To My Dear Disciple:
It's been nearly a month since I sent you, boy, to study in Qingzhou. Have you figured out which way the Archives' doors even open yet? And that important task I entrusted to you before you left… do you still remember it?
I've long heard that Tang Xinci has taken up post at the Qingzhou Archives. Of all the Lone Cloud disciples these past years, that girl is by far the cleverest and most gifted, and above all, she respects her teacher properly, unlike this bunch of rebellious brats in our sect. What a pity she was lured away by that smooth-tongued, pale-faced pedant Lin Xiansheng… Truly a case of "a pearl cast into darkness!" Every time I think of it, I must drown my anger in a full cup of wine.
You share the bond of having entered Lone Cloud together with her, and now, as luck would have it, you're studying at the Archives too, while that Lin fellow happens to be away from the sect. Could there be a more heaven-sent opportunity? You two are of similar age, alike in character, one steady and reliable, the other clever and quick-witted. If this isn't a match made by fate, I refuse to believe it. Back then, the Inkbound Order poached my talent; now it's your turn to steal both her and her heart right back! Xinci hasn't strayed too far from the right path. Use whatever means necessary to bring her back to Lone Cloud's true way.
I know full well that among my disciples, you're the most dependable, and you'll surely handle this important task properly. But remember: do not act recklessly. If the Inkbound Order catches wind of this, you'll be drowned in spit and ridicule, and I'll be humiliated right along with you.
No matter how much time you spend, you must bring her back with you. If you fail to bring her back, you'd best finish copying out their Four Books and Five Classics before you return. And before that, send back the counting rods, star charts, and triangle square you took!
Your Master, Xie Yun
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