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Fairytales from the Far East

Part 6

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The victim of the three girls

The rejected princess

The stray children

The dragon king's daughter and Sanlang

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The victim of the three girls

There is an old monastery in the big city of Nanking, surrounded by quiet ponds and shady bamboo groves. The women come there and pray to the three virgins to hear their wishes.

No woman is said to have left home comforted yet; because the monastery also has a bell, the wonderful sound of which makes people forget suffering and worries. It has been hanging in its tower for over two thousand years and the pilgrims still tell each other the story of how this bell was made and how it came to people in the big city of Nanking. That night the stars shone brighter and stronger than ever. The people looked in amazement at the clear night sky. Then they saw how the shining gold suddenly detached itself from the firmament and fell to earth in a bright orbit. They were very startled and covered their faces with fear because they thought that the end of the world had come. When they calmed down a little, they quickly ran to the priests. They ordered all the bells to ring. They themselves knelt down and fervently prayed to the gods for help. At their request, the gold that fell from the sky that night became a blessing to man. They finally found the heavy pieces of gold high up on the summit of the Schi - Tzi - Shan, which has been known as the Löwenberg for ages. The priests decided to have bells poured from the gold of heaven. The emperor wished it that way. Everything was already ready for the casting of the bells. The precious metal had melted, the priests had offered their victims and said the prayers. They finally found the heavy pieces of gold high up on the summit of the Schi - Tzi - Shan, which has been known as the Löwenberg for ages. The priests decided to have bells poured from the gold of heaven. The emperor wished it that way. Everything was already ready for the casting of the bells. The precious metal had melted, the priests had offered their victims and said the prayers. They finally found the heavy pieces of gold high up on the summit of the Schi - Tzi - Shan, which has been known as the Löwenberg for ages. The priests decided to have bells poured from the gold of heaven. The emperor wished it that way. Everything was already ready for the casting of the bells. The precious metal had melted, the priests had offered their victims and said the prayers.

The master was just about to give his assistants the command to cast, when one of them made such a serious mistake that one had to fear that the bells would fail. The master was furious with shame. Crying, he threw himself on the floor.

While people were still excitedly advising what to do now, there were suddenly three young girls who were as beautiful as young morning. "We are ready to die. Our death will save your bells ”, they said and happily plunged into the boiling bell dish. No sooner had the viscous mass closed over them than it changed its color. It became very pure and smooth and poured itself into the provided forms. And there they were, the three bells; they were well done and shone so strongly that people had to close their eyes. Then when the men started to put the bells in their place, another miracle happened. Two of the bells suddenly rose from the ground and floated into the blue sky in front of the astonished crowd. Only a bell stayed with them. They brought happiness and blessings to people. Out of gratitude for the happy bell casting and the sacrifice of the three girls, the residents of Nanking built a monastery and a bell tower in the middle of a magical pond landscape. The miraculous bell still hangs there today. A statue was erected in memory of the three girls, and another artist carved their portrait into wood. The miraculous bell probably sank deeper and deeper over the centuries, but the last emperor of the Ming family, who still knew the history of its creation, had it excavated again and brought back to the bell tower. Since then it has been hanging there and brings happiness and blessings to everyone who hears its sound. The three virgins, whose image is venerated in the monastery,

The rejected princess

At the time of the Tang lived a man named Liu I who had failed his doctoral examination.

So he traveled back home. six or seven miles behind him, a bird flew up in the field. His horse was shy and ran over ten miles before stopping. Then he saw a woman who was looking after sheep on the slope of a mountain. He looked at her; she was beautiful in face, but her expressions expressed secret grief. He wondered what she was missing. The woman started to sob and said:

“Happiness has left me; I came in disgrace. Since you have the kindness to ask me, I want to tell you everything openly. I am the youngest daughter of the Dragon King from Ging Dschou. But my husband was reckless and kept up with an intriguing maid. So he pushed me out. I complained to the in-laws, but they had a blind love for the son and did nothing. When I asked her more urgently, they both got angry, and I was sent out here to look after the sheep. ”When she had finished speaking, she burst out crying in pain and could no longer believe herself. Then she continued: “The Dungting lake is so far from here, but I found out that you will come there on your way home. I want to give you a letter to my father; I do not know, whether it concerns? "Liu I replied:" Your words moved me deeply. I wish I had wings and could fly with you from there. I would like to deliver the letter to your father. But the Dungting lake. is big and wide, how can I find it there? "" There is an orange tree on the southern shore of the lake, "replied the woman," people call it a sacrificial tree. When you get there, you have to loosen your belt and swing it three times against the orange tree, someone will appear, you may follow. “People call it the sacrificial tree. When you get there, you have to loosen your belt and swing it three times against the orange tree, someone will appear, you may follow. “People call it the sacrificial tree. When you get there, you have to loosen your belt and swing it three times against the orange tree, someone will appear, you may follow.

If you see my father, tell him in what need you meet me and that I am longing for his help. ”Then she took a letter from her breast and gave it to Liu I. She bowed to him and sighed, looking east . Liu I also suddenly shed tears.

He took the letter and put it in his pouch. Then he asked: “I don't understand why you have to look after sheep. Do the gods also slaughter animals? ”“ They are not ordinary sheep, ”said the woman; "They are rain servants." "What are rain servants?" "They are thunderbucks," said the woman. And when he looked closer, he saw that the animals walked in proudly and wildly, quite differently from ordinary sheep. Liu I added: "If I deliver the letter for you now and you return safely to Dungting Lake in the future, you don't have to treat me like a stranger." The woman replied: "How should I treat you like a stranger! You should be your dearest friend! "

They divorced after these words. After a month, Liu I came to Dungting Lake and asked about the orange tree, and he found it right. He undid his belt and hit the tree three times. A warrior immediately emerged from the waves of the lake. He asked: "Where do you come from, dear guest?" He said: "I have an important assignment and want to see the king." The warrior waved to the water, when it became a solid road, and he led him inside. The dragon castle towered before them with a thousand gates. Wonder flowers and rare grasses sprouted in abundance. The warrior told him to wait by the side of a large hall. He asked, "What is the name of this place?" "It's the ghost hall," was the answer. Liu I looked around: All the gems of the human world were present in lavish splendor. The columns were inlaid with white quartz and green jasper; the seats were made of coral, the curtains of water-clear rock crystal, the windows of cut glass decorated with rich lattice work. Decorated with amber, the beams of the ceiling swung in a wide arc. A strange fragrance filled the room, which was lost in the mysterious darkness.

He had to wait a long time for the king. When asked, the warrior instructed him: “The Lord is resting on the coral tower talking to the sun priest about the holy book of fire. It will soon be over. ”Liu I asked further,“ What is the sacred book of fire about? ”The answer was:“ Our Lord is a dragon. The dragons are great by the power of the water. They can cover the mountains and valleys with a wave. The priest is a human being. People are great by the power of fire.

You can burn the largest palaces with a torch. Fire and water fight each other because they are different in their nature. That is why our Lord is now talking to the priest to find a way that fire and water can complement each other. ”Before she was finished, a man in a purple robe appeared, carrying a jasper scepter in his hand. The warrior said, "This is my lord." Liu I bowed to him. The king said: “Aren't you a living man? What brings you here? ”Liu I gave his name and said:“ I was in the capital and failed the exam there. As I passed the Ging-Jou River, I saw your beloved daughter grazing sheep in the wild. The wind ruffled her hair and the rain wet her. I could not watch this tribulation and addressed it. She complained to me that her husband had cast her out and cried bitterly. Then she gave me a letter. That is why I came to visit you, O King. ”With these words he took out the letter and handed it to the King. When he had looked through it, he covered his face with his sleeve and said with a sigh: “This is my fault. I have chosen a bad husband for her. I wanted to marry my daughter quite happily and have now brought her to shame and disgrace in the distance. You are a stranger and yet you have found yourself ready to assist you in their need; I am very grateful for that. ”Then he started to sob again, and everyone around us shed tears. The prince then gave the letter to a servant who carried it inside the palace. After a little while, loud complaints rose inside the palace. The prince was startled and turned to one of the officials: “Go and tell them inside not to cry so loudly; I'm afraid Tsiän Tang could hear it. "" Who is Tsiän Tang? "asked Liu I." It's my beloved brother, "said the prince. “He used to be the ruler of the Tsiän Tang River. Now he has been removed. "Liu I asked:" Why shouldn't he hear about the matter? "" He is wild and irrepressible, "was the answer," that I fear I could cause great harm. He caused the deluge in his wrath, which at the time of Emperor Yau was on earth for nine years. Because he became at odds with the prince of heaven, he caused a flood of water that went to the top of the five great mountains. The prince was startled and turned to one of the officials: “Go and tell them inside not to cry so loudly; I'm afraid Tsiän Tang could hear it. "" Who is Tsiän Tang? "asked Liu I." It's my beloved brother, "said the prince. “He used to be the ruler of the Tsiän Tang River. Now he has been removed. "Liu I asked:" Why shouldn't he hear about the matter? "" He is wild and irrepressible, "was the answer," that I fear I could cause great harm. He caused the deluge in his wrath, which at the time of Emperor Yau was on earth for nine years. Because he became at odds with the prince of heaven, he caused a flood of water that went to the top of the five great mountains. The prince was startled and turned to one of the officials: “Go and tell them inside not to cry so loudly; I'm afraid Tsiän Tang could hear it. "" Who is Tsiän Tang? "asked Liu I." It's my beloved brother, "said the prince. “He used to be the ruler of the Tsiän Tang River. Now he has been removed. "Liu I asked:" Why shouldn't he hear about the matter? "" He is wild and irrepressible, "was the answer," that I fear I could cause great harm. He caused the deluge in his wrath, which at the time of Emperor Yau was on earth for nine years. Because he became at odds with the prince of heaven, he caused a flood of water that went to the top of the five great mountains. Tsiän Tang could hear it. "" Who is Tsiän Tang? "Asked Liu I." It is my beloved brother, "said the prince. “He used to be the ruler of the Tsiän Tang River. Now he has been removed. "Liu I asked:" Why shouldn't he hear about the matter? "" He is wild and irrepressible, "was the answer," that I fear I could cause great harm. He caused the deluge in his wrath, which at the time of Emperor Yau was on earth for nine years. Because he became at odds with the prince of heaven, he caused a flood of water that went to the top of the five great mountains. Tsiän Tang could hear it. "" Who is Tsiän Tang? "Asked Liu I." It is my beloved brother, "said the prince. “He used to be the ruler of the Tsiän Tang River. Now he has been removed. "Liu I asked:" Why shouldn't he hear about the matter? "" He is wild and irrepressible, "was the answer," that I fear I could cause great harm. He caused the deluge in his wrath, which at the time of Emperor Yau was on earth for nine years. Because he became at odds with the prince of heaven, he caused a flood of water that went to the top of the five great mountains. "Why shouldn't he hear about it?" "He's wild and wild," was the answer, "that I'm afraid I could cause great harm. He caused the deluge in his wrath, which at the time of Emperor Yau was on earth for nine years. Because he became at odds with the prince of heaven, he caused a flood of water that went to the top of the five great mountains. "Why shouldn't he hear about it?" "He's wild and wild," was the