Word Number：298 Author：一曲雨霖铃 Translator： Release Time：2025-09-06

　　Said:　　Before the honored ones I meant to speak of my return; before the words came, the spring face grew pallid and choked.　　People are indeed foolish in love — this hatred has nothing to do with wind or moon.　　Do not set a new chorus to this parting song. One melody can tie the gut in knots.　　You must see all the flowers of Luoyang through and then with the spring wind it is easy to part.　　The Daoists of the Three Purities Hall in Hanyuan Palace picked an auspicious date and reported to the Emperor and Empress: “Your Majesties, we have divined a propitious day; the marriage can be solemnized.” The Emperor was very pleased and said, “Then quickly prepare the talismans and summon the Grand Master back to the capital to officiate the blessing for the couple.” The Three Purities hall priests burned the thunder-sound talisman at once — but the Grand Master could not come back. After his fight with the Nine-Tailed Fox his wounds never healed; months earlier he had passed into the immortals’ realm. On seeing the thunder talisman, Lin Chaoyang could only return to Chang’an to act in his master’s stead and preside over the rites.　　In the Three Purities Hall Lin Chaoyang spoke with the Emperor and Empress about the Grand Master. They were filled with regret. The Emperor said, “The Grand Master helped our Tang dispel demons and protect the people’s peace; he should have ascended in glory. It is tragic his injuries claimed him.” The Empress replied, “Indeed. After the Crown Prince and Princess wed, Your Majesty and I shall go with the Grand Master on an excursion to the countryside.” Lin Chaoyang bowed his thanks.　　Then Lin Chaoyang shifted the subject: “I can fulfill the blessin