"Young Master, if you reject the Ziqian family like this, what if …"
Fu Bo saw Wu Yuanqing off and returned to the manor. When he saw Modun deep in thought in the living room, he couldn't help but worry. The Ziqian family could be said to be the oldest family in the Hundred Families. Their influence was deeply rooted, and it wouldn't be beneficial for the Mo Family to go against them.
"It's fine!" Meton shook his head. "The reason why I rejected the Ziqian family was because they are all profit-seeking people. They can't be trusted. In the future, it will be normal for them to go back on their words for the sake of benefits.
Secondly, the Mo Family and the Ziqian Family have different principles. The Ziqian Family released money to suck the blood of the people and make money by any means necessary. On the other hand, the Mo Family's bank loans are to help the merchants and workshops get through the difficulties, so that the people, merchants, the court, and the Mo Family will benefit. Sometimes, they don't even care about the money. If we cooperate with the Ziqian Family, there will be a day when we fall out. "
Fu Boruo nodded thoughtfully.
"Of course, there is another reason, and that is Mei Niang!" Meton said with a firm gaze. Mei Niang lived in a family without any kinship and was persecuted by the Wu Family. If he cooperated with Wu Yuanqing, what would happen to her?
"Mei Niang! I heard from the other Mo Jiazi brothers that Mei Niang has been depressed ever since she came back from outside the city. " Uncle Fu frowned. He naturally knew about the Wu Family. Mei Niang originally thought that it was because of her father's death, but she didn't expect that her father, who she had always admired, was also a heartless person. This made her collapse.
"It's fine, I will personally counsel her another day," Meton said indifferently. Although Wu Meiniang was young, she was still a famous empress in the future. He didn't think that this problem could defeat her.
However, he didn't expect that before he went to look for Wu Meiniang, Wu Meiniang actually came looking for him personally.
"Disciple greets Master!" In the study room, Wu Meiniang bowed solemnly with a tense face.
"So it's Mei Niang. Why are you looking for me?" Meton put down the book in his hand and said with a smile. He knew that Wu Meiniang was in a bad mood these days, so he didn't leave any homework for her.
Wu Meiniang wanted to say something but hesitated. In the end, she gritted her teeth and said, "Disciple came here today to bid farewell to Master."
"Why is that?" Meton asked in surprise. He never thought that Wu Meiniang would say something like that.
Wu Meiniang said with a pained expression, "This disciple was born in the Zi Qian Aristocratic Family. My father and brothers are all from the Zi Qian Aristocratic Family. The Zi Qian Aristocratic Family has a notorious reputation, while the Mo Family has a thousand-year-old reputation. If word spread that the Mo Family accepted Mei Niang as their disciple, I'm afraid it would tarnish the Mo Family's reputation."
Meton waved his hand and said, "The reputation of the Mo Clan is not something you can ruin. Master isn't afraid, so what are you afraid of?"
Wu Meiniang lowered her head and said, "Mei Niang appreciates Master's love and care, but Mei Niang has the greedy blood of the Zi Qian Aristocratic Family flowing in her body. I'm afraid I'm not worthy of this good fortune."
Meton suddenly understood that the reason for Mei Niang's reaction was probably because of Wu Yuanshuang's words. She felt inferior because she was born in the Zi Qian Aristocratic Family.
When Meton thought of this, he suddenly showed a trace of affection. When he accepted Wu Meiniang as his disciple, it was because he was curious about the historical empress. However, after a few months of contact, Meton had accepted this disciple from the bottom of his heart. Now that he had changed the trajectory of Wu Meiniang's life, how could he let her repeat the same mistakes?
At that moment, Meton stood up and sighed, "This is Master's fault. Master has been teaching you the Mo Clan's Mo Techniques, but I forgot that you are only a little girl in your teens. You still need to be enlightened mentally.
"Master, I …" Wu Meiniang shook her head and argued.
Meton waved his hand and stopped Wu Meiniang's words. He said in a clear voice, "You think that because you were born in the Zi Qian Aristocratic Family, you were born evil, but you don't know that this is a big mistake."
"Everyone says that human nature is evil. The son of the wicked is bound to be evil, and the son of the sinner is bound to be guilty. However, I have confirmed that there is no distinction between good and evil in human nature. Everyone is as pure as a piece of white paper when they are born. What really separates good from evil is the environment and education that one receives, not the identity and background at birth.
"There is no distinction between good and evil in human nature?" Wu Meiniang couldn't help but be stunned. When she found out about her true background, she had always felt inferior about her own background. She didn't expect that the answer from Master was completely different.
"Yes, Master wants to tell you directly that human nature is good, but Master doesn't want to lie to you." Meton sighed.
Wu Meiniang frowned and said, "But as far as I know, when a person is born, they will only endlessly occupy. When no one cares, they will cry loudly. When they see something delicious or fun, they will think of ways to occupy it, unwilling to share it with others. My third sister was like this when she was just born. Mother said that I was like this at that time too!
"Also, it is said that when a bird has just hatched, the strong bird will squeeze the weak bird out of the nest and let it fall to its death. However, it will enjoy the mother bird's food alone. Humans and beasts are like this, so how can it not be that human nature is evil?" Wu Meiniang stubbornly said.
Meton shook his head and said, "The biggest difference between humans and animals is that animals are completely bestial, while humans have both bestial and human nature. Bestial nature is the instinct of any animal to find food to make a living. It is innate, just like how a baby enjoys its mother and a baby bird falls to its brother's death.
On the other hand, human nature is nurtured. Of course, the best way is education. When a person is sensible, they will slowly learn to share and love their brother. "
"Human nature and bestial nature?" Wu Meiniang was dumbfounded. This was the first time she had heard of such a theory.
Meton nodded and said, "So, birth and childhood can't determine a person's good or evil. What really determines a person's good or evil is the nurture. Although you were born in the Qian Family, you have been influenced by my School of Mohism. Whether you are a good person or a bad person is completely dependent on you, not your birth."
"Dependent on me?" Wu Meiniang muttered to herself.
"Recently, you have been engrossed in the School of Mohism. Master has forgotten about the shortcomings of your enlightened mind. Fortunately, master has passed on the 《Three Character Classic》 to you. As your book of enlightenment, it will certainly resolve the doubts in your heart."
"《Three Character Classic》? Is there such a book? " Wu Meiniang shook her head. Meton's book collection could be said to be extremely comprehensive. She had flipped through the books in the study room many times, but she had never heard of the 《Three Character Classic》.
"I made this especially for you. Listen carefully." Modun said in a clear voice.
"Disciple will listen to master's teachings." Wu Meiniang solemnly performed the disciple's etiquette.
"At birth, man's nature is good. Similar in nature, different in habits … "
Meton rhythmically imparted the famous 《Three Character Classic》 to Wu Meiniang. The 《Three Character Classic》 in the future was created in the Song Dynasty. Not only was it easy to read, it was also a collection of classics and histories. It was a classic book of enlightenment that had been passed down for thousands of years.
Meton slightly modified it. The original Confucian school was changed to the Hundred Schools of Thought, and the history after the Tang Dynasty was changed to the classical figures of the Hundred Schools of Thought. It was completely seamless.
Wu Meiniang carefully memorized it. Suddenly, she felt as if she had been enlightened.
"But, didn't master just say that human nature is not divided into good and evil? Why would the 《Three Character Classic》 say that human nature is good? "After memorizing it, Wu Meiniang pondered for a moment and asked.
"Although human nature is not divided into good and evil, when we educate others, we must promote good and suppress evil. Naturally, we advocate that human nature is good." Meton did not hide anything from Wu Meiniang and spoke frankly.
"Disciple understands." Wu Meiniang solemnly said. The knot in her heart was suddenly swept away.
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