? The Strings He Used For Living

Yang Fai, one of the most considerable Guzheng instrument players in the capital was recently banned from playing as one of the Yayue performers. He was upset by the news, but have no choice but to accept the fact. 

He is a filial son of a eligible bachelor from the capital, a dandy owner of one establishment in Western who abandoned him; giving him one property which Yang Fai used to live. 

Yang Fai moved to the Western because of his banishment, still upset what other people told him that it's because of his appearance why the city banned him. 

"Oh, sweet Lord. I have nothing to do but to move in Western where I can live freely and play with my Guzheng lively. Please guide me until I arrive safely, and make it in one piece."

He said with tired tone. Days has passed and he arrived in Western, approached by many local merchants; He gave them food and as well money so they can obtain sack of rice grains from the kingdom.

The people were beholden by the man's act and behavior, they gave him plenty of fruits and thanked him. Along the way, Yang Fai played his Guzheng; people tossed silver coins to him because of his great skills in playing. 

"He looks very adequate, sister.." Yang Fai heard the whisper and paused, looking behind him was an elegant and personable woman with one dimple on her left cheek; smiling at her gently with her hands rest on her lap, sitting on a small chair. Beside her was her sister, Yang Fai believed because of what she had called her. Same as the woman beside her, they were both like fairies. 

Yang Fai nodded and secretly smiled once he turned around.

Year passed, Yang Fai courted the woman he saw at Western and soon after they married. 

Yang Fai's wife, Yang Ling, gave birth to a child and named him Yang Liang. Liang grew very independent and filial, like his father.

One day, the capital sent a letter to the Western for Yang Fai that he's been accepted to perform one song in the kingdom. He was overjoyed, he almost threw the letter. "Dear! You will not believe this but I have been accepted by the capital. They will let me play one song in the royal court!" Yang Ling was happy seeing his husband twirling around like a child, he patted Yang Fai's head and softly kissed his chin. "That's good, then. Pack your things and don't be too much delighted." She smiled, showing her signature smile; one dimple in her left cheek. 

Yang Fai waved goodbye to both his son and wife, leaving a thrilled expression in his eyes. 

Day passed and he came back to the Western with cheerful and jovial smile, walking his path down he saw his wife folding clothes and fabrics outside. He swiftly hugged Yang Ling's waist and kissed her cheeks, "I'm back, my dear." 

Yang Liang stepped outside and dashed into his father's arms. 

"Father! Please teach me how to play Guzheng!"

When he heard that words, he almost tear up with happiness. 

"I would be glad to assist you, son"