Woman The day is yang, the night moon is yin, the sun and the moon shine together, and the response of the talented man makes her shy
In traditional Chinese culture, couplets are also known as diptychs or"Couplet"It is a unique form of literature and art, and it is also a profound cultural heritage. Originally, people wrote couplets on paper or cloth and expressed their thoughts and feelings in rhyming verses.
With the development of the times, couplets are not only the expression of words, but also a collection of folk customs, religion, philosophical thoughts, culture and art, calligraphy and carving skills, and even with architecture, garden art is also inextricably linked. On May 20, 2006, this popular spread"Embroidery tradition"Officially identified as:"The first batch of national intangible cultural heritage"。
In the vast history of China, there are countless legends and stories related to couplets. These stories have a wide range of content, involving heroes and heroes, historical events, customs, trivial matters of life, deep friendship, etc., giving people rich cultural enjoyment. In particular, couplets about love often tell the story of women in feudal society who dared to pursue happiness, and they used couplets to test men's reality or as a means of marriage.
We share with you a beautiful love story of the Ming Dynasty.
Master Li, a well-known local patriarch, lived in a house called the Li family. When Mr. Li was young, he often fought on the battlefield all year round, neglected family affairs, and delayed his marriage. In middle age, he finally has a family of his own, but only one daughter, whom he loves very much.
As the only daughter in the family, she naturally became the pearl in the palm of Master Li's heart. Master Li is not only worried about her safety, but also worried about her studies, and even more worried about her future marriage. He not only taught her martial arts in person to prevent her from encountering danger when she went out, but also invited a famous teacher to teach her poetry, calligraphy and songs, hoping that she could improve her literary accomplishment. He loved her to the level of a daughter's slave, because he was afraid that she would become a little worse.
Li Wanru, the daughter of the Li family, is both talented and beautiful, and no one can match it. She is not only physically strong and strong in martial arts, but also talented and highly valued by her teachers. She was also known for her talent in this area, and became the ideal wife in the minds of many literati.
In the Ming Dynasty, there was a young lady in the Li family, known as Li Wan'er. She has been favored by her family since she was a child and is regarded as the pearl of her palm. As the daughter of Jiangmen, Li Wan'er not only learned poetry and song since childhood, but also developed a strong interest in martial arts. When she grew up, she was as beautiful as a flower, elegant in temperament, and talented, often reciting excellent poems, and was a well-known talented woman in the local academic circles.
Recently, however, Li Dingguo, the head of the Li family, has often been heartbroken by the many envoys who proposed marriage to him. Li Wan'er has reached the age where she can talk about marriage, and although she is favored by many talents, she always has a displeased look on her face. Every time she politely declined, the days passed day by day, and Li Wan'er's marriage was still not decided.
Li Dingguo watched the passage of his only daughter's golden years, and couldn't help but worry. In the dead of night, she sat alone in her study, looking at the candlelight and sighing. Li Wan'er understands her father's hard work very well, and she knows that she can't go on like this, but she insists in her heart, hoping to find someone who truly appreciates her and shares her heart.
One evening, the father and daughter sat at the table in the Li family's study to discuss the matter. Looking at her father's gray hair, Li Wan'er decided to compromise and agreed to marry as soon as possible, but at the same time she also wanted to choose her husband in her own way. She came up with one"Courtship to a pair"The method is to make the first pair and have the man who comes to propose answer the second pair to test the knowledge and ability of the other party.
After Li Dingguo found out, he thought that this was a novel and elegant way to show a man's knowledge and observe a man's behavior, so he agreed to her request. So, the Li family began to prepare for this special one"Couple's wedding"。
One day during the Ming Dynasty, Li Dingguo announced that his only daughter Li Wan'er would be"Pairs in pairs"The ceremony of choosing a fiancé, the whole city boiled for a while. Li Wan'er's reputation has long spread all over the country, and some people call her"The first beauty in the capital", as some call her"Talented woman"。Such a famous lady and such a mate selection condition naturally attract many talented and beautiful people.
On the scheduled day, the sky cleared and the sun was shining. The Li family's compound was arranged like a sea of flowers, and every corner was crowded with people who came to test the media. The atmosphere was full of anticipation and tension.
Li Wan'er, dressed in a beautiful red dress, walked onto the main stage and announced the start of the song "Tired Heart Knot on the Sycamore Tree" in a crisp voice. The audience applauded, but the next verses were not satisfactory. Looking at the audience's loss and disappointment, Li Wan'er had some doubts in her heart: Is there really no suitable candidate?
At this moment, a tall, amiable scholar stepped out of the crowd. His eyes were as clear as water, and with a smile on his face, he said calmly"I'm just waiting for the call of the Phoenix. "The following link is ingenious, showing his vast knowledge and ingenuity.
Li Wan'er was impressed by this student's ability, but wanted to test him further. Li Dingguo began to sing the couplet, which was more difficult:"The sun is sunny and the moon is cloudy, and the sun and the moon shine together"。
The wise man smiled shyly, thought for a while, and replied calmly"It is also good to have a son as a husband, a wife as a wife, and a son as a daughter. "The couple, not only personable, but also skillfully combined the yin-yang philosophy with the possible marriage between them, is really a gentle drizzle.
Li Wan'er's heart had long been attracted to him, her face flushed slightly, and she whispered to her father"It's him. "Li Dingguo is also very satisfied with this talented man who is about to become a son-in-law. So, in the warm blessings of everyone, the Li family soon held a grand wedding, and the talented and beautiful couple tied the knot.