Presumably, we are all familiar with the name Wu Zixu, and now we often see it in some TV dramas. This pivotal figure in the Spring and Autumn Period. There are many allusions circulating in this figure: a white head for one night, a seven-star dragon garden, and a thousand dollars for gratitude.
What we are going to talk about today is why Wu Zixu gets old overnight. Speaking of Wu Zixu, the first thing to say is Wu Zixu's father, a loyal minister who died in the light of Wu Zixu. The prince was framed by Fei Wuji, and Wu Haohua was also implicated. Fei Wuji said to King Chu Ping: Wu She has two sons, both of whom are very talented. If we can't kill them, it will be a disaster for Chu.
Wu Shang was about to go when the clever Wu Zixu said? The king of Chu called me brother, not to save my father's life, but for fear that we would become a disaster after we escaped. So he took my father hostage and called me brother under the pretence. When my brothers arrive, father and son will be killed together. What's good for my father's life?
Later, Wu Shang saved his father and returned to China, and Zixu fled. King Chu Ping ordered the painting of shadows and figures, and arrested Wu Zixu everywhere. Wu Zixu started a series of trips, passing through the state of Chen to Zhaoguan, which is between two mountains and there is a big river in front. The situation was dangerous and heavily guarded, which really stumped him at this time. Wu Zixu had no other way to pass Zhao Guan, so he turned white overnight.
Due to the ingenious arrangement of Dong, a disciple of the famous doctor, he found a person who looks similar to Zi Xu to go through the customs instead of Zi Xu, causing confusion. Because Zixu's hair was gray, Wu Zixu got through Zhaoguan. Some people say that it is God's will that makes it difficult for Wu Zixu to grow old, but more people think that it is his inner wisdom and sense of responsibility that makes him worry about growing old overnight.