I
A great master of ancient days like Gu or Lu
Painted this picture of wedding of Chen and Zhu.
Tis said the villagers bear only these two names,
They would not change their household for Cui's and Lu's fames.
II
I came among apricot trees to advocate
Farming in their village when I was magistrate.
But now you can find such picturesque scene no more,
For tax-collectors will nightly knock at the door.
其一
何年顾陆丹青手，画作《朱陈嫁娶图》。
闻道一村惟两姓，不将门户买崔卢。
其二
我是朱陈旧使君，劝农曾入杏花村。
而今风物那堪画，县吏催钱夜打门。
By Su Shi
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