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Yue Lao Love Poem No. 47: From the History of the Han, an edict of Emperor Jing
Yue Lao Love Poem No. 47 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “From the History of the Han, an edict of Emperor Jing”. In plain words: Don't let love take up all your time. Look after your own work and your own life, and the love will last longer.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
From the History of the Han, an edict of Emperor Jing
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Questions people ask
Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 47 a good fortune?
It is rated Fair Fortune. Don't let love take up all your time. Look after your own work and your own life, and the love will last longer. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 47 say about love?
Don't let love take up all your time. Look after your own work and your own life, and the love will last longer.
What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 47 say in English?
This does harm to women's needlework.