Record of Places Outside the Tributaries

All written through the mouths of others to express her delicate demeanor.

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[Sheng] Her person, her appearance, naturally endowed. A spring breeze, a gorgeous makeup. She, this cousin of mine, and I, the gentleman, are clearly seen. Turning my body, stealing a glance, I look down low. I think she is a young and delicate woman. Suddenly, emerald cheeks and red lips appear on both sides of her face. I am afraid, could it be that this has nothing to do with love? How could it suddenly stir up such spring desire? It suddenly makes my soul fly to the land of intoxication. It suddenly makes my sorrowful soul fly to the land of emerald green.
[Mo] Nephew, drink a few cups and be merry.
[Wai/Aunt] Fei Hong, fill the cup for Third Cousin.
[Sheng] As a junior, I dare not refuse the elder's gift, but I have been discouraged regarding my official career, and I have been ill, so I cannot drink much. He whispers low. [Tie] Look, Third Cousin seems unable to handle the wine. Tie laughs softly. Young lady, how is it that you seem to know each other so well upon first meeting? [Dan] I look at him...
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[Dan] Stopping the cup, we talk and laugh. Wind rises in the painted hall. He is on that side, I am on this side. I steal a glance at that beauty; the painting reveals that none of this is a lie. It suddenly makes one's sorrowful soul fly away. It suddenly makes one's mind dazed and wild. [Dan] Brother Shen is truly a man of such talent.
Warning against indulgence and admiration
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[Dan] His spirit is clear, his face like jade. Turning his bright eyes, a glow fills the hall. Although he is drinking wine from the grapes at the banquet, he reveals not the slightest bit of wildness. Gentle, warm, and of a good nature. All his romantic charm is within his person. It is not that he is showing off his brilliance in the pearl palaces or blue corridors. It is not in vain that he is so tender in the embroidered tent and on the embroidered bed.
[Sheng] I see that cousin of mine, and I am reminded of something. I will ask my Aunt. May I ask, Aunt, does she usually drink wine?
[Mo] Your Aunt and I drink wine frequently, but no more than a few cups.
[Sheng] Does my cousin drink as well?
[Wai/Aunt] It is her natural disposition not to drink. Dan bows her head. [Sheng]