The narrator tells us that the battle is still going on, and that many soldiers have lost their lives. He says that he hates the invaders because he doesn't know what the future holds. He's going back to China to discuss the treasure fan with the emperor, and he's worried that he'll have to sign another contract. He wants to know what will happen after he leaves. He can't understand why the emperor would want to marry a girl who's never had sex before.
The narrator tells us that the battle is still going on, and that many soldiers have lost their lives. He says that he hates the invaders because he doesn't know what the future holds. He's going back to China to discuss the treasure fan with the emperor, and he's worried that he'll have to sign another contract. He wants to know what will happen after he leaves. He can't understand why the emperor would want to marry a girl who's never had sex before.