Lush Southernwood

Preface to "Liao Xiao": "Liao Xiao" speaks of grace and favor being widely bestowed upon the four distant border regions.

The smartweed grows tall and lush, with dewdrops crystal-clear falling down. Having now seen the noble lord, my heart is at ease and joyous. All share in peaceful talk and laughter, thus enjoying good repute and tranquility.

The smartweed grows tall and lush, with dewdrops densely falling down. Having now seen the noble lord, I receive favor and feel boundless honor. His virtue has no deviation; may he live long in health, never to be forgotten.

The smartweed grows tall and lush, with dewdrops moistly falling down. Having now seen the noble lord, I am greatly at ease and warmly cherished. Brothers dwell in harmony and friendship; virtue and long life bring boundless joy.

The smartweed grows tall and lush, with dewdrops thickly falling down. Having now seen the noble lord, his horse's reins hang down in swaying grace. The bells on the bridle and the chariot chime in harmony; ten thousand blessings all gather here.

"Liao Xiao" has four stanzas, each of six lines.