Joy of Life
A family inclined to kindness and charity would grace the descendants. Thanks to one small act of kindness, by providence she comes across a grateful friend; Fortunate that her mother, has done an unperceived good deed…. Men should rescue the distressed and aid the poor… Who would have guessed that kindness in this world ultimately would be the road that one must choose, that proverbial fork in the road? Clouds of rain float on eastern winds as new vines start to blossom. Though drums of war roar too loudly and their brilliance has been lost, a green grass carpet greets the sun by the break of morning. Let us wait for the yellow leaves, a few gourds are harvested.
A Commoner Facing The Emperor Alone (2)
Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Absurd people speak absurd words and do absurd things. On Jan. 7 in the 11th year of the Qing calendar, Fan Xian ordered his subordinates to kill officials in the street and openly killed a scholar of the Hall of Governmental Affairs at the feet of the Royal Palace. He had truly done some absurd things that had never happened in the Qing Kingdom before. Now, he was speaking with assurance and composure about acting on orders and purging for the Emperor. It was as if these words could explain his actions. It was truly extremely absurd.
Even though it was so absurd, a glimmer of a thoughtful cynicism unexpectedly pulled up at the corners of the Emperor's lips. He did not grow angry. "When did I give you this order?"
"Being considerate of the Emperor's heart is something I should do as an official," Fan Xian calmly replied.