Book VIII. The Odes of Ch‘i: X. Tsai Ch‘ü

X The Tsai Ch‘ü; narrative. The open shamelessness of Wan Chiang in her meeting with her brother. 1 On comes her chariot, fast and loud, With screen of bamboos finely wove, And leather bright, vermilion-hued— Ch‘i’s daughter hastes to lawless love. To this from Lu the road is smooth and plain;— ’Twas but last night she started with her train. 2 Her four black steeds are beautiful; Soft are the reins the driver holds. p. 114 The road from Lu is smooth and plain;— Ch‘i’s daughter's heart its joy unfolds. Full of complacency is she; nor shame Abashes her, nor fear of evil name. 3 Broad flow the waters of the Wên, And crowds of travelers go by. The road from Lu is smooth and plain;— She looks around with careless eye. That many see her gives her no concern; Her thoughts to her licentious fancy turn. 4 On sweep the waters of the Wên; More numerous are the travelers now. The road from Lu is smooth and plain;— Ch‘i’s daughter shows her brazen brow. At ease and proud, she holds her onward way, Careless of what all think of her display.