The deeds of Mrs. Zhao, the great mother (maternal grandmother), (an article describing the lineage, life, date of birth and death, place of origin, and deeds of the deceased, are often written by the deceased's protégé or relatives and friends, and are reserved as the basis for writing epitaphs or historians to provide a biography. ）
Oh my God, oh my God! Ho Nai (Why) 遽 (jù cang suddenly, in a hurry) to (make, let) my great mother die! Pathetic! Not Xiao Zongdao, the young (infancy) lost her mother, the outer mother every time she saw Xiao (the author is humble), the tears (describing the sweat, tears, water, etc. constantly flowing down) under the tears, and crying and touching (touching) said: "Is the child hungry? Will there be no (could it be) cold? "To eat and clothe (verb). Therefore, it is not (even) (even) the weakest child (toddler; Child) care, no difference (different, there is a difference) under the knee of the mother also. Now that it is magnificent, where is the Great Mother? Sadness, sorrow!
Translation: Oh my God, oh my God! Why did my grandmother die so quickly? I'm so sad! No filial piety, lost my mother at a young age, whenever my grandmother saw me, she always had tears that could not stop flowing, and while shedding tears, she touched me and said: Is the child hungry? Feeling cold? He took clothes for me to put on and fed me food. So even if I am a lonely toddler, it is no different from growing up under the knee of my mother. Now that I'm an adult, where is my grandmother? Sad, sad!
Mrs. Zhao's surname was Zhao, and her ancestors, Jiangling, moved to the public security of Jingtaijian and occupied the nationality (reported to the household registration, naturalized and settled). The fourth generation (fourth generation) was a virgin (in ancient times, a person who was called a person with moral integrity and did not want to be an official) Wen Shen (personal name), and gave the Zhongxian Donggu Gong and the virgin Tongli Lu (lǐ hàn, that is, the same village), Ya (Pingsu) Xianghuan (friendship) also, because (because) (because) the wife of the lady was diligent and cautious, "Is the real wife of the family." "So he ordered Fang Bo gong to commission the poultry (under the dowry. Ancient weddings, Na used geese, so called) Yan.
Translation: Mrs. Zhao's surname is Zhao, her ancestors were from Jiangling, and she moved to Gong'an County during the Jingtai period, so she naturalized and settled here. It was rumored in all directions that the ancestor was a virgin who was thoughtful and thoughtful, and gave the Zhongxian Donggu Gong and the virgin to live in the same alley, and Pingsu was very happy with each other, so he knew in detail the wife's diligent and cautious situation, and said: "This is really my daughter-in-law." So he ordered Uncle Fang to go to the next dowry to propose to him.
Gifts in the Constitution of the Sex Drinking, daily travel with the drinkers, Gu (just) to make a living Xiao Shu (depressed; depressed. ), not without (some) obstruction also. Own wife (daughter-in-law) Bu (choice. For example, Bu Lao (choose the place of residence for the elderly)) Mrs. (since choosing mrs. Du as a daughter-in-law), and Gan slippery (noun, sweet and silky food) Yingji (several cases), take the office (preparation; purchase) 嗟 (idiom: 咄嗟duō jiē. Between one call and one promise, it means that the time is extremely short. ）。 The old wine people were shocked (talked): "Before drinking from (following) the husband, and less salmon (the general name for fish dishes in ancient times). Ear, now why suddenly cause this grasshopper (kàn kàn)? (Meaning how it suddenly got better now) looked at her (qūn qiè barn and chest) and was so (empty) that she was exhausted.
Translation: Zhongxian gonggong is a good drinker, drinking and socializing with various drinkers every day, but due to the depressed living conditions, some people refuse to drink with him. Since choosing mrs. as a daughter-in-law, delicious and silky food has been filled with several cases and prepared quickly. The original drinkers said to each other in surprise: "Before drinking with that person, there were very few dishes, why is it that now it suddenly appears harmonious?" So I looked through his barn and boxes but they were as empty as before, and only then did I know that it was mrs. Lady who went to her in-laws hungry and braved the cold to wait with all her heart.
No, aunt (mother-in-law) Qian Gongren infantile disease (illness) and urgent (urgent, serious), then reprimand (take out (money): ~ capital. 鞶珥 (pán ěr refers to jewelry) conferred on Fang Bogong, And (envoy) greeted the doctor (asked the doctor), and the doctor did not ask (regardless of) the proximity. Gong people do not eat, and the outer mother also refuses (same as "啖", absolutely, do not eat). Shame on people (the disease cannot be cured.) ), and mrs. mourning can also be known.
Translation: Soon, the mother-in-law Qian Gongren was ill and getting worse, and Mrs. Zhao took out all the jewelry and handed it to her husband, asking him to ask for a doctor, no matter whether the doctor was far or near. Qian Gongren did not eat, and the grandmother did not eat either. Qian Gongren was bedridden, and the sadness in Mrs. Tai's heart could be imagined.
That is, to this day and be more than fifty years old, and the language and the words (on) are sobbing. Ju (idle dwelling, usually) tastes the words: "I (we) am now rich, so I can give (alms) to the ear, but it is not as good as (inferior; not as good as) the ancestors are poor and good at giving." If (you) therefore have this (this, this) day, the virtue of the little (none, no) ancestor is not as good as this, and the descendants have not forgotten the ancestor (the dead mother-in-law)! ”
Translation: These things have been going on for more than fifty years now, but they are always in tears. Ping Sujia once told his son: "We are now rich in life, so we can be happy and charitable, unlike her old man, who is poor but charitable." The reason why you have today, without her old man's character can not reach today's point, you as children and grandchildren do not forget her! ”
Yi Di (乙卯), Fang Bo Gong Ling (concurrently) Xiang Shu, Cheng Chen Cheng (Kao Zhong) Jin Shi, Ji Wei (Nian) Guan Bi (Zhi) Bu Lang. The lady is subordinate to the Kyoshi, and is placed in a side room (referring to a partial room other than the lady; concubine. Gao, LiXun (educational instruction about etiquette), CiYu (benevolent nurturing), Bouchi Muru (and beauty. Idioms: Mu is like a breeze, and beauty is like a breeze to nourish all things. ）。 Lived for four years, without a fresh dress.
Translation: In the year of Yi Di, Fang Bogong obtained the Chinese style of the township examination, and in the year of Chengchen became a jinshi, and he was an official in the early years of his life. Mrs. Tai followed her to Kyoshi to take care of life, teach and raise children, and be at home and be beautiful. In four years, I have not bought a single bright and colorful costume.
Bing Yin, Fang Bo Gong You Xian (qiān xiàn official name, here is the verb) Jiangxi, the long xian (the ruler) xi bang (whipping torture device, short yue knock, long yue bao. Fingers beating whipping. The public court (gongtang) trumpet is endless. When Mrs. Tai smelled it, Qi Ran knew: "He (that) is full of anger and easy to understand, and life is difficult to continue (continue), and if it is (used) to burn people's bones, Bo (win) himself is also fast?" Fang Bogong said for the transfiguration (change of appearance) of (because): "Please (please allow me) to wear this word as a belt." ”
Translation: In the year of Bing Yin, Fang Bogong served as the Governor of Jiangxi, and the governor at that time liked to use torture devices, and the wailing in the court was continuous. When madame heard this, she said with a sad face: "Their anger is easy to dissipate, but the life of the tortured person is difficult to continue, and how can they use the burning pain of others to win their own momentary speed?" After hearing this, Fang Bogong was moved and said, "Please let me remind me with this sentence." ”
Peng Yin, Fang Bogong with the large staff of the army (garrison troops) Tong, Tai, to find the river workers (officials in charge of the river control project) over the migration (promotion over the rank) Henan right jurisdiction. Before long, turn left (left jurisdiction). During the day and night meeting (labor) between books, the force is gradually consumed (consumed).
Translation: In the year of Peng Yin, Fang Bogong was promoted from Hegong to Henan Right Jurisdiction because he participated in the military affairs of Shoutong and Tai. Soon after, he was transferred to the left jurisdiction of Henan. Day and night in the book of paperwork, physical strength gradually depleted.
Mrs. Shi Feng (tong irony, persuasion) Fang Bogong: "And Hugh (rest) is over!" That is, (even if) can not burn ruò qin burnt crane (burning qin boiled crane) to fill (meaning to fill the stomach), fu qi wu qi wu tian mao (tong "芼". Grass and trees; Grain, barren land), the water of the East Lake (let you enjoy the joy of retreat)? Fang Bogong said: "The so-called whiskers (vibrate the clothes and go." It is called retreat. It is difficult for the wife and the child (wife and children. 孥 (nú). Also, If You are again Xi (Ho, it is difficult! "And The decay did not need to be adjusted (in order) to make up for it, but (finally) asked to return (to the old man to return to his hometown), from (obeying) Mrs. Yiye.
Translation: Mrs. Fang often advises Uncle Fang: "It's time to rest!" At present, you can't burn the harp and boil the crane (here refers to the wasted body) to seek food and clothing, don't you have the intention of planting crops in the double field and drinking the water of the East Lake? Fang Bogong said: "The secluded life you are talking about makes the life of your wife and children difficult, what is the difficulty if you say this?" "He was transferred to an official position according to the official ranks, and finally asked to return to his hometown, obeying the wishes of his wife.
JuYu Zhuzi said: "Er father accumulates (accumulates) qi, slightly (slightly, slightly) expands (expands) Tian Lu (fields and real estate), but (however) does not end with (give) Er Cao, and pushes (withdraws, takes out) to support the clan (supporting the clan), but also (only) is to read (consider) the grandfather's spare (testament), not to specialize in food also." Its Pingju semantics are similar to this. (The general words she usually says are like this)
Translation: PingSu Family once said to his sons: "Your father has enjoyed the family for many years, and has slightly expanded the family's fields and houses, but these will not all be given to you, and the only way to support the whole family is to let you know that you cannot enjoy these alone in addition to caring for your grandfather." Wouldn't it be nice to write this down in the genealogy of the family, to eliminate other thoughts of future generations, and to enable our people to live on these lands for generations to come! Her plain homely words are like this.
Not Xiao Zongdao, nephew also, righteousness (morally) does not dare to decorate (whitewash) my foreign grandmother's trip, but also dare not hide (conceal) also. Only Hui Zhi Ming (only to write an inscription for her respectfully) is to flesh for a hundred years of bone (flesh bone: to regenerate white bone muscle. Parables are deeply appreciated. The flesh and bones of life and death, the Chinese idiom, means to bring the dead back to life, and the white bones and long flesh describe the great favor. ), then the uncle of the clan Tsuyoshi (大幸), Zongdao Atsuyuki.
Translation: Not Xiao'er Zongdao, who is the nephew of The Wife, does not dare to beautify the grandmother's behavior from a general point of view, but also does not want to hide the virtue of the grandmother. Only by not stingily writing down her deeds in words, so that her spirit can last forever, is the great fortune of her uncle's family, and it is also the great fortune of the sect.
(Excerpted from "Bai Su Zhai Class Collection", with abridgement)