Lights and Shadows in Spring

The late spring night banquet at the Xuan Mansion of the Republic of China, with dim lights and shadows, hid the affectionate thoughts of the literati and beauties. Hua Zhili, a kind-hearted and self-possessed literary celebrity, glimpsed Su Ji's elegance like a peach in March with a lamp and a piece of piano, and the shadow of his deceased wife intertwined with the fresh heartbeat; Chu Sheng, an energetic young disciple, trapped in youthful cowardice, hid his love and regret for Su Ji in the dim light and shadow of the corridor. Liu Ji's beauty, Yun Ji's elegance, and Lan Ji's demureness outline the various charms of women in the Republic of China. The customization of the piano case, the exposure on the rainy night, and the discord between master and apprentice let the restrained emotions spread layer by layer in the poetic background of the elegant gathering of literati. This is a gentle narrative soaked in classical imagery. The metaphorical scenes of peach blossoms, pomegranate flowers, and crabapples, with the emotional pull of restraint and rush, describe the delicacy and longevity of the love of the Republic of China in the soft wind of Xuanfu.