Which expert has an introduction to the English version of Peacock Flying Southeast?

The peacock of love flies southeast. Alas,

Every mile she walks, she wobbles back!

At the age of thirteen, Lan Zhi learned to weave;

At the age of fourteen, she could embroider and sew.

At the age of fifteen, she played music on the lute;

At the age of sixteen, I knew classical literature, prose and poetry.

When she was seventeen, they married her to Chongqing.

From that day on, her happiness and pain!

Because of work, Zhong Qing is far away in the yamen.

His departure made her love even deeper.

She started knitting at dawn,

Working in front of the loom until midnight.

The tapestry under her finger is getting bigger and bigger,

However, Zhong Qing's mother scolded her-

Not because of bad work or slow pace,

But she is the hostess: the bride must know where they are.

Finally, she said sadly to Zhong Qing:

"If I don't serve your mother well,

It's no use saying ... Please tell her.

I'm willing to leave if she thinks it's suitable. "

The husband was ashamed and ran errands.

"Mom," he said, "there is no noble position for me.

I deserve to marry Lan Zhi.

As husband and wife, we love each other so much.

Only death can serve us.

We have been married for less than three years;

Our common life is a flower in bud.

I think Lan Zhi has done his best.

So, why are you so unfriendly to her? "

The fiery mother replied,

"My son, your wisdom and stupidity are dull!

Your wife lacks elegance and judgment.

See her true colors, willfulness and vanity.

As soon as I saw her, I felt uncomfortable.

I'm surprised that you dare to plead for her!

I think of a suitable wife for you. ...

She lives there, a maid named Qin Luofu,

An incomparable beauty, I swear,

I have a way to get her permission.

Now listen! We must get rid of your slut!

Yes, she must go, don't delay! "

In order to be filial, he knelt down,

What is pitiful and firm is his appeal.

"Mom, if this is your will, get rid of Lan Zhi,

But don't think I will get married twice! "

Hearing this, my mother's anger is endless.

She growled wildly and flicked on her stool:

"Respect for elderly parents is dead?

Defend your wife and despise your mother's wishes?

I can't stand strangers in this house,

From now on, no one dares to obstruct my will! "

Zhong Qing was speechless in the face of her mother's rage.

Bowed deeply to her and left.

He searched for poor Lan Zhi in tears and sadness,

Although he knew it would do neither of them any good.

"The thought of parting breaks my heart in two!

However, my mother will not be denied.

My duty in yamen calls me.

You'd better go back to your brother's house.

I will come back as soon as my yamen task is completed.

Take you back to our home with me.

I have to, alas! Forgive me,

Don't doubt that I will keep my solemn oath! "

Lan Zhi made a mournful and deep answer:

"No, don't come to me again.

I remember it was the middle of winter,

I was a timid bride when I first came to this house.

With filial respect,

Never stubborn, willful or rude.

For three years, I worked hard for her day and night.

And I didn't notice how long this poor state would last,

My only concern is to obey your mother's wishes.

Repay your love for me.

However, now I have been kicked out of this house. ....

What's the use of bringing me back?

I'll leave my brocade embroidered jacket,

Its golden lace is still bright.

My little, soft scarlet tulle canopy

The four corners are sewn with fragrant herbs.

I left my swimming trunks, my dowry,

Beautiful as ever, wearing a silk coat-

There are some things that I like,

Although now ignored and touched, they lie down.

Yes, they are just cheap and tacky goods.

Not good enough for your bride.

But you can share them as small gifts,

Or, if you can't find the right occasion now,

Keep it, dear, "she said, her eyes all wet.

"Those who own them have not forgotten them."

When the loud cock crow brings a new day

Lan Zhi gets up early and gets dressed.

She put on a silk embroidered skirt,

And pleasing silk slippers,

Set jewels in her braided hair,

Pearl earrings hung on her little ears,

Apply rouge with such a delicate touch

Until her lips are perfect and sparkling.

Her fingers are pointed and lovely,

Her waist is like a colorful cloud.

She looks beautiful and sweet.

The grace of her little feet.

So she said goodbye to Zhongqing's mother.

Find gentle words in rude ears:

"Madam, I come from humble origins,

Without a good education and upbringing.

I'm stupid, shallow and incompetent-

A sad companion for any noble heir.

However, you treated me very well,

And I am ashamed that I didn't serve you well.

Today I will leave this house forever,

I'm sorry that I can't serve you anymore. "

Then, warm tears rolled down her cheeks,

She bid farewell to Zhong Qing's sister dear:

"When I first came to this house as a bride,

Dear sister, you are just a naughty child.

Look, you have grown almost as tall as me.

Now I must say goodbye in a hurry;

But if you love me, sister, for me,

Be gentle with your mother and care about her.

When all the girls hold their festivals,

Don't forget her who took care of you. "

With blind tears and a heavy heart

She sat down in the waiting cart.

For fear of prying eyes and cruel tongues.

Zhong Qing will meet her at the intersection of four roads.

On the rough road, her carriage jolted,

The rims jingled and the axles creaked.

Suddenly a rider came at a gallop,

The rider jumped down eagerly-"It's him!

They sat together, and he whispered:

"My love will last forever!

Stay with your brother for a while,

The shorter the time I have to perform my duties as a yamen.

Then I will come back ... Don't make your heart ache!

I'll keep you for myself again! "

Poor Lan Zhi sobbed and fondly tugged at his sleeve.

"Oh, how comforting it is to give up on me,

Then come, but come early!

Your love should be strong and eternal like a rock!

Resist me like a vine!

What is more fixed than eternal rocks?

But when I think of my brother, Lord

And the tyrant of his family, then I'm afraid.

He won't look at me kindly,

I will suffer his anger and contempt. "

The loving couple finally broke up in tears,

More and more distance breaks their hearts.

When Lan Zhi came home without anyone knowing,

Doubt and suspicion hang over everyone.

"Daughter!" Her mother shouted in surprise.

"alas! What brings you back?

I remember that you learned to knit when you were thirteen.

At the age of fourteen, you can embroider and sew;

At the age of fifteen, the music on the pipa you played;

/kloc-I have known classical literature, prose and poetry since I was 0/6 years old.

Then at the age of 17, a lovely bride. ...

How proud I am to see you so successful!

However, dear, you must have made a mistake in your words and deeds.

Tell me the reason why you came back alone. "

Lan Zhi said, "I am indeed humble.

However, within my responsibility, I have never failed. "

Mother wept because she sympathized with her story.

On the tenth day after her return.

There is a letter from the county magistrate,

A middleman proposed to her for his son,

A young man who has been through twenty summers,

His beauty dwarfs all other young people,

His tongue is fluent and eloquent.

Her mother said with a glimmer of hope, "Chile,

If you are happy, I ask your permission. "

To this, Lan Zhi tears again, replied:

"Dear mother, when I broke up with Zhong Qing.

He said, "Be loyal!" Over and over again,

We all vowed never to change.

If I break my promise,

Regret will haunt me until the day I die.

Can I reconsider getting married? No, no.

I ask you to tell the matchmaker like this. "

So the mother said to the middleman:

"Dear Sir, a stubborn child is mine.

But it was recently sent back to her brother's house.

A small official found that she was not a good opponent-

How can she please the sheriff's own heir?

Besides, she is in a state of melancholy:

Young gentlemen need a gay partner. "

So the official middleman left.

Before reporting to the judge,

Found another fitting maid for Xiaozhi,

A noble family born nearby;

Besides, I happened to meet the secretary of the governor.

Knowing that your son and heir,

An excellent and handsome young man,

He himself longed to marry the beautiful Lan Zhi.

So they came to their brother's house again,

This time as an envoy sent by the prefect.

Gorgeous official greetings,

They told the special reason why they came.

Mother, this way and that kind of tear, declared "

"My child swore that she would never get married again.

I'm afraid I don't know how to change her mind. "

But Lan Zhi's older brother, sophisticated,

Never slow down to seize a godsend opportunity,

And spoke bluntly and sternly to his sister:

"See you, girl, how much profit does this give you?

Your ex-husband is just a small position.

Now the prefect's son has made a proposal. "

It's hard to find a bigger contrast.

If you like, you can refuse this offer, this reward,

But don't think I will find you rice every day! "

"It must be, it must be," thought poor Lan Zhi.

"Brother," she said, "you are right.

I am a wife, but now I am not;

I left you once and then came back.

Living under your hospitable roof.

Your will is undeniable.

Really, I made a promise to Zhong Qing,

But lost the hope of seeing him again!

I must welcome your suggestion:

Please arrange the ceremony as soon as possible. "

When he heard this, the official middleman

Agreed to all his brother's demands.

Then, they hurried back to the county magistrate's home

Tell them the happy results of their work.

It seems to be a good marriage for his son.

Sir, it is full of pure happiness.

He flipped through the yearbook,

I found the most auspicious day there.

It's the thirtieth day of the same month.

He summoned his subordinates:

"30th is a good day."

She said, "It will arrive in three days.

Get ready for the bride. "

The family is having a heated discussion from floor to roof.

This is a noble wedding.

In order to meet the bride, there is a happy gondola.

Newly painted with a lucky bird.

Silk pennants were flying on the deck.

There is a golden carriage inlaid with jade

And the best breed of well-groomed horses

The saddle is shining and the harness is arranged neatly!

As for the gift, they said it was a string of cash.

Three thousand pieces of silk and brocade

Three hundred. Among these precious gifts

It's a spherical fish brought from a distant place.

A welcoming team of 500 people,

When it passes by, it will make all eyes happy.

In the bride's house, the troubled mother said:

"Lan Zhi, the angel of the prefect.

The welcome party will all come soon.

It's time for you to put on your wedding dress.

You have agreed ... now there is no time to delay! "

Lan Zhi was too sad to speak,

Sobbing under the headscarf to hide her sadness,

Her pale cheeks were wet with bitter tears.

She dragged a chair with a heavy marble seat

Towards the window with more light,

Took silk and scissors, a gauge, a needle, a braid,

Heartbroken, tears wet her silk thread.

Before noon, she made a new jacket and skirt;

By Eve's time, the wedding dress was all finished.

And then in the twilight, desperate, abandoned,

Outside the door, she secretly cried alone.

Then, her sobs suddenly disappeared ...

She heard the painful neigh of a horse in the distance!

Oh, the familiar neigh! But why so painful?

Zhong Qing does ride very fast.

When the host heard the news, he lost confidence and asked to leave.

The fine horse also shared his prophecy.

Finally, her straight eyes clearly saw him:

His appearance made her both happy and miserable.

She patted the horse and sighed sadly.

"Zhong Qing, my dear, when we leave.

No one can foresee how the event will develop.

You can't guess what happened to me,

But all our hopes are now an empty dream.

You know my mother well. My tyrant brother,

He planned for me to marry another man.

Since fate is grim,

What can you expect from me, dear? "

Zhong Qing heart, force yourself to say:

"I wish you happiness, Lan Zhi!

Rocks are always indestructible,

But oh! I'm afraid of the fibers of vines

It's too easy to lose toughness ...

May you be rich and live a happy life.

As for me, why, death will be a possible fate! "

It hurt her heart, but she replied:

"Why do you say such cruel things to me, dear?

We are all shipwrecked in the ocean of life,

Our ship was sunk by the ruthless wind.

Life enjoins husbands and wives to break off;

Let's all die and become one forever! "

They stayed hand in hand for a long time before leaving

With sad steps and slow ways-

Two people who love each other, separated, know too well.

Only death can reunite them.

All the roads to happiness are blocked, and they don't flinch.

But vowed to end their tragic story.

When Zhong Qing returned home with a heavy heart,

He went straight to his mother's room and bowed.

"The weather has changed, mom. Cold,

The terrible wind scorched the leaves and trees.

Frost condenses orchids, all flowers,

Zhong Qing's life is drawing to a close.

His only regret is leaving you alone,

But it was his own wish, so-

No ghost, no devil, mom, let him be enslaved!

Your son is like a rock in the Nanshan Mountains.

Invariable in death, immune to change. "

Mother was very surprised to hear these words.

But guess their reasons and sympathize with his tears.

"My son, the sole heir to a noble family,

What a great and glorious prospect lies ahead!

Why do you think a dissolute person should die,

A man who is so mean in every way?

As I told you, it's nearby

There lives a lovely model.

Soon I'll send a middleman to find her,

My son, I wish you a long and happy life! "

But he kept silent, bowed deeply, and then left.

For a long time, he paced in the empty room, thinking

Countless thoughts about Lan Zhi, love and death.

He often glances sadly at his mother's room;

The world seems to be shrouded in darkness!

It's the day of Lan Zhi's grand wedding.

She is lonelier than ever in the crowd.

She waited until night fell.

The riot finally stopped and the guests gradually dispersed.

"Today," she said thoughtfully, "my journey is over.

My soul will wander around, although my body still exists. "

The dark water in the pond is calling, cold and icy.

She waded in barefoot and everything was still.

Although Zhong Qing was unprepared for the news,

What he sought was not the release of garden trees,

He turned southeast, and then the rope tightened. ...

In common grief, these families are connected.

Bury a lover beside Huashan Mountain.

Black pine grows around the cemetery,

After four seasons, the four seasons are evergreen.

Dotted with cypress and buttonwood trees.

Love the caress of leaves and waves;

There are two birds living in the leaves.

That life partner, his name is love.

They cross their bills and sing to each other.

They loved each other tenderly all night until dawn,

Passers-by were fascinated by the sound,

Lonely windows wake up to listen and meditate.

In this story of the past day,

It will last until everything is over.