Chapter 98 – Fish Lanterns

Author’s Note:

Note: From “Fish in Glass Lanterns” by Ye Yin of the Southern Song Dynasty: “Head and horns not yet prominent, the hidden palace is crystal. Though narrow in movement, joy lies in clarity. Flames suspected to burn tails, no waves to stir emotions. Once chaos opens, transformations ride thunder.”

From “Glass Lanterns” by Ye Yin of the Southern Song Dynasty: “The form follows the innate Taiji diagram, the lantern truly crystal. Viewing the jade rabbit’s light in the distance, the pearl beneath the dragon’s jaw up close. A flame appears like a fire drill, an inch of still water like an ice pot. Let the fish make plans for diving, entering the Five Lakes when scales form.”

Ninth Brother is compensating Little Lin, but also compensating himself.

Little Lin received a belated gift.