Rising Through the Tang Court

In my youth, my spring robes were light. I rode on horseback beside a slanted bridge, with red-sleeved beauties beckoning from every floor!

A stranger on the road, as lovely as jade; a young gentleman without equal in the world!

He could have relied on his looks, but chose to rely on his talent instead!

Let his voice ring throughout the Tang Dynasty!

Let his reputation reach every corner of the land!

Let his life be filled with splendid chapters!

Step by step, he will rise to the highest halls!