18A sailor winches down the mast of his cargo boat as it prepares to dock. When it is finished, all travelers will burn incense at the new temple for good luck.
A scholar buys the “four jewels”: a brush, ink, ink stone, and paper. An official shows the new temple to Song Li, the minister in charge of construction.
Can you spot a baby, glimpsing the outside world for the first time?
A grandmother who is lost asks for directions.
A street vendor sells seed pods of the lotus flower, a tasty snack.
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