This manuscript is the 14th of 22 volumes titled “San He Lan Tong.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of two virtuous young women who followed the wishes of Jang Mangnga and eventually went with him to Song, as well as the tale of a kind-hearted princess with noble thoughts.
Colophon:
3 – 3 – 2483
8 – 4 – 1932
Niyak sambungna
Other notes:
- The writing is dominated by the Lontarak Makassarese script, with some characters modified by Liem Kheng Yong, and features a combination with Hanzi.
- Initially, this manuscript was rented out to the Peranakan Chinese community.
- It is adapted from a Chinese folk legend.
- There is a red stamp of the author that reads: “LIEM KHENG YONG-MAKASSAR.”