Preface
19 years have passed, short and hurried, but there is a woman, although her life is short, but in just 19 years, she has shaken the historical context of the entire land of China, leaving an indelible impact for 1,500 years. Who is she, and how did she create such a profound influence in her short life, which countless people fell in love with and envied?
The tragic fate of a businessman's daughter
On the third day of the first lunar month in 772 AD, Su Jin, the remnant of Eastern Wu, was happy to have a daughter. He happily chose a "little" milk name, which means that she will be happy, lively and lovely. As everyone knows, her daughter Su Xiaoxiao is destined to experience countless joys and sorrows, and finally turned into a sound for the ages.
The ancestors of the Su family have been in business for generations and have accumulated a wealth of thousands of gold. As the only pearl in the palm of her hand, Su Xiaoxiao has lived a prosperous life of poetry and book etiquette since she was a child, and she has no worries about food and clothing. She has excellent business acumen and is a strong learner, and she is self-taught, and can recite poetry before the age of ten. His parents doted on this smart and beautiful daughter.
However, the good times were short-lived. When he was 15 years old, a sudden plague took the lives of Su Xiaoxiao's parents. The home that was originally as warm as spring was instantly deserted. Xiaoxiao lost the two most important people in her life and fell into unprecedented pain and despair. She cried bitterly all day long, tears wet the pillow, thinking about the pampered appearance of her parents. This petite woman, who was protected in the past, took on the responsibility of livelihood on her own overnight.
Fortunately, the old house servant aunt of the Su family did not leave, and she was deeply moved by Xiaoxiao's indomitable willpower. So she sold all her family's savings, took her little one to settle down on the edge of Xiling Bridge, and began a simple but humane life for the two.
The girl leaned on the building to sell songs, and her fame was moving
The scenery on the side of Xiling Bridge is picturesque, surrounded by mountains and the lake is rippling. In such a beautiful environment, Su Xiaoxiao's grief gradually subsided. She is no longer pampered as she used to be, but has learned to take care of herself on her own. She inherited her father's business acumen, was good at calculations, and was diligent in managing money.
In the autumn of the age of 17, Su Xiaoxiao had little savings left. couldn't bear to see the old house servant aunt work hard, she resolutely chose to stand on the wooden building by the Xiling Bridge and make a living with her piano and song skills. She plays the piano and sings and writes poems during the day, integrating youth and poetry into ink; At night, she danced, and the lake-colored mountain light echoed her skirt. Soon, this beautiful, amorous and talented girl became a famous "courtesan" for nearly 100 miles. But she only sells her talents, and is not contaminated with other dust in the world, which can be called a model of talent and beauty. Du Fu has a poem praising her as "the heart of the piano is three lanes, and the more cold she is when she sits quietly".
A son who came to look for songs
In the winter of the following year, when the mist began to rise on the lake, 19-year-old Su Xiaoxiao drove a small diamond car alone to enjoy the golden splendor of the West Lake. Suddenly, a handsome boy wearing an embroidered spring knife jumped into her field of vision. The two looked at each other and fell in love at first sight.
Childe happily invited, and the two rode to the end of the lonely mountain. I saw the morning dawn dew, and the catkins flew with the wind. Childe recited a text, and the artistic conception was clear: "The sunshine incense burner produces purple smoke, and the waterfall hangs in front of the river ...... from afar." Xiaoxiao was able to recite the following words, and the two of them were elated.
This son's name is Ruan Yu, and he is the eldest son of a powerful minister. This time I felt deeply lonely, and I specially sought a trace of comfort in this high mountain and flowing water. He is full of words between each other, and his love for his little love is overwhelming. Xiaoxiao was also deeply attracted by his gentle demeanor and like-minded conversation.
A love affair with twists and turns
Since then, Ruan Yu Riqiao has met with Xiaoxiao in private. They either went on an outing, or played the piano and played a game, enjoying the full spring mood. Once, the two of them climbed the jade steps to the mouth of the Yellow Dragon Cave and looked into the distance, only to see the towering green mountains surrounding, the clouds and mist between the square inches, and the vast expanse. "If I wasn't accompanied by my son, I was afraid that I would be white, and I wouldn't be able to see through life. "A little emotion. Ruan Yu pondered for a moment and gave a small song "Lin'an Spring Rain and Early Ji".
One day, Ruan Yu took the initiative to visit, and the two fell in love, and they have been inseparable ever since. Xiaoxiao seems to have found another self, there is no loneliness and loneliness at all, life is full of poetry and distance.
However, the good times did not last long, and Ruan Yu's father was furious when he learned that his son was messing with a woman in a green house all day. He immediately sent people to Xiling, kidnapped Ruan Yu Wuhuada, and put him under house arrest in Jinling.
The little one was in agony, and she shrunk in the attic all day sadly, crying bitterly. She looked at the bright moon and the stars outside the window, as if she could see the appearance of her sweetheart. The aunt secretly transferred letters for her behind her back, and she wrote thousands of words every day to express her sorrows.
The appearance of a promising young man
Just when Xiaoxiao's life was dying, a poor young scholar Bao Ren came to West Lake. He was going to go south to the academy to take the exam, but there was no longer the slightest entanglement left here. Seeing his companions entering the examination booth one by one, but he was wandering by the lake, he hung his head all day long, and just wanted to commit suicide by throwing himself into the lake.
One morning, Xiaoxiao was chanting alone by the lake, a pair of icy hands flying on the strings. This tactful and affectionate piano sound rekindled hope for Bao Ren. "Beautiful woman, can you listen to me?" Bao Ren plucked up the courage to step forward and talk, telling his story eloquently, and complaining every word.
Xiao Xiao was deeply touched after hearing this. She has lacked the love of her parents since she was a child, and she has been even more stormy over the years. Now hearing Bao Ren's past, I can't help but nod and sigh for him. She decided to help the aspiring poor son realize his dreams.
Therefore, she patiently explained the key points in the academy to Bao Ren, and generously sent him to the exam. Before leaving, Bao Ren solemnly promised Xiaoxiao that he would definitely avenge this dying poor woman and regain her smile.
One is empty and the other is deeply remorseful
Time flies, time flies. In the blink of an eye, Bao Ren finally ushered in the day of the list. On this day, the examination results were announced, and Bao Ren topped the list, winning the Jinshi in one fell swoop! Now that he was in an important position, he was ecstatic, and he came to find Xiao Xiaobao for the first time, but was told that she had died of illness three days earlier.
Hearing the bad news, Bao Ren was at a loss. Only then did he suddenly realize that his achievements today were the result of his painstaking efforts and careful cultivation. Now that the benefactor has passed away for many days, he has not even been able to serve her! This permanent debt will be the pain of his life.
Throughout his life, Bao Ren never forgot the gentle sound of the piano in the early morning of that day. The mansion he bought in the capital still hangs a small portrait of the painting. He taught the housekeeper that if there is a woman who has the appearance of a country and a city, a posture of stroking the piano, and a temperament that sees through the red dust, she must be a little reincarnation. Since then, this message has been passed down from generation to generation.
Every time he thought of Xiaoxiao, Bao Ren burst into tears. He vowed to let Su Xiaoxiao's name be passed down through the ages! Throughout his life, while holding various official positions, he carefully collected anecdotes about Xiaoxiao's deeds; and personally wrote the book "Su Xiaoxiao's Narrative". Although this thin book only has more than 10,000 words, it has been passed down through the ages because it faithfully records small life deeds, and has deeply influenced countless literati and writers in later generations.
Conclusion: Influence with heart, start with a thousand years
Su Xiaoxiao's short life of only 19 years will forever remain in people's memory. Because in her most difficult time, she did not choose to give up on herself or take revenge on society, but opened her heart and helped each other until the last moment of her life. Li He, Du Fu and other famous artists of the past dynasties have praised her virtues with poems.
Today, people who encounter Su's small cemetery will still be greatly moved by the words. Many people in difficult situations will also draw hope and strength there. This is a pure and kind heart, a great influence created across time and space. It has lit a bright light in the long river of Chinese history and warmed the hearts of thousands of people.
So how will you and I shine? There is only one answer - the more difficult the fate, the more we must maintain a heart of love and forgiveness. Only in this way will you prosper and your light and heat will infect others.