Long ago, there was an official named Li Cheng.
古时候，有个叫李诚的官员。
He was always honest and never took bribes.
他一直清正廉洁，从不贪污。
The people trusted him and believed he was a good official.
百姓们都很信任他，觉得他是个好官。
One day, someone accused Li Cheng of corruption.
但有一天，有人向皇帝告发李诚贪污。
The emperor was furious and summoned Li Cheng.
皇帝听后，非常生气，把李诚叫来问话。
Li Cheng calmly said, "I am innocent and have done nothing wrong."
李诚镇定地说：“我一清二白，从未做过坏事。”
The emperor was doubtful and decided to investigate.
皇帝半信半疑，决定派人调查。
The investigators visited Li Cheng's home and found it very simple.
调查的人去了李诚的家，看见屋子很简陋。
There was no gold or silver, only a few old books and basic furniture.
家里没有金银财宝，只有几本旧书和简单的家具。
The people heard about the accusation and defended Li Cheng.
百姓们知道后，都站出来为李诚作证。
They said, "Lord Li has always been honest. He would never do such a thing!"
他们说：“李大人一直清廉，绝不会做坏事。”
The investigators reported back, "Li Cheng is truly innocent."
调查的人回去报告：“李大人真的没有贪污。”
The emperor felt ashamed and immediately reinstated Li Cheng.
皇帝听了，感到十分惭愧，立刻恢复了李诚的官职。
Li Cheng continued to serve the people with honesty.
李诚依然像以前一样，为百姓做好事。
Those who falsely accused him were eventually punished.
那些诬陷他的人，最终受到了惩罚。
The emperor sighed, "A truly honest person will always prove their innocence."
皇帝感叹道：“真正正直的人，终会证明自己的清白。”
Li Cheng smiled, knowing that justice always prevails.
李诚笑了笑，他知道，公道自在人心。
"A heart as clear as water" means that an honest person fears no false accusations.
一清二白，说明真正正直的人不怕任何怀疑。
Only by staying pure and upright can one earn the trust of others.
做人清白，才能赢得大家的信任。
