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Wise Advice for a Young Widow
Di Renjie was a renowned chancellor in the Tang Dynasty. At a young age, he was very handsome with a fine complexion. On the way to the capital city to sit for the imperial exam, he stayed at an inn one evening.
He was studying quietly at night when suddenly a young woman came into his room. She turned out to be the widow of the hotel's owner, who passed away not long after they got married. She was impressed by Di’s handsome appearance and came to flirt with him under the excuse of getting some light for her candle.
Although Di saw right through the young widow's intentions, he spoke to her with a friendly air.
“Madam, your fair countenance reminds me of what an old monk told me long ago.”
Out of curiosity, the young widow asked him what the old monk said.
Di told her that, before coming to the capital city, he lived in a temple for his studies. While there, an old monk once gave him a warning about the future.
“You have a commanding appearance and will become a high official in the future. But you must remember not to indulge in sex and commit adultery, lest your future be ruined,” said the monk.
“I have always kept these words in my heart,” Di continued. “It’s admirable that you work hard to keep the business going and have guarded your chastity. Please do not ruin your fine character due to impetuous emotion. Besides, you have elderly parents-in-law and a young son to take care of, who all depend on you. The virtue of women who guard their chastity has always been praised and highly respected since ancient times.”
The young woman was moved to tears after hearing Di’s words.
“Thank you for your gracious guidance,” she said. “From now on, I will stick to the chastity expected of women to repay your kindest advice.”
She left after thanking Di Renjie two more times.


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