Mao Ni

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.

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Joy of Life

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"It is an honor to meet you, Commissioner Fan." Fan Xian's contemplative silence was broken by Lin Wen, the Qing diplomat to Northern Qi.

Fan Xian withdrew his gaze from the mottled city walls. "In this country, it's best to call me Envoy Fan."

Lin Wen was slightly surprised. He had been stationed for a long time in a faraway foreign country, so he wasn't sure of the particulars of what went on in the capital, but he knew that this Commissioner Fan was a favorite of the palace. He hadn't expected his first greeting to be rebuffed like that. Looking at the young man's face, he couldn't help but presume he was coasting on favors from his father and the Emperor. He felt some concern at his arrogance.

Lin Jing, the vice-envoy with the diplomatic mission, smiled. "Master Fan meant that as this is a peaceful visit, it is best not to mention his position in the Overwatch Council, so as not to upset our counterparts."

Thick Night on Mottled City Walls