Sep 2, the Year of Jimao
An envoy from Tambralinga presented a peculiar beast as tribute with a long nose and large ears, its strange and peculiar appearance drew crowds in the streets. Some called it the "Tambralinga Steed," others called it a "Giant-Eared Qilin." It was said the Tambralinga people rode this beast... Truly brave souls!
Jun 21, the Year of Xinsi
Recently, rumors spread of a Tambralinga dancer performing at Scarlet House in Hangzhou. Wealthy merchants flocked to meet her, only to discover she was actually a man yet one whose appearance was indistinguishable from a woman's, even surpassing many renowned beauties. Despite the rumors, talented and romantic scholars still splurged lavishly to witness her performances.
(A line of graceful, flowing cursive script)
"Fortunate to behold such beauty like a fairy from Gushe, graceful and ethereal. Why constrain such enchanting allure with mere distinctions of male and female?"