Meeting Li Guinian in Jiangnan
Tang Dynasty: Du Fu
It is not uncommon to see Li Guinian in the mansion of Qi-wang, but I have heard of him a few times in front of Cui Jiutang.
It's a good scenery in Jiangnan, and I meet you again at the time of falling flowers.
Translation
In those days, I often saw you and heard you singing in the residence of King Gee and Cui Jiu.
Now it happens to be the time when the scenery of Jiangnan is beautiful, and I meet you again in this twilight spring season.
Notes
Li Guinian: a famous musician during the reign of Emperor Tang Xuanzong (唐朝開元) and Tianbao (天宝), who was good at singing. He was popular because he was favored by Emperor Tang Xuanzong. After the "An Shi Rebellion", Li Gu Nian lived in the south of the Yangtze River and sold his art for a living.
Ki Wang: Tang Xuanzong Li Longji's younger brother, named Li Fan, known for his love of learning and talent, good at music.
Unusual: often.
Cui Jiu: Cui Dui, the ninth among the brothers, the younger brother of Cui Chik, the Chinese book order. At the time of Emperor Xuanzong, he served as the Director of the Palace, and was favored by Emperor Xuanzong for his access to the forbidden area. Cui surname, is a big family name at that time, to show that Li Guinian original appreciation.
Jiangnan: here refers to the area of present-day Hunan Province.
Falling flowers: late spring, usually refers to the third month of the lunar calendar. There are many symbols of falling flowers, people aging and drifting, and the withering and mourning of the society are among them.
Jun: refers to Li Guinian.