Tears of the Departed (Qing Yun Zhi: Lin Jingyu Fanfiction)

Nothing wounds more than love that outlasts the page, waiting in vain for a glance;

Only red beans cannot change fate, the ancient Buddha feels nothing, and worldly ties keep us apart.

Nothing hurts more than being tormented by love and obsession, with only a solitary lamp for company;

Only retreating feels unbearable, advancing feels impossible, and what must end cannot be ended.

My heart breaks as the intertwined branches wither, while your heart is impossible to fathom;

Only after countless thoughts do I wake too late, trapped in sorrow and joy.

A lifetime of longing was not in vain: we sailed together in one boat, facing the winter snow;

I leave you only a paper umbrella, an orchid hairpin, and a journey toward Chang'an.