Lin Daiyu Reconstructs Peach Blossom Society, Shi Xiangyun Occasionally Fills Willow catkins Lyrics

Jia Lian kept vigil and slept beside the coffin in Pear Fragrance Court for seven days, inviting monks and Taoists every day to chant sutras and perform rites. The old lady sent for him and told him that Second Sister You’s coffin was not to be sent to the family temple. Jia Lian had no choice but to consult the monk Shi Jue again. He chose a grave site above Third Sister You’s and broke ground for burial. On the day of the funeral, few people came—only members of the Jia clan, Wang Xin and his wife, and Madam You and her daughter-in-law. Xifeng paid no attention and left everything to Jia Lian. As the year’s end approached, all sorts of chores piled up. In addition, Lin Zhixiao submitted a list of eight unmarried pages of twenty-five who had reached the age to take wives and set up households; they awaited maids from the mansion who were due to be released and assigned to them. After reading the list, Xifeng first reported to the old lady and Lady Wang. They discussed it together. Although several maids had reached the age to be released, each had her own reason:......