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.
One’s Heart Faces The North
Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Yan Bingyun looked across the faux mountain at Fan Xian behind the moss- and snow-covered door. There was no expression on his face. No one knew what he was thinking. After a moment of silence, he coldly said, "You know too much. Don't forget, I've been by your side for many years. I know at least a little about the matters of the palace treasury. During these years, you've been turning your focus toward Northern Qi. Fan Sizhe is still in Shangjing. If you say that you've never thought about betraying the court and moving to Northern Qi, how can I believe you?"
Fan Xian coughed gently and forced a smile. "I am also a subject of the Qing Kingdom. Furthermore, I have an agreement with the Emperor. If the Emperor survives and does not purge my people, I will not turn against the court and stand with Northern Qi. Please be assured of this."