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Zhao Zilong Saves the Heir

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The poem

The precious sword leaves the scabbard and shines out;sheathed, it gathered no dust at all.Now a patron carries it forth and shows it,and its power and presence command everyone's respect.

Original: 宝剑出匣耀光明 / 在匣全然不惹尘 / 今得贵人携出现 / 有威有势众人钦

The story

After the rout at Changban, Liu Bei's household was scattered. Zhao Yun found Lady Mi beside a broken wall; she gave him the infant heir, refused his horse, and threw herself into a well. Zhao Yun buried her in tears, put the child inside his armour, and cut his way out through Cao Cao's army alone. After that day the empire knew his name.

What it means

The image is a sword drawn from its scabbard: power and presence. In the scabbard it stayed spotless but could do nothing; now a patron has drawn it out, and its brightness carries far while everyone admires it. The lot describes you. The ability was always there and had no occasion to show. The occasion has arrived, and there is someone willing to advance you. Act when the moment comes and stop hiding your capacity. After the breakout, reputation and reward both follow.

By area of life

Wealth

Past efforts produced little; now the difficulty is behind you and income grows enough to turn heads. Deals will close.

Love

Long overlooked, your romantic life now begins to shine. An introduction can produce an unusually good match, and this is the season to let yourself be seen.

Work

After years without a real advance, this is when you break out. A patron promotes you and the work rises visibly.

Health

Odd complaints often trace to an unfulfilled vow or an unfinished matter. Settle it and the body settles with it.

Travel

Study abroad or distant work is where you show what you can do. Go sooner rather than later; the road out is bright.

Advice

The sword is already drawn, so show what you can do rather than hiding it and wasting the moment.