داستان جشن چینگ مینگ، قسمت ۱ از ۴

I’m going to tell you a Chinese story. […] Do you know that “Tomb Sweeping Day”? (Yes, we know.) […] Let’s talk about this Jie Zitui. You all know clearly who he was, right? In the old time, there was a king. Before he became king, he had been chased by opponents who are after his life. Was he prince… Prince Chong’er, right? Was His name Chong’er? (Yes.) OK. He and a few loyal officials wandered everywhere in exile, living a very, very difficult life. There were days they didn’t have enough food to eat, no place to sleep, etc. […] 

Then their subordinates searched around and found some wild vegetables, and they brought back some to fill their stomach. However, Prince Chong’er couldn’t swallow that. […] Suddenly Jie Zitui brought a bowl of very hot, steaming hot meat broth for him to eat. Prince Chong’er, after eating the meat broth, felt much better and regained his vitality. Feeling that it was very tasty, he asked him, “Where did you get such nice meat?” Pointing to his leg, Jie Zetui said, “It’s from my leg. I cut a piece for my lord to eat. Because I’ve heard that a filial son would sacrifice his body when serving his parents. A faithful minister, being loyal to the lord, should sacrifice his body. Today, seeing my lord starving without anything to eat, I am obliged to cut a piece of meat from my leg to feed my lord.” […] After Prince Chong’er heard that, he felt very, very touched and shed tears. He told Jie Zitui, “When will I ever be able to repay your favor?” […] 

After reclaiming the country, Chong’er became the king. We all know that he was called “Duke Wen of Jin,” (Yes.) He was the King of Jin. Everyone was waiting for the reward. Those who had been following Chong’er for a long time were waiting for their prizes. Only Jie Zitui, he went in to congratulate him, and then bid farewell, and went back to his hometown. […]