Ailian said.
The flowers of land and water plants are very fragrant. Tao Jinyuan clearly loves chrysanthemums. Since Li Tang came, people all over the world have loved peonies. Love lotus alone, dirt-free, clear but not demon. Straight outside, not crawling, fragrant and clear. It is slim and elegant, so you can look at it from a distance without looking ridiculous.
Want to call chrysanthemum, the hermit of flowers; Peony, blooming with wealth; Lotus, the gentleman of flowers. Hey! The love between chrysanthemums and flowers is rarely heard after Tao. Who gave the lotus love? Peony love is suitable for all ages!
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Flowers of all kinds of vegetation in water and land are lovely. Tao Yuanming only loves chrysanthemums in Jin Dynasty. People all over the world have loved peonies since Li in the Tang Dynasty. I only love lotus flowers that are muddy but not stained. It was washed in clean water, but it was not attractive. The lotus stalk runs through the middle and is straight. No vines, no side branches. The fragrance spreads far away, making people feel better, straight and clean. You can see from a distance, but you can't play near.
In my opinion, chrysanthemum is a hermit in flowers; Peony is a rich person in flowers; Lotus is a gentleman among flowers. Alas! After Tao Yuanming, I seldom heard of people who love chrysanthemums. People who love lotus flowers, who else is like me? Of course, there are many people who love peony!