Wednesday, 26 March

I went with Yukun to the British Consulate-General to sign two Powers of Attorney giving full power to Bingkun to dispose of our three houses and the jade. Vice-Consul Franklin and Zhu Da (朱達) witnessed my signature. I am really glad that the whole affair is settled no matter how bad the result may be. The case has been the cause of over two years of profound misery and although I pay heavily for it, I feel greatly relieved. From 3.00 to 7.00 the examination meeting for the Political Panel. As usual, I have to take charge of the report on foreign affairs.