Lily of the Valley Translations

SPRING RIVER FLOWERS AND MOON - CHAPTER 8 PART 1 Translations by: Lily of the Valley CHAPTER 8 PART 1:  On that night outside the city of Danyang, the great army set up camp to celebrate. Pigs and sheep were slaughtered, and the alcohol flowed freely. Everywhere, torches glowed red, and the sounds of cheers and laughter, accompanied by shouts and fistfights, echoed inside and outside the camp. "Cheers!" "We risk our lives at the front, yet they haven't even seen the faces of the rebel army. The ones who contribute the most each time are those people!" "Li Biebu, brothers, let's toast to you! Will you dare to accept?" In a corner of the camp, torches soaked in tung oil crackled and burned. The leaping flames illuminated faces flushed with alcohol. A group of lower-ranking officers and soldiers surrounded Li Mu, eagerly toasting to him. The admiration in their eyes was mixed with resentment. After each victorious battle, it was customary to reward a...

SPRING RIVER FLOWERS AND MOON - CHAPTER 7 PART 3 Translations by: Lily of the Valley Chapter 7 Part 3: Yang Xuan led the people to approach. The young military officer saluted Gao Jie with a march, kneeling down on one knee, with a steady breath: "Lieutenant General Li Mu of the Separate Regiment, pays respects to Your Excellency!" Gao Jie smiled and assessed him, then gave a courtesy response, immediately approached and personally helped him to his feet. He said, "You bravely entered the enemy lines alone and saved my nephew. Your courage is unparalleled, and even the ancient heroes Meng Ben and Xia Yu might not dare to compete with you. I am extremely grateful. I have heard that your ancestors are from the Li family of Xuyi. Although my Gao family may not have had deep ties with your father and ancestors, I have heard of their heroic deeds during those years. I have great respect for them." In front of the audience, Gao Jie openly expressed his admiration and fond...

  Hi Loyal Readers,            It's been a while since I dropped a chapter. Things just got out of hand with work and family. We had a great Halloween Holiday the past week but piled up works kept my head up after it. I just want to assure you that I will finish this translation by hook or by crook.            I also hope you can drop by some comments for a more interactive blog. It'll make it more fun to share your opinions about this novel. Coz this novel woke a lot of feelings from me, I hope you can share yours too.              Anyways, I just wanna share that someone won a lottery in our country at such a young age. It had daydreaming of winning one too. By then, I'll just spend the whole day sharing translations with you. How good would that be?              I'm also watching Only for Love which is the adaptation of the novel A...

SPRING RIVER FLOWERS AND MOON - CHAPTER 7 PART 2 Translations by: Lily of the Valley Chapter 7 Part 2: "How can Brother Xu say such words? Life and death are predestined, beyond human control, especially in the midst of a fierce battle. It's my fault for not considering Brother Xu's situation thoroughly. While Brother Xu is dealing with the rebellion, he still has to worry about my foolish nephew, putting Brother Xu in a dilemma. I'm truly ashamed." The yellow-bearded man is Xu Bi, a member of one of the three major overseas Chinese clans in the current dynasty and the elder brother of the current Empress Xu. "Jing Shen, there's no need to blame yourself; it's my great fortune." Xu Bi held Gao Lao's hand warmly. Several generals accompanying him, except for a man with a dark face and a bearded chin, all come from noble families and are familiar with Gao Lao. They dismount and pay their respects to him. Gao Lao was in a cheerful mood and conso...

SPRING RIVER FLOWERS AND MOON - CHAPTER 7 PART 1 Translations by: Lily of the Valley Chapter 7 Part 1: Danyang County City is located south of the imperial city Jiankang, less than a hundred miles away. Though the city is small, it is well-equipped. As the southern defense of the imperial city, it usually has soldiers stationed there. Moreover, with influential figures from Jiankang frequently moving about, the information flow among the people here has always been more agile than in other places. In the early days of April of this year, on this day, the gates of Danyang County City were wide open, and the vicinity of the gate was as bustling as a market. People had crowded on both sides of the road outside the gate early on, craning their necks to look southward, enthusiastically discussing various matters. A few days ago, news arrived that the rebellion of Prince Linchuan, which had lasted for more than half a year, was finally quelled. In the final battle, Prince Linchuan was defeat...

SPRING RIVER FLOWERS AND MOON - CHAPTER 6 PART 4 Translations by: Lily of the Valley Chapter 6 Part 4: Gao Jie's voice was hoarse, tears welled in her eyes, as she repeatedly explained to her daughter the decision she had made in the end. "Ah Ye!" She did not hate Ah Ye's ruthlessness. She only hated the lack of peace in this world, questioning why conflicts always erupted, with no peaceful days. Because of the war, the country was weak, the people were poor, and her father was exhausted in dealing with it, drained both physically and mentally, with no joy in his life. The war nourished the dreams and ambitions of young aristocratic sons like her younger brother, who dreamt of making achievements and establishing a career. Also, because of the war, she experienced for the first time in her life the pain of losing a loved one. She cried uncontrollably, finally exhausted, and fell asleep in her father's arms. When she woke up the next day, she had a headache and fe...

SPRING RIVER FLOWERS AND MOON - CHAPTER 6 PART 3 Translations by: Lily of the Valley Chapter 6 Part 3: "Luoshen was shocked, and the letter slipped from her hand, falling to the ground. Gao Huan was one year younger than Luoshen, the only son of Luoshen's late third uncle. Gao Jie treated this nephew as his own child, and they grew up together, forming a strong bond. Among the younger generation of the gentry in Jiankang, many were more interested in cosmetics than martial arts, and they rarely engaged in physical activities. Few were willing to join the military voluntarily. However, Gao Huan was different. He had been practicing martial arts since childhood and dreamed of achieving military success. When news of the Northern conflicts arrived last year, Luoshen's uncle Gao Yun, along with his cousin Gao Yin, went to prepare for war in Jiangbei. Gao Huan insisted on going with them, but Gao Jie refused, citing his young age and forcibly keeping him in Jiankang. Unexpecte...

SPRING RIVER FLOWERS AND MOON - CHAPTER 6 PART 2 Translations by: Lily of the Valley Chapter 6 Part 2: Lu Jianzhi is not only regarded as the family successor among the younger generation of the Lu family, but also as an outstanding figure among the aristocratic descendants in Jiankang. Since Luoshen was a child, she knew that both families had intentions of a marriage alliance. Her parents had always seen Lu Jianzhi as her best support for the latter half of her life. The Lu family was also prepared to welcome the Gao family's daughter-in-law. After her coming-of-age ceremony last year, both families had the intention of arranging a marriage. If it weren't for the sudden news of the Northern war and the rebellion of Prince Linchuan, the two families should have already settled the wedding. Luoshen had been called "Big Brother" by Lu Xiu Rong since she was young, and every time she thought of him, she felt warmth in her heart. In the future, she would marry into the L...

SPRING RIVER FLOWERS AND MOON - CHAPTER 6 PART 1 Translations by: Lily of the Valley Chapter 6 Part 1: The Gao family's residence was not far from the imperial city. After entering the west city gate and passing the Imperial Street, it was located near the Vermilion Bird Gate in the southern part of the Imperial Palace. Today, Gao Jie returned home earlier than usual, but there were still several visitor carriages parked in front of the house. Luo Shen waited until all the people had left before entering the study. She saw her father, who had changed into a green robe and a lüan cap, sitting behind a desk, pen in hand, occasionally coughing. Her father was a renowned handsome man. When he was young, he had a face like beautiful jade, sword-like eyebrows and phoenix-like eyes. As he grew older, he retained a graceful black beard, and his elegant demeanor was unforgettable. Luo Shen had heard that once, her father had gone out to survey the situation among the common people. When he ...

SPRING RIVER FLOWERS AND MOON - CHAPTER 5 PART 4 Translations by: Lily of the Valley Chapter 5 Part 4: The Fifteenth Year of Xingping, It Seemed Fated to Be a Busy Autumn  Xiao Yongjia, Lady Luo's mother, typically showed little concern for her husband, but when it came to her daughter, she was extremely loving. She was startled by the news and quickly embraced Lady Luo, asking, "Are you alright? Where did you fall? Why didn't anyone inform me?" Lady Luo replied, "I fell quite hard, and my head still hurts today. I didn't want to worry you, so I didn't let anyone tell you." Xiao Yongjia hurriedly assisted Lady Luo out of the Taoist temple, and the mother and daughter returned to the White Egret Manor together. She asked Gao Qi to inquire about the incident in detail and, upon learning that there was no major harm, she felt relieved. However, she scolded Lady Luo's personal maids, Qiongshu and Yingtao, severely. The two maids knelt on the ground,...

SPRING RIVER FLOWERS AND MOON - CHAPTER 5 PART 3   Translations by: Lily of the Valley Chapter 5 Part 3: The Fifteenth Year of Xingping, It Seemed Fated to Be a Busy Autumn  Bai Lu Zhou is located in the middle of the western part of the city, and to reach it from the ferry crossing, you have to travel along a waterway. Every spring, many white egrets gather along the shores, which is how it got its name. Lady Luo's mother, Princess Changle of Qinghe, Xiao Yongjia, has been residing at the White Egret Manor on Bai Lu Zhou/White Egret Island for the past few years and seldom goes into the city. The manor was a residence bestowed upon her by the late Emperor. After Lady Luo's uncle, Emperor Xingping, ascended the throne, he also gave her numerous treasures, and the interior was adorned extravagantly. Lady Luo's trip here was to visit her mother. She stood at the bow of the boat, facing the direction of Bai Lu Zhou as the wind blew against her. Today, the wind on the...

SPRING RIVER FLOWERS AND MOON - CHAPTER 5 PART 2 Translations by: Lily of the Valley Chapter 5 Part 2: The Fifteenth Year of Xingping, It Seemed Fated to Be a Busy Autumn  Flowing clear waters surrounded them, and by the riverbank, they washed their feet. Laughter and joy filled the air continuously. That carefree scene from that day remained vivid in her memory, as if it had happened just yesterday. However, not long after, the surrounding events began to cause worry one after another. First, news arrived that the Xiongnu in the north, led by the Xia Kingdom, were eyeing the south, preparing their forces to march southward and conquer Jiangnan. Since the latter half of the previous year, her uncle Gao Yun, who served as the Inspector of Xuzhou, had gone north to Guangling to recruit troops and prepare for war. The possibility of a North-South conflict loomed. Troubles did not stop there. Around the same time, the Prince of Linchuan, a relative of the imperial family, had rebelled...

  SPRING RIVER FLOWERS AND MOON - CHAPTER 5 PART 1 Translations by: Lily of the Valley Chapter 5 Part 1: The Fifteenth Year of Xingping, It Seemed Fated to Be a Busy Autumn In late spring, in the beautiful weather outside Jiankang city, with the grass growing tall and the birds singing, Lady Luo sat in a bullock cart, heading towards White Egret Island. Steward Uncle Qi, accompanied by a few family members, surrounded the bullock cart, ensuring its safety from all sides. Unless it was intentionally driven fast by skilled handlers, bullock carts typically moved at a leisurely pace. They offered a smoother ride compared to horse-drawn carriages and were favored by the well-to-do scholars and officials. This explained the prevalence of bullock carts in Jiankang city, where it was rare to see people riding horses. Nonetheless, Uncle Qi proceeded cautiously, instructing the handlers to move even slower. A couple of days ago, Lady Luo had slipped from a swing at home. Fortunate...

SPRING RIVER FLOWERS AND MOON - CHAPTER 4 Translations by: Lily of the Valley Chapter 4: From Now On, My Remaining Life Is Entrusted to You Her hands were tightly held in his palms, causing High God of Lo's heart to beat a little faster. She dared not look at the two burning gazes he directed at her and lowered her eyes. Suddenly, she remembered and gently withdrew her hand from his grasp, then got out of bed. She walked to the table, picked up a wine jug, and poured wine into the cup on the table, which had the inscription of yin and yang engraved on it. Both cups were filled, and she picked them up. Under his gaze, she slowly returned to him, offering the cup with the yang inscription to him. "From now on, I entrust my remaining life to my husband. Please drink this toast." She tilted her head slightly, parted her vermilion lips, and exhaled like an orchid. Her sleeves flowed like clouds, her fair wrist like jade, and the jade cup with the grape-like night glow shone br...