Soon the time came for Ya-nei's examination at the capital, and he was accepted. His father asked for a holiday, and the whole family went to Kien-K'ang, where the marriage was celebrated. The fame of Elegant's wisdom and beauty grew with the years, and the happiness of these two was never dimmed.

Hsing shih heng yen (1627), 28th Tale.


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A STRANGE DESTINY

In epochs of deep peace

When days are lengthening,

The flute sounds and songs are heard

Among the drunken villages.

The Phoenix Car is said to be approaching