In plain robes, I sweep the dust from between the tombs, caring only for good food and money.
My heart is clear as a still pool, discerning right from wrong, and I won't let love entangle my golden years.
The Chu guest wields power over black and white, yet cannot blend even slightly into another world.
In the daily bustle of life lies its true meaning; I savor the little warmth of the human world.
[This story shares the Capital City setting with The Long Jasmine Will Never Sleep, Star Remains, Qu Si (a girls' love story), The Rain Never Stops, Knowing the Years, Not You, and Night Talks in the Western Pavilion (boys' love stories). Characters may make guest appearances across stories, but each story stands alone. The girls' love stories have no romantic relationships with men, and the boys' love stories have no romantic relationships with women. Enjoy!]
Theme: Rest well
