The poems of Cai Chao and Mao Wen express love.

The beautiful mountains and rivers in the south of the Yangtze River gave birth to countless talented people and beautiful women, and also left a touching love story. The poems of Cai Chao and Mao Wen are the most beautiful of these stories. According to legend, during the calendar year of the Tang Dynasty, there was a family named Chao in the south of the Yangtze River, whose books and poems were handed down from generation to generation. The master has been an official in Jiangbei for many years, but the woman is reluctant to follow because of her nostalgia for her hometown, and lives in her hometown with her only daughter. The daughter of Chao family is as beautiful and lovely as the water in the south of the Yangtze River. Wen Ya, she is brilliant and the apple of Zhao Mu's eye. Chaomu is a man of scholarly family, skilled in pen and ink, and knowledgeable in calligraphy. Besides protecting her daughter, she also attaches great importance to her daughter's education. Under the teaching and edification of his mother, Cai Chao was able to compose poems and fu at an early age, and he was able to win everything in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. Both Chao's mother and daughter have become famous talented women. One summer morning, Chao's mother and daughter were resting in the yard in front of the house when a nun came to the door to beg. Cai Chao leaned against the fish pond in the yard, with bamboo in his right hand and a blue silk fan in his left hand, admiring the fish swimming around in the pond intently. The nun saw her smiling, her lips slightly pursed, and she didn't use lead, but her eyes were more refreshing and eye-catching than those painted. Quiet inside, six quiet practitioners, at this moment, marveled at the handsome and calm of a young woman, and even forgot to go to alms. Cai Chao ate the fish leisurely, while humming "Bamboo Fine Print" gently in his mouth. Although his voice is low, it is slow, graceful and euphemistic, just like an oriole trying to crow out of the valley for the first time. A nun lamented that this kind of sound was rare in the world, so it was called "test drive". After seeing Cai Chao, a nun is always amazed, thinking that she is a fairy of Yaotai, and it is her great honor to meet her face. Later, when the nuns traveled all over the country, she couldn't help telling people about the charm of Cai Chao. Therefore, Cai Chao's name spread all over the south of the Yangtze River. Young people in Wuxian know that it is beautiful. Although not everyone dares to match her, everyone wants to know her and see her unique style. However, Chaomu's ethical code is extremely strict, and daughters are not allowed to show up in many places to avoid trouble. Therefore, most charming teenagers who regard Cai Chao as their idol can only sketch the image of Cai Chao in their dreams. But this is not to say that no young people have been exposed to Cai Chao. Mao Wen is a lucky boy. He knows Cai Chao's style secretly. It's Chao's neighbor's child. He is about the same age as Cai Chao. They grew up together. Because both families have only one child, they are often allowed to play together. Can be said to be childhood friends. As they grow older, they gradually realize the difference between men and women. They are all looking forward to each other, but they are shy when they meet. They are no longer as innocent as they were in their teens. In order to avoid bad blood, their parents also ordered them to cut off contacts, so they were close at hand but could not meet. But at this time, the two had already made a secret promise to each other, and each other's voices and smiles always came to mind. Although they broke up, they often corresponded, and Xiaoyun, the maid of Cai Chao, became their diligent and faithful messenger. Although we don't meet, the distance between our two hearts is getting closer and closer. Besides poetry, calligraphy and painting, Cai Chao has another hobby, that is, watching clouds. When she is free, she looks up at the sky in front of the window or in the yard, watching the floating clouds change and move for a long time. Looking at the white clouds, she often imagines that she is weak and Mao Wen is strong, waiting, waiting. She just waited for two clouds to float to one place, and finally merged into one and never separated. Because she loves clouds, she named her bedroom "Cloud Peeping Room", her study "Yun Qi Pavilion" and even her maid "Xiaoyun". One day, outside the Yun Qi Pavilion, orchids were in full bloom, and Cai Chao was standing among the flowers.

After Chaomu entered the room, Cai Chao still looked at orchids and relished her poems. When the orchids are in full bloom, I will enjoy them. Although I am young and full of humanity, I can't appreciate them. It hurts to think about it. Spring breeze is warm and summer rain is continuous. One afternoon, there were bursts of summer rain. Cai Chao sat in front of the Yun Qi Pavilion and looked at the orchids destroyed by rain outside the window. He felt lonely in his heart, lamenting how time flies, how difficult it is to know when flowers have fallen, and his thoughts are stagnant and it is difficult to send them away. In order to vent her feelings, she picked up an ordinary note and wrote a seven-character quatrain: I was late for the doctor and couldn't comb my hair. As thin as a river willow, Dongfeng still sleeps every day. After writing, she wanted Mao Wen to know how she felt, so Tong Xiaoyun secretly gave this poem to Mao Wen. Mao got this poem with a bang in his heart. After careful reading, the feeling of boudoir is bitter, crazy, depressed and boring. Mao Wen is also worried about the rain at this time, and deeply understands Cai Chao's feelings. He immediately wrote a poem and replied: the pupil of the rising sun breaks the morning glow, knowing that makeup leaves the elegant platform; It can turn into a phoenix flower and smell a beautiful white Hosta fragrance. In Wen's poems, he strongly expressed his feelings. Cai Chao's poems are carefully tasted, and he knows Wen Lang's affection well. She came to the pond in the yard in the rain, carefully picked ten lotus seeds from the lotus in the pond, wrapped them in a piece of brocade and sent Xiaoyun to Mao Wen. There is a piece of paper in the bag, which reads: "I, Reiko Kobayakawa, want you to know that my heart is bitter!" " Mao chewed the delivered violet seeds slowly, and gradually tasted a little sweetness in bitterness. He suddenly realized the truth of suffering, seemed to see the hope ahead, and got up in high spirits. Unexpectedly, a lotus seed popped up on his knee and fell into the basin outside the window. When he came out to pick it up, a magpie flew over, and the next shit was in the basin, which made Mao Wen angry. He had to pour the water and lotus seeds from the basin into the pool in the yard. After a while, Mao Wen found that a lotus actually grew in the pond where there was no lotus. At first, I was surprised. I remember, that's where I poured water the other day. The violets sent are actually rooted in Wen Jia. A few days later, the lotus bloomed, and it was still a lotus. There are two beautiful red lotus flowers on the stem. They snuggled together as if they had endless love. Seeing this scene, Mao Wen was overjoyed and wrote a letter to tell Cai Chao the good news. When Cai Chao saw this letter, she was ecstatic. She thought, this must be a good sign of a happy and harmonious marriage. Delighted, I found Korean cocoon paper, and I drew carp pictures on both sides. The scales are sparkling and lifelike. Hide a poem in the belly of a carp and give it to Mao Wen. It reads: Poems among flowers are sent to Lang Fang, and fish and geese are passed on to concubines; Bing Tielian opened the Lingque Newspaper, and Qian Lang found a flower boat to sell early. Even send good omen, carp send books, and share feelings. Although the opening of the ice flute lotus is a great encouragement to Cai Chao and Mao Wen, and diligent Xiaoyun often sends them poems to exchange feelings, it is still a great pity that the lovers can't meet each other. Over time, the summer heat is gradually exhausted, and the autumn is crisp in an instant. After the autumn wind, the yellow leaves fly and the autumn moon is cold, which adds to the feelings of lovers who can't meet each other. On this day, Chaomu was going to visit a relative's house in other places, and he had to go a long way to come back the next day, leaving Cai Chao and Xiaoyun guarding the portal. This is really a rare opportunity. When I think about it, I can't help but feel heartache. I suddenly feel flushed and my heart is like a deer. But if I don't take the opportunity to meet Lang above today, I don't know when I can meet him. Thought of here, she made up her mind, quietly called Xiaoyun, and asked her to secretly pass the news to Mao Wen. At night, the moonlight is hazy and the breeze is shearing. In the dead of night, I climbed the wall by moonlight and came to Chao's yard. The wind shook Huaying, making him uneasy.

Sneaking into the "peeping room", Cai Chao was sitting in front of the mirror waiting for him, only to see her wearing a thin apricot shirt, without makeup on her face, shyly leaning on the dresser, like an orchid in full bloom; Wen Lang here is more handsome, slim and elegant, wearing cloth. This figure is both familiar and unfamiliar. Both of them were dazed, and soon they fell on each other, as if waiting for a thousand years. Two people's feelings are tired, all kinds of romantic feelings, long-standing acacia and missing, are dissolved in the gentleness of this evening. It's sunrise outside the window. When it was time to say goodbye, we adjusted our clothes and makeup. Cai Chao cut a bunch of moss from his head, tied it with a ribbon and gave it to Mao Wen. And looked at him affectionately and said, "Hide your hair and turn yourself in early." Mao took it with tears in his eyes, and both of them were speechless when they said goodbye. After returning home, Mao Wen carefully hid the moss under the pillow. Sleeping on the pillow every day, he always smells the flowers floating under the pillow, which reminds him of infinite reverie and misses Cai Chao even more. A night of paranoia kept him awake, so he simply put on his clothes and got up. With a solitary lamp, he wrote a poem "Four Wonders" to express his feelings: a few pieces of gold are still, like a bed lying alone on an inclined bed; The rhinoceros combs the golden mirror, and the half pillow is fragrant with Lv Yun. After a party, there is no chance to meet again. From time to time, the pillow reveals the fragrance of hair, which evokes an unforgettable yearning for my sweetheart. In the bleak autumn wind, people are depressed and gradually become lazy. They are not interested in anything, and even don't do their homework for a few days. Cai Chao is also in the boudoir. He looks at the white clouds in the sky every day and thinks of you, and his heart is broken. He also expressed his feelings in poetry: the pillow basket was born on a cold night and he was sleepy in his dream. You can't make your soul empty and sick, but you can't write poetry when you meet it. Outside the window, the bells in Jiangcun rang and the rain on the pillow was scattered; I miss you most at this time. I don't know if my heart is broken. On a cold autumn night, they listened to the sound of rain hitting the phoenix tree through the partition wall, but they were so close that lovers could only meet in their dreams. When they woke up, only their empty boudoir was silent, accompanied by a lonely lamp. At this time, the sad poem I saw was even more affectionate. I wrote a poem and painted a happy and sweet illusion for their future: suddenly I saw the west wind rising in the bridal chamber and tulips in Lujia; Wen Jun was thirsty before he ran, and Zhuan Xu hurt himself at the sight. Dreaming of falling leaves as sorrow, forgetting that sorrow will plant the fear of flying frost; Just pay Mabatame separately, and the length of the bed will be leaked. If they can get their parents' approval, they will get married and have a bright future. It's just a matter of children, and both young people are embarrassed to tell their parents. All the ethical codes they accepted believed that marriage should obey their parents' orders, and it was a big mistake for the matchmaker to decide for life privately. This deep-rooted concept of marriage is difficult for them to break through for a while. There are many worries, and the dream cannot be realized immediately. It's no use drawing cakes to satisfy hunger. Deep-rooted acacia closely surrounds boys and girls day and night, and there is no way to send them away. I saw that she was getting thinner and thinner, and her waist had lost its grip, just like a weak willow swaying in the wind. The night is long and I can't sleep alone. It's quieter in residual leakage, and I'm constantly worried. I am reciting the long poem "Midnight Song": Nong cut the clouds and distributed them by Lang; Can't find a place, tie a knot. I couldn't sleep at night and cried all night. Lang doesn't believe in time, but look at the marks on his pillow. Nong Yu pointed to the crystal-like nails with bright windows; Cut your hair, talk and walk hand in hand. Embroidery room will be lang, and the west window will stay in Japan; Hands are self-defeating, for fear that a female companion will peek. Wash your hands in a golden basin, burn incense and recite Buddha; No matter what kind of life you want, you should stay with Lang. Cold wind and dead wood, sleepless nights; Xiao Qi asked Lang how he was last night. Lang's haggard voice is invisible; Bear gall can be ground into ink, but bear gall can be ground into ink.

Day after day, night after night, Cai Chao finally became depressed and nauseous. The clever mother-in-law noticed that something was wrong with her daughter's condition, so she called Xiaoyun, the servant girl, and Xiaoyun asked sternly. Seeing that Chao Mu meant no harm, Xiao Yun told the story and emphasized that Miss Mao Wen's love is long-lasting and inseparable. The mother sighed with love and pity: "A talented person and a beautiful woman should have been paired; The ancients had many mothers who cut off their children's feelings, and I must help them. " Chao Mu is a polite person, and Ben appreciates Mao Wen very much, so she doesn't pursue their children's affairs. Knowing that she still needs to take heart medicine for her heart disease and that her daughter's illness can't be cured by medicine, she made an agreement with the matchmaker. Wen's parents were naturally happy and agreed soon. So choose a good day, a pair of lovers who love each other deeply, and finally get married for a hundred years. After marriage, they cherish each other and love each other, and they can always accompany each other day and night, but they always express their love for each other in their poems and never forget the past time when they are loved. The following year, Mao Wen will go to Chang 'an, the capital of Beijing, to take the exam. They were still touching when they left. Cai Chao wrote a poem "Sending Chang 'an in Spring" to express his farewell feelings: I miss your distant concubine and dance all over the Cuijiang River to send the original boat; Wait and see, I'm only worried about the red sun. After Mao Wenxi left, Cai Chao became more and more worried, often staring at the northwest sky, wondering where Wen Lang was going at this time. The wind and frost all the way, I wonder if it is cold or warm? There is a white crane named Susu in Chaoshan. On a drizzly day, Cai Chao stared at the continuous rain outside the window. Thinking of the coming Wenlang, he couldn't help but be full of worries, so he turned to Su Su and said, "Once upon a time, the Queen Mother had a pair of bluebirds named Zhao Lan and Yan Zi, who could fly and deliver books. Can't you? " Su Su stretched out his neck to meet Cai Chao, with his head down, as if on standby. Cai Chao understood its meaning, found a pen and paper and wrote two quatrains: First, it rained the day before, and my concubine was alone in the boudoir; He Lang has been separated for a long time, and Miss Carefree Tree has always been Do not forget your initiative mind. Second, the spring breeze sends rain from the east window, suddenly remembering that there are lovers among the guests; It rained today. I want to go with the wind and be with Lang. She carefully wrapped the poem and tied it on the crane's foot. The crane rose in the air and flew straight to the northwest. Soon, Mao Wen successfully passed the Jinshi exam and was recorded as a first-class Jinshi. After review by the official department, he was appointed as the magistrate of Fushan County, Huainan Road. After becoming a champion, Mao Wen returned to his hometown with the white crane Susu who delivered the letter. Cai Chao was overjoyed. Naturally, he and Wen Lang have the tender feelings of marriage. Later, Cai Chao and Mao Wen went to Huainan together to help Mao Wen manage his side. This talented and beautiful couple finally became a loving couple. Their relatives, friends, old friends and neighbors all praised them as "heaven and earth are connected and love is like oxygen." " "