The story takes place during the Longshuo period of the Tang Dynasty. There was a woman named Lu Shuniang in Qishan County, Shouzhou Prefecture. Lu Shuniang was born in a wealthy family and married Yue Santai, a local carpenter, as her wife. At first, their family's life was rela

The story takes place in Tang Dynasty During the Longshuo period, there was a woman named Lu Shuniang in Qishan County, Shouzhou Prefecture. Lu Shuniang was born in a wealthy family and married Yue Santai, a local carpenter, as her wife. At first, their family's life was relatively stable, but soon after their marriage, disasters happened one after another. First, Yue Santai's father was seriously ill and bedridden. In order to raise money for his father's medical treatment, Yue Santai had to work out of town. As a result, Yue Santai died accidentally while working outside. Since then, Lu Shuniang has become a widow. .

After hearing the bad news of her husband's death, Lu Shuniang was heartbroken and cried to death several times. However, the deceased has passed away, and the living must still live. Lu Shuniang endured her grief, buried her husband, and took on the heavy responsibility of taking care of her father-in-law. Because of Lu Shu's outstanding appearance, many people came to propose marriage to her since Yue Santai's death. However, Lu Shu's mother drove away all the matchmakers on the grounds of taking care of her father-in-law.

One day, Lu Shu’s mother went to the town to buy medicine for her father-in-law. She just kept her head down and walked on the road, and accidentally bumped into a pedestrian on the road. Lu Shuniang hurriedly apologized and said: "The little woman was just rushing on her way and accidentally bumped into you. Please forgive me." She heard a burst of obscene laughter from the other side. Lu Shuniang looked up and saw a bald man opposite. Looks extremely vulgar.

The bald man said: "You little lady, you knocked me out of my mind. Do you have to sleep with me for a night to calm my shock?" After that, the bald man reached out to touch Lu. Shu Niang. Lu Shuniang stepped aside and said: "My wife rushed to you. I have already apologized. If you bully a good woman, don't blame me for shouting. When the officers and soldiers are called, you will suffer."

That bald man The attendant smiled and said: "You are such a long-haired woman but short-sighted. You don't even know Master Diao. Who in our Qishan County doesn't know Master Diao? Even the county magistrate wants to give face to our Master Diao. Our Diao It's your honor to let you stay with me for the whole night." After hearing this, Lu Shuniang was also shocked. She heard that there was a bully in Qishan County named Diao Mao who usually snatched men. The domineering girl does all kinds of evil, but she didn't expect to be caught by her today.

Lu Shuniang was not timid, she glared at the attendant who spoke, and then said: "Since it is an honor to accompany Mr. Diao, I will give this honor to your wife and sisters." After that, Lu Shu said Shu Niang walked away. The attendant wanted to catch up with Lu Shuniang and fight him, but Diao Duo stopped him with his hand: "This little lady has a strong temperament, I like it, I have to get her."

Soon after Lu Shuniang returned home, the county The matchmaker Wang from there came to the door, carrying a big box behind her. After Mrs. Wang entered the door, she said with a smile to Old Man Yue: "Brother Yue, I want to congratulate you." Old Man Yue didn't know why and asked: "Sister Wang, where does my happiness come from?" The matchmaker said: "Yue Brother, you are about to climb a high tree. Mr. Diao from our city has fallen in love with your daughter-in-law, Lu Shu Niang, and has specially asked me to propose marriage. If you agree, this box of jewelry will be yours.”

Old Man Yue hesitated and said, "Master Diao? Which Master Diao?" The matchmaker said with a smile, "Who else could be Master Diao? The owner of the largest butcher shop in the city is Diao Mao!" The matchmaker wanted to continue, Yue The old man spat on her face and said: "Ah! How can he be worthy of my good daughter-in-law with his beastly clothes? If you want to marry me, you can marry yourself."

The matchmaker was surprised by this sudden move and said, But after all, she has been in the world for a long time. As the saying goes, using people's money to do things for others, she immediately changed her smile and said: "You have to agree to this marriage, or you have to agree if you don't agree. If you are sensible, Master Diao will let you eat and drink in the future." Don't worry, if you don't know how to praise me, I will ensure that you die without any body parts. I will leave this money for you and come to meet the bride tomorrow morning." After saying this, the matchmaker walked away, leaving Lu Shuniang and Old Man Yue to cry bitterly.That Diao Mao's hands and eyes are all over the sky. There is no woman he can't get in Qishan County, and Diao Mao has many minions in Qishan County. It may not be that easy for Lu Shu Niang to escape, not to mention she has a father-in-law who is paralyzed in bed. She needs to escape. I'm afraid it will be even harder to make the trip.

About sunset, a lame beggar came to Lu Shu’s mother’s house to beg. Lu Shu’s mother felt pity and cooked a bowl of porridge for the lame beggar. She also gave the beggar two steamed buns. The beggar was reluctant to eat the steamed buns. , hiding the bun in his arms. It was the middle of winter at that time. Seeing that the beggar’s clothes were thin, Lu Shu’s mother planned to stay with him for the night. Old Man Yue took pity on the beggar and said to Lu Shu Niang: "Now I am paralyzed in bed. I'm afraid I don't have much time left. Please take out my winter clothes and put them on this old man."

After hearing this, the beggar was very moved and said to Old Man Yue He thanked Lu Shuniang again and again. The old beggar suddenly asked Lu Shuniang: "Where do you usually sleep?" Lu Shuniang pointed to a bed in the back room and said: "I sleep on that bed on weekdays." The beggar said seriously: "Let the dog sleep tonight. Sleeping on the bed." Lu Shuniang asked with some confusion: "Old man, I don't understand what you mean." The beggar said with a smile: "I'm helping you."

Lu Shuniang called her dog. The beggar touched the dog's head and said, "Haha, it seems you have to go for your master." The beggar fed the dog with the two buns, then blew on the dog, and the dog turned into Lu Shu. Motherly look. Old Man Yue and Lu Shu Niang were stunned and realized that the old beggar in front of them was no ordinary person. The old beggar said: "Tomorrow that Diao Cao will come to marry you. Let your dog get married for you. It will also cure him. You two should leave quickly tonight."

Lu Shuniang said with a look of embarrassment: "But I How could the father-in-law escape with his appearance?" The beggar slapped his head and said, "If you don't tell me, I almost forgot." As he said that, the beggar took out a pill from his pocket and stuffed it into Old Man Yue's mouth. Old Man Yue felt comfortable all over, and he sat up from the bed in the blink of an eye. The beggar said: "What you just took is called the Nine-turn Resurrection Pill. It has the power to bring the dead back to life. You are just suffering from blocked Qi and blood. After taking it, you can live longer."

Old man Yue and Lu Shuniang thanked the beggar again and again. The beggar said: "You two are both great virtuous people. Great virtuous people are protected by gods and Buddhas. You only hope to continue doing good deeds in the future. You should go quickly and leave the affairs here to me." Old man Yue and Lu Shu Niang took the box of jewelry and rushed out of town overnight. The next day, Diao Mao sent someone to get married. When Diao Mao opened his hijab in the bridal chamber, Lu Shuniang turned into a dog. Diao Mao was so frightened that he hesitated to dodge. The dog bit his throat off and died on the spot.

After the old man Yue and Lu Shuniang arrived in other places, they started a new life. The old man Yue couldn't bear that Lu Shuniang was young and widowed, so he betrothed her to a local scholar. Later, the scholar passed the imperial examination and became a high official, doing a lot for the people. Without good deeds, Lu Shu Niang lived until she was eighty or ninety years old before she died without any illness. The story of Lu Shuniang is widely circulated in the local area. Some people say that the beggar is a master of spiritual practice in the world, while others say that the beggar is the City God manifestation. As for the truth, we don't know.

The editor always believes in one truth, that is: good and evil will be rewarded in the end, and the right path in the world is subject to vicissitudes of life.

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This story is a folk tale, purely a literary creation. The plot and characters are fictitious. It is intended to enrich readers' spare time. Please do not contradict feudal superstition.