Gongsun nine niang's Translation

After the failure of Yu Qi, Laiyang and Qixia counties were killed the most because of this case. Sometimes, hundreds of people are searched and killed in the martial arts field every day. There is blood and bones everywhere. Some officials are merciful and donate a sum of money to buy coffins for the victims. As a result, all the coffins in the coffin shop in the provincial capital were bought. Most of the victims were buried in the southern suburbs of the city.

In the 13th year of Kangxi, a scholar from Laiyang came to Jinan. Two or three of his relatives and friends were also killed here. He bought some paper incense offerings and so on to pay homage to the souls of the dead in front of many barren graves in the southern suburbs of the city. At night, it is in a temple near an abandoned grave. Rent a house.

The next day, Lai Yangsheng went to town on business and came back very late. Suddenly, a teenager visited. When he saw that Lai Yangsheng was not in his apartment, he took off his hat and shoes and went back to bed. The servant asked him who he was, but the boy closed his eyes and didn't answer. When Lai Yangsheng returned to the temple, it was already very late, and the night was dim, so he could not see anything clearly. He went to the bedside to ask himself, and the young man stared at him and said, "I'm waiting for your master." What are you asking? " I can't be a thief! "Lai Yangsheng smiled and said," here comes the master. "Hearing this, the young man quickly got up, put on his hat and clothes, bowed to Lai Yangsheng, sat down and greeted him politely. Judging from his accent, he seems to have known each other before. I asked the servant to bring the lamp. When I saw it, it turned out to be Zhu Sheng, a fellow countryman friend of mine who was also killed in the July 1st incident. Lai Yangsheng was so surprised that he couldn't help stepping back a few steps and turned to go. Zhu Sheng pulled him forward and said, "I have a friendship with you in words. Why are you so fickle? Although I am a ghost, I still remember the mutual affection of my friends. I have offended you now. I hope you don't think I am a ghost. Lai Yangsheng sat down and asked him what he had to say. Zhu Sheng said, "Your niece lives alone and is not married. I tried to find a wife to propose to several times. She always refuses because there is no elder to decide. I hope I can get your help to finish it. "

It turns out that Lai Yangsheng did have a niece who lost her mother when she was young and was fostered in Lai Yangsheng. He returned to his father at the age of fifteen and was captured by officers and men in Jinan. She was shocked and saddened by the news of her father's tragic death and died soon.

Lai Yangsheng listened to Zhu Sheng's request and said, "She has her own father in charge. What do you want from me? " Zhu Sheng said, "Her father's coffin was moved by my nephew, and it is no longer here." Lai Yang Sheng asked again, "Who did she rely on in the past?" Zhu Sheng said, "I live nearby with an old lady." Lai Yangsheng thought privately, how can the living be worthy of ghosts? Zhu Sheng said, "If you agree, I must invite you." Then he stood up and took Lai Yangsheng's hand. Lai Yangsheng resolutely refused and said, "Where are you going?" Zhu Sheng said, "Come with me." Lai Yangsheng had to bite the bullet and go with him.

Walking more than a mile north, there is a big village with hundreds of families. Go to a house, Zhu Sheng stopped knocking at the door. An old lady came out at once, opened two doors and asked Zhu Sheng what had happened. Zhu Sheng said, "Please tell the girl that her uncle is here." The old lady went in and came out soon. Please stay in and turn to say, "The two rooms are too narrow, and my annoying son is waiting outside the door for a while." Lai Yangsheng followed the old lady in and saw two huts in a half-acre deserted yard. My niece cried at the door, and Lai Yang Sheng also cried.

Entering the room, the light is dim. I saw a beautiful niece, as white as when she was born. She looked at her uncle tearfully and asked how her uncle and aunt were at home. Lai Yang Sheng said, "Everyone is fine, but your aunt died." When my niece heard this, she began to cry again and said, "My child was brought up by my uncle and aunt, and I failed to repay her kindness. I didn't expect to be buried in the ditch first, which made people feel resentful. Last year, my uncle's brother moved my father away and left me here without any worries. I am alone in this strange land hundreds of miles away, lonely as a swallow in late autumn. My uncle didn't abandon my lonely soul, but also gave me money and brocade, and the child accepted it. " Lai Yangsheng told her about Zhu Sheng's proposal, but her niece just bowed her head and said nothing. The old lady said aside, "Zhu Gongzi has asked Mrs. Yang to come here three or five times before. I also think this is a good marriage, but the girl herself always refuses to accept it carelessly. " Today, if you have an uncle as your master, you will be satisfied. "

While speaking, a girl of seventeen or eighteen pushed the door and came in, followed by a servant girl. The girl caught a glimpse of Lai Yang Sheng and turned to leave. The niece grabbed her skirt and said, "Come on, it's my uncle, not an outsider." Lai Yangsheng bowed and the girl dressed in return. The niece said, "Her name is nine niang and her surname is Gongsun. She is from Qixia County. Her father was also a noble family, and later declined, and now he has become so poor. Lonely, everything goes wrong. We are very close and frequent. " While speaking, Lai Yangsheng stole a look at nine niang, only to see her smile, eyebrow eye like an autumn crescent moon; When I am shy, my cheeks are like a rosy blush. I am really a fairy in the sky. Lai Yangsheng said, "It can be seen that everyone is a good family! How can a girl from a small family have such good manners? " The niece said, "And she is a single woman, and she is very accomplished in poetry. She gave me some advice yesterday. " Nine niang said with a smile, "Little girl, you ruined others' reputation for no reason, and made my uncle listen to jokes. My niece smiled and said, "My aunt died, but my uncle didn't remarry. Are you satisfied with this little lady? " Nine niang smiled and ran out and said, "This girl is crazy. "Although this is a joke, Lai Yangsheng is very fond of nine niang. My niece seems to have noticed it, so she said, "nine niang is a talented woman and a beautiful woman. If my uncle doesn't take her as a taboo, I'll tell her mother. "Lai Yangsheng is very happy, but he always suspects that it is difficult for people and ghosts to get married. My niece explained, "It's better to say that my uncle and nine niang are destined. "When Lai Yangsheng left, my niece said," I'll send someone to pick you up in the next five days. "

After Lai Yangsheng went out, Zhu Sheng disappeared. Looking around, the last quarter moon hangs in the western sky, and in the hazy moonlight, you can still tell the way when you come. I saw a house facing south, and Zhu Sheng was sitting on the steps waiting. Seeing Lai, he got up and said, "I've been waiting for you for a long time. This is my place . Please sit inside. " So he took Lai Yangsheng's hand, invited him into the house and thanked him eagerly. I took out a golden cup and a hundred pearls and presented them to the palace, and said, "There are no other valuables, so take them as my dowry!" " "He also said," I have thin wine at home, which belongs to the underworld and is not enough to entertain guests. I'm terribly sorry. "Lai Yangsheng said a few kind words and left. Zhu Sheng was sent halfway before they parted.

Lai Yangsheng returned to his residence, and the monks and servants in the temple came to ask him. Laiyang gave birth to the true feelings of Yinpan and said, "It is nonsense to say that ghosts are ghosts. I went to a friend's house to drink. " Five days later, Zhu Sheng really came. He was neatly dressed and shook his fan in his hand, as if he were satisfied. Walk into the yard and salute Lai Yangsheng from a distance. After a while, Zhu Sheng said with a smile, "Your marriage has been decided, and the date is tonight. Then I will trouble you. " Lai said, "Since I haven't heard back yet, why are you in such a hurry to hold a wedding?" Zhu Sheng said, "I have sent it to you." Lai Yang Sheng was very grateful and left with him.

They went straight to Zhu Sheng's residence. My niece was dressed in gorgeous clothes and greeted the door with a smile. Lai Yangsheng asked, "When did you go through the door?" Zhu Sheng replied, "Three days." Lai Yangsheng gave the pearls presented by Zhu Sheng as a dowry to his niece, who repeatedly refused to accept them. My niece said to Lai Yangsheng, "My son told Mrs. Gongsun what my uncle meant, and she was very happy. But she added: She is old and has no other children at home. She doesn't want to marry nine niang far away, so she will let you go to her house and be adopted by her wife tonight. There is no man in her family, and Zhu Lang will accompany you. " So he led Lai away. At the end of the village, a door opened and Zhu and Lai entered the classroom. After a while, someone said, "Here comes the old lady!" But I saw two maids helping an old lady upstairs. Lai Yangsheng came forward to kowtow, and Mrs. Gongsun said, "I'm old, so it's not convenient to return a gift. Let's dispense with this etiquette! " She appointed servants and arranged a sumptuous banquet. Zhu Sheng also asked his servant to prepare some other dining tables for Lai Yangsheng. The dishes displayed at the banquet are no different from those on earth. It's just that the host pours his own drinks and never persuades the guests. After a while, the party was over, and Zhu Sheng left and went back. A little girl guides Lai Yangsheng. Into the bridal chamber, I saw the red candle shining, and nine niang was dressed in gorgeous clothes, waiting with rapt attention. They formed a deep friendship as soon as they met, and made full use of their close relationship in the world.

At the beginning, nine niang's mother and son were captured and ready to be escorted back to Beijing. In Jinan, his mother couldn't bear the pain of abuse and died. Nine niang also committed suicide in grief and indignation. Nine niang and Lai Yangsheng talked about the past on the pillow, crying so hard that they couldn't sleep, and sang two more quatrains: "In the past, Luo Shang turned to dust, and empty fruit hated his predecessor. Ten years of cold maple month, this night is the first time to draw a pavilion. " Poplar wind and rain around the lonely grave, who wants the balcony to be cloudier. Suddenly, I opened the golden box and saw that the blood was still stained with Lao Luo's skirt. At dawn, nine niang urged Lai to say, "It's time for you to leave here. Be careful not to disturb the servants." From then on, Laiyang came before dark and left at dawn, and they fell in love deeply.

One night, Lai Yangsheng asked nine niang, "What's the name of this village?" Nine niang said, "It's called Lai Li Xia. Because most of them are new ghosts buried in Laiyang and Qixia counties, they got this name. " Hearing this, Lai Yangsheng sighed. Nine niang said sadly, "I am a ghost thousands of miles away, drifting in the bottomless abyss of Artemisia, and my mother and son live alone, which is sad to say. I hope you can read the kindness of husband and wife, clean up my bones, move back to your ancestral grave, and let me have a support after a hundred years, then I will die without complaint. " Lai Yangsheng agreed. Nine niang said, "Man and ghost are not the same road. You shouldn't stay here for a long time. " She took out a pair of stockings and gave them to Lai Yangsheng, crying to persuade him to leave. Lai Yangsheng came out sadly and lovingly, feeling sad, being driven out of his mind and upset, and unable to bear to go home. Passing by Zhu Sheng's house, he knocked on Zhu Sheng's door, and Zhu Sheng came out barefoot to meet Lai Yangsheng. My niece also got up, her hair was fluffy, and she was surprised to ask what was going on. Laiyang was disappointed for a while and repeated nine niang's words. After hearing this, my niece said, "Even if my aunt didn't say this, I was thinking about it day and night. This is not a human world, and living for a long time is really inappropriate. " As a result, everyone cried, and Laiyang was born with tears.

Back to the apartment, Lai Yangsheng tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep until dawn. Looking for nine niang's grave. But I forgot to ask the tombstone when I left. When I returned to the darkness, I saw many barren graves and Artemisia everywhere, but I lost my way to Leshali and had to sigh my return. Open the stockings presented by nine niang, and they will break at the sight of the wind, like burnt paper ashes. As a result, Lai Yangsheng packed his things and went back to the East.

After half a year, Lai Yangsheng never forgot this matter again and came to Jinan again, hoping to see nine niang again. When he reached the southern suburbs, it was already late. He parked his carriage under a tree in the temple and hurried to the cemetery. I saw many bare graves, thousands of them connected, thorns and weeds, glittering jack-o'-lanterns and gloomy fox calls, which made people soul-stirring. Lai Yangsheng returned to his apartment in a panic.

This time, the fun of Jinan completely disappeared, and he immediately returned to the east. After walking a mile, I saw a girl walking alone between high and low graves. Look from the posture, looks like nine niang. Lai Yangsheng waved a whip to catch up, and when he saw it, it was nine niang. Lai Yangsheng jumped off the horse and wanted to talk to her, but the girl walked away as if she had never met before. Lai Yangsheng caught up with him again. The girl had an irate look on her face and raised her sleeves to cover her face. Laiyang gave birth to Lotus Lake: "nine niang! Nine niang! " The girl disappeared like smoke.

Yi Shi said: Qu Yuan jumped into the Miluo River, but he couldn't extricate himself. Prince Shen Sheng was slandered, so there was nothing he could do about it. Since ancient times, there have been dutiful sons and loyal ministers, and they can't be forgiven by their monarch and father until their death. Where does Sun nine niang resent him because Lai Yangsheng failed to live up to her request of burying bones? It's just that the endless grief and injustice in this heart can't be used to show people. How unfair!