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 Garden Tour with Unease (3)
Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Hong Zhu did not think that the Commissioner even knew his name. He immediately felt honored and replied cheerfully, "I am. Thank you, Commissioner, for knowing my name."
"Servants close to the Emperor can be dangerous," Fan Xian said. "Since I am the Commissioner of the Overwatch Council, I must be vigilant… besides, there was an assassin among the ranks of the eunuchs in the Taiji Palace not long ago…"
Hong Zhu was startled and did not dare to reply. Fan Xian continued, "Since the Emperor trusts you, then, naturally, I trust you too… ah yes, I heard that Old Dai is currently doing hard labor?"
Hong Zhu glanced at him and tentatively replied, "Yes, he is very miserable."
"Hm." Fan Xian nodded his head. "I'm not bothered with such things as taboo. I've had dealings with Old Dai before—he's not a bad person. I hope you will be able to help him out now and then."