Li Qinzai is only twenty years old, and he is only a baby of more than 200 months old...
This big baby was kicked out by his biological father just now and the whole yard was full of chaos.
Who would have thought that he would actually have a child.
When he traveled back in time, Li Qinzai knew that his predecessor had done a lot of evil, and he was mentally prepared to bear these evil karma. He was used to taking the blame, and he just took action to solve any trouble he encountered.
However, as a normal person, a normal young man who has raised children in two lifetimes, suddenly a child falls from the sky, and he can tell at a glance that he is his father without having to shed blood to identify himself.
I would like to ask, how should this normal person react?
You can't just look up to the sky and laugh with joy to congratulate yourself on becoming a father, right?
Li Qinzai's first reaction was suspicion, but when he saw the child in front of him, whose facial features were almost identical to his own, his suspicion was immediately dispelled.
He was so similar to her that there was no doubt that anyone could tell at a glance that they were related by blood.
Li Qinzai's second reaction was to refuse.
This is a normal reaction. No matter who suddenly discovers that a son has fallen from the sky, the subconscious reaction will be rejection.
Because he lacked participation and did not see the process, God was caught off guard and only threw him a result. Who can easily accept this result?
Anyway, Li Qinzai couldn't accept it for a while, it was too shocking.
My eyes couldn't help but look at the child, he was the protagonist today.
The child was very young, about four or five years old, with a thin and frail body. Li Qinzai looked at him as if he were looking in a mirror, but his facial features were a little smaller than his, which felt weird.
The child looked very cowardly. He hid behind the old woman and held on to the corner of the woman's clothes with his small hands, as if it was the only life-saving straw.
His clear eyes showed deep uneasiness. In this completely unfamiliar environment, he could not hide his panic.
Li Qinzai looked at him carefully. For a long time, the child's eyes met Li Qinzai's. He shuddered and instantly avoided his eyes. His small body flashed and he hid behind the woman.
The little hand holding the woman's clothes became stronger, and Li Qinzai could clearly see that the knuckles of the little hand were turning white.
Xue Ne and Gao Qi were just bystanders. They were only amused by the commotion. Judging from their expressions, after the initial surprise, they didn't think it was a big deal.
After gently poking Li Qinzai, Xue Na smiled and said, "Congratulations to Brother Jingchu for your addition."
Gao Qi also smiled and bowed to Li Qinzai.
Li Qinzai stared at Xue Ne, as if he was trying to discern whether this guy's "congratulations" were sincere or gloating.
Seeing that his eyes were not kind, Xue Ne quickly explained: "As an illegitimate child, who's family doesn't have many powerful people in Chang'an City? We have never been short of money or women. After all these years of having fun outside, do you think we are all good men and women?"
Gao Qi also smiled and said: "Yes, it's normal. When Yudi was sixteen, he also gave birth to a child with a dancer from the Neijiaofang. He is two years old this year and is raising him outside his house. Although he is unknown and has no status, he did not treat his mother and son badly. Yudi's My wife also gives money and gifts to mother and son during the New Year."
Li Qinzai said in surprise: "You have one too?"
Gao Qi smiled sternly and said: "When I was young and just learned about the relationship between men and women, I inevitably played too hard and had children as soon as they were born. It was not a bad thing for the family. After all, it was a new child, but it was not easy to recognize the name and identity. It’s not difficult to be a rich man when your children grow up.”
Li Qinzai said oh.
Judging from the attitudes of the two, it seems that in the Tang Dynasty, illegitimate births were not uncommon and had little to do with morality.
It sounds a bit cruel, but the so-called "morality" in ancient times was based on equality of status.
Maiko and maidservants are of low status, and their value is similar to that of cattle and horses, or even worse than a cow. No matter what the master does to people of low status, it has no moral relevance. Even if they are beaten to death, the official will only fine them two hundred coins. money.
If you meet a conscientious master, such as Gao Qi, the maiko can still raise her in the outer house when her belly is big, giving mother and child a stable life. If you meet an unscrupulous master, it is not surprising that he will be thrown into a well all the time.
Li Qinzai sighed and rubbed his face vigorously.
In fact, he wanted to whip himself, but he didn't know whether to punish himself or his ex physically.
No matter how many reasons there are, it is no excuse to forgive yourself.
The child was sent to Li's house, which was regarded as acknowledgment.
The old woman saluted Li Siwen and Li Qinzai. She had completed Lin Nu's last instructions, fulfilled her responsibilities, and was about to leave.
"Young Master Wu, forgive me. The old woman wanted to say a few more words before she left."
It can be seen that the old woman's words and deeds are very well-educated. She was also from an official family back then. Later, her family fell into trouble. Although she was a little poorer, her education was not lost.
Li Qinzai said humbly: "You say it."
The old woman reluctantly touched the child's head and said, "Linnu also comes from an official family. Her father was a Jinshi in the 21st year of Zhenguan. He served as county magistrate for many years and had a good official reputation. Unfortunately, the family was in trouble. You will end up dead."
"Fortunately, Mr. Li saved the lives of several women and children of the Han family. Linnu was also adopted by your family as a maid, saving her from the pain of falling into the world. The child was born to you and Linnu. The child's life was miserable. Then my mother is gone, the old woman has the audacity to beg you, and hopes that the fifth young master will treat the child well."
Li Qinzai pursed his lips and nodded.
After a quick glance at the timid-looking child, Li Qinzai asked, "Do you have a name for the child?"
The old woman sighed: "He has not yet been given a great name because he was born in a miserable life. His mother died and his father did not recognize him. The women and children in his family could not give him a good life. A person who is hungry and well-fed is really like a buckwheat. So, Everyone in the family calls him 'Qiao'er'."
"Qiao'er..." Li Qinzai recited silently several times.
The old woman knelt down, pulled Qiao'er in front of her, pointed at Li Qinzai, and said: "Qiao'er, he is your father, go and kneel down."
Qiao'er was frightened, her little body trembled suddenly, and she took a few steps back involuntarily.
The old woman frowned and said in a deep voice: "Have you forgotten what I taught you at home? No matter how poor we are, we must be polite."
Qiao'er looked at the old woman timidly. Seeing the old woman's face darkening, Qiao'er became frightened and turned around and knelt down to Li Qinzai.
"Qiao'er pays homage to his father."
The voice is small, milky and a bit cute.
Li Qinzai stretched out his hands to help him up, but as soon as he touched Qiao'er's arm, Qiao'er ducked away as if he was electrocuted.
Obviously he was not used to Li Qinzai's touch, so he turned around and threw himself into the old woman's arms.
The old woman rubbed his hair with pity and sighed: "Finally, you have a destination. I hope you have endured all the hardships."
As she spoke, the old woman bowed to Li Qinzai and said, "The child is entrusted to the Fifth Young Master. You are his father. How do you discipline him? The old woman doesn't say much. She just wants to do it for the sake of Lin Nu's poor child." , Make Qiao’er’s life less miserable.”
Li Qinzai instantly understood what she meant.
A wealthy family naturally has no shortage of money or food. However, Qiaoer is an illegitimate child with no reputation and no status. He is easily looked down upon and treated lightly in a wealthy family.
The old woman meant to ask Li Qinzai to try his best to ensure his food and clothing.
Li Qinzai has gradually accepted the reality. There are too many unexpected surprises in life. If they cannot be solved, they can only choose to accept them.
Any trouble can be solved, but Qiao'er is a living child. How can Li Qinzai solve him? Should we just leave it outside?
"I will treat him well." Li Qinzai looked directly into the old woman's eyes and promised seriously.
The old woman saw the sincerity in Li Qinzai's eyes, and sighed with relief: "In this way, the old woman can also have an explanation to Lin Nu. It is the crime of the old woman to disturb your house today. I also ask all the nobles of the Duke's house Forgive me, I apologize to you all."
After saying this, the old woman knelt down and bowed, and Li Qinzai hurriedly helped her up.
The old woman reluctantly touched Qiao'er's head again, turned around and left.
Li Qinzai felt sad and hurriedly ordered Butler Wu to collect twenty taels of silver cake from the accounting room, intending to give it to the old woman to improve her and her family's life.
The old woman refused.
"If I take a penny from your house today, Qiao'er will have a bad reputation if he recognizes his relatives. The old woman sent him here to recognize his relatives, not to sell his children!"
As she was about to leave, the old woman's clothes were tightly grabbed by someone.
Looking down, Qiao'er looked anxious: "Grandma, don't leave Qiao'er behind!"
The old woman sighed, knelt down and said softly: "Qiao'er, this is your home. Your father and your grandfather are all here. They are your real relatives."
Qiao'er was very young and didn't understand the truth yet, so she just shook her head with tears in her eyes: "No!"
"Qiao'er, what did grandma teach you when you came? How can you be tolerated by a wealthy family if you don't know the principles and etiquette? Don't be willful!" The old woman's expression was already a bit stern.
Qiao'er still held on to the hem of her clothes and wouldn't let go, crying loudly.
The old woman couldn't stop crying, and everyone present had red eyes.
Li Qinzai took a deep breath, forced out a smile, squatted in front of Qiao'er, and whispered: "Qiao'er, do you know who I am?"
Qiao'er sobbed and said, "You are my father."
Without leaving a trace, Li Qinzai turned Qiao'er's body around so that he faced him. Li Qinzai took out a copper coin from his arms and said with a wink, "Father, I'll do a trick for you, okay?"
Qiao'er said nothing, still crying.
A copper coin was in Li Qinzai's palm. He held it in his palm and spread it out. The copper coin disappeared like magic.
After all, Qiao'er is only a child under five years old, and his attention, joy and sorrow are only short-lived.
Seeing Li Qinzai's miraculous tricks, Qiao'er stopped crying and opened her eyes curiously. His attention has been completely attracted by Li Qinzai.
Li Qinzai turned his palm over again, and the copper coin appeared in his palm again.
Qiao'er became more and more surprised and moved closer to examine Li Qinzai's palm.
Li Qinzai let him check with a smile, then raised his eyes and glanced quickly at the old woman.
The old woman understood, turned her back to Qiao'er, saluted him silently, then turned and walked out of Li's Mansion.
After leaving the gate of Li's Mansion and blending into the tidal flow of people, the old woman couldn't control herself, squatted on the ground and covered her face and cried loudly.
In the front yard of Li's house, Li Qinzai was still playing tricks with Qiao'er happily.
Seeing that Qiao'er's attention was still on the copper coins in his palm, Li Qinzai also smiled.
Children are too young and should not bear the joys and sorrows of the world too early.
It was nice to say goodbye silently like this.
From now on, it was his turn to shoulder this responsibility.
