Xu Shisheng was exceptionally talented. He became the top scholar in the imperial examination at the young age of nineteen. After becoming an official, he did not abandon his wife in the countryside, but instead brought her to the capital in great style.
The two were often seen together, deeply in love, and their relationship became a local legend.
Unfortunately, Xu Luoshi was in poor health and passed away three months after arriving in the capital.
Overwhelmed with grief, Xu Shisheng spent a great deal of money to build a tomb for his wife, fasted for three months, and knelt in the ancestral hall day and night to pray for his beloved wife.
He wrote dozens of poems to commemorate his wife, wishing to be husband and wife again in the next life...
Bird Feifei was increasingly moved as she read, "A pair of star-crossed lovers, I cried my eyes out."
Lin Xi discovered the crucial question: "Xu Shisheng loved his wife so much, why weren't they buried together?"
"Wait, let me look." Niao Feifei flipped through a few pages. "There was a rule in the neighboring country that if a woman did not have children within five years of marriage, it was considered an omen of bad luck, the marriage certificate would be invalid, and it would be automatically dissolved."
"Xu Luoshi married Xu Shisheng for five years but did not have any children, so she was divorced by her parents-in-law and could not be buried in the Xu family ancestral cemetery, let alone be buried with Xu Shisheng."
Lin Xi complained, "What kind of ridiculous rule is this? Is Luo Shi older than Xu Shisheng?"
“Yes, two years older,” Niao Feifei explained. “In ancient times, it was normal for people to get married at fifteen or sixteen, and it was even more normal for the woman to be older than the man.”
“At that time, there were always wars, and people died every time there was a war. The population of the neighboring country was decreasing. The king of the neighboring country proposed a rule to make the people below have as many children as possible.”
"The reward for having a boy is two jugs of wine and a dog; the reward for having a girl is two jugs of wine and a pig."
"If a man or woman is over eighteen years old and has not married, they have violated local laws and will be imprisoned for six months, then forced into marriage. Their parents will also be imprisoned and sent to death row."
"Being married for five years without having children is a very serious offense, but..."
Bird Feifei spoke softer and softer, “Although the young couple had no children, Xu Shisheng still treated Luo as his wife and built her a grand tomb.”
Everyone was shocked after hearing his words.
Unmarried men under 18 are imprisoned or even forced into marriage, living worse than animals.
Living in such a neighboring country, how much genuine love did Xu Shisheng have for Luo, who had never borne children?
Master Jingyuan stroked his beard. “There’s a conspiracy. There’s definitely a conspiracy.”
Niao Feifei countered, "We cannot make subjective assumptions. History requires evidence. The information I have collected so far shows that Xu Shisheng was a good man, and their love story has been passed down to this day."
"Moreover, we also found the tomb that Xu Shisheng built for the Luo family. It is very large and beautiful."
Lin Xi asked, "Did Xu Shisheng remarry later?"
Bird Feifei said weakly, "It seems, probably he did marry him. This is how the Prince of Lin described him: 'This man is deeply devoted to love. I was deeply moved and could not bear to see him childless, so I specially granted him this marriage.'"
"The marriage was personally bestowed by the Prince of Lin, and Xu Shisheng could not refuse."
This seemed more like a conspiracy, so Lin Xi decided, "Let's go, let's go to the cemetery."
She glanced at the crowd. "Who's coming with me?"
Leopard Gold Coin raised its hand, "I'll be your mount."
Mushroom Green raised her hand, "I'll be the compass."
Bird Feifei raised her hand, "I'm an expert, I must protect the cultural relics."
Yun Yan stepped forward. "Junior Grandmaster, I'll go help."
Master Jingyuan quickly took a few steps back, "Little Grandmaster, I won't go, hahaha."
“Zombies have appeared in the cemetery; you must go,” Lin Xi instructed. “Xiongxiong, you and Master Huiming stay here.”
The bear nodded obediently, "Okay, sister, I will definitely keep a close eye on the old monk."
To avoid the same situation as last time, Lin Xi took out a specially made peace charm and gave it to Xiong Xiong, saying, "Wait for us to come back."
The bear solemnly accepted it, and was so excited that it plucked a claw of fur from its paw.
He squeezed the ball of fur, and the fur on his hand turned into a bear paw, the size of a palm, like a hand warmer.
The bear scratched its head sheepishly, "Sister, this is for you."
"Thank you, Xiongxiong."
Lin Xi held it in her hand; it was warm and fluffy, and squeezing it a few times was very relaxing.
Mushroom Green, Leopard Gold Coin, and Bird Flying were incredibly envious, while Silly Bear was incredibly lucky, receiving his sister's yellow talisman and successfully delivering the gift.
When they returned from the tomb, they also had to bring gifts, which couldn't be any less than Xiongxiong's.
The leopard coin reverted to its original form. "Everyone, come on up."
Lin Xi tossed the wailing Master Jingyuan onto the cat's back and skillfully climbed onto its back.
The three people, the mushroom, and the bird sat down, and Leopard Gold Coin took off running forward.
"Let's go!"
...
Surrounded by three mountains, in a low valley.
An elderly man with a hunched back carried a large basket on his back, and a seven-year-old child followed beside him, also carrying a small basket.
The two baskets, one large and one small, were filled with mushrooms and herbs. Youyou pointed to the Ganoderma lucidum in front of her and said, "Grandpa, there's Ganoderma lucidum."
This Ganoderma lucidum is enormous, twice the size of Youyou's head, and the misty fog adds to its mystique.
Youyou was very happy. Lingzhi can be sold for a lot of money, and with the money, Grandma's illness will get better.
He ran forward to pick it, but his grandfather coughed a few times, "Cough cough, Youyou, be careful."
As they got closer, the Ganoderma lucidum became even more beautiful. Youyou grabbed the root of the Ganoderma lucidum and pulled it out with all her might.
He apologized as he pulled, "Little Lingzhi, it doesn't hurt, it doesn't hurt. I need you, and Grandpa and Grandma need you too. Grandma will die without you. I'm so sorry..."
Pop!
Youyou fell to the ground with a thud, holding the huge Ganoderma lucidum in her hands. "Grandpa, I'll pull it out."
"Okay, okay." Grandpa took a step closer, leaning on his cane. "Youyou, there's a thick fog on the mountain. Let's get down as soon as possible."
“Okay.” Youyou ran back and held his hand. “Grandpa, with Ganoderma lucidum, Grandma’s illness will definitely get better.”
The two slowly walked down the mountain. After only a few steps, the fog became even thicker, so thick that they couldn't see their own hands in front of their faces.
A chill crept into Youyou's heart, and she shivered involuntarily. "Grandpa, it's cold."
Grandpa hugged him and said, "Youyou, don't be afraid, Grandpa will take you down the mountain."
He had lived for eighty years and had never seen such a thick fog.
Something seemed to be hidden in the fog. Grandpa raised his cane to probe the way, but a mysterious force snapped the cane in two, and he lost his balance and fell to the ground.
"grandfather!"
Youyou burst into tears. Just as he took a step, a green head popped out.
Its entire body was green, even its eyes were green, and it had a bizarre shape.
"It smells so good, so delicious!"
"Eat, eat you all!!"
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