![]() ![]() She picks out several inches of hem, which seems heavy and uneven, and finds a sash of unbleached cotton, a string of characters stitched in thread. She sees that her presence has created both revulsion and fascination.Īfter praying for guidance, Grandmother Yang, interceding on her behalf, wants a closer look at her, at her tunic, declaring the embroidery beautiful, the work exceptional. It is there, for the first time, she hears this word describing herself.Īn ugly word meaning she has European-Asian parents. There, Jialing is brought before Grandmother and the three wives. The girl introduces herself, “My family name is Yang, Yang Anjuin” and takes Jialing to talk to her grandmother, Grandmother Yang. She asks the girl, “Have you seen my mother?” Then she spies a young girl, and she hears a voice saying “Show yourself to her.” The hollowness in her stomach has her take that first step. She watches them parade in and out, carrying items. A new family has bought the residence and is moving in. The neighbors heard the crying at night for the last two nights, since Noble Uncle’s family moved away, deciding it must be the ghost of his concubine.Īfter three days have passed she hears voices, but none are her mother’s voice. She’d embroidered a garland of chrysanthemum leaves on the cuffs and collar. After they prayed, her mother dressed her in her new winter tunic that she’d cut from one of her jackets, silk crepe. The month was November and the year was 1908. As she burned incense in front of the Fox altar that morning, her mother had told her this time she would be back in three days. The longest time before had been two days. Jialing’s mother would often leave her in the Western Residence for hours sometimes overnight, visiting Noble Uncle. Through every turn she is guided, both by Fox and by her own strength of spirit, away from the shadows of her past toward a very different fate, if she has the courage to accept it. Murder, political intrigue, jealousy, forbidden love … Jialing confronts them all as she grows into womanhood during the tumultuous early years of the Chinese republic, always hopeful of finding her long-lost mother. But Jialing’s life as the Yangs’ bondservant changes unexpectedly when she befriends a young English girl who then mysteriously vanishes. Jialing finds allies in Anjuin, the eldest Yang daughter, and Fox, an animal spirit who has lived in the courtyard for centuries. Until now she’s led a secluded life behind courtyard walls, but without her mother’s protection, she can survive only if the estate’s new owners, the Yang family, agree to take her in. Jialing is zazhong-Eurasian-and faces a lifetime of contempt from both Chinese and Europeans. In 1908, Jialing is only seven years old when she is abandoned in the courtyard of a once-lavish estate outside Shanghai. That night I dreamed that I had wandered out to Dragon Springs Road all on my own, when a dreadful knowledge seized me that my mother had gone away never to return. Please refrain from making Low Effort / Meme posts, these may be deleted upon the Moderators discretion.From the author of Three Souls comes a vividly imagined and haunting new novel set in early 20th century Shanghai-a story of friendship, heartbreak, and history that follows a young Eurasian orphan’s search for her long-lost mother. No advertising other websites/discord servers which are not affiliated with this subreddit. Any user who wishes to make a giveaway, contest (with prizes), or charity post must receive approval from moderators BEFORE making the post. No advertising, selling, buying, trading, or begging. No use of explicit, racist, obscene, or vulgar language, images, or messages. No witch-hunting or calling out specific users. This can be in the title, the image itself, or a comment. (Images/info in Japanese coming from FromSoftware are allowed.)įan art posted on the subreddit must credit the original artist. No ungrounded rumours, fake footage, or misleading information. Follow Reddiquette.Ĭheck for relevant posts using the search bar before submitting a new question. Sekiro Website Fextralife Wikia Twitter Official Guilded Server Wikisīe respectful to others. Game Reviews | FAQ | Guidelines | guilded.gg/sekiro Useful Links ![]()
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