Four Lifetimes of Fragrant Dreams

After waiting through four cycles of reincarnation, through countless nights of longing when we could not even look upon each other, I would still wish you had the same eyes and brows as before, your grace unchanged, even if my longing cuts to the bone and I must endure a thousand calamities.

What does it matter whether you are human, demon, god, or devil? No matter how vast the world, even if the colors of heaven and earth fade and the mountains and rivers crumble and scatter, as long as you are still here, I will come find you.

Buddha says that only after the eight sufferings and seven tribulations can one enter nirvana.

When you and I transcend the cycles and leave life and death behind, could we finally spend a lifetime together?

“You are the Heavenly Profound God, whose smile transforms a hundred shades of coldness into a thousand colors.”

“And I am Huarongzi, who longs to love you but dares not, whose love remains unspoken.”

“You are the princess of the Celestial Clan, who swore not to fall in love, yet gave your heart away.”

“And I am the snow-feathered crane, whose every step sends ripples through the water, whose heart and thoughts are filled with you.”

Nian Jun:

Amid the countless things of this fleeting world, all I want is to hold your hand and walk through life together. Because it is you, I do not fear life or death. Because it is you, I give myself willingly. All of this is only because it is you, and so I do it for you.

Rong Nian:

Amid the countless things of this fleeting world, I love three things: the sun, the moon, and you. I would brave every trial of love for you without regret. You made me believe in love, learn to love, and know what it is to be loved. To have you is truly my good fortune.

May we join hands and compose a book of love woven from whispered dreams.

When the peonies bloom, may you return at your leisure.