Lily of the Valley Translations

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...