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 it is his own without having to shed blood to identify himself.
Let me 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 is so similar to me that there is no doubt that anyone can determine their blood relationship at a glance.
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 that child, he is today's protagonist.
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, holding 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 new addition."
Gao Qi also smiled and bowed to Li Qinzai.
Li Qinzai stared at Xue Na, as if he was trying to discern whether this guy's "congratulations" were sincere or gloating.
Xue Ne saw that his eyes were not good, and quickly explained: "As an illegitimate child, which family of powerful people in Chang'an City doesn't have many? 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 raised in another 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 New Year holidays."
Li Qinzai said in surprise: "You have one too?"
Gao Qi smiled solemnly and said: "When I was young and just understood 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 their attitudes, it seems that in the Tang Dynasty, illegitimate births were not uncommon and had little to do with morality.
It sounds a little cold, 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 less than a cow. No matter what the owner 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 the mother and child a stable life. If you meet an unscrupulous person, it is not surprising that they end up throwing them into a well. Li Qinzai sighed and rubbed his face vigorously.
In fact, he really wanted to whip himself, but he didn't know whether to punish himself or his ex physically.
No matter how many reasons you have, it is not an excuse to forgive yourself.
The child was sent to the Li Mansion, and it 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 say goodbye.
"Forgive me, Mr. Wu, but I would like to say a few more words before I leave."
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, but later her family fell into trouble. Although she was a little poorer, her education was not lost.
Li Qinzai said humbly: "You said 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. Lin Nu 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 Lin Nu. The child's life was miserable.
Then my mother was gone, and the old woman asked her shamelessly, hoping that the fifth young master would treat the child well."
Li Qinzai pursed his lips and nodded.
After a quick glance at the timid-looking child, Li Qinzai asked: "Does the child have a name?"
The old woman sighed: "He has not yet received his 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 man 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 several times silently.
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 sinking, Qiao'er became frightened and turned around and knelt down to Li Qinzai.
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"Qiao'er pays homage to his father."
The voice is very small, and the sound is 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 Qiaoer’s life less bitter.”
Li Qinzai instantly understood what she meant.
A wealthy family is naturally not short of money or food. However, Qiaoer is an illegitimate child with no name and no status. It is easy for him to be looked down upon and treated with contempt 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 or misfortune can be solved, but Qiao'er is a living child. How can Li Qinzai solve him? Should he just leave him alone?
"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 for 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.
But 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 was grabbed tightly by the corner of her clothes.
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. She just shook her head with tears: "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 refused to 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 said softly: "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, can you do a trick for you?"
Qiao'er didn't say a word, still crying.
A copper coin was in Li Qinzai's palm. He held it in his palm and spread it out, and the copper coin disappeared like a miracle.
After all, Qiao'er is only a child under five years old, and his attention, joys and sorrows are only short-lived.
Seeing Li Qinzai's miraculous tricks, Qiao'er stopped crying and opened her eyes curiously. Her attention was 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 got 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 house.
After leaving the gate of Li's Mansion and blending into the tidal flow of people, the old woman couldn't control herself. She squatted on the ground and covered her face and burst into tears.
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's nice to say goodbye silently like this.
From now on, it is his turn to shoulder this responsibility.