On a spring evening in the early years of the Qing Dynasty, Zhu Yizun sat alone in his study, holding a pen in his hand, dipped in thick ink, and splashing ink on rice paper. Outside the window, the plane trees sway gently in the wind, bringing bursts of floral fragrance. The study was silent, save for the faint sound of the tip of a pen scratching the paper. In this quiet atmosphere, Zhu Yizun's heart was surging like waves.
What he was writing was a poem about a secret love, about unspeakable emotions. This poem is not only a secret confession in his heart, but also a magnificent love hidden in his heart. His gaze is sometimes confused, sometimes firm, and the words in his pen flow with deep emotions for Feng Shouchang.
At this moment, there was a gentle sound of footsteps outside the door, Zhu Yizun's hand paused, and a trace of inexplicable nervousness surged in his heart. Did Feng Shouchang come? Did she know the secret in her heart? Zhu Yizun's heart became extremely fragile and contradictory at this moment.
Zhu Yizun: A melancholy genius in the early Qing Dynasty
Zhu Yizun, a giant in the early Qing Dynasty, was born in a prominent family in the past. His great-grandfather, a champion of the Ming Dynasty, was an official in the court, and his family had a large collection of books, and the scholarly atmosphere laid a solid foundation for Zhu Yizun's literary accomplishment. However, the good times did not last long, and by Zhu Yizun's generation, the glory of the family had gradually dimmed, and the economic situation was deteriorating.
Zhu Yizun's childhood, although the family is no longer prosperous, but the study is still full of various classics. He grew up in such an environment since he was a child, was influenced by his family culture, and loved poetry. Although his family is poor, Zhu Yizun's knowledge is growing day by day, especially in poetry, and he has extraordinary talent.
Marriage in Adversity: The Experience of a Door-to-door Son-in-law
The hardships of life did not stop Zhu Yizun's talent. His poetry is full of affection and philosophy, and even in the midst of poverty and hardship, his works still exude literary brilliance. However, in those days, talent was often difficult to offset the hardships of life brought on by poverty. Although Zhu Yizun's family has a rich cultural heritage, economic difficulties are still a reality that he has to face.
When he reached marriageable age, Zhu Yizun faced another major challenge in life. In the traditional concept, a man starting a family is an important step in life, but Zhu Yizun is difficult to afford the huge expenses required for marriage due to his poor family background. In this context, he made an important decision - to become a door-to-door son-in-law.
In that era, door-to-door sons-in-law were often not valued in terms of social status, which was undoubtedly a huge psychological pressure for Zhu Yizun, who was born in a scholarly family. But for the sake of his livelihood and the future of his family, he chose this path. Zhu Yizun's choice was not easy, but he firmly embarked on this path.
Zhu Yizun chose Feng Fuzhen, the eldest daughter of the local Feng family, as his wife. Although the Feng family is not a wealthy family, it is also a well-off family. Feng Fuzhen is gentle and virtuous, and has received a good family education since childhood. Her parents knew that although Zhu Yizun was poor, he was talented, so they agreed to the marriage.
After Zhu Yizun became a son-in-law, his life changed dramatically. He is no longer the pillar of the family, but has become a member of the Feng family. In the Feng family, he tried his best to adapt to his new role, helping his wife and in-laws with household chores, while also not giving up his literary creation.
In the daily life of the Feng family, Zhu Yizun and Feng Fuzhen experienced many daily chores together. Although Zhu Yizun is a son-in-law, his talent and knowledge make him respected in the Feng family. At home, he often read books with Feng Fuzhen and exchanged ideas, and the relationship between the two became deeper and deeper.
"Yi Zun, this poem you wrote today is really good. Feng Fuzhen praised softly.
Zhu Yizun replied with a smile: "It's all inspired by you." ”
Although such days are ordinary, for Zhu Yizun, it is a rare peace and happiness. In this small family, he found a world of his own. Although life is still difficult, Zhu Yizun's literary path has not stopped. His poems are still full of emotion and thought, and continue to shine in the world of literature.
A special relationship with Feng Shouchang
Zhu Yizun's life in the Feng family gradually opened a new chapter. He not only took on the responsibility of the family, but also became the knowledge guide of the Feng family's daughters. Under his tutelage, the Feng family's daughters learned to read and write, and began their journey of exploration into the world of literature.
Especially Feng Shouchang, the youngest sister of the Feng family, her intelligence surprised Zhu Yizun. Despite his young age, Feng Shouchang's enthusiasm for learning Xi and his understanding of poetry are beyond ordinary people. In the process of teaching her, Zhu Yizun not only imparted the knowledge of writing, but also stimulated her interest in literature.
In an afternoon class, Zhu Yizun taught Feng Shou to learn Xi ancient poems. "The artistic conception of this poem is very far-reaching, Shou Chang, how do you feel?" asked Zhu Yizun.
Feng Shou often read the poem intently and replied, "I think this poem expresses the poet's love for nature. ”
Zhu Yizun nodded with satisfaction, he saw in Feng Shouchang his enthusiasm for literature in his youth. Whenever he and Feng Shouchang discuss poetry together, he can feel a special sense of satisfaction.
As time passed, Zhu Yizun's interactions with Feng Shouchang became more and more frequent. They studied the scriptures together, discussed poetry together, and even wrote together. Zhu Yizun gradually discovered that Feng Shouchang could not only understand the artistic conception of poetry, but also create extremely talented poems.
Zhu Yizun began to record the bits and pieces with Feng Shouchang in his poems. His poems are full of depictions of Feng Shouchang's daily life, whether she cares for plants in the garden or meticulously embroiders under the lamp. Every scene, every moment, was affectionately recorded by Zhu Yizun in the form of poetry.
On a spring afternoon, Feng Shou often irrigated the flowers and plants in the garden, while Zhu Yizun recited poetry on the side. In one of his poems, he wrote: "The spring breeze blows through the corner of the garden, and the smile of a girl shines among the green leaves." Such poems not only capture the beauty of spring, but also reflect the vivid image of Feng Shouchang.
Zhu Yizun and Feng Shouchang are getting closer and closer in the world of literature. They shared a love of poetry and swam in the ocean of literature together. In Zhu Yizun's heart, Feng Shouchang is no longer just his wife's sister, but a like-minded literary partner.
Despite the deep relationship between the two, Zhu Yizun has always maintained a kind of reserve. He is well aware that as a door-to-door son-in-law, the relationship with his wife's sister should be clear and bounded.
The Struggle of Love: The Emotional and Moral Boundary
At that time, the affection between a brother-in-law and a sister-in-law was considered a taboo. Zhu Yizun, although he deeply feels that he is in line with Feng Shouchang's spirit, he also understands his identity and the social environment in which he lives. He is the son-in-law of the Feng family, a man who relies on his wife's family, and this status makes his position in the Feng family very delicate. He knew that any move that crossed the line could have an irreparable impact on his position in the Feng family.
In the daily interaction between Zhu Yizun and Feng Shouchang, he always maintained a certain distance. Although they shared a love of literature and often discussed poetry together, Zhu Yizun was always careful not to touch that insurmountable boundary.
Once, in the study at home, Zhu Yizun was instructing Feng Shouchang to write poems. It's a good word, but it can be a little more profound. Zhu Yizun pointed out seriously.
Feng Shouchang nodded, accepted his suggestion, and then continued to revise his work in silence. Zhu Yizun watched quietly from the side, although he admired her talent in his heart, he didn't say much.
Even when Feng Shouchang showed a deep understanding of poetry and creative talent, Zhu Yizun did not dare to praise it too much. He knew that in this family, his role was limited, and he could not allow his emotions to go beyond what the role allowed.
Although his heart was full of appreciation and special emotions for Feng Shouchang, Zhu Yizun still abided by the rules of the times. He understood that as a door-to-door son-in-law, his actions were not only related to his own reputation, but also to the reputation of the Feng family. In such a social context, any challenge to traditional ethics can have serious consequences.
In getting along with Feng Shouchang, Zhu Yizun has always maintained a kind of reserve and prudence. Their exchange revolved around poetry and literature, and although they had a deep literary resonance, Zhu Yizun never allowed this resonance to go beyond the realm of literature. His life in the Feng family, although full of literary passion, is also full of adherence to traditional norms.
In such an environment, Zhu Yizun's literary creation has also been affected to a certain extent. Although his poems still maintain a high level of artistry, he adopts more subtle and restrained ways in the expression of emotions. In his works, although there are occasional glimpses of special emotions for Feng Shouchang, these emotions are always deeply hidden in the imagery and metaphors of the poems.
Endless Emotions in Poetry: Zhu Yizun's Literary Legacy
The special emotions between Zhu Yizun and Feng Shouchang, although deeply rooted in the bottom of their hearts, failed to blossom and bear fruit. With the passage of time, Feng Shouchang was finally married to others by the family, and this news was expected for Zhu Yizun, but it was still a heavy blow. His heart was full of deep thoughts for Feng Shouchang, but this thought could only be turned into poetry and hidden between the lines.
Zhu Yizun's "Two Hundred Rhymes of the Wind" is a testimony to this unrealizable love. Every line of poetry in this work is Zhu Yizun's affectionate memories of Feng Shouchang. He used poetry to express his deep thoughts and endless emotions for Feng Shouchang.
In "Two Hundred Rhymes of the Wind", Zhu Yizun depicts many scenes they experienced together: the garden in spring, the moonlight in the summer night, the bleakness of the autumn wind, and the whiteness of the winter snow. Every scene is like a delicate picture, showing Zhu Yizun's deep affection for Feng Shouchang in his heart.
In the work "Gui Dianqiu: Thinking of the Past", Zhu Yizun tells their past. He recalled the days when he and Feng Shouchang studied Xi together in the study, the dusk when the two walked in the garden, and the quiet night when they recited poems together under the lamp. These fragments, although ordinary, are endowed with affection and meaning by Zhu Yizun.
In his poems, Zhu Yizun skillfully uses many literary devices, such as metaphors, symbols, and allusions, to express his longing for Feng Shouchang. In his poems, he often reveals nostalgia for the good times, infinite imagination of the future, and helpless acceptance of reality.
The poems in "Two Hundred Rhymes of the Wind" and "Gui Dianqiu: Thinking of the Past" are not only a commemoration of Feng Shouchang, but also a catharsis of Zhu Yizun's own emotions. In that era of strict ethics and morality, Zhu Yizun could not express his love publicly, and could only hide this emotion deep in his heart through poetry.
These works of Zhu Yizun have gradually been praised by people with the passage of time. His poems not only show his outstanding literary talent, but also reveal the emotional world of his heart. These works have become an indelible part of his life, and they have also become an important basis for future generations to evaluate him.
Although the love between Zhu Yizun and Feng Shouchang failed to blossom, their story spread through Zhu Yizun's poems. In Zhu Yizun's writings, Feng Shouchang's shadow is forever fixed in that beautiful time, and Zhu Yizun's emotions have also gained eternal life in the poems.
Feng Shouchang: The Hidden Flower in Zhu Yizun's Heart