Chapter 1: Lonely Shadows
The sunset was like blood, and the afterglow was sprinkled on the bluestone road in the small village, and Lao Liu walked slowly on the way home, his heart empty. Since the death of his wife, this home is like losing his soul, cold and lonely. His footsteps involuntarily walked towards the old locust tree at the head of the village, where there was an equally lonely figure—the widow of the king.
The widow was sitting under the locust tree, holding the unfinished embroidery in her hand, and her eyes revealed a faint sadness. Her husband was killed in an accident, leaving her with her son, who was still a minor. Lao Liu approached and greeted softly: "Flowers, the wind is a little cool tonight." ”
Widow Wang raised her head and showed a reluctant smile: "Yes, Lao Liu, autumn is coming." The two of them sat like this, watching the children of the village frolicking in the distance, listening to the rustle of the wind through the locust trees, as if time had stood still at this moment.
As the sky grew dark, Lao Liu and Widow Wang began to talk about their own trivial matters, and the tacit understanding and understanding between them made them feel a little comforted. Lao Liu knew in his heart that his feelings for Widow Wang had gone beyond neighborliness, and what he wanted was a partner who could walk with her for the rest of his life. However, he also heard rumors about the ghost of the widow's widow, which filled his heart with contradictions and worries.
Chapter 2: Ghost Obstruction
As night falls, the village is surrounded by a silence that is broken only by the occasional barking of dogs. Lao Liu was lying on the bed, tossing and turning and unable to sleep. His thoughts were all on the widow, but he was haunted by the terrible rumors. According to the villagers, after the death of the widow Wang's husband, his ghost haunted the widow's home and seemed to be guarding her and his home.
For a few days, Lao Liu found that Widow Wang was in a trance, and the dark circles under her eyes became more and more obvious. Late one night, Lao Liu quietly came to the widow's house, only to see a faint green light shining from the window, accompanied by bursts of mournful crying. He dared to approach the window, and saw the widow crying into the air, as if she were talking to someone who could not see.
The next day, Lao Liu couldn't help but ask Widow Wang about the situation last night. The widow said with a pale face and a trembling voice, "It is him, my husband's ghost has returned, he will not allow me to marry again, he said that he will guard me forever." Lao Liu's heart was like a knife after hearing this, he knew that if he couldn't even pass the ghost level, the relationship between him and Widow Wang would not be able to continue.
Lao Liu, who was determined to help Widow Wang get out of her predicament, began to ask around for a solution. He heard that there was a Taoist priest living in the Baiyun Temple outside the village, and he might be able to do something. So, Lao Liu decided to go to Baiyun Temple and seek the help of Taoist priests, hoping to let the widow Wang's deceased husband rest in peace, and also allow himself and the widow Wang to have a new beginning.
Chapter 3: Yin and Yang Duel
In the morning mist, Lao Liu embarked on the mountain road to Baiyun Temple. The mountain road is rugged, but the determination in Lao Liu's heart is stronger than the road under his feet. After half a day's trek, he finally came to the front of the Baiyun Temple, and the stone lions on both sides of the gate looked solemn.
There was a knock on the heavy door, the door slowly opened, and a white-haired Taoist priest appeared at the door. Lao Liu eagerly told the Taoist priest about the plight of the widow. After hearing this, the Taoist priest pondered for a moment, nodded, and expressed his willingness to help.
Following the instructions of the Taoist priest, Lao Liu took him back to the village. The Taoist priest set up a circle at the widow's house, lit incense and candles, and recited a mantra. As the sound of the incantation grew louder, the atmosphere in the room became tense. A gust of wind blew, and the ghost of the widow's deceased husband appeared, his face distorted, and his eyes full of anger and unwillingness.
The Taoist priest was not afraid, the peachwood sword in his hand pointed at the ghost, and there were words in his mouth. An invisible battle unfolds in the air, and the objects in the room are windless and automatic, as if an invisible force is tearing at them. Lao Liu held the hand of the widow Wang tightly and gave her strength and courage.
After a fierce confrontation, the Taoist priest's mana gradually gained the upper hand. The ghost's expression changed from anger to calm, and finally to a faint light that disappeared into thin air. The Taoist priest sighed and announced that the ghost had been overtaken and would not bother again.
Lao Liu and Widow Wang looked at the vanishing light, and the big stone in their hearts finally landed. They know that this yin-yang duel is not only the dispelling of ghosts, but also a baptism of their own hearts. From then on, they can let go of the fetters of the past and bravely face the future life.
Chapter 4: Finally married
With the departure of the ghost of the king's widow and her deceased husband, the village has regained its former tranquility. Lao Liu and Widow Wang stood in the sunshine of the newborn, feeling the warmth and hope that had been lost for a long time. Their hearts were filled with anticipation for the future, and they were also grateful for the kindness of the Taoist priests.
In order to express their respect and gratitude to the Taoist priest, Lao Liu and Widow Wang prepared a basket of fresh fruits and home-brewed rice wine, and went to Baiyun Temple together. When the Taoist priest saw them, he just smiled slightly, indicating that this was what he should do. On the occasion of farewell, the Taoist priest told them to cherish the happiness in front of them and not to let the shadow of the past overshadow their lives.
Back in the village, Lao Liu and Widow Wang decided to hold a simple wedding to celebrate their new life. The villagers came to bless the villagers, and the whole village was filled with joy and warmth. At the wedding, Lao Liu and Widow Wang held hands and smiled, announcing to all the villagers that they would welcome every sunrise and sunset in the future together.
As time passed, the lives of Lao Liu and Widow Wang became more and more harmonious and happy. They ploughed the fields together, took care of the widow's son together, and enjoyed the little things of life together. The villagers all said that since Lao Liu and Widow Wang got married, their home has become more vibrant and joyful.
The story ended with laughter. Lao Liu and Widow Wang proved that even in the face of the dilemma of life and death, yin and yang, sincere love and strong will can create a new world. Their story was circulated in the village and became a good story, and it also made everyone believe that no matter what difficulties they encountered, as long as there is love, there is hope.