How could Gu Chengyu know the Emperor's thoughts? He merely wanted to take the opportunity to recommend himself.
He calmed his heart and wrote a second "Water Melody". This was a famous lyric from a previous life. While the earlier one had significance, this one was purely for enjoyment.
When will there be a full moon? With wine, I ask the clear sky. I do not know the heavenly palace up above; what year is it tonight? I want to ride the wind back home, yet fear the jade towers and marble halls, as high places cannot endure the cold. I dance with the shadow, so unlike in the human world.
Turning the vermillion pavilion, lowering upon the adorned windows, shining on the sleepless. There should be no hatred; why does it always become full during times of separation? People have sorrow and joy, parting and reunion, as the moon has waxing and waning, which has been difficult since ancient times to achieve. Wishing for long life, we share this beauty from a thousand miles away.
