The Trust That Traveled Through Blood: I Bought a Fine Wine in My Ancestral Name

The Trust That Traveled Through Blood: I Bought a Fine Wine in My Ancestral Name Some journeys are chosen. Others choose you. Pantiliu Ruangmeiluh's deeply personal memoir tells the story of a simple task—delivering a message for her late uncle—that became a life-altering journey through danger, betrayal, courage, and ancestral legacy. Sent to a distant village, she encounters threats from strangers, public humiliation, and the harsh realities of a world quick to judge a woman who walks with independence and pride. Yet in the face of fear, protection arrives in unexpected forms. A towering village lord remembers her grandfather's kindness. Strangers offer care and safety. Through the ancient Rongmei tribal proverb, "When your ancestors have done good in their time, you can even buy a fine wine in their name," Pantiliu learns that the goodness of the past can shield the present, even in lands where one is a stranger. This memoir is more than a story of survival—it is a celebration of trust, love, and resilience. It honors the invisible threads of family and ancestry that shape identity and courage. It challenges societal norms, reveals the complexities of human nature, and uplifts the spirit of women who refuse to bow before injustice. Powerful, evocative, and deeply moving, The Trust That Traveled Through Blood is a testament to the strength carried through generations—a story that reminds us all: the legacies of our ancestors live on, sometimes in ways we never imagined, guiding, protecting, and inspiring us to rise.