[Classical] Rouge Waves Fighting Spring

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Chapter One: A Spring Dream on the Dragon Bed in the Deep Palace; The Inn's Chopping Board Eradicates the Root of Evil .
The poem reads : "
He traveled south in high spirits, unaware of the dangers, Who knew that disaster would arise beside him?
If not for the truly blessed emperor, His dream of conquering the world would have been over long ago. " Another poem reads: " Two new looks yet to be seen, His dragon nature is inherently restless and difficult to control. The spring breeze is naturally for the emperor, Blowing open two trees of blossoms in one night. " Both poems recount the anecdotes of the carefree emperor, because two beautiful women met him in a dream and later entered the palace to serve him. Who, then, is this carefree emperor? This was Emperor Zhengde of the Ming Dynasty. This Zhengde was naturally romantic and unrestrained. Upon ascending the throne, the world was at peace. Weary of state affairs, he indulged in pleasure-seeking. He was known as the Carefree Emperor. Therefore, although the inner palace had three thousand beauties, none were pleasing to the eye, and he was often sullen. One day, after court, with nothing to do, he lay on his dragon bed. In a daze, he rose and, after walking a few steps, found himself in a vast world, surrounded by vibrant colors and endless reds and greens. He strolled to another place, where there were two flowering trees, one with white blossoms like jade, the other with bright red blossoms. There he saw two stunningly beautiful women, gracefully approaching. One, with light makeup, was as radiant as jade; the other, with heavy makeup, was as slender and graceful as a flower. They were: A face as delicate as a lotus, eyebrows furrowed, eyes like autumn waters, flowing gently. The clouds gently veiled her figure, her golden lotus petals reflected the spring's edge. Like Xi Shi reborn, like a queen brought back to life. Zhengde, seeing this, felt a surge of pleasure, his body already weak with desire. He stepped forward and said with a smile, "I am feeling lonely and bored, and wish to share my bed with these two beauties. What do you think?" The two beauties replied in unison, "We fear we are not fortunate enough to enjoy such a position. If Your Majesty does not find our appearance unappealing, we are willing to serve you." Seeing the two beauties' agreement, Zhengde's lust was aroused, and he could not restrain himself. He then said to the two beauties, "Since you beauties have shown your favor, why not go to the Yangtai Terrace together?" Having said this, he grabbed the two beauties with both hands. Unable to resist Zhengde's advances, the two beauties cried out, "Your Majesty, let go!" Zhengde refused. The two beauties then devised a plan and shouted, "Someone's coming from over there!" Zhengde looked around, but there was no one there. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the two beauties suddenly pushed him, and Zhengde lost his footing, crying out, "Oh no!" He awoke with a start, realizing it was all just a dream. Emperor Zhengde lay lazily on his dragon bed, repeatedly exclaiming, "Wonderful! Wonderful!" A eunuch, hearing the commotion, rushed in and asked, "Your Majesty, why are you drenched in a cold sweat?" Zhengde replied, "I dreamt I was enjoying a beautiful dream with two beauties when someone suddenly pushed me, jolting me awake." The eunuch said, "Since you had the dream, there must be these beauties. Why doesn't Your Majesty summon the Hanlin Academy to inquire? Then issue an edict ordering an envoy to select them to serve Your Majesty in the palace." Zhengde said , "In my haste during the dream, I didn't ask about the beauties' names or hometowns, which is quite infuriating. But I've heard that in the northern lands of Hebei, fine horses are born; and in ancient capitals, beautiful women gather. These two beauties must have been born in Suzhou, Hangzhou, Yangzhou, or Chaozhou. I'll have to travel around someday and try to find their traces." Little did anyone know that these words, spoken unintentionally by Zhengde, would be taken to heart by the listener! The eunuch took these words to heart, but they inexplicably caused a lot of trouble—but that's a story for another time. Now, let's talk about this eunuch, a native of Nanyang, Henan. His father was Zhang Yi, and his mother was Chen. Zhang Yi made a living selling medicinal herbs and amassed a fortune, but the couple were over forty years old and had no children. One day, Zhang Yi went to Cangzhou, Hebei, to buy herbs. Passing through a desolate mountain, he found an abandoned baby, fair-skinned and with delicate features. Zhang Yi took him in and adopted him as his son, naming him Zhang Da. Several years passed in the blink of an eye, and Zhang Da grew up. He was frivolous, playful, and quick-witted. He was skilled in chess, pitch-pot, gambling, and football. At seventeen, Zhang Yi died, and Chen spoiled him even more. As a result, he neglected his duties and indulged in aimless wandering. When he was eighteen, Chen also died, and Zhang Da became even more unruly, gambling and drinking without restraint. Within a few years, his family fortune was completely ruined. Even his house had to be sold, leaving him destitute. Remembering his cousin Zhang Jun, he decided to seek refuge there and try to make a name for himself. Zhang Jun was a second-class soldier, now holding the official position of Minister of Personnel. He was Zhang Yi's cousin and Zhang Da's uncle. He and Zhang Yi were quite close. Zhang Jun had previously returned home due to troubles, and later moved his family to Suzhou. His family was wealthy, and Zhang Da hoped for his assistance, so he packed his bags and set off. Traveling day and night, he arrived in Suzhou and sought an inn to rest. He asked the innkeeper and learned that Minister Zhang's house was on Tongren Street. That night, he ate a hearty meal and went to bed. The next morning, after breakfast, Zhang Da prepared his visiting card and went to Zhang's residence. He explained to the gatekeeper that the master was not home. Zhang Da pleaded with the gatekeeper to drop the card into the back office. When Madam Li saw the visiting card, she thought to herself, "Zhang Yi's family is wealthy. If Zhang arrives here, he must be bored and dissolute." So she invited him into the inner hall. After Zhang Da finished his bow and sat down, Madam Li had tea served. She said, "Nephew, you manage the household affairs at home. What brings you here?" Zhang Da paused slightly, then replied, "My parents have both passed away, and our family business is in decline. I hope you can write a letter to me so I can go to the capital and ask my uncle for help in finding a livelihood." Madam Li said, "Your uncle is an upright official and would never recommend anyone without proper authorization. Going to the capital will likely be of no use to you." She then instructed a servant to bring out some silver and said to Zhang Da, "This is ten taels of silver. Please use it for your travel expenses home. Do not go to the capital." Zhang Da said unhappily, "If you are unwilling to write a letter to help me, and I am not joking, you can take the silver back." Having said this, he left the front hall without saying goodbye. Madam Li was greatly alarmed, but that is another story. Now, Zhang Da left the Zhang residence, filled with resentment, muttering, "If I ever gain power, I will surely find a way to take revenge on his family." Suddenly, he thought again, "When he was given silver earlier, I was too proud to take it. Now I'm penniless and have no relatives to turn to. I might as well drown myself to avoid this hardship." At this point, his mind was filled with despair, and he left the city, anxiously searching for a stream to end his life. As he walked through the desolate countryside, he encountered a Taoist priest. The priest had white hair and a long beard, wore a blue cloth robe, and held a staff, swaying it from side to side. He appeared remarkably clear-headed. The Taoist priest immediately said, "You mustn't take your own life! I predict you will have boundless wealth and honor in the future." Zhang Da replied, "Since you know I intend to die, you must understand my suffering. Why talk of wealth and honor?" The Taoist priest laughed, "I know the past and future, how could I not know your predicament? Why not castrate yourself and go to the capital to become a eunuch? You'll gain all the glory." Zhang Da said, "If I cut off my genitals, won't I die? Besides, I have no travel expenses; how can I go to the capital?" The Taoist priest then took out a packet of powdered medicine and a pill from his person and handed it to Zhang Da, saying, "Take this medicine back to the shop. First, take a piece of tile, a bottle of wine, and some charcoal. Write a note on a piece of paper and place it on the table for the shopkeeper to see. Say that if I cut off my penis, you can place it on the tile, fan the charcoal fire to burn it until charred, grind it into a fine powder, mix it with a pill, and drink it with the wine to stop the pain. Quickly apply this powder to the cut to stop the bleeding immediately. After a few days of recuperation, you will naturally recover. I will also give you fifty taels of silver for travel expenses." After saying this, he handed the silver and medicine to Zhang Da. Zhang Da accepted the gift, then knelt on the ground, saying, "I humbly request your name, so I may repay your kindness in the future." The Taoist helped Zhang Da up and said loudly, "My name is Li Taibai. I wander the world, seeking no reward. If you achieve success in the future, please do not harm any living beings; this will be enough to express my gratitude." Having said this, he vanished in a gust of wind. Zhang Da knew this was guidance from Venus, and that good fortune would surely come his way. He immediately bowed in gratitude towards the sky. He then returned to the city and found an inn to stay in. Having made up his mind, Zhang Da took a square tile and prepared some liquor ash, wrote a note, and placed it on the table. He approached the innkeeper and said, "I just bought a hot duck head on the street; could I borrow your knife and chopping board?" The innkeeper said, "Why not bring it over and let me prepare it?"

Zhang Da said, "I'll take care of it myself, no need to trouble yourself." He then took a knife and anvil into the room, leaving the door slightly ajar. The innkeeper, suspicious, noticed Zhang Da's tear-streaked eyes, which didn't seem like he'd been drinking. He wondered what the knife and anvil were for, so he secretly peeked through the crack in the door. Suddenly, he saw the charcoal fire blazing in the stove, a tile resting on it, the knife and anvil placed on a chair, and Zhang Da unzipping his trousers, revealing a dark, erect member.
The innkeeper, still puzzled, saw Zhang Da lift the member with his left hand, place it on the table, and then raise a knife in his right hand to cut it down. The innkeeper was about to break down the door and shout when, with a loud crash, the member fell to the ground.
Zhang Da, enduring the pain, took a pinch of medicine powder, applied it to the wound, and then collapsed to the ground, blood gushing out. The innkeeper cried out in agony! Rushing into the room, he found Zhang Da's face ashen and unconscious. The waiter hurriedly called in his helpers, saying, "This man has done us no wrong, yet he cut off his penis to harm us. He's about to kill us! What should we do?"
Suddenly, the waiter noticed a piece of paper on the table and understood the method.
The innkeeper, fearing for Zhang Da's life, had no choice but to follow the instructions on the paper. He picked up the penis, placed it on a tile, and in no time burned it black. He then ground it into a fine powder. He also crushed some pills, mixed them with liquor, and forced Zhang Da to swallow the mixture after prying open his teeth. Zhang Da's face gradually reddened, and the bleeding stopped.
The two helped each other onto the bed. After a while, he moved his limbs, turned over, and cried out, "I'm in so much pain!"
The shopkeeper complained, "I have no grudge against you, why did you do this to harm me?"
Zhang Da said, "You don't know my suffering. Even if I die, it will only cost you a cheap coffin. No one will seek revenge. Don't panic."
The shopkeeper said, "What sin has a penis committed? Does cutting it off mean I can share in the suffering? What nonsense!" Though he said this, he was truly afraid of causing someone's death. From then on, he took careful care of him. A Taoist priest
also applied medicinal powder and poultices, and after more than ten days of careful tending, he finally recovered completely.
A few days later, Zhang Da had gradually recovered and thought, "I only have a dozen or so taels of silver on me. If I pay the innkeeper's tax, I won't have much for travel expenses." He said to the innkeeper, "Thank you for your kindness in saving my life. But I have no way to borrow money for food and rent. What should I do?"
The innkeeper, eager for him to leave to avoid trouble, said, "You can send the rent and food money another day when you're ready. Now that you're fully recovered, you can set off."
Zhang Da thanked him, packed his things, and left. It was truly a scene
of idyllic beauty: Traveling together, joy abounds, Flowers stir the heart, thoughts linger;
Dreams stir the heart, who cherishes the flowers? Love, planted in the soil, brings joy.
How will his journey to the capital unfold? Let's find out in the next chapter.

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