After over a month's journey, I finally rushed back to the Capital from Tongzhou. Mother was quite disappointed upon seeing me return alone, and before I could pay my respects, she began scolding me for the crime of leaving home.
The more she spoke, the angrier she became, and in the end, she began to cry, her words choking with emotion, utterly heartbroken.
After being away from home for over half a year, I missed my parents day and night. Now, upon my sudden return, seeing Mother so upset and in tears for my sake, I couldn't help but deeply blame myself. Kneeling before her to admit my guilt, I suddenly recalled the line attached to the letter from Older Sister, so I decided to try it out.
"Mother, please don't be sad. Your son has another matter to report to you both."
"What matter?"
