A Touching Story

As I was browsing the blogs, I came across this story. I have a fascination with Asian culture and find their history and stories extremely interesting. If I had normal emotions like a regular human being I would say this story moves me, however it doesn't. I just thought others might like it.

The Butterfly Lovers [Liang Shan Bo Yu Zhu Ying Tai]
In feudal China when women were confined to their homes and love by choice results in condemnation, there was a girl from a wealthy family who seeked to defy the norms of society. Her name is Zhu Ying Tai. With a desire to be educated, she took on a male identity and set off for Hang Zhou.
It was there where Zhu Ying Tai met Liang Shan Bo, a fellow schoolmate. They soon became close friends and were enjoying each other’s company, and Liang Shan Bo all the while oblivious to Zhu Ying Tai true gender.
However upon completion of their studies, it was time for the two of them to depart. Zhu Ying Tai, hiding her love for Liang Shan Bo all the while, thought of a plan so that she can see Liang Shan Bo again. She offered “his” sister’s hand for marriage, and urged Liang Shan Bo to visit “his” parents soon to raise the marriage issue. Liang Shan Bo promptly agreed.
A year passed and Liang Shan Bo finally arrived at Zhu Ying Tai residence. He was overwhelmed with joy as he realized Zhu Ying Tai real identity, and also that Zhu Ying Tai was deeply in love with him. The couple’s happiness was short lived, as they learnt that Zhu Ying Tai father had already betrothed Zhu Ying Tai to a rich man.
Liang Shan Bo returns, devastated. He grieved upon the misfortune that had befallen on him and Zhu Ying Tai, and alas, died on his way back home. Zhu Yin Tai, upon learning the died of Liang Shan Bo, made up her mind that since she was not fated to unite with Liang Shan Bo in mortal world, she would do so in the nether world. She pretended to agree to the marriage, given that the marriage procession must pass by Liang Shan Bo grave.
Her request was granted and ill-fated Zhu Ying Tai weeped grievously before Liang Shan Bo grave. Dark clouds gathered and a strong wind began to blow. And as if heaven was abiding by Zhu Ying Tai wish, a stroke of lightning flashed across the sky and the grave cracked open Zhu Ying Tai jumped into the opened grave.
The sky cleared and the gusts of wind ceased. Emerged from the grave were two beautiful butterflies, dancing freely and happily side by side. Once again Liang Shan Bo and Zhu Ying Tai were reunited and never to be separated again.