A symbolic gesture, often involving a small gift or message, to convey greetings, warm regards, and profound longing to a distant friend or relative.
虽然相隔千里，但他每年都会托人捎去家乡的特产，这便是他的驿使梅花，传递着不变的牵挂。
Though separated by thousands of miles, he would send local specialties through others every year; this was his 'messenger plum blossom,' conveying his unchanging concern.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the Southern and Northern Dynasties period, Lu Kai and Fan Ye were close friends, often exchanging letters.
One early spring, Lu Kai encountered a post messenger heading to Chang'an. He plucked a blossoming plum branch and entrusted it to the messenger to deliver to Fan Ye, who was far away in Chang'an. He also composed a poem: 'I broke off a flower when I met the post messenger, to send it to my friend in Longtou. Jiangnan has nothing to offer, so I'll send a branch of spring.'
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