A person’s interactions with their spouse can last a lifetime—sometimes arising from shared ideals and understanding within the home, sometimes stemming from entrusting one’s fate and wandering beyond societal constraints
A person’s life is like a fleeting moment; like grass and trees, flourishing in spring and withering in autumn; like the rising and setting of the sun
Yet, I have so many desires in this life
Lying by the stream as a child, peeling lotus pods, while eagerly releasing kites in the east wind, chasing after yellow butterflies
He leaned against mulberry trees to learn about melons, returned with a full meal after dusk, and slept under the bright moon without taking off his raincoat
Growing up, I hope to achieve great success, have a beautiful partner, enjoy abundant wealth, rise through the ranks, host lavish gatherings, and celebrate every night with music and revelry
Aging, yet desiring health and longevity – welcome servants, await children, a game of chess, a close friend, a pot of wine, a courtyard, and the enjoyment of family life