"Near the inkstone pool, a tree stands, its blossoms opening with faint traces of ink. It doesn't seek praise for its beauty, but only wishes to fill the world with its pure essence."
Chen Ji opened the lid of the soap box and recited the poem slowly, his hands trembling with excitement. He exclaimed, "What a beautiful poem! The line 'It doesn't seek praise for its beauty, but only wishes to fill the world with its pure essence' perfectly captures the elegant, serene, refined, and noble qualities of the plum blossom."
He had heard that Lord Qing Shui was a kind man. After making money from selling soap, he didn't indulge in luxury or extravagance.
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