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.
Si Lili’s Secret
Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
"Do you wish to keep on living?"
Si Lili didn’t know what to think as she stared at Fan Xian, whom she had not seen in many days. Hearing his sudden question, she felt it was a strange thing to ask. "Even the ants value their lives. I, your servant, am no exception."
Fan Xian did not like how she referred to herself as his "servant", but that was her temperament. After all, she wasn’t a true, veteran spy who would be much more vicious.
The carriage once again began to move forward. Taking advantage of the shaking, Fan Xian sat next to Si Lili, who inconspicuously moved away from him, as if trying to keep some distance. Fan Xian frowned and said directly, "You have poison in your body. I believe you are not aware that."
Si Lili’s sparkling eyes gazed into Fan Xian’s own. After a period of silence, she asked, "Really?"
"I see you don’t seem surprised."