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.
"Mother enjoys quiet." The young emperor leaned against his cushion. A eunuch brought some swallow's nest soup, which the emperor drank. The emperor then frowned slightly and dismissed all the eunuchs and palace girls. For the moment, the entire hall was silent.
Fan Xian gave a light bow. "What are your orders, Your Majesty?"
Seeing this official from the south being so polite, a hint of amusement flashed in the emperor’s eyes. "Minister Fan, you will be returning in a few days. You must treat the Great Princess well on the journey."