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.
To and Fro
Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
"Why are you laughing, Master Fan?"
This was what he had expected Haitang to ask. Fan Xian cleared his throat and beamed. "I like the way you walk, my lady."
Haitang was rather surprised, and anger flashed behind her eyes.
"If I am lying, may Heaven strike me down," said Fan Xian hurriedly.
Haitang could not help but doubt his oath, but she still did not understand it. She had been teased in the palace for the way she walked for many years; why did this young man like it? She thought back to his underhanded tactics by the edge of the northern sea, and felt even more confused.