[The letter is written in his best calligraphy. He has the art of it, even when writing in a different language than he's used to.]
Xie Lian lets you know,
Jedao, you no more need my approval than Cho Hakkai need my permission for any match he chooses.
Still, I write to you because your worth is recognized by one who has no need to calculate every inch. I can say that your value speaks for itself, but I can still speak of it.
No matter what time has passed, I know that you would recognize each other. A home built together on firm foundations. You are far beyond a meeting in the mist, even as the bright flowers still bloom at your feet.
With a hand to hold, you have all the reasons needed to live, and to live well. I can see the joy you bring him, and that alone would be enough. Yet it's matched based in wisdom as well as love. Your kindness, thoughtful nature and dedication to those you love shows that whatever choices you make for the future are ones won't let you be torn apart whatever the world may throw at you.
I know that you will be true beyond a rock crumbling to dust or a seed grown into a tree.
You have all the blessings I can offer, and all my joy to call you family. No paths are bound.
a letter passed on by Yunlan after their talk
Xie Lian lets you know,
Jedao, you no more need my approval than Cho Hakkai need my permission for any match he chooses.
Still, I write to you because your worth is recognized by one who has no need to calculate every inch. I can say that your value speaks for itself, but I can still speak of it.
No matter what time has passed, I know that you would recognize each other. A home built together on firm foundations. You are far beyond a meeting in the mist, even as the bright flowers still bloom at your feet.
With a hand to hold, you have all the reasons needed to live, and to live well. I can see the joy you bring him, and that alone would be enough. Yet it's matched based in wisdom as well as love. Your kindness, thoughtful nature and dedication to those you love shows that whatever choices you make for the future are ones won't let you be torn apart whatever the world may throw at you.
I know that you will be true beyond a rock crumbling to dust or a seed grown into a tree.
You have all the blessings I can offer, and all my joy to call you family.
No paths are bound.