Mage Joan

"Thank you, kind sir! Thank you so much!"

Sally Hemings held the baby gratefully and tried to stand up and bow to Joan.

Qiao An hurriedly prevented her from getting up, and accidentally discovered that the baby's complexion was obviously whiter than that of the mother. He couldn't help but moved, and out of curiosity, he asked casually.

"Where is the father of the child?"

Sally Hemings was taken aback for a moment, and quickly turned away, not daring to meet Qiao'an's gaze, and replied vaguely: "I don't know..."

Although she didn't want to reveal the identity of the child's father, she couldn't hide her heart from "mythical warning".

In an instant, a familiar name passed from Miss Hemings's heart to Qiao An's mind, causing his face to change slightly.

Yes, the child's father is white.

It was the master of Miss Hemings, the old principal of Joan, and the respected Mr. Alexander Jefferson.

This amazing fact verifies the predictions made by Rebecca at the weekend party many years ago.

At that time, Qiao Ann was very disgusted with Rebecca's unprovoked suspicion, thinking that her unfounded suspicion was like slander, a manifestation of lack of reason and logic.

Indeed, many of Rebecca's predictions do lack solid evidence and rigorous reasoning, but she can always say it.

Looking back on the matter, Qiao An felt that he who had quarreled with Rebecca in order to protect the reputation of Mr. Jefferson was a clever clown!

The footsteps coming from behind interrupted his thoughts.

Qiao Ann turned around and looked around, looking like two invisible daggers, piercing Mr. Jefferson's slightly pale face.

The past many years ago suddenly came to my mind. Thinking back to the high-level theories that this person admired and regarded as a standard, Qiao An increasingly felt that this person’s words and deeds were contradictory, hypocritical and full of indignation Asking blurted out!

"Mr. Jefferson, I regarded you as an idol when I was young, but what are you doing now?!"

"You have taught us,'The tree of freedom must always be watered with the blood of patriots and tyrants before it can last.' But as the chairman of the parliament, how can you abandon your compatriots and become a deserter before the enemy arrives?"

"You have also warned me,'It is not commendable for a person to do one's own deeds, otherwise it is equal to forgiving negligence.' Then what's your comment on your dereliction of duty?"

"You preached that'all men are born free and equal', inspiring countless young people like me to devote themselves to the just cause of mankind, and to spare no effort to fight for freedom, but you yourself are a master slave owner!"

"In your writings, you claim that blacks are not as smart as whites by nature, and that mulattos are a biological farce that violates the true distinction that nature has already made. You have also declared that the prospect of interracial marriage is extremely terrible, and regard it as The important reason why it is difficult to end slavery, but why did you commit adultery with your black maid, Miss Sally Hemings, and gave birth to an illegitimate child?!"

"You said countless high-sounding words in front of the public, dressed up as a saint, and did so many inconsistent and depressing deeds in private. Isn't this a hypocrite?!"

Faced with the anger of former students, Alexander Jefferson's face was blue and white, which was very embarrassing. It took a long time before he made a shameless but very honest defense for himself in an almost self-defeating tone.

"Child, you can't accuse me like that... Indeed, I did a lot of wrong things, but so what?"

"Who can't make mistakes in a person's life?"

"What's wrong with me?"

"I just said what I believed at the time at every stage of my life, what do you want from me?"

"I did nothing wrong!"

"I just said what I believed at the time at every stage of my life", so there is nothing wrong with it?

Mr. Jefferson's shameless self-defense reminded Qiao An of the topic that he had talked with His Majesty Roland at the court of the Far East this winter.

The philosopher Mr. S also expressed similar views as Alexander Jefferson in a speech, but Mr. S not only encouraged his students to believe in the choices made at the moment, but also emphasized that everyone must make every one of their own. Choose to be responsible to the end.

Mr. Jefferson and Mr. S’s philosophies have the same beginning, but they have embarked on a different path. The difference is that Mr. S believes that “responsibility” and “freedom” are inseparable, while Mr. Jefferson just wants to enjoy the conveniences that freedom brings to him. , But did not have the courage to bear the price of freedom-that is, "responsibility."

When Mr. Jefferson tried to evade responsibility, he began to lie, and had to make up more and more elaborate lies in order to cover up the lies, until his life was surrounded by endless lies, and even he was fabricated by himself. I was so blinded by the lies that I sincerely believed that I "just said what I believed at the time at every stage of my life" and "there is nothing wrong."

Comparing Alexander Jefferson's life's remarks and his actions, it will naturally outline a textbook-like portrait of a "hypocrite".

What’s more sad is that there are countless young people in this world who have yet to see through Jefferson’s true face. They love the house and the crow only because they are moved by his saying "All men are born free and equal" and worship him as a **** idol—just like The former Joan.

At this point, the young mage felt sad and funny, shook his head speechlessly, turned and left.

At this moment, there was a sudden call from behind, and Mr. Jefferson, with a frustrated face, trot to catch up.

Qiao An stopped and turned around, looking coldly at the man who fell from the idol altar, to see what hypocrisy he could say.

"Joan... there is something I can't let go of, I don't know if I should ask or not."

"Speak straight."

"I remember when you left Leiden College, you told me to find an answer to a question, an answer to the meaning of life, my child, I know you look down on me, and I don’t deserve your respect, but I’m really I want to know... After so many years, have you found the answer to that question?"

After hearing this, Qiao Ann felt a sore nose inexplicably.

Examining the haggard and earnest face again, the young mage sighed softly, and all the grievances in his heart disappeared.

What is the meaning of life?

"Mr. Principal, I dare not say that I have found the ultimate answer to this question. There is only a preliminary conclusion."

Qiao Ann looked up at the night sky to prevent tears from slipping out of his eyes.

"In my opinion...the meaning of life may lie in the courage to bear the meaninglessness of life."

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