Fifty-seven Dragon Scales

During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, there was a salesman named Chen Mingshi in Xingshan Town, Shilong Mountain, Jinzhou, outside the Guan Dynasty. He had only one old mother, and mother and son depended on each other. Chen Shi was nearly frail in age, with thin eyes and thick lips, a wide nose and a wide mouth. He was honest and honest by nature, and was called stupid by others.

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Shi'er got up early and returned late with a load of goods on his shoulders, selling mountain goods to the coast, buying seafood and selling it back down the mountain, selling it back and forth for more than a hundred miles every day. However, as a foster mother, she worked tirelessly to make a living.

Shi'er's family originally had two acres of thin farmland, but it was deserted and uncultivated. Her old mother said to her: "My two acres of farmland are extremely barren, and the harvest is light, making it difficult to make a living. You are already getting married, and this is the only way you can do this small business."

If you have more money, you can get a wife after gathering for a long time." His mother was over sixty years old. She was virtuous and kind. She often taught Shi'er not to take things that are not your own and not to eat other people's food. Shi'er kept her mother's instructions in mind and followed them.

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There are many salesmen in the town. One morning, Shi'er followed the salesmen in the town to the coast to do business. At noon, he picked up goods and went to Jiaocun Pier. After working hard all the way, he felt very hungry and thirsty. The salesmen went to a restaurant to eat.

Although Shi'er had some change, he was reluctant to use it, so he sat on the pole and took out the dry food prepared by his mother. The dry food was barbecued glutinous rice paste, which was sweet and delicious. When he was enjoying the food, he suddenly heard that the mountain collapsed and the ground cracked.

The loud noise was shocking. Shi'er was startled. He stood up and looked at it. He saw people running towards the pier and shouted: "Escape quickly, the tsunami is coming!" Shi'er hurriedly carried the burden and ran with the crowd, while the waves were approaching behind him.

, Shi'er and others fled to a high slope, where they managed to catch their breath and escape.

In the evening, the waves receded and the dock was in a mess. Broken boats and sterns were piled up, and goods were scattered all over the place. People went downhill to grab them. However, Shi'er strictly followed her mother's instructions and did not take anything that was not her own. Only Shi'er did not fall.

I stood on the slope and stared blankly. I suddenly saw a luminous object down the slope. It was shining brightly. I looked closely. It turned out to be a large fish scale. I picked it up when I went down the slope. I saw that the fish scale was as big as a banana fan, as thick as a pancake, and translucent. It looked like this.

Shi'er had never seen a large fish scale in his life. He thought: This is a seafood product, not left by anyone. It belongs to me. My mother will not be responsible for it. So he put it away and put it in a basket.

Shi'er obtained these fish scales and used them to fan the sweat when it was hot and cool winds were coming. During thunderstorms, he used them to shield himself from the rain. The rain did not fall on him, but the rain avoided him and fell far away. When the wind blew, he did not get dust on his body.

How strange! When all the salesmen saw it, they all thought that the fish scales were protecting their bodies and called Shi'er a treasure! This incident spread like wildfire and everyone in the town knew about it. When the old mother heard about it, she called Shi'er and said, "I heard that these fish scales are treasures.

It must have been left behind by someone. If it is lost, it should be returned to the original owner." Shi'er disagreed and said, "Where did the treasure come from? It was misinformed by idlers."

In the afternoon of the next day, Shi'er returned home alone with his burden. On the way, he met an old woman and a young woman, who looked like a mother and daughter. The old woman had gray hair and was wearing a plaid gown. The woman had a high bun and decorated with gold hairpins. She was beautiful and dressed in white.

When he came closer, the old woman pointed to the fish scales in the basket and asked, "Seller, can I take a closer look at this thing?" Shi'er nodded and agreed. The old woman held the fish scales and looked carefully at it again and again, and said, "This thing is for me."

, you can bid whatever you want, and I will accept it." Shi'er said frankly: "I picked up these fish scales from the coast. If you like them, I will give them to the old lady without taking a penny." The woman said, "You are giving them to me for free, I can't bear it."

Then he took the gold hairpin on his head and wanted to exchange it. Shi'er refused and insisted on giving it away for free. The woman refused, and the two sides were in a stalemate. The old woman said: "The salesman is so kind, I really can't accept it. Please accept it, but I won't buy it."

Then he put the fish scales back into the basket and took the girl away.

There was a habitual thief in the town named Qin Liu. Hearing that Shi'er had obtained the treasure, he wanted to steal it and kept a lookout for a long time. When he saw Shi'er returning with a load, he followed him and waited for an opportunity to strike. At night, Shi'er rested with his mother and Qin Liu pried it off.

He entered the house and stole the fish scales from the basket while the mother and son were sleeping soundly. After getting it, he wrapped it in cloth and ran to a Jinzhou jewelry store all night to appraise the treasure and sell it for a high price. At noon, Qin Liu entered a jewelry store and presented it to him.

He came up and said to the boss: "This is a treasure of fish scales. It can protect you from rain and dust. Please take a look at it. If the price is right, I am willing to sell it for Yiyin." The boss unwrapped the package, held the fish scales and looked at it carefully again and again, and sneered:

"This fish scale is carved from a wooden board and then colored. It is worthless. Don't use it to defraud!" Then he threw it back. Qin Liubian said: "This treasure is a treasure, how can it be carved from wood?" The boss was stunned and broke the fish scales hard.

He broke it in half, exposed the wood grain, and shouted: "How dare you cheat this far! Come here, expel him from the store!" The shopkeeper beat him with a stick and drove Qin Liu out. Qin Liu was in pain and held his head.

Run around.

The mother and daughter Shi'er met were transformed from sea turtles that have been around for thousands of years and sea clams that have been around for thousands of years. These fish scales are not fish scales, they are dragon scales shed by the little dragon king. During the tsunami, the little dragon king was shedding his scales and accidentally left a piece behind.

It drifted towards the coast and was picked up by stones. No wonder it was protected from rain and dust and was regarded as a treasure. The little dragon king found out that a scale was missing, so he sent the Turtle Fairy and the Clam Fairy to the mortal world to find it.

The Turtle Fairy and the Beng Fairy returned to the Dragon Palace and reported to the Little Dragon King. They detailed their encounter with Shi'er. They took out the dragon scales and presented them to him, saying: "Shi'er is extremely honest and honest. He wants to give it away for free. The Beng Fairy wants to trade with the gold hairpin."

However, he refused, and when he and Fairy Clam gave in, I took advantage of his unawareness, tested the route, and broke a ship plank, turning it into a fake dragon scale with the same appearance.

It's not easy to say, so he returned to Yan." The Little Dragon King was greatly impressed by Shi Er's sincerity, so he ordered the Turtle Fairy and the Clam Fairy to return to the mortal world, and invited Shi Er into the Dragon Palace to express his gratitude.

When Shi'er got up in the morning, he saw the door of the house open and the fish scales were missing. He knew it had been stolen. He didn't take it seriously. He packed up the basket and prepared enough dry food, and went on the road as usual. When he arrived at the coast, he met an old woman and a young woman again. Shi'er said angrily.

"Yesterday I wanted to give you the fish scales for free, but you didn't follow my wishes. They were stolen by thieves last night. Now I'm here to buy them again. It's too late!" Guixian smiled and said, "I'm not buying fish scales today. I won't hide it from you. Yesterday I

I exchanged the fake for the real one, as a joke, and found that the fish scales have returned to the original owner. The owner, as a thank you, has specially invited the salesman to come to his residence. Please come with me." Shi'er politely refused and said: "It should be returned, so why bother thanking me. My goods haven't been shipped yet.

I don’t have time, it’s not too late to go when I have time in the future.” Fairy Clam said: “My daughter has bought all my brother’s goods, please send them to my house.”

Shi'er agreed and carried the burden and went with the Turtle Fairy and the Clam Fairy. When they arrived at the seaside, the Turtle Fairy asked Shi'er to close his eyes, and the Turtle Fairy took his hand. Shi'er felt that his body was as light as a leaf, floating into the sea and falling into the bottom of the sea. After a moment, he opened his eyes.

Looking at it, you can see the lights in front of you are as bright as day, the palaces and pavilions are adjacent to each other, the long bridges and roads are lying in the sky, and the fragrance of exotic flowers and plants is overflowing. It is refreshing and dizzying. At this time, the stone is like an old woman.

He and women are like gods.

The Turtle Fairy and the Clam Fairy brought the stones into one side of the hall, and were greeted by a beautiful man wearing a golden crown and phoenix wings floating on his head and a gorgeous dress. The Turtle Fairy introduced: "This is the lost owner of Scale, my young master, the Little Dragon King."

The Dragon King bowed his hands and saluted, and invited Shi'er into the palace. Shi'er saw that the palace was magnificent, with carved beams and painted columns, desks and chairs arranged neatly, and maids and servants lined up on both sides. The guests and hosts took their seats, and the Xiao Dragon King thanked him and said, "Thank you, dear brother.

Let Xiao Wang's relics return to their original owners." Shi'er waved his hands and said, "No thanks, no thanks, this little thing is not enough to thank you." After a few words of greeting, Xiao Long Wang ordered his servants to prepare a banquet to entertain the distinguished guests. After a while, the banquet was ready and on the table.

It was filled with delicacies from mountains and seas, wine and delicacies, something Shi'er had never seen before in his life.

When the guests and hosts were seated at the table, the Turtle Fairy and the Clam Fairy accompanied each other and urged Shi'er to drink. Shi'er said that he did not know how to drink. He served delicious food and urged Shi'er to eat it. Shi'er said: "My mother has taught you not to eat his food. I

I must abide by it, and I will bring my own dry food to eat." Then he took out the glutinous rice dumplings prepared by the old mother from the basket and ate them in large gulps. The Clam Fairy advised: "Brother is not wise, all the delicacies from the mountains and sea can prolong your life, brother, you must do it.

Eat it." Shi'er still refused and said: "I don't disobey my mother's instructions. Even if I live a long life, I will never eat it." Shi'er's words of loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness are touching to the heart! The little dragon king felt it deeply and decided to help.

He stood up and took a cup to pour water. When he didn't expect it, he dropped his ambergris into the cup and said to him: "It's okay to drink water. It doesn't go against my mother's instructions. Please drink it." Shi'er nodded and took the water cup.

Drink it all. The little dragon king is happy to see that it helps him achieve success. Anyone who eats ambergris can live a thousand years.

Shi'er said goodbye to the Little Dragon King and wanted to return. Fairy Clam left the mountain goods in the basket and took an ingot of gold to pay for it. Shi'er refused and said, "How can the goods be worth this gold? You need to pay according to the price, and only half a copper coin is enough."

Fairy Clam laughed secretly. She is really a simple and honest person. She had no choice but to pay according to the price.

Shi'er carried an empty load out of the Dragon Palace. Turtle Fairy and Clam Fairy saw him off. Turtle Fairy asked him to close his eyes. After a moment, Shi'er opened his eyes and saw that he had reached the coast. Shi'er recalled the scene just now, as if in a dream, but saw that the mountain goods had been sold.

When he came out, there was clearly half a copper coin in his arms. This was not a dream! He went to the dock, bought a lot of seafood, and returned happily.

When he got home, Shi'er detailed his adventure to his mother. Her mother was surprised and said, "Hey! My son has arrived at the Dragon Palace now. He is not greedy for other people's delicacies or money. That's right." Then he clasped his hands together and said, "I only ask for the gods."

It is enough to keep my mother and son safe."

Qin Liu was expelled and returned home dejected. He was still determined to be a thief and secretly thought: The stone was afraid of being stolen, so he put fake fish scales in the basket to confuse the public. The real product must be hidden at home. I will go to his house to steal again tonight, and I will definitely steal the real product.

, This is how to save face. At night, Qin Liu was well prepared, with a dagger attached to his waist, and went to the side of Shi'er's house, waiting for an opportunity to strike. In the middle of the night, Qin Liu heard snoring in the house, used a dagger to pry the door latch, opened the door, and slipped in, entering the inner room.

I flipped through the table and cabinet but didn't find the genuine article. I borrowed the moonlight and looked down around. I saw a wooden box under the table. The box was locked. I took a dagger, stood up and pried it, locked it down, and opened the box. I saw that there was no genuine article in the box, but there were several copper coins.

He was so happy that he could have stolen the cash box without seeing the real thing. There was a washboard standing on the side of the table. He leaned under the table to move the cash box, but accidentally touched the washboard. The washboard fell to the ground with a slap, waking up his mother.

He opened his eyes and saw a dark figure squatting under the kang. He stood up and took a closer look. He saw that there was a thief stealing, so he shouted for the thief. Qin Liu panicked, pulled out a dagger and stabbed his mother. Shi'er woke up and turned over, his mother's shoulder

After being stabbed, Qin Liu climbed out of the house and fled. Shi'er chased him out and screamed for the thief. Neighbors heard the sound and rushed over. They held lamps and saw that Shi's shoulder was injured and they hurriedly bandaged it. No one knew the identity of the thief.

I don’t know where he fled. Although I suspect Qin Liu’s actions, there is no basis and no basis. What can I do to Qin Liu?

When the Little Dragon King heard about it, he decided to punish the murderer and asked the Thunder God and the Lightning Mother to come and arrange it. That night, dark clouds appeared in Xingshan Town, thunderstorms, lightning and thunder. Qin Liu failed to steal the real thing and was almost caught. He did not dare to show up when he returned home.

Hearing the roar of thunder, he was frightened. A flash of lightning entered the house, and there was a loud thunder. Qin Liu was struck by lightning, and instantly turned into a charred corpse. He died! When the rain stopped and dawn came, everyone saw Qin Liu being struck by lightning and died. They all said that he was the evildoer.

God won’t allow it!

A few days later, the old mother recovered from her injuries, and Shi'er and her son lived a safe life. Ten years later, the old mother died, but Shi'er's appearance remained unchanged and she was still in her prime. Fairy Clam felt her sincerity and took pity on her orphan, so she fled to the Dragon Palace to Shi'er's humble residence.

He helped them with daily household chores and got married. The couple's love was so great that all the neighbors praised them.

When the Little Dragon King heard this, he was shocked and ordered the Turtle Immortal to persuade the Clam Fairy to return. The Turtle Immortal said, "Young Master, please stop being angry. Can you remember? Shi'er has become a half-immortal body after eating ambergris saliva. It's better to complete it. How can we dismantle it?"

The Little Dragon King thought for a long time and decided to order the Turtle Immortal to take the couple into the Dragon Palace for resettlement.
Chapter completed!