Two Japanese girls blocked the bridge entrance, preventing the wedding procession from passing. Several high-ranking officials and their descendants generously pulled out large red envelopes, stuffed them into the girls' hands, and then waved them off, indicating that they didn't need the change and should make way for them.
As a result, the two girls politely returned the red envelopes. One of the pretty girls even slipped her pearl bracelet into the hand of a handsome young man and gave him a big flirtatious look.
"Hahaha! Sanlang, you've struck it rich! Look at these pearls, they're all the same size, and their luster is perfect. You could buy a mansion with that! Hurry up and marry him! I'll give you a generous gift."
The young man named Saburo punched and kicked the jeering crowd to express his dissatisfaction, but he seemed to have forgotten to return the pearl bracelet in his hand, instead casually stuffing it into his sleeve.
Qin Mo had no choice but to go to the bridge and ask softly, "The two young ladies are blocking the way. They're not asking for wedding money, so they should at least give us some compensation!"
The two girls looked at the handsome groom and lowered their heads shyly, replying, "Your Highness, although our Fusang is located in a remote area, we still know the 'bridal song' for us. We would like to ask Your Highness to compose a poem for us so that we can pass the test."
Qin Mo was completely dumbfounded. What did he know about poems or phrases for urging someone to get ready for marriage? There weren't any such poems in the Three Hundred Tang Poems.
"Customs in Japan and Dayuan are different. I'll compose a love poem for your elder sister to judge. Is that alright?"
Qin Mo breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the two girls blush and agree. The flirting skills he learned in school were still somewhat effective, even though they were just theoretical and he had never experienced them in practice. But he thought they should be enough to deal with the current situation.
Whether you see me or not
I was there
Neither sad nor happy
Whether you recite my name or not
Love is there.
Neither coming nor going
Whether you love me or not
Love is there
No increase or decrease
Whether you follow me or not
My hand is in yours.
Never give up
Come into my arms
or
Let me live in your heart
Silently in love
Silence, joy
"Seeing or Not Seeing" is said to be a love poem by Tsangyang Gyatso, while others say it was written by Tashi Lhamo Dodo. But regardless of who wrote it, this Zen-inspired love poem is definitely easy to understand and incredibly moving.
The two Japanese beauties actually knew Chinese. After copying down the poems, they quickly sent someone to deliver them to the winery. A moment later, they rushed back, blushing, and held up two fingers to Qin Mo.
“My sister, if you send me two more poems like these, they will be sent straight to your embroidery room, and I will not stop you from doing so.”
Qin Mo hadn't even reacted yet! Qin Yumu next to her was already laughing so hard she couldn't catch her breath.
"Mozi, you smug brat, now you've got what you deserve!"
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