Chapter 102 :Tonight's Gathering (I)
Word Number:315 Author:一曲雨霖铃 Translator: Release Time:2025-12-23
  Said the poem:  Let me ask where the plum blossom is fair,  I’ll spread a mat and bring our wine.  In the west garden’s clear night not a speck of dust;  Across the sky clouds break and scatter, two trees of jade stand sparse.  Who plucks Zhaohua and sounds an ancient tune —  Scattered petals fill my robe and skirt.  I half suspect a hidden dream in the Clear Capital:  Few stars, the river’s shadow turns; heavy frost, the moonlight lonely.  It is told that Princess Yuzhen, having learned of Li Chenghao’s origins from Li Bai, took Li Bai’s promise and set a day to appear before Emperor Xuanzong at the palace.  By chance that day Xuanzong was enjoying chrysanthemums at the Chenxiang Pavilion. Hearing that Princess Yuzhen wished an audience, he was greatly pleased; he waved away the performers with a hand and laughed, “Yuanyuan has come — my heart is delighted!” Saying this, Xuanzong went with his attendants to greet her.  When Xuanzong saw Princess Yuzhen, he spoke with joyful words: “Yuanyuan has come — your brother is very pleased. Why not stay in the palace a few more days?” Princess Yuzhen replied, “I am fortunate indeed to have my brother’s concern. Yet I came today with a request.” Xuanzong said, “Speak freely; your brother will do his utmost.” Princess Yuzhen answered, “I have come on behalf of the orphan of the Langya Prince.” Xuanzong heard this and was puzzled. “The old case from Empress Wei’s time involved so many matters; the Langya Prince rose in rebellion and his household was ruined — who could have survived of his line?” Princess Yuzhen replied, “If there were none, I would not trouble my brother thus.”  With that she produced from her sleeve a sealed scroll and presented it to Xuanzong. As the emperor read, Princess Yuzhen explained the particulars of Li
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