The nobleman stared at Genzaburo, unable to speak.
That was when the nobleman’s son looked aghast and spoke. “You have to forgive me, father. This whole thing is my mistake.” The nobleman’s son looked miserable. “I asked you to organize this feast in the hope that O Cho San would break the porcelain plates by mistake and then come to me for help.”
O Cho San then bowed before the nobleman. “Please sir, I do not wish to cause any trouble in the family. I am the root cause of the entire trouble and I want you to let this go and not be angry with either your son or your servant for this.”
O Cho San looked at the nobleman. “I will leave this job and work elsewhere. My only desire is to earn some more yen for my mother.”
The nobleman considered all this.
The nobleman forgave Genzaburo for his long and honest service. He also forgave his son and realized that his son needed no punishment because the son now knew that O Cho San would never love him.
O Cho San was allowed to continue to work in the household and everyone was forbidden to speak about the plates after that.
O Cho San was paid more and she earned more yen for the welfare of her dear mother.
Adapted from Japanese Folktales
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