Book VII. The Odes of Chêng: IX. Yu Nü T‘ung Ch‘ê

IX The Yu Nü T‘ung Ch‘ê; narrative. The praise of some lady. 1There by his side in chariot rideth she, As lovely flower of the hibiscus tree, So fair her face; and when about they wheel, Her girdle gems of chü themselves reveal. For beauty all the house of Chiang have fame; Its eldest daughter,—she beseems her name. 2There on the path, close by him, walketh she, Bright as the blossom of hibiscus tree And fair her face; and when around they flit, Her girdle gems a tinkling sound emit. Among the Chiang she has distinguished place, For virtuous fame renowned, and peerless grace.