Chinese fortune poems, one page each
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Yue Lao Love Poem No. 43: Draws on two old stories: Sima Xiangru winning Zhuo Wenjun with his zither, and the neighbor girl who threw her loom shuttle at Xie Kun
Yue Lao Love Poem No. 43 is rated Good Fortune, and its story is “Draws on two old stories: Sima Xiangru winning Zhuo Wenjun with his zither, and the neighbor girl who threw her loom shuttle at Xie Kun”. In plain words: You want to tell them how you feel, and they're not going to say no. Be a little brave, because this bond has a real chance.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
Draws on two old stories: Sima Xiangru winning Zhuo Wenjun with his zither, and the neighbor girl who threw her loom shuttle at Xie Kun
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Questions people ask
Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 43 a good fortune?
It is rated Good Fortune. You want to tell them how you feel, and they're not going to say no. Be a little brave, because this bond has a real chance. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 43 say about love?
You want to tell them how you feel, and they're not going to say no. Be a little brave, because this bond has a real chance.
What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 43 say in English?
A gentleman may court her with his zither, / and the lady won't throw her shuttle at him.