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Mondo Culture Updated on 2024-03-01

In a small town in the Qing Dynasty, there was a place called "Yougu", and there was an ancient temple in the valley, and the temple was dedicated to a deity named "Youlan Fairy". Legend has it that the Orchid Fairy was once a mortal woman who was transformed into a Lady in the Valley due to a love tragedy, and her soul was attached to the flower to protect the land. Every year on the night of Qixi Festival, the fairy will appear in the temple to pray for the blessings of those couples who truly love each other.

The protagonist of the story is a scholar named Chen Yi. Chen Yi is talented, but due to his poor family, he can't go to Beijing to catch the exam. He fell in love with Lin Wan'er, a woman from a neighboring village, and the two fell in love, but Lin Wan'er's father opposed their marriage because of Chen Yi's poverty. Chen Yi was unwilling to give up, and he decided to go to the valley on the night of Qixi to pray for help from the fairy Youlan.

On the night of Qixi Festival, Chen Yi walked into the valley alone with a bouquet of wildflowers picked by himself. The moonlight shines on the orchids, the flowers emit a faint glow, and the whole valley looks mysterious and serene. Chen Yi came to the temple, lit incense and candles, and reverently told the fairy Youlan about his wishes.

Just as Chen Yi was praying, a faint incense wafted by, and a woman dressed in ancient clothes appeared in front of him. Her beauty is like a moonlit orchid, elegant and refined. The woman claimed to be the Fairy Youlan, and she was impressed by Chen Yi's sincerity and decided to help him fulfill his wish.

The Youlan Fairy told Chen Yi that she would give him a chance to meet Lin Wan'er on the night of Qixi Festival. But this time they meet, they must spend the night together in the valley, and if their love can withstand the test of this night, they will be happy. Chen Yi accepted this condition without hesitation.

On the night of Qixi Festival, Lin Wan'er came to the valley under the guidance of the Youlan Fairy. The two met in the temple, and they hugged each other and cried, telling each other how much they missed each other. However, the night was not peaceful, and various strange phenomena appeared in the valley, as if there was some kind of force testing their love.

In the dead of night, Chen Yi and Lin Wan'er heard the voice of the Fairy Orchid, who told them that these strange phenomena were the work of the evil spirits in the valley who wanted to destroy their love. Chen Yi and Lin Wan'er must stick to their faith in order to defeat the evil spirits.

After a night of struggle and perseverance, it was finally dawn. The demons were defeated by their unwavering love and vanished into the morning light. The Youlan Fairy reappeared, smiling and blessing Chen Yi and Lin Wan'er, their love recognized by the gods.

Chen Yi and Lin Wan'er returned to the village, and their love story touched everyone. Lin Wan'er's father was also moved by their love and finally agreed to their marriage. With the blessing of the villagers, the two held a simple and warm wedding and lived happily ever after.

**10,000 Fans Incentive Program This story has been passed down in the town for many years and has become a beautiful legend. It teaches people that true love can overcome all difficulties, even evil spirits cannot destroy it. The story of Chen Yi and Lin Wan'er has also become a good story in the hearts of future generations, inspiring them to cherish love and bravely face the challenges in life. The temple in the valley has also become a sacred place for lovers to make wishes, attracting countless people who seek love to come and worship.

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