Chapter 6: Yuanchun's Homecoming
第六章：元春省亲
Jia Yuanchun was the eldest daughter of the Jia family. She had been chosen to serve in the emperor's palace, a great honor that brought pride to the entire family. For years, she had lived behind the high walls of the palace, far from her loved ones. Her letters home were few, but each one was read with tears of joy.
贾元春是贾家的长女。她曾被选入皇宫侍奉皇帝，这是给整个家族带来巨大荣誉的事情。多年来，她一直生活在皇宫的高墙之内，远离亲人。她寄回家的信很少，但每一封都被家人含着眼泪喜悦地阅读。
Then came the wonderful news: Yuanchun had been given the title of Imperial Consort, and she would be allowed to visit her family. The Jia mansion was filled with excitement and activity. Servants worked day and night to prepare a beautiful garden for her visit. New buildings were built, and old ones were painted and decorated.
然后传来了好消息：元春被封为贵妃，并且被允许回家探亲。贾府充满了兴奋和活动。仆人们日夜工作，为她准备一个美丽的花园。新建了房屋，旧的房屋被油漆装饰。
The day of her arrival was like a festival. The streets were cleared, and soldiers stood at attention along the route. When Yuanchun's golden carriage finally appeared, the entire family knelt on the ground to welcome her. She stepped out in her royal dress, looking like a goddess from heaven.
她到来的那天就像过节一样。街道被清理干净，士兵们沿路列队站立。当元春的金色轿子终于出现时，全家人都跪在地上迎接她。她穿着皇后的礼服走出来，看起来像天上的仙女。
But behind her beautiful smile, Yuanchun felt a deep sadness. She embraced her parents and siblings, but she knew that her time with them was short. "The palace is a golden cage," she whispered to her mother. "I have honor and wealth, but I have no freedom."
但在她美丽的笑容背后，元春感到深深的悲伤。她拥抱了父母和兄弟姐妹，但她知道和他们在一起的时间很短。"皇宫是一个金色的牢笼，"她对母亲低声说，"我有荣誉和财富，但我没有自由。"
Her visit lasted only a few hours. She walked through the garden, admired the new buildings, and shared a meal with her family. Then she returned to her carriage, leaving behind a family that would not see her again for many years. The garden she had visited would later become the home of the younger generation.
她的探访只持续了几个小时。她走过花园，欣赏新建的房屋，和家人共进晚餐。然后她回到轿子里，离开了一个多年后才能再见的家庭。她参观过的花园后来成为了年轻一代的住所。