The King's Ghost

Journey to the West, Chapter 44, The King's Ghost.

《西游记》第四十四章 国王的鬼魂

The man walked into the Tang monk's room. Who are you? asked the Tang monk nervously. I'm king of the Black Rooster Kingdom, said the man. My kingdom suffered a horrible drought five years ago. Crops wouldn't grow and my people were starving. One day a Daoist arrived in the kingdom. He said he had great powers and could pray for rain.

那个男人走进了唐僧的房间。 唐僧紧张地问：“你是谁？” 男人说：“我是乌鸡国的国王。” 五年前，我的国家遭遇了一场可怕的旱灾。 庄稼种不活，百姓们都在挨饿。 有一天，一个道士来到了我的国家。 他说自己法力高强，能够求雨。

Did the Taoist prayers bring rain? asked the Tang monk. The king nodded. It rained for days, and our crops began to grow. Wonderful, said the Tang monk with a smile. But then his smile faded. I'm confused. Why do you need my help?

唐僧问：“道士求到雨了吗？” 国王点了点头。 雨下了好几天，我们的庄稼终于开始生长了。 唐僧笑着说：“太好了。” 可紧接着他的笑容就消失了。 我有点想不通。 你为什么需要我的帮忙呢？

The king took a deep breath. After the Daoist brought the rain, we became close friends. One day we were walking when I noticed a strange light coming from my well. I went to the well and looked in. Suddenly, I felt someone push me in. It was the Daoist! He had made the light with magic so he could trick me. I fell deep into the water and he sealed the well shut!

国王深吸了一口气。 道士求来雨之后，我们成了很要好的朋友。 有一天我们一起散步，我发现我的井里冒出了奇怪的光。 我走到井边往里面看。 突然，我感觉有人把我推了下去。 是那个道士！ 他用法术变出那道亮光，就是为了骗我。 我掉进了深水里面，他还把井口封死了！

Tears came to the king's eyes. My body is still down there. I'm just a ghost. That's horrible, said the Tang monk. Your guards punished the Daoist, right? The king shook his head. The Daoists made himself look like me, and now everyone thinks he's the real king. The king paused. I've been in the land of darkness ever since. Tonight, a spirit brought me to see you. He said you can help me.

国王的眼里涌出了泪水。 我的尸体还在井底呢。 我现在只是个鬼魂。 唐僧说：“这也太可怕了。” 你的侍卫们已经惩罚那个道士了，对不对？ 国王摇了摇头。 道士把自己变成了我的样子，现在所有人都以为他是真国王。 国王停顿了一下。 从那以后我就一直待在阴间。 今晚，一位神仙带我来见你。 他说你可以帮我。

How can I help you? Ask the Tang monk. I'm just a monk. Yes, but you're traveling with Sun Wukong, said the king. Sun Wukong is very powerful. He can destroy the Daoist. The Tang monk hesitated. Wukong can't charge into the palace and attack the Daoist. People will think the monkey is evil, attacking a king for no reason.

唐僧问：“我怎么帮你呀？我只是个和尚而已。” 国王说：“没错，但你身边跟着孙悟空呀。” 孙悟空法力高强，他能打败那个道士。 唐僧犹豫了。 悟空不能直接冲进王宫去攻击道士呀。 大家会觉得这猴子是妖怪，无缘无故袭击国王。