[History of the Sui Dynasty Palace] [61]

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Chapter Sixty-One: A Miraculous Art Brings Spring Back, A Spiritual Mind and Wise Nature; Fallen Flowers Drift with the Waves; Elegant Interest and Extraordinary Love. It is said that Emperor Yang, having noticed a red light in the northwest, paid it no heed and returned to the garden with Ziyan. After Empress Xiao and Lady Qin returned to the Qingxiu Garden, the rest of the people dispersed. Emperor Yang then entered the inner chamber with Ziyan, ascending the couch and lowering the curtains, indulging in intimate pleasures. Since acquiring Ziyan, Emperor Yang had forgotten his sorrow for Lady Hou. He also built a high observatory for Ziyan in the West Garden, appointing her to manage it and bestowing upon her the title of Lady.
Time flies. Summer had passed, autumn had come and gone, and winter had arrived. Emperor Yang, being a fickle man, found the West Garden somewhat tiresome. Moreover, in the depths of winter, the scenery of the West Garden was desolate, with withered flowers and fading herbs, diminishing its former beauty. That day, Emperor Yang was having a banquet at Huang Yayun's place in Cuihua Garden. Empress Xiao, the ladies of the various gardens, and several of Emperor Yang's favorite beauties, Yuan Ziyan and Yuan Bao'er, were all present. Although there was laughter and conversation, Emperor Yang was still sullen and his brows were furrowed. Seeing this scene, Empress Xiao smiled and asked, "Your Majesty, what is it that makes you so unhappy? Even we feel displeased by what we see." Emperor Yang replied, "The plants and trees in the Luoyang palaces have all withered; there's nothing to admire or enjoy, which makes me feel melancholy." Empress Xiao said, "That will soon come; when the spring breeze blows, the flowers and plants will bloom again." Emperor Yang said, "I knew that, but how can I bear to wait these two months? I've just thought of something; perhaps we could go to Jiangdu again? What do you all
think?" Empress Xiao said, "In the dead of winter, traveling by boat is difficult. Besides, there's nothing to do in Jiangdu; it's better to avoid such a long journey." Lady Wang also said, "Your Majesty is quite right; repeatedly visiting Jiangdu is not advisable."
Emperor Yang said, "You have all been to Jiangdu before; you've already experienced its scenery. Compared to Luoyang, it's far inferior." "Same here. The mountains and rivers are beautiful, needless to say, but even the flowers and trees, in my observation, are far more beautiful than here. There is even a magnolia tree, which I did not have a chance to fully appreciate last time, and I must visit again." Lady Qin smiled and said, "Although spring comes early to Jiangnan, the seasons are still the same. Now that Your Majesty is here in Jiangdu, the plants and trees there are also withered, and we must wait for spring to return. Why should Your Majesty travel such a long distance by boat?"
Emperor Yang smiled and said, "What you say makes sense, Lady Qin. But I think that although the plants and trees in Jiangdu are also withered, it is still better than the desolation here."
As soon as Emperor Yang finished speaking, someone at the table suddenly interjected, "If Your Majesty wants this place to be less desolate, it is not difficult. I will give you three days, and I will make sure that all the flowers in the West Garden are in full bloom, adding to the spring scenery." Everyone looked at the person who spoke, and it was Liang Wenyuan, the host of Jingming Garden. Emperor Yang was skeptical and coldly asked, "What divine arts does Your Majesty possess, capable of seizing the power of heaven and earth to bring all things back to life?" Lady Liang smiled and replied, "If I didn't have such abilities, how dare I speak so presumptuously before Your Majesty? If Your Majesty simply stays at Xianren Palace for three days, and then visits the West Garden, you will know that my words are true.
" Emperor Yang was still doubtful, but after the banquet ended, he said, "I will return to the palace now, and will certainly visit the West Garden after three days." The other ladies saw Emperor Yang off and then questioned Lady Liang, asking what kind of mystery she was playing. Lady Liang explained in detail. Everyone nodded in approval and went to deal with it.
In the blink of an eye, three days had passed, and Emperor Yang was growing increasingly restless. That morning, he hurriedly got up and, together with Empress Xiao, rode in their imperial carriage directly to the West Garden to verify the truth. To their surprise, upon entering the garden, they found it bursting with vibrant flowers and trees, a riot of colors and fragrances. Even more astonishingly, the lotus, water chestnut, and water caltrop in the ponds were also lush and green, their leaves clear and lovely. Emperor Yang and Empress Xiao were both astonished; how could all the flowers of the four seasons bloom simultaneously in just three days?
At this moment, the ladies of the sixteen gardens, leading their beauties, came out to greet them. Lady Liang, smiling, asked first, "How do the flowers and trees in this garden compare to those in Jiangdu? Does Your Majesty still feel lonely?"
Emperor Yang hesitated for a moment before saying, "Let me ask you, where did you learn such an illusion? In this harsh winter, how could all the flowers bloom?" The ladies couldn't help but burst into laughter at Emperor Yang's words. Emperor Yang became even more suspicious and pressed Lady Liang for an explanation. Lady Liang finally revealed that the flowers and leaves had been made from cut paper, and it had taken the gardeners three days and three nights to create this spring-like scene. Emperor Yang examined it carefully and finally noticed the flaw; it was indeed a fake. He then smiled at Lady Liang and said, "Your ingenuity and wisdom are truly ingenious." He then strolled around with the ladies, where clusters of red and green flowers swayed in the breeze, displaying their beauty in all four seasons.
When their enjoyment waned, Emperor Yang went to Jingming Garden to rest. A banquet had already been prepared in the garden. Lady Liang invited Emperor Yang and Empress Xiao to take the seats of honor, and the ladies took their seats in turn. Several favored beauties, including Yuan Bao'er, Tuo Niang, Han Jun'e, Yao Niang, and Xue Ye'er, also sat down and drank heartily. Midway through the drinking session, Emperor Yang couldn't help but laugh, "Lady Liang's embellishment of the West Garden has added to the liveliness, but it has turned my enthusiasm for coming to Jiangdu into a chill. Not only is it a masterpiece of nature, but it has also subtly corrupted my heart!" At this moment, a beautiful woman in purple robes stood gracefully at the banquet and said, "This humble concubine dares to sing a song to accompany Your Majesty's wine." Emperor Yang nodded in approval, and everyone looked at the beauty; it was Ya Niang from Jingming Garden. She sang a poem titled "Like a Dream": "Do not say that prosperity is like a dream, for several nights the sound of scissors has passed; at dawn, brocade piled on branches, laughing at the useless spring breeze. Do not praise, do not praise, truly a fairyland."
Emperor Yang was overjoyed and said, "To compose a new song about the scenery before us is no easy feat." He then offered a cup of wine to Ya Niang and said to Yuan Bao'er, "I haven't heard your beautiful songs in a long time. Perhaps you could compose a new song about the scenery before us today?" Bao'er smiled and said, "Your Majesty, if you don't mind my humble voice, I can only offer my humble attempt." She moistened her throat and sang a beautiful song, also titled "Like a Dream," which read: "The imperial princess and the heavenly granddaughter play games, delicately cutting brocade clouds; several nights of skillfully spreading spring, adorning the branches. Auspicious, auspicious, revealing the wealth and nobility of the royal family."
Emperor Yang laughed heartily and said, "What a wonderful 'revealing the wealth and nobility of the royal family'! Bao'er is truly charming; she should also drink a cup of wine." Empress Xiao had already handed a cup of fine wine in front of Emperor Yang to Bao'er. Bao'er smiled and thanked him, drank the wine, refilled it, and presented it to Emperor Yang. Emperor Yang then asked, "Which beauty would like to sing another song?" Tuoniang responded, "Let me sing." Emperor Yang glanced at her with a smile, and Tuoniang began to sing with a smile: "I remember Yangzhou in the third month of spring, the grass is like a carpet on the east bank of the Five Bridges; if Your Majesty asks about my hometown, remember that the Qionghua flower is my neighbor.
" Upon hearing this, Emperor Yang pointed at Tuoniang and said, "You are the most mischievous. You know I have forgotten about Nian'er's trip to Jiangdu, yet you still bring it up. Since it is Yangzhou and the Qionghua flower, it has stirred my heart. You should be punished with a cup of wine!" Lady Qin laughed and said, "Reward is drinking, punishment is drinking, it seems that reward and punishment are indistinguishable. In my humble opinion, it is better to punish Tuoniang by having her toast the whole table."
Emperor Yang laughed and said, "That makes sense, that makes sense." Tuoniang then picked up the golden pot and indeed toasted the whole table, which made everyone laugh for a while. This banquet lasted until after noon before it was finally cleared. Emperor Yang was completely drunk, his jade-like body slumped over. His ladies helped him to Lady Liang's inner chamber to lie down. After chatting for a while, they slowly dispersed.
Lady Liang returned to her inner chamber and saw Emperor Yang sleeping soundly. She had also drunk a few more cups of wine and felt weak herself. Without thinking, she lay down her delicate body at Emperor Yang's feet. Before long, she was fast asleep. Because she had been busy cutting ribbons and brocades for three days and three nights, she hadn't had a proper night's sleep. Therefore, once she fell asleep, she was difficult to wake. As evening approached, Emperor Yang awoke first, feeling someone at his feet. He slightly raised himself and quietly looked around. He saw Lady Liang, her small eyes closed, still sleeping soundly, her gentle breath like orchids. Her two small dimples were as bright as roses. Her sleeping posture was picturesque, possessing a unique charm, which aroused his desire.
Emperor Yang was truly adept at playing games. Without waking Lady Liang, he gently loosened her buttons and sash, carefully removing her embroidered trousers. Lady Liang remained undisturbed. Only then did Emperor Yang remove his dragon robe, step down from the silk curtains, and slip into the brocade quilt. By the time Lady Liang awoke with a start, Emperor Yang had already taken the upper hand. Lady Liang breathed softly and cried out, "Thief!" Emperor Yang was startled. Lady Liang whispered again, "Your Majesty, sneaking across the Jade Gate, isn't that thievery?" Emperor Yang then understood and laughed, "Stealing jade and fragrance, it turns out, is that true!" They made love for a while, both feeling exhausted, and then fell asleep. From then on, Emperor Yang spent several days in Jingming Garden, enjoying himself immensely with Lady Liang. However, the artificial flowers and leaves easily faded, so the people in the garden were frequently changed to maintain their vibrant colors.
That day, Emperor Yang had just finished his lunch and was strolling leisurely when he unknowingly arrived at the stream bend in the Qingxiu Garden. He saw artificial peach blossoms on both banks, swaying on the branches as if they were real.
He also saw a few peach petals floating gently on the water. Emperor Yang couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Fallen flowers drifting on the water; if they were real, they would be quite moving." Suddenly, he heard a sweet voice behind him, "Your Majesty, what are you muttering to yourself here?" Emperor Yang turned around and saw Liu Yunfen from the Yingwen Garden. Emperor Yang asked her with a smile, "Where are you going, Madam?" Yunfen replied, "This humble concubine is going to Qingxiu Garden to ask Lady Qin for a pattern for embroidered shoes."
Emperor Yang nodded and smiled, "Her shoe pattern is indeed excellent. I haven't been to Qingxiu Garden in a long time either; I'll go with you for a stroll now." Yunfen smiled and said, "There's a small boat moored here. Let me row so Your Majesty can disembark."
Emperor Yang then sat in the small boat, and Yunfen gently parted the green waves, sailing along the bend. Emperor Yang saw peach petals floating on the water, an endless stream, and found it amusing. He scooped up a few petals, but upon closer inspection, he was astonished. He exclaimed, "How wondrous!" Yunfen smiled and said, "Why is Your Majesty so surprised?" Emperor Yang said, "I thought the peach petals on the water were cut from ribbons, but now that I've picked them up, they are real flowers. If you don't believe me, Madam, please look at the petals now." Yunfen took them and examined them; indeed, they were real. She brought the peach blossoms to her nose and sniffed, saying, "They even have a faint fragrance! That's truly amazing. In the dead of winter, how can there be such vibrant peach blossoms? Could this stream be connected to a celestial source?" Emperor Yang laughed, "Nonsense! This bay was originally dug during the construction of the garden, only connecting to the North Sea. How could it connect to a celestial source?" But the further the boat went, the more peach blossoms appeared in the water, in continuous bursts. Emperor Yang and Yunfen were still unable to figure it out.
After traveling halfway, Yunfen suddenly said, "I understand now. These peach blossoms must be a trick by Lady Qin, designed to entice people." Emperor Yang nodded, "That's what I expected." Just then, a small boat approached, carrying Lady Qin. She wielded a light oar, parting the waves as she came. Upon seeing Lady Liang and Emperor Yang, she asked, "Are you going to my humble garden?" Emperor Yang nodded and said, "I was originally going to see you, Madam." Lady Qin then turned the boat around and said, "Then let's go back." Emperor Yang immediately asked her, "Madam, how come you have so many fresh peach blossoms?" Lady Qin smiled and said, "Your Majesty is joking with me again. These peach blossoms are all made." Emperor Yang hurriedly said, "Madam, don't deceive me. I have already discovered that the peach petals floating on the water are all real flowers. Why are you pretending?" Lady Qin was very surprised when she heard this, so she also picked up a few petals from the water and exclaimed in amazement. Seeing Lady Qin's state, Emperor Yang said to Lady Liang, "If it wasn't Lady Qin playing a trick, then it's even stranger." Lady Qin replied, "This humble servant thought Your Majesty was joking, but it turns out to be true." Yun Fen laughed, "Your Majesty and I thought it was Lady Qin playing a trick!" Lady Qin said, "Where would I get so many peach petals?"
As they talked, they walked along the bend, passing a large willow tree, where they saw Tuo Niang standing by the water, scattering handfuls of peach petals into the water. Emperor Yang laughed heartily, "So it was you playing a trick again! How did you get so many fresh petals?" Tuo Niang smiled, "They fell in spring, and I collected them, sealed them in a wax box, and they're still fresh and fragrant. I just scattered them in the water to play, and it led Your Majesty here!" Indeed: A shower of peach blossoms in the water, mistaking spring for a paradise.
To find out what happens next, please read the next chapter.

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