新嫁娘(其二)
锦幛两边横,遮掩侍娘行。
遣郎铺簟席,相并拜亲情。
The Bride
Behind the splendour silk screens on each side,
Await their mother the groom and his bride.
She signals her groom to lay down the mats*,
Their kowtow ritual is gleefully eyed.
Tr. Ziyuzile
17/05/2024
*Reed mats for kowtow