Next morning in the reflection mansion, Wei began painting anew. A theme out of her expertise, something very vividly different. She created a mighty warrior, gruesome yet benevolent in expression. With his armour, helmet and weapon, riding a enormous sky dragon. Cruising over the clouds. She was speaclised in landscape art this is the first time she ventured into mythological figures. Wei couldn't help but imagine what her husband would be like, does he have a beard ? Is his eyebrows furrow? How many scars does he hone? What would his eyes look like? Or what would he look like when he smiles?That night curiosity took over Wei as she asked Fei to describe his master.
Fei : "Madame has never seen master, so let me explain to you how master looks"
"Without metaphors please." Added Lin, who now was aware of Wei's habit of spinning stories.
Fei : "Yes! Yes! General is mighty tall, taller than me, but I'm growth spurt, so will be as tall as him soon.
Lin : "We don't want information on you, just tell Madame what her husband looks like."
Wei : "Lin!"
Lin : "You don't want to know? I thought that deity you were painting was General."
Fei : "Madame then you have got it wrong. General is strong and muscular but not heavy in structure, and no beard. Although he must have grown one now, during battles like this appearance is not looked after. He will probably look like a homeless man, shabby. When he arrives, I'll have him shaved and dressed well, so you can see how handsome he is!"
Wei : "Fei, your side tracking."
Fei : "Right, General has tan complexion due to spending days in the sun, deep voice, and tall. Has really angry eyes and direct speech, he never minces words. He can shoot three arrows together killing three men at once, even while riding a horse. Except his reputation of being a brute, I think the ladies in the capital find him attractive."
Lin : "Oh how do you know that? Did he have many admirers?"
Fei : "None, but I grant he would have been proper if he had been in capital long enough."
That night Wei penned another letter to General. She did not have much to write just causal talk. The letter was next the next day along with Fei's report to general. The letter was received in Tianxia territory, as the army was returning back from the Shenzhou court. At their campsite in the wilderness, they made a rest stop to march again the next morning. Under a well spread tree, Guoqiang sat down to read his wife's letter. It read :
'General,
Congratulations on your victory.
I could not write this later earlier as I had injured my right shoulder, but I am well now. The newly hired servants have began work, things around the reflection house has become more manageable and systematic.
Thank you for your present. It was lovely.
From the look of the sky it seems like shelf clouds have covered it. Storm must be on its way.
General when will you be returning home?
Return soon, before the downpours.
Signed Lu Wei.'
Guoqiang looked up in the sky. It was true the sky was covered with shelf clouds. But there have been moderate to less rain in the recent times. And the southern state is experiencing drought. If it pours it will bring unforeseen damages. He stared at the letter once again, at two lines. 'When will you be returning home?' Never he thought that Xu mansion will become his home, but that changed ever since he got a wife that lives there. 'I must get her out that residence, and make another house for her.' Thought Guoqiang, and then his gaze went to the next line, 'Signed Lu Wei.' His wife still addresses herself with her maiden status. That was the first thing he was going to change once he reaches capital. Have Wei take his name. A pleasant smile came across his name. With that smile he went on to open his next letter, from Fei, and immediately his smile faded. It read :
'General, the once behind Madame's abduction was house Wang. He appointed two bandits for the job, I dealt with them cleanly. I went to confront General Wang for his actions, but he was evacuating his mansion. I engaged hand to hand combat with him, he escaped and ran towards the street next to reflection mansion, and tired to fire the stable. Luckily it did not spread. However Madame has took notice of this incident, for now I told her that it was an accident by me, she does not seem to be convinced with it. I went to find general Wang again but his place was deserted. Report came about him being a traitor. Master, General Wang and his family are abounding, Il''l find more information about their whereabouts.'
Guoqiang could not believe that Wang would implicate his wife for assisting him in war with resources. Despicable, Guoqiang will himself find him, even from hell and bring him for public execution. As this diabolic sinister thoughts shaded Guoqiang's face, in a split moment it change when he read the back of the letter.
'Master, there was flower viewing banquet held at Xu residence, and Madame wore the clothes you send from Shenzhou. She looked like a fairy. As her husband you are missing out on her beauty. Lately Madame has been curious about you, so I tell her stories of your valour. I think she made a painting of you based of those stories. If General is curious, I will describe how madame looks like. She has look hair, that goes beyond one's waist. Fair skin, with warm tone like honey, bright big eyes, and slender finger. Madame always has her nails painted. Madame likes wearing less extravagant clothes, jewellery and makeup, therefore she looks like descending from the heaven. She truly outshines anyone lady of the capital. Once you arrive you will know what I am describing. General will be able to find her in the crowds place, as she shines brightly.'
'This, looks like he is having his share of fun. When I return, I'll make him go through difficult military training.' Thought Guoqiang to himself.
That night, both slept drawing an imaginary silhouette of their spouse. While Guoqiang pictured his wife's beauty unable to sleep, he did not know that the missing General Wang was brewing trouble else where. Unaware of the calmness of night, came a devastating storm, washing out everything in the southern state. This lovely couple will yet again, not have their faithful encounter.