54. Kuei Mei / The Marrying Maiden

Line 6: The woman holds the basket, but there are no fruits in it. The man stabs the sheep, but no blood flows. Nothing that acts to further.

Line 5: The sovereign I gave his daughter in marriage. The embroidered garments of the princess Were not as gorgeous As those of the servingmaid. The moon that is nearly full Brings good fortune.

Line 4: The marrying maiden draws out the allotted time. A late marriage comes in due course.

Line 3: The marrying maiden as a slave. She marries as a concubine.

Line 2: A one-eyed man who is able to see. The perseverance of a solitary man furthers.

Line 1: The marrying maiden as a concubine. A lame man who is able to tread. Undertakings bring good fortune.