The Embroidered Couch: A Tale of Constancy and Loyalty

It is truly a pity.

A lovely pair of mandarin ducks.

[Mo, Wai, Dan] Everything is safe and sound, and it is easy to think of you with every blessing.
[Sheng] I am fortunate to be here.
[Mo, Wai, Dan] It is raining, and yet we have met today in joy that cannot be measured.
[Mo] Nephew, your journey has been exhausting. Servant, bring wine to wash away the dust of travel. He pours the wine. [Sheng] Everyone sits together to drink. [Sheng] May I ask, Uncle, Aunt, and Cousin, are you all well?
[Mo, Wai, Dan] Previous Tune My young daughter and foolish son are both tenderly raised.
[Sheng] And Cousin, you are still young; may I ask your age?
[Mo, Wai, Dan] My daughter is older than you.
[Sheng] I hear she is exceptionally clever.
[Mo, Wai, Dan] She is well-read and has a gentle nature.
[Sheng] Has she been betrothed to anyone?
[Mo, Wai, Dan] We have not yet met a suitable match, which makes us melancholy.
[Sheng] I wonder what kind of family you are looking for?
[Mo, Wai, Dan] To pair her with a fine mandarin duck, he must possess talent and beauty like you, my young nephew.
[Sheng] As a nephew, it is only proper...

In the past I relied on your favor, and today I have galloped on horseback to draw near. Leaning against the embroidered swing, I catch a glimpse of flowers blooming everywhere. Who is the master of this quiet beauty? Drinking with poetic friends, I seek flowers and ask about willows, surely there will be a marvelous encounter. Speaking of this, I have arrived at the gate; there is an old servant here waiting. Old servant, report to your Master and Mistress that young master Shen has arrived. [Jing] Ah, young master Shen has arrived. The Master told me to wait for him. Let me go and report it. He reports. [Mo, Wai, Dan and Tie enter together.] [Sheng] I have come to pay my respects. [Mo] It has been a long time since we exchanged news. To see my virtuous nephew today gives me endless joy. [Sheng] I have long been separated from your honorable presence; let your nephew offer a bow.
Step by Step Beauty (Bu Bu Jiao) Middle Yangtze Western Tune
[Mo] Nephew, please rise. Tell me, are your father and mother both well?
[Sheng] Since we parted, two years have passed. Fortunately, my parents are...