Living towards death

The Qin family mansion does not cover a large area, but apart from the four buildings inside, most of the area from the gate all the way forward is occupied by a garden full of plants. There are lush green vegetable gardens, grasslands with cattle and sheep, and clear, man-made streams. These landscapes make the Qin family mansion look like a park rather than a large family home. Led by a servant, Frank Fang walked forward at a leisurely pace. Although I haven't been here for many years,...