a drink with my brother?The man said, trying to pull Yulian into his arms.
You let go, I don't know you. Let go of me—help—help—help—" Feng Yulian shouted for help as she struggled. However, the people around did not step forward to stop the man's behavior.
It turned out that this man's name was Qiu San, and he was a notorious local ruffian hooligan, because he was ruthless, no one dared to provoke him.
Qiu San was unscrupulous and dragged Feng Yulian into a tavern opposite, ignoring her cries for help.
Let it go!Just as Qiu San dragged Feng Yulian to the tavern, a man who came out of the tavern blocked his way.
Qiu San looked up and saw a man about twenty years old standing in front of him, and behind him there was a man about fifty years old, whose accent indicated that they were outsiders. Qiu San became even more arrogant because of this, and said with a sneer:
Let it go!Which green onion are you that dare to let your grandfather and me let go?Do you know this girl?Who is she?Acquaintances hurry up, don't mess with your grandfather, I'm angry, I can't eat and walk around. Looking at the two strange outsiders, Qiu San's heart was even more emboldened.
The young man standing opposite Qiu San said to him, "When you go out, don't make trouble, let's go." ”
But the young man didn't follow the man's advice and continued to reason with Qiu San: "Although I don't know this girl, I can't get used to bullying people." What kind of ability do you have to bully a woman as a big man?”
Bullying?Joke, she's my fiancée, I let her go home, is there a problem?Master is in a bad mood today, get out of the acquaintance point quickly, don't let me get angry......Qiu San said.
He's talking nonsense, I don't know him at all. Feng Yulian retorted loudly.
Hear me, people don't know you at all, how can it be your fiancée?If you let her go, I'll leave. The lad insisted.
You're looking for death!Qiu San was annoyed and angry, and swung his fist to hit the young man.
The man in his fifties hurriedly stepped forward and pulled the young man away.
Qiu San couldn't argue with these two outsiders, and went to pull Feng Yulian again, while she shouted for help again.
The young man was pulled away by a man in his fifties, but after hearing Feng Yulian's shouts, he broke free from the hands of the man in his fifties and turned around to Feng Yulian again, trying to save her.
Let it go!The young man shouted and stood in front of Qiu San again.
Qiu San was furious when he saw that it was still the young man who meddled. He pulled out a knife from his waist and said viciously to the young man, "I see that you are tired of being alive today!".With that, the knife in his hand stabbed at the young man.
The young man flexibly dodged Qiu San's blade, and said as he dodged, "Isn't there a royal law here?"If you let this girl go, I'll leave!”
Qiu San held the knife in one hand, but firmly grasped Feng Yulian in the other, for fear that she would escape.
The man in his fifties also rushed back and tried to persuade the young man to leave again.
Qiu San realized that stalemate was not the solution to the problem, so he waved his knife while dragging Feng Yulian backwards, straight to the base of a wall.
Qiu San, who was furious, suddenly put a knife on Feng Yulian's neck and threatened the young man: "If you don't leave, I will stab her to death!."Feng Yulian screamed in fright.
If you let her go, I'll leave!"The lad showed no weakness.
Don't push me!Qiu San threatened, and the knife in his hand pressed down ......
Suddenly, a yellow snake snaked out of nowhere and quietly crawled onto Feng Yulian's body, spitting out a long letter. Feng Yulian was so frightened that she screamed, and then fainted ......
Qiu San instinctively wanted to stab the snake with a knife, but the yellow snake suddenly attacked Qiu San's legs, and then mysteriously disappeared ......
Qiu San screamed in pain, and as soon as his hand loosened, Feng Yulian was able to break free from his control, and he rolled on the ground in pain. The young man quickly picked up the unconscious Feng Yulian and left in a hurry with the man in his fifties.
They came to a sparsely populated place, and the young man gently put Feng Yulian down. The man in his fifties said with concern: "Second uncle, is she okay?"The man in his fifties patted Feng Yulian on the shoulder and said, "Wake up girl, wake up girl......”
After about two minutes, Feng Yulian finally woke up. Seeing the life-saving benefactor in front of her, she kowtowed again and again to thank her.
What about that rascal?Feng Yulian asked.
He was bitten by a snake and rolled on the ground, and he deserved it!The lad said.
Why did the girl come out alone, how dangerous it was just now. The girl's house is in **, let's send you back. The young man's second uncle said.
My house is in the village in front of me, and I wanted to come out to get some air, but before I knew it, I came to the town. I'm glad to have you, otherwise I would have been miserable, thank you so much. Listen to the accent, you're not local, are you?Feng Yulian said.
We fled from Shandong. There was a lot of water, and the houses were washed away, so I had to leave to find a place where I could work in exchange for food, and take shelter for a while. Said a man in his fifties.
Great, my family just needs to hire some long-term workers, you can come with me, I'm thinking about how to repay you for saving your life. Feng Yulian said happily.
When the road is uneven, draw a sword to help, and do not need to repay. Said a man in his fifties.
My name is Feng Yulian, and I don't know what to call you two benefactorsFeng Yulian asked while leading the way in front.
My surname is Qian, my name is Qian Fuming, this is my nephew, Qian Erlong. Said the fifty-year-old man.
Then I'll call you Uncle Qian and call him Brother Erlong. Feng Yulian said.
Well, the girl from a big family is really sensible. Said a man in his fifties.
It didn't take long for them to arrive at Fengjiawa. Feng Yulian told her parents about the two benefactors who rescued her, and said that they had fled from Shandong and hoped to find some work here.
Feng Laosan was full of gratitude to his daughter's two benefactors, and immediately agreed to let them stay and work, and set up a banquet to entertain the two life-saving benefactors.
So, Uncle Qian and Erlong worked long hours in Feng Laosan's house, and everything went smoothly.
Although Feng Yulian experienced a thrill, it was soon **. She heard that the ruffian hooligan Qiu San was bitten by the yellow snake and killed the root, although he saved his life, he could no longer harm the young woman for the rest of his life, which was really a deserved reward.
Because Feng Yulian is a famous local beauty, and is proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, she has attracted many dignitaries to come to propose marriage. The two families are more powerful, one is the son of the county magistrate, and the other is the son of the richest rich man in the county. The county magistrate is powerful, and the rich man is wealthy. When the other proposers saw that these two families also came to propose, they withdrew from the competition one after another, and did not dare to act rashly.
As a result, the county lord and the rich man began to compete in secret, competing for power and wealth.
The county magistrate sent a list of dowry gifts to Feng Laosan's family: 10,000 oceans, 300 acres of water, 100 horses of silk and satin, and a number of other livestock.
The messenger of the rich man also sent a rich list of dowries: 20,000 oceans, 400 acres of water, 150 horses of silk and silk, and a number of pigs, cattle, horses, and sheep.
Seeing this gift list, the county magistrate once again sent someone to send a list of dowry gifts, in addition to the previous gifts, Feng Laosan's "extra-staff" position was also attached. This is something that the rich can hardly match.
However, not to be outdone, the rich man once again sent a list of dowry gifts: 30,000 oceans, 500 acres of water, 300 silk and satin, a number of pigs, cattle, horses and sheep, and some gold and silver jewelry.
However, the son of the wealthy man was later arrested by the county government on charges of opposing the New Deal. The rich man understands the reason, but there is no hope against the county lord. After spending a lot of money to rescue his son, he no longer gave a dowry to the Feng family.
In this way, only the county magistrate was left who came to the Feng family to propose marriage. Although the Feng family had no reason to refuse, Feng Yulian did not agree to marry the son of the county lord. She thinks that this kind of *** is unreliable, and it is impossible to be loyal to her, not only will she take two or three concubines, but she will also be light and uninhibited;Secondly, marrying into such a rich family, her in-laws will not be good to her;The most important thing is that Feng Yulian doesn't know the son of the county master at all, and there is no basis for love.
This made Feng Laosan in a dilemma. He didn't dare to offend the county master, but he couldn't force his beloved daughter either. Facing the county lord's urging again, Feng Laosan was like sitting on pins and needles, and he was anxious.
Five days later, the county magistrate sent someone to urge again, and said that he would give a dowry on the sixth day. This made Feng Laosan even more distressed. He racked his brains and searched for the Feng family's relatives, but no one could come up with an idea. Feng Laosan suddenly thought of Uncle Qian, a long-term worker, and felt that he was not like ordinary people, and his character was passable. So, he asked Uncle Qian for advice, tactfully stated the problem of proposing, and asked how to deal with it.
Uncle Qian thinks that this matter is really difficult to do, so he can only resign himself to fate. He said that some things are unpredictable and can only be left with the flow.
Although Uncle Qian did not give a clear solution, there is some truth in his words. In the face of the powerful county lord, unless there is a higher level of ** support, there is no way to change the status quo. In addition, what worries him most is his daughter's extreme behavior. It seems that it is better to persuade her daughter more.
Feng Laosan and his wife began to take turns persuading their daughter, and even used the means of hanging themselves. However, Feng Yulian still firmly disagreed, and threatened to resist with suicide. Feng Laosan and his wife are well aware of their daughter's character, and what she says will be put into practice.
The person who proposed the marriage is coming tomorrow, what do you say?Feng Laosan asked anxiously.
If they dare to force me, I will die to show them. Feng Yulian replied indifferently.
Lian'er, this can't be said casually, this is a matter of life......Feng Yulian's mother cried.
Father, mother, I have seen the son of the county master, and I also know what kind of person he is, and I will not marry that *** Feng Yulian said firmly.
The Feng family couldn't sleep all night.
The next day, a large crowd gathered in front of Feng Laosan's house, and the residents of the town learned that the son of the county lord was going to propose to Feng Yulian, and today he would give a luxurious dowry, and people were eager to see the luxurious scene of the county lord's dowry.
There were a lot of people on both sides of the road, and people wanted to see how rich the dowry gifts sent by the county magistrate were.
At noon, the sound of suona was heard in the distance, and then a huge team of dowry gifts came shockingly. There were more than a dozen wagons in the procession, pulling dozens of boxes, followed by a crowd carrying various gifts. The one who rode the tall horse at the front was the son of the county magistrate.
However, a hundred meters away from the Feng family's compound, the team suddenly stopped, and the sound of suona also stopped abruptly. In the chaos, the carriage was frightened and ran in all directions, and the people carrying the gifts scattered and fled.
What happened?
It turned out that when the son of the county magistrate rode a tall horse to a place 100 meters away from the Feng family's compound, a yellow python about ten meters long and thick with a bucket suddenly came out of nowhere, coiled on the road**, raised his head and opened his mouth to show huge fangs, blocking the way.
The son of the county magistrate was so frightened that he fell off his horse, foaming at the mouth and falling into a coma. After a long time, he was helped into the carriage by his entourage and hurried back to the county office. It is said that under the best doctor in the county, he woke up, but became a fool. This incident became the most sensational news in the county, and it is also a big mystery. Some people say that this is because the county magistrate has accumulated too much evil, and God will curse it. There are also people who believe that the python is a real dragon apparition, symbolizing the majesty of the dragon. What is the truth, there is still no solution.
What's even more peculiar is that the python appeared for less than three hours before mysteriously disappearing. At that time, because of the chaos, no one knew the whereabouts of the yellow python.
The people of Fengjiawa were amazed, there had never been such a spectacle in the north, especially the yellow python.
Feng Laosan was even more incredulous, it felt like a dream. He began to burn incense and prostrate himself to express his gratitude to Heaven for his protection. However, he was still worried that the county magistrate would take revenge on their family because of this
Originally, the county magistrate planned to use this incident as an excuse to frame the Feng family, after all, his son was stupid because he gave a dowry gift to the Feng family. But because his son was stupid, the county magistrate also fell ill and died in a fit of anger.
Feng Laosan breathed a sigh of relief when he learned that the county master had also passed away, but he remembered what the Changgong surnamed Qian had said, and thought that everything was variable, and this really came true. and his nephew Qian Erlong, although he is honest and honest, he is dignified and does not look like an ordinary character. He suddenly thought that his daughter had always been very good to this Erlong, and told him more than once not to arrange too heavy work for Erlong, secretly give him good food, and also make shoes for Erlong behind his mother's back.
A daughter can't marry a long-term worker and a buddy, it's going to be a joke. Although Feng Laosan thought so, he was still a little worried.
So, does Feng Yulian mean anything to Erlong?Yes, since Erlong and Uncle Qian saved her, she has developed a good impression of Erlong. She is not so rigid about traditional concepts, as long as Erlong is willing to be a son-in-law, she is also willing to marry him. But she never knew if Erlong felt the same way about her.
A few months later, Feng Yulian's grandmother had something, Feng Laosan and his wife were going to help for a day, and specially asked their daughter to take care of the house, and also asked Erlong and Uncle Qian to take care of their daughter.
That night, there was a sudden storm, thunder roaring, and lightning flashing. Feng Yulian was so frightened that she screamed repeatedly, and Uncle Qian and another long-term worker rushed to the livestock shed to check the leakage of the house, leaving only Erlong and Feng Yulian in the house.
Erlong heard Yulian's screams and walked into her room in the rain at a loss. Knowing that Yulian was afraid of thunder, he comforted: "It's okay, I'll go to my room, it's late, you can rest too." ”
No, Brother Erlong, you can't go, I'm afraid. Feng Yulian said as she was really scared, and at the same time wanted to test how Erlong felt about her.
How can this be?Lonely men and widows, getting along at night, is not ...... appropriatelyErlong hurriedly defended.
What's wrong, I'm not afraid of a girl's family, what are you afraid of?Feng Yulian said.
No, really not, Sister Yulian, your parents will drive me away if they find out. Erlong insisted.
It's okay, if I don't let them chase you away, they won't dare. Feng Yulian said firmly.
That's not okay, it will damage your reputation if it gets out, how will you marry in the future?Erlong said worriedly.
What does it matter if you marry someone or not, and I don't plan to marry someone else?Besides, I'm afraid, you can't go, or when my parents come back, I'll tell them you don't care about me and see how they drive you away. Feng Yulian was blunt, no matter how stupid Erlong was, he could hear the meaning.
Well, you close the bedroom door and I'll sleep outside the living room for the night. Erlong offered a compromise.
These words made Feng Yulian feel a little cold. This fool, am I, Feng Yulian, not worthy of you little guy?But in desperation, she could only agree to let Erlong sleep outside the living room for one night.
And so the days passed, and several months passed.
One day, Uncle Qian suddenly said that there was an urgent matter at home and he wanted to go back for a few days. Feng Laosan prepared some coils for Uncle Qian and sent him to the county seat in a carriage.
Ten days later, a large team of soldiers and horses came to Fengjiawa and took Erlong away. This incident has become the hottest news in Fengjiawa and even the entire county. However, the long-term worker surnamed Qian never appeared in the Feng family again.
A few days later, another large group of people came, and it turned out to be a team of dowry gifts. The richness of the dowry is more than ten times that of the county master's family, and it was evaluated by Feng Jiaqi, the famous iron abacus of Feng Jiawa. Feng Laosan's door was full of traffic and lively.
A few days later, a larger welcoming procession arrived, and what caught the eye was that the groom's official looked like Qian Erlong, but there were different opinions. The iron abacus believed that the carriage and horses of this welcoming team should belong to the imperial court.