Letters from Southwest Mansion
Hua Tang didn’t come back until dinner time.
“Yao’er was still asking just now.” Aunt Jin said, “He just went to the backyard, he should be in the prince’s room.”
“How is brother’s health?” Hua Tang asked.
“It seems that he is still in good spirits, but Master Nan said that he can’t delay it and will go to the ice room for secluded cultivation as soon as possible.” Aunt Jin said, “From now on, the affairs of the Southwest Mansion will be handed over to the elders. When Xiao Wu comes back, I’m afraid he will have to take responsibility of more things. After all, the prince will go in seclusion for three years, and Yao’er is still young. Although the southwest border has been stable in the past two years, there must always be someone guarding the Southwest Mansion, otherwise the prince will not be able to heal his injuries with peace of mind. “
“Xiao Wu is originally from the Southwest Mansion, and these are all his duties.” Hua Tang said, “Besides, there is palace master1 and young master2 in the Shadow Chasing Palace, and the distance between Southwest and Shuzhong is not far away. If something really happens, we can always return back, Auntie, don’t worry.”
“I feel sorry for you.” Aunt Jin patted her hand and asked, “Where did you go during the day? I didn’t see you all day.”
“I originally planned to buy some medicine, but I saw Ying Niang on the street.” Hua Tang said.
Ying Niang was the woman Zhao Wu rescued from the tiger’s mouth that day. She returned to Southwest Mansion this time because she planned to stay here for a long time. Aunt Jin arranged for her to work in the dyeing workshop in the mansion. Surrounded by the young ladies of the workshop, Ying Niang gradually has a smile on her face, and she has a good relationship with everyone.
“What’s the matter?” Aunt Jin asked.
“She seems to be hiding from someone.” Hua Tang said, “She even threw her basket at the stall, hurriedly hid in the alley, and only came out after full half an hour, hurrying back to the Southwest Mansion.”
Aunt Jin frowned: “Who was she hiding from?”
Hua Tang said: “A fat monk who is not a local. I just stopped by to inquire about it, and the people there all said that he is a charlatan. He just came to the city a few days ago and sold fake medicines for a living.”
“Seeing that Ying Niang was living alone on her own, I can sense that she is a person with a mysterious background.” Aunt Jin said, “Maybe she has got an enemy in the past, should I go and ask?”
Hua Tang said: “If she indeed has a sad past, bringing it up will only be like rubbing salt into her wounds. I’m just a little worried about her.”
“Then don’t ask any questions for now.” Aunt Jin said, “Even if it’s just for the sake of her young son, if she really encounters trouble in the future, Ying Niang should take the initiative to ask for help. Since she didn’t say anything now, we should pretend that we don’t know about anything.”
“I’m going to check on the prince and Yao’er.” Hua Tang said.
Aunt Jin nodded and turned to the kitchen to make medicine.
In the bedroom, Duan Yao said: “What exactly is the Bodhi Heart Sutra?”
Duan Baiyue said: “Master’s self-created martial art.”
Duan Yao said: “Its as good as you didn’t explain anything.”
Duan Baiyue reached out and patted his head: “I have only practiced three moves, how can I explain clearly. If you want to know more, why don’t you ask the Master?”
Duan Yao said: “I asked, but Master refused to say anything about it.”
Duan Baiyue said: “After practicing it, you will be able to walk alone in the world.”
“Liar.” Duan Yao said, “If it was really so good, Master should have been flying in the sky with joy, how could he be so as miserable as he is like today?”
Duan Baiyue said: “Three years later, when I am nineteen years old, if I calculate properly, it is not an exaggeration to say twenty. It is time to marry a wife.”
Duan Yao covered his mouth: “Don’t talk.”
“What’s wrong?” Duan Baiyue laughed.
Duan Yao hesitated and said: “It’s unlucky.” It always feels like… he is talking about the funeral arrangements.
Duan Baiyue shook his head: “I won’t die.”
Duan Yao said: “Yeah.”
“It’s just a change of identity to survive.” Duan Baiyue continued.
Duan Yao frowned: “What do you mean by changing your identity?”
Duan Baiyue said: “I’m afraid I won’t be able to remain Southwest King anymore. I don’t think Xiao Wu will be willing to stay here all his life. As for you, you are also spoiled. But according to the current situation, there will be at least ten more years of stability in the borderlands, so there is no need to worry.”
“Why can’t you be the king of the Southwest?” Duan Yao was anxious.
Duan Baiyue said: “After practicing the Bodhi Heart Sutra, I will have poison in my blood, my appearance will be completely destroyed, and I will look like half human and half ghost.”
Duan Yao was thunderstruck: “I don’t believe it!”
“You have to believe it even if you don’t believe it.” Duan Baiyue patted him on the shoulder, “Don’t always act like a kid, it’s time to grow up.”
“Is it necessary to practice that?” Duan Yao was anxious, “What did Master say? Is there any other way? The second brother has gone to find Tianchensha, so can’t we wait for him to come back?”
Duan Baiyue shook his head: “It’s too late.”
“What about sister-in-law?” Duan Yao continued to ask.
Duan Baiyue’s eyes froze.
“Before I came back to the Southwest, my sister-in-law also asked me to write a letter every month to tell him about your recent situation, and that he would come to the Southwest to see you when the court affairs would be sorted.” Duan Yao said, “How will I manage then once he comes here?”
Duan Baiyue said: “Just hide and don’t see him.”
Duan Yao’s eyes widened.
“He is the emperor, the king of a country. So he naturally knows how to deal with it.” Duan Baiyue closed his eyes slightly, “Maybe he will be angry for three to five years, but for ten years, twenty years, thirty or forty years?” Who can remain angry for a lifetime, right?”
Duan Yao wanted to hug him and cry.
“Thinking about the bright side, it’s still better to have breath than to die.” Duan Baiyue said, “I can wear a mask and, at least walk on the street.”
Duan Yao stood up suddenly: “I’m going to find Master!”
“There’s no need to look for him.” Nan Moxie opened the door and came in. “Not to mention looking for your Master, even if you look for the King of Heaven, it’s useless. Unless there is Tianchensha, this is the only way to go.”
“But…” Duan Yao didn’t know what to say.
“Okay, let’s go out.” Nan Moxie patted his head and sighed, “If your second brother can find Tianchensha, things may turn around, but this is really the only way for now.”
Later, when Hua Tang came over, Duan Yao was still squatting under the old banyan tree, staring at the roots in a daze.
“Has brother retired to rest?” Hua Tang asked.
“Not yet, Master is giving him an injection.” Duan Yao stood up, holding back his tears abruptly.
Hua Tang said: “It’s freezing cold and you are squatting here not afraid of catching a cold.”
“My brother will be going to practice the Bodhi Heart Sutra in a few days.” Duan Yao said, “The ice room is even colder.”
Hua Tang pulled him to sit under the back porch, “Do you know all about it?”
“Yeah.” Duan Yao wiped his nose and choked up desperately, “Master just knows how to teach some rotten martial arts to brother!”
“Xiao Wu is still out on the sea, maybe he can really bring back Tianchensha.” Hua Tang wiped his tears for him, “The prince is only temporarily cultivating in seclusion, and you should look on the bright side of the things, right?”
“Yes.” Duan Yao agreed.
“Okay, go back and rest.” Hua Tang said, “Your Highness is still injured, don’t catch a cold anymore.”
“Second sister-in-law, please go back to the room as well. It will probably take brother until midnight to rest.” Duan Yao said, “Otherwise, Dabao and Xiaobao3 will start fighting.”
Hua Tang nodded, and looked back at the bedroom, seeing that the lights inside were dim and quiet. It didn’t seem like he needed help, so she left the small courtyard with him.
Three days later, Duan Baiyue made arrangements for all the affairs in the Southwest Mansion, wrote another letter, and asked someone to secretly send it to Wangcheng, and then went to the ice room with Nan Moxie.
The stone door closed abruptly, and even standing outside, one could still feel the biting cold.
When he thought about his brother staying in this hellish place for three years and not knowing what he would become after coming out, Duan Yao finally couldn’t hold it in any longer. He hugged Aunt Jin and kept crying.
Why are you so unlucky? Can we have little good luck?
The servants in the Southwest Mansion also felt that now the prince will remain in seclusion for three full years this time. After he comes out, he will be able to dominate the world. Maybe even the leader of the martial arts alliance will not stand a chance as his opponent.
When the leaders of the border tribes got to know about this, they were also dumbfounded. Originally, due to the fear of such uncertain Southwest King, they already used to live in fear, but now he has gone into seclusion to practice martial art skills. Don’t say that he really wants to become the best in the world. They have lived a stable life for a few years, and they still think about that stability. They want to have a house and farm land, and to become a landlord, instead of going north to usurp the throne.
In the middle of the ice room, Duan Baiyue sat on the snow stone with his eyes slightly closed, letting his body temperature go down bit by bit, even his blood was frozen and solidified.
Thousands of miles away in the Wangcheng, Chu Yuan had just returned to the imperial study after handling the government affairs. Eunuch Sixi came forward happily and whispered that another letter had been sent from the south. Judging from the color of the paint, this time it was good. It wasn’t from young prince Duan, it should have been written by Southwest King.
Chu Yuan said: “Counting the days, it’s almost time.”
“Yes, yes.” Eunuch Sixi smiled broadly.
Chu Yuan patted his belly, not knowing whether to laugh or cry: “Why are you so happy? Bring it quickly.”
“Yes.” Eunuch Sixi presented the letter with both hands, and retreated wisely to close the door.
Sitting on the dragon chair, Chu Yuan gently lifted the wax and pulled out a thin sheet of letter paper.
It is indeed a familiar handwriting, but there are only a few words, saying that he is going in seclusion in the ice room to practice martial arts. The affairs of the Southwest Mansion have been settled. Everything is fine. Don’t think about me.
Chu Yuan frowned, picked up the envelope again, and shook it upside down.
Really, only this piece of paper!
……
After a while.
Hmmn!! (snort!)
“Your Majesty.” Seeing him coming out, Eunuch Sixi was all smiles, “Would you like to have a meal?”
Chu Yuan was expressionless: “Go, dig up that tree.”
Eunuch Sixi’s smile froze: “Digging again?”
Chu Yuan asked: “Is there a problem?”
Eunuch Sixi looked troubled: “But that tree is still in the cold palace now.” After it was dug out last time, it was never planted back. He had gone to see it once and found that it was growing quite well, and the whole yard was full of blooming flowers.
Chu Yuan: “…”
Eunuch Sixi hurriedly changed the subject: “Lord Xu has something to report to the emperor, but it’s freezing cold, so this old servant invited him to the side hall for tea first.”
“Come in.” Chu Yuan turned and went back to the room, “Pass on my order. Today, I will be in the imperial study all day. If you have anything to report, come and report. If you have nothing to do, come and listen to the entertainment.”
Eunuch Sixi asked: “What about breakfast?”
Chu Yuan said: “Don’t wanna eat.”
Eunuch Sixi said again: “Then let the imperial dining room prepare lunch for the emperor earlier.”
Chu Yuan said angrily: “I don’t eat that either!”
Eunuch Sixi smiled and coaxed: “It’s time to–“
Chu Yuan slapped the table: “Summon Lord Xu!”
Eunuch Sixi: “…”
“Eunuch.” Lord Xu asked as he walked, “How is the emperor feeling today? The thing I want to report is a bit tricky.”
“If it’s difficult, then don’t have to rush to report it today. It’s better for you not to say anything.” Eunuch Sixi lowered his voice, “Today is probably the day when the emperor is in the worst mood since the beginning of spring.”
Lord Xu staggered.
Half an hour later, the rest of the elders also entered the palace according to the order. They had something to talk about, but nothing to do as entertainment. The imperial study was full of people, and the commotion lasted until late at night. After returning to the bedroom, Chu Yuan hurriedly washed up, went to the bed and lay down without saying a word, and even covered his head with the quilt.
Eunuch Sixi couldn’t laugh or cry. The last time he saw the emperor lose his temper was more than ten years ago, when he was only six years old. Thinking about it carefully, the reason was the same, it was all because of the Southwest King.
Snow is falling heavily in the sky, and the branches of plum trees are covered with snow. Although it is freezing cold, the flowers are blooming more and more densely. In the cool air, they are quiet and fragrant.
Afterwards, the letter from the Southwest Mansion was still delivered on time, but it was written in Duan Yao’s handwriting, saying that his brother was practicing in seclusion and everything was fine.
Chu Yuan folded the letters and placed them all in the secret compartment.
If everything is fine, it is better than anything else.
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As usual, if there are any mistakes or errors, please contact me and I’ll rectify it. If anyone is willing to help in translation, you are more than welcome to assist. In that case as well, please email me.
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Notes:
Qin Shaoyu of Shadow Chasing Palace. Refer first book of the series. ↩︎ probably young master Shen, Shaoyu’s partner. ↩︎ Those are two cute twin kids of Xiao Wu and Hua Tang. ↩︎
Letters from Southwest Mansion
Hua Tang didn’t come back until dinner time.
“Yao’er was still asking just now.” Aunt Jin said, “He just went to the backyard, he should be in the prince’s room.”
“How is brother’s health?” Hua Tang asked.
“It seems that he is still in good spirits, but Master Nan said that he can’t delay it and will go to the ice room for secluded cultivation as soon as possible.” Aunt Jin said, “From now on, the affairs of the Southwest Mansion will be handed over to the elders. When Xiao Wu comes back, I’m afraid he will have to take responsibility of more things. After all, the prince will go in seclusion for three years, and Yao’er is still young. Although the southwest border has been stable in the past two years, there must always be someone guarding the Southwest Mansion, otherwise the prince will not be able to heal his injuries with peace of mind. “
“Xiao Wu is originally from the Southwest Mansion, and these are all his duties.” Hua Tang said, “Besides, there is palace master1 and young master2 in the Shadow Chasing Palace, and the distance between Southwest and Shuzhong is not far away. If something really happens, we can always return back, Auntie, don’t worry.”
“I feel sorry for you.” Aunt Jin patted her hand and asked, “Where did you go during the day? I didn’t see you all day.”
“I originally planned to buy some medicine, but I saw Ying Niang on the street.” Hua Tang said.
Ying Niang was the woman Zhao Wu rescued from the tiger’s mouth that day. She returned to Southwest Mansion this time because she planned to stay here for a long time. Aunt Jin arranged for her to work in the dyeing workshop in the mansion. Surrounded by the young ladies of the workshop, Ying Niang gradually has a smile on her face, and she has a good relationship with everyone.
“What’s the matter?” Aunt Jin asked.
“She seems to be hiding from someone.” Hua Tang said, “She even threw her basket at the stall, hurriedly hid in the alley, and only came out after full half an hour, hurrying back to the Southwest Mansion.”
Aunt Jin frowned: “Who was she hiding from?”
Hua Tang said: “A fat monk who is not a local. I just stopped by to inquire about it, and the people there all said that he is a charlatan. He just came to the city a few days ago and sold fake medicines for a living.”
“Seeing that Ying Niang was living alone on her own, I can sense that she is a person with a mysterious background.” Aunt Jin said, “Maybe she has got an enemy in the past, should I go and ask?”
Hua Tang said: “If she indeed has a sad past, bringing it up will only be like rubbing salt into her wounds. I’m just a little worried about her.”
“Then don’t ask any questions for now.” Aunt Jin said, “Even if it’s just for the sake of her young son, if she really encounters trouble in the future, Ying Niang should take the initiative to ask for help. Since she didn’t say anything now, we should pretend that we don’t know about anything.”
“I’m going to check on the prince and Yao’er.” Hua Tang said.
Aunt Jin nodded and turned to the kitchen to make medicine.
In the bedroom, Duan Yao said: “What exactly is the Bodhi Heart Sutra?”
Duan Baiyue said: “Master’s self-created martial art.”
Duan Yao said: “Its as good as you didn’t explain anything.”
Duan Baiyue reached out and patted his head: “I have only practiced three moves, how can I explain clearly. If you want to know more, why don’t you ask the Master?”
Duan Yao said: “I asked, but Master refused to say anything about it.”
Duan Baiyue said: “After practicing it, you will be able to walk alone in the world.”
“Liar.” Duan Yao said, “If it was really so good, Master should have been flying in the sky with joy, how could he be so as miserable as he is like today?”
Duan Baiyue said: “Three years later, when I am nineteen years old, if I calculate properly, it is not an exaggeration to say twenty. It is time to marry a wife.”
Duan Yao covered his mouth: “Don’t talk.”
“What’s wrong?” Duan Baiyue laughed.
Duan Yao hesitated and said: “It’s unlucky.” It always feels like… he is talking about the funeral arrangements.
Duan Baiyue shook his head: “I won’t die.”
Duan Yao said: “Yeah.”
“It’s just a change of identity to survive.” Duan Baiyue continued.
Duan Yao frowned: “What do you mean by changing your identity?”
Duan Baiyue said: “I’m afraid I won’t be able to remain Southwest King anymore. I don’t think Xiao Wu will be willing to stay here all his life. As for you, you are also spoiled. But according to the current situation, there will be at least ten more years of stability in the borderlands, so there is no need to worry.”
“Why can’t you be the king of the Southwest?” Duan Yao was anxious.
Duan Baiyue said: “After practicing the Bodhi Heart Sutra, I will have poison in my blood, my appearance will be completely destroyed, and I will look like half human and half ghost.”
Duan Yao was thunderstruck: “I don’t believe it!”
“You have to believe it even if you don’t believe it.” Duan Baiyue patted him on the shoulder, “Don’t always act like a kid, it’s time to grow up.”
“Is it necessary to practice that?” Duan Yao was anxious, “What did Master say? Is there any other way? The second brother has gone to find Tianchensha, so can’t we wait for him to come back?”
Duan Baiyue shook his head: “It’s too late.”
“What about sister-in-law?” Duan Yao continued to ask.
Duan Baiyue’s eyes froze.
“Before I came back to the Southwest, my sister-in-law also asked me to write a letter every month to tell him about your recent situation, and that he would come to the Southwest to see you when the court affairs would be sorted.” Duan Yao said, “How will I manage then once he comes here?”
Duan Baiyue said: “Just hide and don’t see him.”
Duan Yao’s eyes widened.
“He is the emperor, the king of a country. So he naturally knows how to deal with it.” Duan Baiyue closed his eyes slightly, “Maybe he will be angry for three to five years, but for ten years, twenty years, thirty or forty years?” Who can remain angry for a lifetime, right?”
Duan Yao wanted to hug him and cry.
“Thinking about the bright side, it’s still better to have breath than to die.” Duan Baiyue said, “I can wear a mask and, at least walk on the street.”
Duan Yao stood up suddenly: “I’m going to find Master!”
“There’s no need to look for him.” Nan Moxie opened the door and came in. “Not to mention looking for your Master, even if you look for the King of Heaven, it’s useless. Unless there is Tianchensha, this is the only way to go.”
“But…” Duan Yao didn’t know what to say.
“Okay, let’s go out.” Nan Moxie patted his head and sighed, “If your second brother can find Tianchensha, things may turn around, but this is really the only way for now.”
Later, when Hua Tang came over, Duan Yao was still squatting under the old banyan tree, staring at the roots in a daze.
“Has brother retired to rest?” Hua Tang asked.
“Not yet, Master is giving him an injection.” Duan Yao stood up, holding back his tears abruptly.
Hua Tang said: “It’s freezing cold and you are squatting here not afraid of catching a cold.”
“My brother will be going to practice the Bodhi Heart Sutra in a few days.” Duan Yao said, “The ice room is even colder.”
Hua Tang pulled him to sit under the back porch, “Do you know all about it?”
“Yeah.” Duan Yao wiped his nose and choked up desperately, “Master just knows how to teach some rotten martial arts to brother!”
“Xiao Wu is still out on the sea, maybe he can really bring back Tianchensha.” Hua Tang wiped his tears for him, “The prince is only temporarily cultivating in seclusion, and you should look on the bright side of the things, right?”
“Yes.” Duan Yao agreed.
“Okay, go back and rest.” Hua Tang said, “Your Highness is still injured, don’t catch a cold anymore.”
“Second sister-in-law, please go back to the room as well. It will probably take brother until midnight to rest.” Duan Yao said, “Otherwise, Dabao and Xiaobao3 will start fighting.”
Hua Tang nodded, and looked back at the bedroom, seeing that the lights inside were dim and quiet. It didn’t seem like he needed help, so she left the small courtyard with him.
Three days later, Duan Baiyue made arrangements for all the affairs in the Southwest Mansion, wrote another letter, and asked someone to secretly send it to Wangcheng, and then went to the ice room with Nan Moxie.
The stone door closed abruptly, and even standing outside, one could still feel the biting cold.
When he thought about his brother staying in this hellish place for three years and not knowing what he would become after coming out, Duan Yao finally couldn’t hold it in any longer. He hugged Aunt Jin and kept crying.
Why are you so unlucky? Can we have little good luck?
The servants in the Southwest Mansion also felt that now the prince will remain in seclusion for three full years this time. After he comes out, he will be able to dominate the world. Maybe even the leader of the martial arts alliance will not stand a chance as his opponent.
When the leaders of the border tribes got to know about this, they were also dumbfounded. Originally, due to the fear of such uncertain Southwest King, they already used to live in fear, but now he has gone into seclusion to practice martial art skills. Don’t say that he really wants to become the best in the world. They have lived a stable life for a few years, and they still think about that stability. They want to have a house and farm land, and to become a landlord, instead of going north to usurp the throne.
In the middle of the ice room, Duan Baiyue sat on the snow stone with his eyes slightly closed, letting his body temperature go down bit by bit, even his blood was frozen and solidified.
Thousands of miles away in the Wangcheng, Chu Yuan had just returned to the imperial study after handling the government affairs. Eunuch Sixi came forward happily and whispered that another letter had been sent from the south. Judging from the color of the paint, this time it was good. It wasn’t from young prince Duan, it should have been written by Southwest King.
Chu Yuan said: “Counting the days, it’s almost time.”
“Yes, yes.” Eunuch Sixi smiled broadly.
Chu Yuan patted his belly, not knowing whether to laugh or cry: “Why are you so happy? Bring it quickly.”
“Yes.” Eunuch Sixi presented the letter with both hands, and retreated wisely to close the door.
Sitting on the dragon chair, Chu Yuan gently lifted the wax and pulled out a thin sheet of letter paper.
It is indeed a familiar handwriting, but there are only a few words, saying that he is going in seclusion in the ice room to practice martial arts. The affairs of the Southwest Mansion have been settled. Everything is fine. Don’t think about me.
Chu Yuan frowned, picked up the envelope again, and shook it upside down.
Really, only this piece of paper!
……
After a while.
Hmmn!! (snort!)
“Your Majesty.” Seeing him coming out, Eunuch Sixi was all smiles, “Would you like to have a meal?”
Chu Yuan was expressionless: “Go, dig up that tree.”
Eunuch Sixi’s smile froze: “Digging again?”
Chu Yuan asked: “Is there a problem?”
Eunuch Sixi looked troubled: “But that tree is still in the cold palace now.” After it was dug out last time, it was never planted back. He had gone to see it once and found that it was growing quite well, and the whole yard was full of blooming flowers.
Chu Yuan: “…”
Eunuch Sixi hurriedly changed the subject: “Lord Xu has something to report to the emperor, but it’s freezing cold, so this old servant invited him to the side hall for tea first.”
“Come in.” Chu Yuan turned and went back to the room, “Pass on my order. Today, I will be in the imperial study all day. If you have anything to report, come and report. If you have nothing to do, come and listen to the entertainment.”
Eunuch Sixi asked: “What about breakfast?”
Chu Yuan said: “Don’t wanna eat.”
Eunuch Sixi said again: “Then let the imperial dining room prepare lunch for the emperor earlier.”
Chu Yuan said angrily: “I don’t eat that either!”
Eunuch Sixi smiled and coaxed: “It’s time to–“
Chu Yuan slapped the table: “Summon Lord Xu!”
Eunuch Sixi: “…”
“Eunuch.” Lord Xu asked as he walked, “How is the emperor feeling today? The thing I want to report is a bit tricky.”
“If it’s difficult, then don’t have to rush to report it today. It’s better for you not to say anything.” Eunuch Sixi lowered his voice, “Today is probably the day when the emperor is in the worst mood since the beginning of spring.”
Lord Xu staggered.
Half an hour later, the rest of the elders also entered the palace according to the order. They had something to talk about, but nothing to do as entertainment. The imperial study was full of people, and the commotion lasted until late at night. After returning to the bedroom, Chu Yuan hurriedly washed up, went to the bed and lay down without saying a word, and even covered his head with the quilt.
Eunuch Sixi couldn’t laugh or cry. The last time he saw the emperor lose his temper was more than ten years ago, when he was only six years old. Thinking about it carefully, the reason was the same, it was all because of the Southwest King.
Snow is falling heavily in the sky, and the branches of plum trees are covered with snow. Although it is freezing cold, the flowers are blooming more and more densely. In the cool air, they are quiet and fragrant.
Afterwards, the letter from the Southwest Mansion was still delivered on time, but it was written in Duan Yao’s handwriting, saying that his brother was practicing in seclusion and everything was fine.
Chu Yuan folded the letters and placed them all in the secret compartment.
If everything is fine, it is better than anything else.
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As usual, if there are any mistakes or errors, please contact me and I’ll rectify it. If anyone is willing to help in translation, you are more than welcome to assist. In that case as well, please email me.
==========================================================
Notes:
Qin Shaoyu of Shadow Chasing Palace. Refer first book of the series. ↩︎ probably young master Shen, Shaoyu’s partner. ↩︎ Those are two cute twin kids of Xiao Wu and Hua Tang. ↩︎