In this chapter, the two young lovers discuss their love for one another. They realize that they cannot openly hold hands because of their different social positions. They wish they had never met, so that they would never have to say goodbye and drown in lovesick again. The two men go to the emperor's palace to meet with him, attend a banquet, and visit the family of the martyr. They are rewarded for their efforts. The general is called a marquis, and many of his soldiers have given their lives for his honor. He welcomes his brother back and tells him that Su Su and her father have been trying to regain their family's control. Su Su's daughter is now sixteen years old and is proficient in calligraphy and painting. One month later, a new chief of huns, tuxie, and the emperor will visit the qing. The royal court needs another official as well.
In this chapter, the two young lovers discuss their love for one another. They realize that they cannot openly hold hands because of their different social positions. They wish they had never met, so that they would never have to say goodbye and drown in lovesick again. The two men go to the emperor's palace to meet with him, attend a banquet, and visit the family of the martyr. They are rewarded for their efforts. The general is called a marquis, and many of his soldiers have given their lives for his honor. He welcomes his brother back and tells him that Su Su and her father have been trying to regain their family's control. Su Su's daughter is now sixteen years old and is proficient in calligraphy and painting. One month later, a new chief of huns, tuxie, and the emperor will visit the qing. The royal court needs another official as well.