Refusing a Second Marriage with a Beautiful Girl

🌹 After his release, Yu’s family brought their young, beautiful daughter to Qian’s home to show their gratitude. Qian’s wife suggested he marry her as a second wife, hoping that this might bring a son to their family.

🥀 Qian refused, saying, “It is wrong to take advantage of others’ misfortune. I helped them out of kindness. Marrying their daughter now would be improper. I would rather remain without an heir than act unethically.”

💐 That night, Qian’s wife dreamt of a divine being who told her, “Your husband helps people and performs good deeds. Through his virtuous actions, a son will be granted to you.”

🍁 The following year, Qian’s wife gave birth to a boy, who later passed the imperial examination and served as a census officer and inspector in the central government.

Source: Minghui

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