Ye Heng's letter was in Ye Feng's hands, and he was very pleased. As he unfolded it, Ye Heng's handwriting seemed to jump off the page. It was much better than before.
"Father, Brother,
Unfilial son Ye Heng bows to you.
It has been many years since we parted. I have not fulfilled my filial duty, and my elder brother has borne all the responsibilities at home, which is truly my fault. I heard of the turmoil in the Capital while I was in Yunnan Mountain. By the time I heard about it, it was already early spring this year. The journey is long, and it is difficult to send letters, hence the delay.
I am returning to the Capital, but the journey is indeed long, and there are some trivial matters to be dealt with. Therefore, I will arrive only slightly later than this letter. But by the beginning of May at the latest, I should be in the Capital. I look forward to spending the Dragon Boat Festival with my family.
Your unfilial son implores Father and Brother to forgive me.
