Nhân Quả Báo Ân: Một Đồng Cho Đi, Đổi Lại Cả Gia Môn – CHUYỆN LÀNG XƯA

[Music] People often only see the immediate wealth and forget that every glory has its roots in quiet acts of kindness [Music] that were reieo a long time ago. During the Northern Song Dynasty, in Linzhou Prefecture in the Jiangbei region, there was a Xie family that was famous throughout Qinghe Township. The Xie family was respected not only for their vast estates

or thriving music shops, but also for their long-standing reputation of accumulating virtue and doing good deeds through music . The ancestors of this family used to open their granaries to distribute food during times of famine, build bridges and repair roads for people to travel, and help those in need without regard for their own

status. Over time, the reputation of the Ta family as virtuous spread throughout the region, becoming a source of spiritual support for many poor people during difficult times . Up to the current head of the family [of music], Ta Duc Vien, that family tradition has been preserved without deviation. He was over 50, his hair

streaked with gray, but his eyes were still bright and calm. Whenever people in the town mention him, they always say that Mr. Xie may not be the richest, but he is the most discreet [in music]. In business, he never broke his word for profit . In his dealings with others, he always prioritized humanity over self-interest. The servants

in the mansion were treated kindly; there was never any unwarranted beating or scolding. Long-time employees all consider the Xie family mansion their home and are reluctant to leave. Lady Liễu Thị was a kind, virtuous woman, [and music] skilled in managing all matters both inside and outside the home. She was unpretentious and not arrogant; her words were