To my daughter Yiming, a blessing upon your coming of age. If I have not yet returned, then this campaign I r…
To my daughter Yiming, a blessing upon your coming of age.
If I have not yet returned, then this campaign I ride with the General is likely lost. I was born of this land and shall die for it. I have no regrets. The red tassel given to me by the General—I have left a strand of it for you in this box. Should you ever face hardship, take this to him. He will surely help you.
Before my departure, I instructed Rena to bring you to this well on your birthday, to make a wish and receive the gift I left. When you received them... I hope they brought you joy.
And Rena... your Ana, is she well? If the desert winds have scattered my letters home, then speak these words for her: She is the most beautiful and courageous woman in all the desert. And when I become the wind and sand, I will carry all my lost longings and strive with all my might to return to her side.
If you read this, and I am beside you, we shall watch the stars together tonight. If I am not, then please, wear this hairpin, and let the stars be my eyes to look upon you.
It will suit you perfectly.