Chang'e's flight to the moon

Chang'e should regret stealing spiritual medicine, with a clear sea and blue sky, and a heart at night These are two lines from the poem "Chang'e" by Tang Dynasty poet Li Shangyin. The story of Chang'e flying to the moon has been widely circulated in modern China.
According to legend, Chang'e is the niece of the Heavenly Emperor. She is beautiful, and the Heavenly Emperor likes her very much. Whatever she wants, the Heavenly Emperor gives her. She lives a comfortable life in the Heavenly Palace.
Hou Yi was a great general under the command of the Heavenly Emperor, who had developed excellent martial arts skills. He had a high level of archery ability and could hit every shot with a hundred strokes.
Prior to this, Wolf caused harm to the Heavenly Court. The Heavenly Emperor was very afraid and sent several generals, but none of them were able to pacify the situation. Heavenly soldiers and generals, all frightened and afraid to go out. Hou Yi volunteered to go and shoot Sirius. He carried a long sword on his back, hung an arrow pot from his waist, held a red bow in his hand, drove a fire chariot, and ran forward, fighting against Sirius for several days and nights. In the end, he shot Sirius to death with one arrow. From then on, the Heavenly Court was at peace. The Heavenly Emperor appointed Hou Yi as the Grand General of Protection, in charge of the great power of the Protection Army.
Chang'e saw that Houyi had gained the trust of the Heavenly Emperor and was handsome and powerful, so she made up her mind to marry him.
Chang'e knew that in order to achieve this marriage, the Heavenly Emperor had to make the decision. She asked the waiter to fetch a thousand pearls from the Milky Way and set them in a crown. She took the crown herself as a gift and sent it to the Heavenly Emperor, requesting his approval for her marriage to Hou Yi.
The Heavenly Emperor knew that Hou Yi had fallen in love with the goddess Luo, the daughter of Fuxi. He originally didn't want to meddle in these trivial matters, but he couldn't resist Chang'e's repeated requests. After receiving such a precious gift from her, he couldn't refuse. He also thought that Chang'e was his own niece, and marrying Hou Yi would add a layer of kinship, making Hou Yi even more intimate with him. Thinking of these, he said to Chang'e, "I'll figure out a solution for this matter slowly
After a few days, the Heavenly Emperor used an excuse to transfer the Luo Shen from the Heavenly Palace to govern the Luo River, and did not allow her to return to the Heavenly Court.

A few days later, the Heavenly Emperor ordered a banquet and invited Hou Yi to come and drink. He secretly asked someone to put a medicine called Forget Love Grass in the wine Houyi was eating. After eating this wine, Hou Yi forgot all about his past love with the Luo God. When Hou Yi was slightly drunk from drinking, the Heavenly Emperor ordered Chang'e to come out and toast him. Chang'e can also be considered a beauty in the Heavenly Palace, adding a touch of beauty to her dress and attire. The Heavenly Emperor pointed at Chang'e and said to Houyi, "This is my niece. People say she looks pleasing to the eye and her craftsmanship is extremely skillful. She made this crown herself. I want to marry her to you. What do you think, General
Hou Yi drank the wine of forgetting emotions, and now he was drunk again. He looked at Chang'e and shook his head at the Heavenly Emperor in a daze.
Thus, Chang'e became the wife of Houyi.
Once, Emperor Tian received a report from Emperor Yao of the lower realm, stating that there were many evil beasts causing harm on earth. Among these evil beasts are y à y ǔ, chiseled teeth, nine infants, strong winds, sealed Pixiu, etc., which are very powerful. The shape of the Pixiu is very frightening. It has a dragon head, four claws like tigers, and roars like a wild leopard. This ferocious beast has eaten countless people, and its teeth are also a monster. It has the head of a wild beast, the body of a snake, and teeth like sharp serrations. Jiu Ying is a nine headed water monster. When it attacks, the four heads on the left can spit fire, and the four heads on the right can spray water; A great fire can burn crops to death, and a great flood can sink a village. These evil beasts are causing harm in various places at the same time, and ordinary people cannot produce or live.
Upon receiving the report from Emperor Yao of the lower realm, the Heavenly Emperor of the Upper Realm dispatched heavenly soldiers and generals to the mortal world to eradicate the evil. Several batches were sent, but they were all devoured by evil beasts. The Heavenly Emperor was very afraid and asked Hou Yi to protect the safety of him and the Heavenly Court.
Hou Yi said, "If the evil beasts are not eliminated, there will be no peace in the world, and the Heavenly Court will also be difficult to ensure safety." Hou Yi automatically requested the removal of these harmful beasts, and the Heavenly Emperor, fearing that the evil beasts would endanger the Heavenly Court, agreed to Hou Yi's request.
Hou Yi carried a bow on his back and a quiver, and arrived in the mortal world. With his divine arrow, he shot and killed Chishi in the wilderness of Chouhua, eliminated Jiuying in the fierce water, and shot and killed Galema in the green hills. He followed the footsteps of Pixiu, fought north and south, and finally shot it to death. We captured Feng Pixiu in Sanglin and eliminated the harmful venomous snake by the Dongting Lake.
Hou Yi caused great harm to the people, and the people were grateful for his merits. The Heavenly Emperor also granted Hou Yi an official position.
Hou Yi was respected and loved by the people, and was also bestowed with the title of Heavenly Emperor. Chang'e was naturally joyful. But she felt very dissatisfied because Hou Yi often went outside to do things for everyone and rarely accompanied her in the palace.
Prior to this, there were ten suns in the sky, all of whom were sons of the Heavenly Emperor. At first, the ten suns were still very upright, and they came out one after another every day in rotation. The production and daily life of the people are very normal. Afterwards, some suns relied on Laozi's power and gradually became arrogant and domineering. Sometimes eight or nine of them go out all the way, acting recklessly and recklessly. The water in rivers, lakes, and Hanli has dried up, and the Dragon King is both afraid and resentful of them. The crops on the ground have dried up, and the people hate it to death. The Heavenly Emperor is their father, where can people complain about their suffering!
Among these ten suns, only the smallest one has a kind heart. He often advises his nine brothers to restrain themselves and not go out all the way to fight. But if his brothers don't listen, he's helpless.
Ten suns went out in groups to fight, and the people complained loudly. The report from Emperor Yao of the Lower Realm was not in the hands of Emperor Tian and was suppressed halfway through.
I don't know how Hou Yi found out about this.
One day, Hou Yi walked out of the Heavenly Palace to do some business. He happened to come across a group of suns riding on fire wheels and wandering around, pointing and arguing one after another. They sandwiched the sun in the center. Sun Lao Shi lowered his head, as if he had been captured.
Hou Yi was very melancholic when he saw these suns running rampant and bringing disasters to the world. He knew that they were the proud sons of the Heavenly Emperor, and he was just a general under his command, unable to manage their affairs. Looking at the crimes suffered by the common people again, I feel that we cannot ignore them. He also thought that if he came out to stop it, it would involve Chang'e's involvement, and there would be a layer of difficulty. No matter how convenient it is, just after eliminating various fierce beasts, the common people have only had a few good days, and now they encounter the cruelty of these suns. How can they bear it! He decided to persuade them with good words.
Unexpectedly, as soon as Hou Yi spoke, he was met with ridicule from several suns. After patiently persuading them:
I advise the young masters to go back and rest. Look, the common people are about to die from the heat. "Before the words could finish, a chorus of curses could be heard:" Get lost, get lost! We're willing to do this. What do you care about the people's heat and cold
Hou Yi wanted to take out his bow to scare them: "Young masters, go back and stop fighting. I'm really not humble anymore
Do you dare! What are you? If you meddle in other people's affairs, I'll go and inform my dad to pull your muscles and peel your skin
This infuriated Hou Yi. But he still patiently advised, "Young masters, don't be too stubborn! If you don't listen to persuasion again, I really will shoot an arrow
Sun Laoshi also whispered to his brothers, "Let's go back. General Houyi's words are reasonable. Besides, if it weren't for him shooting down Sirius that time, we wouldn't have survived until tomorrow." The nine brothers not only ignored the advice of the younger brother, but also stood side by side, shooting the strong light towards the earth. They also decomposed a part of their heat collection into a small white dot and stabbed it towards Hou Yi like a silver needle.
Sun Lao Shi was very calm when he saw that his brother didn't listen to advice and acted recklessly, and his relationship with Hou Yi was very complicated. He quietly slipped away while everyone was not paying attention.
Hou Yi couldn't bear it anymore. He raised his divine bow, mounted an arrow, and aimed it at the sun boss. With a "swoosh" arrow, it shot straight through the sun boss's heart without deviation or inclination. In an instant, a ball of fire exploded in the sky, with flowing flames flying wildly. Golden feathers scattered one after another, and then a bright red object fell to the ground.
People stepped forward and saw that it was a golden three legged crow.
At this moment, there were still eight suns in the sky, but they refused to restrain themselves and continued to cause trouble there. Hou Yi thought that if he wanted to eliminate the harm to the people, he couldn't care too much. Moreover, the disaster had already begun, and if he didn't do anything, he wouldn't stop. So he continued to bow and shoot arrows. He fired eight arrows in a row, and eight suns fell to the ground.

Soon, the ground gradually cooled down, and Emperor Yao and the people of the lower realm knelt down and bowed, thanking Hou Yi for saving their lives. Some people worry, 'If there is another sun that hasn't shot dead, will he come to seek revenge?'
Hou Yi commented, "Don't worry, everyone. Sun Lao Shi has a kind heart. He often advises his brothers not to harm the people, and he has also done some beneficial things himself. He has contributed to the people, so don't suspect him
From then on, there was only one sun in the sky, which could not illuminate the entire earth at the same time, so the time was arranged:
Departing from under the Fusang tree in the East China Sea every day, after a long journey of a day, we arrive at the Kunlun Mountains in the west and descend; Then turn to the Fusang tree, take a nap, and rise from the east. Like this, day after day, sending warmth and radiance to the world. He became the most beloved sun god in the world.
The Heavenly Emperor was very angry when he learned that Hou Yi had shot and killed his nine sons. In a fit of anger, Hou Yi was expelled from the Heavenly Court and exiled to the human world to suffer.
Hou Yi thought to himself, as the Heavenly Emperor, you should uphold justice, but he didn't expect you to protect your weaknesses like this. Do you really not know that your son is always doing evil outside? Hou Yi was very sad, not only because he was demoted, but also because he never thought that the Heavenly Emperor had such selfish intentions.
Chang'e married Houyi and originally wanted to enjoy a lifetime of glory and wealth with him. However, Houyi unexpectedly lost the favor of the Heavenly Emperor and was demoted to the mortal world, and even expelled her from the Heavenly Palace. She throws her belly full of unhappiness onto Houyi every day.
Hou Yi knew that Chang'e had never suffered any grievances since childhood, and now that she was implicated and demoted from the Heavenly Palace, he felt a little sorry for her. No matter how Chang'e complains, he doesn't plan and tries his best to comfort her.
Unexpectedly, Chang'e's temper grew stronger and stronger. She cursed Houyi and said, "The Heavenly Emperor looks up to you and made you an official. You don't understand the Heavenly Emperor's intentions, try to show off your abilities, and be demoted from the Heavenly Court. Even I suffer with you
Hou Yi carefully commented to her, 'It's not that I intentionally tried to show off my strength, it's really that they have caused suffering to the people. How can I see people suffer and ignore it? Besides…' Before Hou Yi could continue speaking, Chang'e cried and shouted, and started a big argument with him.
Hou Yi, who helped the people eliminate pests and was exiled, was already very melancholic, and Chang'e complained about him every day, feeling extremely frustrated. Fortunately, he has a broad mind and is someone who doesn't want to sit idle at home, so he puts on his bow, rides his horse, and goes hunting in the mountains and forests every day. He often uses battles with wild beasts to temporarily forget the unhappiness in his heart.
Chang'e, however, sits at home crying and losing her temper every day. Hou Yi came back to comfort her, but she only lost her temper and complained about her grievances. Hou Yi said, "Although our current life is not as good as the Heavenly Palace, it is not wrong. Look, the people gave us the fruits and vegetables they were reluctant to eat to take care of us." Chang'e frowned and said, "What's the use of the people treating us well? If we lose the favor of the Heavenly Emperor and can't return to the Heavenly Palace from now on, isn't it all over
Here there is both hardship and joy, isn't it good to be with the people along the way
What's so good! In this world, people will get old in a few years. What's the point of losing youth and brightness
We can help the people here, it's better than being idle in the Heavenly Palace. What's so scary about old age
You're not afraid, I'm afraid too! If you have the ability, just think of a way to live forever
So Chang'e kept whispering in Houyi's ear every day, and Houyi was really tired of listening.
On this day, Hou Yi returned from hunting, and Chang'e chattered on for a while, saying, "I want to come. When I was in the Heavenly Palace, I heard that the Queen Mother of the West would prepare a elixir of immortality. Go and beg her to get a few doses to eat
Where is the Queen Mother of the West? "Hou Yi asked absentmindedly.
In Kunlun Mountain, even though it's far away, it won't take much trouble for you to make a trip for this matter
Okay, since the Queen Mother of the West has such a spiritual medicine, I'll go get some for you to eat tomorrow
Chang'e is happy. On that day, apart from repeatedly urging Hou Yi to leave early, she didn't say any other complaints.
Kunlun Mountain is a large mountain in the west. It is said to be the capital of Emperor Yan and Emperor Huang, and the Queen Mother of the West also lived here. There is a deep weak water surrounding the Kunlun Mountains, which is bottomless. Even a feather falling into the water will sink to the bottom, and a manned boat cannot float on the water. Outside the weak water, there is a volcano surrounding it, and the flames on the volcano keep burning day and night. Whatever touches this fire, immediately turns to ashes. Although Queen Mother of the West has the elixir of immortality, no one has obtained it yet because most people cannot enter. The scenery of Kunlun Mountain is beautiful, the climate is suitable, and it is warm like spring all year round. The small green trees on the mountain grow evergreen all year round, and various bright flowers bloom throughout the mountain. The birds in the forest are singing softly and melodiously.
Hou Yi arrived at the foot of the mountain and, with his divine power and indomitable will, overcame numerous difficulties. Finally, he passed through the encirclement of water and fire, climbed to the summit, entered the palace gate of the Queen Mother of the West, and met her.
The Queen Mother of the West was dressed in splendid attire, with three green birds flying back and forth from side to side. The Queen Mother of the West had long heard that Hou Yi caused great harm to the human world. She admired his bravery and dedication, and sympathized with his unfortunate experiences. When she learned of Hou Yi's purpose, she took out a packet of medicine and said, "This medicine is made from the fruit picked from the Undead Tree, which has been refined and made. The Undead Tree blooms once every three thousand years, bears fruit once every three thousand years, and only matures after three thousand years. This fruit is very rare, and this medicine is also very rare. If you take it, if you eat it alone, you can ascend to heaven. If you eat it together with two people, although you cannot ascend to heaven, you can both live forever
Hou Yi sought the elixir of immortality and happily walked back, preparing to eat it with Chang'e.
As soon as Hou Yi arrived home, he showed the elixir to Chang'e and said, "Now you should indulge yourself, right? Tomorrow is a good day, let's eat it all the way." He also explained in detail to Chang'e that if one person eats it, they can ascend to heaven, and if two people merge and eat it together, they can both live forever.
Chang'e looked at the package of medicine and was very happy in her heart. Looking at Hou Yi again, his face was black and thin. Judging from his tired look, it was clear that he had suffered a great deal this time.
Hou Yi was indeed extremely exhausted. As soon as he got home, he didn't even have time to eat or drink water. He sat there and fell asleep shortly after.
Chang'e saw her husband exhausted and couldn't help but think of the days after he went to Kunlun Mountain: Since Hou Yi left, Emperor Yao and the local people often came to see her, often bringing her delicious food such as rice, flour, fruits, and vegetables. Life has been much better than before. But Chang'e always felt that the human world was far behind the Heavenly Palace. She wholeheartedly wants to return to the Heavenly Palace.
If two people eat it, they can live forever; if one person eats it, they can ascend to heaven. "Hou Yi's words echoed in her ears, and scenes of fairies dancing in the Heavenly Palace, music playing in the Music Palace, and chefs serving food appeared in her mind. She sighed deeply and said," Although life on earth is good, how can it be compared to the Heavenly Palace
Chang'e's hand couldn't help but reach out towards the medicine package. As soon as my hand touched the package of medicine, my heart couldn't help but beat rapidly. She looked at Hou Yi again, and he was sleeping soundly.
What should we do? Return to the Heavenly Palace and still stay on earth? "Chang'e kept muttering to herself. She couldn't make up her mind for a moment. Looking at Hou Yi again, he was sleeping soundly with a smile on his face. Chang'e felt a slight fever on her face for a moment. My hand trembled for a moment and then withdrew.
Chang'e calmed down for a moment, reached out to take the paper bag, and was about to open it. Chang'e… "Hou Yi whispered in his dream. This sudden sentence made Chang'e shiver. She glanced at Hou Yi, who was still asleep. He said intermittently, 'Tomorrow is Gu Dan… we'll eat all the way…' She couldn't hear what had been said earlier. Originally, Hou Yi was talking in his sleep.
Chang'e was distracted. She stood up, walked around the room, and then sat at the table. Without lifting her head, she opened the medicine package and quickly dropped it to her mouth. As soon as I took the medicine, it was sweet and cool, and I quickly swallowed it. She walked out of the room, the round moon hanging for half a day. She hadn't decided what to do at this moment, but she felt her body fly lightly, rising higher and higher… "Where are we going?" Chang'e thought. It is not appropriate to return to the Heavenly Palace at this time. Before finding personnel to handle it, the Heavenly Emperor will not forgive her, and the gods will also ridicule her. Chang'e's heart is very confused at this moment, where should she go? She can't decide her thoughts. At this point, she was rising higher and higher, not far from the Moon Palace. Chang'e didn't have time to think too much.
Suddenly, a thought flashed through my mind: "There's no other place to go. Let's hide in the Moon Palace for a few days first and then talk about it
So, she always ran towards the round moon.
There is a palace in the moon called Guanghan Palace. Although the exterior of Guanghan Palace is magnificent, the interior is extremely deserted. There is nothing else here except for a white rabbit, a toad, and a cinnamon tree. At that time, Wu Gang, who was punished to chop down trees in the Moon Palace, had not yet gone. Chang'e did not expect Guanghan Palace to be so desolate.
At this moment, facing a desolate silence, Chang'e was very disappointed and discouraged, but she had already arrived and could only stay here. But the longer it goes on, the more I feel that this place is unbearably deserted. At this moment, she realized that her husband had given her many benefits, thought about the joys in the family, and felt that everything in the past was worth mourning. She regretted not feeling its value along the way beforehand! She blamed herself again. If we had a broader mind beforehand and shared the medicine with each other, wouldn't it be better for both of us to live forever than coming here to live in this desolate moon palace!
Chang'e truly regretted it at this moment. How she wanted to return to the human world and live with her husband all the way, but it was already too late.
From then on, Chang'e lived alone in the Moon Palace. Become an immortal in the Moon Palace.