"But when this girl faced such a predicament, instead of following the crowd, she strengthened herself and loved herself. She used needlework and other work as a female worker to earn money to pay off her debts. Every debt of her father and her mother's medical treatment were clearly recorded."
"If that's all, that's it. But she still uses all her spare time to practice calligraphy and reading. Now she not only can write well, but she also has a basic knowledge of the Five Classics."
"I'm grateful for this woman's perseverance. What's even more rare is that she repays her kindness. Not only has she paid off her debts, but she can even teach some neighborhood children to read and write in her spare time. Such a strange woman makes me feel guilty. Ashamed!"
Lin Ruoquan had also heard the story of the golden lady Jin Qiaoer, a "double hero", and knew that Bai Dongjiang also inscribed on the lintel of his house. Unexpectedly, the girl brought here today was actually Jin Qiaoer.
What made Lin Ruoquan even more impressed was that not only did she take the initiative to pay off her debts, but she was even able to use her knowledge to help others. In this girl, the two words "benevolence and virtue" that Confucianism has always pursued are gathered together.
After this matter was publicized by the people, Jin Qiaoer was no longer an ordinary folk woman, but represented certain spirits advocated by Confucianism, such as her father's loyalty, her mother's temperance, and her own faith and benevolence.
So now Jin Qiaoer has become a model and role model to a certain extent.
Bai Dongjiang sighed and said: "Xiang Lin, as the saying goes, no one is perfect, and no one is perfect. When a person is praised too highly, and everyone is paying attention, that is the most dangerous time."
"I appreciate this girl's persistence and kindness, so I did something trivial for her."
"But just because she did this, she was put on the altar and became the focus of the people's attention. She is only fifteen, and her future life is still too long. If she keeps going like this, she will inevitably end up doing something wrong one day because of some small things. Wrong and reviled.”
"You must know that what a thousand people point out will end without a cure. Many words make gold, but accumulation of bones will destroy them."
"A person does all the evil things in his life, but if he does one good thing, everyone will praise him. And if a person does all the good things in his life, but if he does one wrong thing accidentally, his reputation will be ruined."
"My original intention was to help her, but I didn't expect it to cause an uproar. If I harmed her because of this, how can I feel so at ease?"
Lin Ruoquan understood this truth, but he didn't know what Bai Dongjiang meant by bringing Jin Qiaoer here.
Now that Jin Qiaoer is famous all over the world, Lin Ruoquan feels that even he can't do much to help.
Bai Dongjiang coughed and said, "I heard that Prime Minister Li Zuo has no children..."
"oh……"
"?" Lin Ruoquan suddenly understood Bai Dongjiang's intention.
If Li Youdao comes forward to adopt Jin Qiaoer as his adopted daughter, she must be adopted into the Prime Minister's Mansion, and ordinary people will never see her again. In this way, not only Li Youdao will be fulfilled, but Jin Qiaoer will also be fulfilled, and Jin Qiaoer's good name will no longer be seen. You will not be tarnished by small mistakes and mistakes, and you can ensure peace and wealth throughout your life.
Secondly, Bai Dongjiang's conscience is at ease. Even Lin Ruoquan himself has found a rare adopted daughter for his old friend, fulfilling the duty of a friend.
People will praise Jin Qiaoer for his faith and kindness, Li Youdao for his warm heart, and Lin Ruoquan for his sharp eyesight.
The most important thing is that before Bai Dongjiang is about to propose a proposal to move the capital, it means some kind of reconciliation with Li Youdao, and Jin Qiaoer can completely serve as a bridge for this reconciliation and become a link for future connections.
In this way, there are all winners and no losers!
Bai Dongjiang's ability to become a bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion is indeed not in vain!
Lin Ruoquan and Bai Dongjiang have been ministers in the same palace for many years and have not had much contact with each other. Therefore, it was only today, sitting in the central hall of his home, that he really felt Bai Dongjiang's skills and planning, so amazing!
"Don't worry, Mr. Ge, this matter has been taken care of by the truth!" Lin Ruoquan had no reason to refuse. This was a good thing, but it was a small thing at the same time, and it left Li Youdao enough room to advance and retreat.
The adopted daughter can be either nominal or real. She can be taken to the government to be raised, or she can be provided with tuition fees for her to study or to buy another house.
Bai Dongjiang nodded and said to the girl, "Qiao'er, why don't you come to see Prime Minister Lin?"
The girl got up obediently, walked to the hall, bowed down Yingying, and said: "People's daughter Jin Qiaoer pays homage to Prime Minister Lin."
Lin Ruoquan cast his eyes on her and looked her up and down. He saw that although this woman was extremely beautiful, she had no makeup. Her clothes were simple but elegant, her skin was slightly rough, and her eyes were pure. At a glance, she could tell that she grew up in the countryside. of folk women.
"It's rare, it's rare!" Lin Ruoquan said with a smile to Bai Dongjiang: "Only the wise eyes of the pavilion can discover this piece of jade!"
Bai Dongjiang waved his hand: "Hey, I'm ashamed, I just can't bear that this woman will have another rough life in the future."
"Okay! Jin Qiao'er, you will stay with me temporarily for the next few days. I will go find Li Xiang in a few days."
Bai Dongjiang smiled and said: "I took the liberty to come here this time. I only brought a few boxes of tea, a few idle books, and two volumes of painting scrolls to give to Prime Minister Lin. Don't refuse!"
Lin Ruoquan smiled bitterly and said: "Although you and I don't have much contact, why should we stick to these customs? If this is the case, next time I go to visit you, won't I have to bring something to Mr. Ge?"
Bai Dongjiang laughed loudly: "I've been bothering you for a long time today, so I'll say goodbye."
Lin Ruoquan stood up to see him off.
Jin Qiaoer also stood up silently, walked to the door, and bowed to Bai Dongjiang again: "Qiaoer bid farewell to Mr. Bai!"
Lin Ruoquan saw it and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "This child is indeed a piece of pure jade. I really can't bear to give it to that guy Li Youdao. If he hadn't been childless, I would have adopted him as my adopted daughter no matter what."
He stepped forward and helped Jin Qiaoer with his own hands: "My child, you don't have to be restrained these days. It's like being at home here, do you hear me?"
Jin Qiaoer hummed and nodded obediently.
"I just heard Mr. Bai Ge say that you have studied a lot of classics, and you have a basic understanding of them, which is already very rare. You must know that those scholars of your age do nothing every day, just read, and those who cannot understand There are still many people here!”
"Qiao'er doesn't deserve Mr. Bai Ge's praise, and he doesn't dare to explain it. I just told him a few times, so I remember the general meaning."
Lin Ruoquan secretly praised him again. He was neither arrogant nor impetuous, neither humble nor overbearing. He was such a good young man, but it was a pity that he was born as a girl.
"The house is cramped, so how about temporarily forcing you to live in the west wing of the front yard?"
"Qiao'er depends entirely on Prime Minister Lin's orders."
"Well, Zhongsheng! Go quickly and arrange for Miss Qiaoer to settle down!" Lin Ruoquan ordered.
