Your unfilial son Junhao writes: I bow my head in shame, for years have passed since we last met, and I feel d…
Your unfilial son Junhao writes:
I bow my head in shame, for years have passed since we last met, and I feel deep guilt before you, Mother. This winter is bitterly cold—are you well?
Should you ask about Father, I must confess: in my youth, I was mortified by his reputation as a thief.
That is why I left home to travel west, seeking enlightenment at the Well of Heaven, and now I have joined the Northern Vow to defend our homeland.
Ten years have flown by, and only now—through reflection and hearsay—do I realize Father's deeds were those of a chivalrous thief, not mere thievery.
I harbored resentment and misunderstood him for so long. If you receive this letter, Mother, please convey my apologies to him on my behalf. I write this in tears.
Forgive me for being unable to return home and serve you both at your knees.
Our land lies broken, and northern barbarians advance unhindered. I must be a barrier for the people, a bulwark for our rivers and mountains.
If Qinghe falls, countless families will be thrown into chaos.
Forgive my single-minded resolve. I entrust this letter to a friend from Harvestfall Village. Please, Mother and Father—do not worry or miss me!