Forbidden City, Old Summer Palace classic couplet collection

Couplet of the Forbidden City:

The clear mirror of the heart with plain shadows

Yu Yaoqingyuan’s way of knowing the Tao - Forbidden City: Leshou Hall

Chengyin trees are naturally refreshing

After the rain, the flowers are fragrant - Forbidden City: Leshou Hall

The merits are solemn and the treasure moon is shining

The smell of peace and happiness brings auspiciousness Phoenix - Forbidden City: Qianlong inscribed the Dongnuan Pavilion of Kunning Palace

Old Summer Palace Couplet:

Living without any ease, movement and stillness are suitable for benevolence and wisdom

Standing body To govern, to take care of and to accompany Ye Qingning

Qianlong inscribed the Jiuzhou Qingyan Hall on the third floor of the Jiuzhou Qingyan Hall

Look at the smoke from the red seal furnace and see that the air is straight

Green bud Tingzhu's love is empty

Qianlong inscribed the Jiuzhou Qingyan Banquet Hall on the third floor of the Jiuzhou Qingyan Banquet

Anyu's happy visit to Yichunyong

Celebrating the festival with sincere love The length of the day

Everlasting Immortal Pavilion inscribed by Qianlong, one of the forty scenes