Chen Xueniang mentioned in her letter that a red brocade box inside the bundle should be given to Fubao as a gift for their first meeting.
According to local customs, girls do not wear longevity locks as it is believed they will keep the girl locked in her parental home and prevent her from marrying. How this custom formed and what it signifies, Feng Qingxue did not know.
Therefore, Chen Xueniang sent a set of jewelry for Fubao, which would be substantial enough to serve as a dowry when she grew up.
