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In the last years of the turbulent Qing Dynasty, Tan Zhonglin, a powerful official who leaned towards the government and the opposition, enjoyed a high reputation both inside and outside the government and the opposition with his extraordinary intelligence and majesty. However, such a prominent official, due to an accidental drunkenness, planted the seeds of changes in the palace in the future.
It was a dark and windy night, and Tam was invited to attend a grand banquet. After three rounds of drinking, his consciousness gradually blurred, and his steps began to stagger. On the way home, he happened to meet the maid Li in the house. Under the moonlight, Li's face looked exceptionally beautiful, and Tan Zhonglin, driven by alcohol, actually picked up Li and took him back to his room.
That night, Tan Zhonglin was drunk and unconscious, unaware of what was happening. Lee, on the other hand, spent a long and torturous night in fear and helplessness. She didn't dare to speak out, so she could only bear the humiliation and pain in silence.
Early the next morning, Tam woke up from a hangover and found himself lying in an unfamiliar room, while Lee was weeping with his head bowed on the side. He rubbed his hazy eyes, trying to remember what had happened last night, but his mind went blank. He smiled awkwardly, apologized to Lee, and promised to forget all about it. Li nodded silently, but a complicated emotion surged in his heart.
Time flies, and twenty-four spring and autumn seasons have passed in a blink of an eye. Tan Zhonglin's wife has long passed away, and the affairs of the mansion have gradually fallen into the hands of the Li family. With her outstanding intelligence and hard work, she has won the trust and appreciation of Tan Chung Lun. Up and down the Tan Mansion, no one knows that the status of the Li family is no longer what it used to be, and no one dares to despise her.
However, just as the Li family's position became more and more secure, the secret that had been buried for twenty-four years quietly detonated like a time bomb. Someone inadvertently discovered the secret of Tan Zhonglin carrying the Li family back to the room when he was drunk, and the news quickly spread in the Tan Mansion, causing an uproar.
When Tan Zhonglin heard the news, he was shocked. He tried to remember the events of that night, but his mind was still blank. He looked at Li with doubts and incomprehension in his eyes. And Li stood silently to the side, without any expression on his face.
This news caused others in the Tan Mansion to also start to re-examine the status and identity of the Li family. They began to wonder if Lee had used that secret to gain power and status, and whether she was loyal to Tan Chung Lun. The peace of the Tan Mansion has been broken, and a storm is about to set off.
In this turmoil, Li did not give any explanation or justification. She knows that no matter what she says, she can't change what others think of her. She could only bear all this silently and continue to work hard for Tan Mansion.
Eventually, the turmoil gradually subsided. Although Tam was confused and puzzled by the events of that night, he did not doubt Lee's loyalty and ability because of this. He still trusts the Li family and lets her continue to manage the affairs of the mansion. And the Li family still sticks to his post and silently dedicates himself to the Tan Mansion.
However, this story leaves a profound warning: impulsiveness and gaffes can have long-lasting consequences and repercussions. Tan Zhonglin's drunken behavior back then not only changed the fate of the Li family, but also put himself in an embarrassing situation. Lee's tenacity and perseverance let us see the perseverance and struggle of women in difficult situations.
Looking back on this story, we can't help but think: In the midst of the temptation of power and the struggle for status, can we maintain a clear head and firm faith? In the face of difficulties and setbacks, can we be as resilient and courageous as Lee? These questions may not have clear answers, but they are worthy of our deep consideration and discussion.