A poignant and beautiful love story unfolds in Shen Garden

Located at No. 318, Lu Xun Middle Road, on the east side of Lu Xun's hometown in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, there is an ancient garden known as 'Shen Garden,' which was originally a private garden of the Shen family from the Song Dynasty. The once obscure Shen's garden became famous because of 'Chai Tou Feng,' and because of Lu You and Tang Wan. Their 'Chai Tou Feng' verses complement each other, making them rare gems within this style of poetry, and both Lu and Tang brought it to the ultimate level. The sorrowful verses of 'Chai Tou Feng' evoke sympathy, and their undying and faithful love shines through the ages, becoming a model for future generations. Shen Garden in Shaoxing is a key national cultural relic protection unit and a national 5A-level tourist attraction. The poignant and beautiful love story of Lu You and Tang Wan, a great poet of the Southern Song Dynasty who is as famous as Li Bai and Du Fu of the Tang Dynasty, took place in this old garden. The world-famous verse 'Chai Tou Feng' has since made Shen Garden renowned, attracting countless visitors. The 'Chai Tou Feng' written by Lu You and Tang Wan on the walls of Shen Garden is a classic and leading work among the ancient 'Chai Tou Feng' style of poetry. The entire verse is sorrowful and desolate, touching the hearts of readers. Lu You wrote: 'Soft hands of rouge, wine of yellow silk, the city is full of spring colors and willows by the palace walls. The east wind is harsh, joy is thin, a heart full of sorrow, years of separation. Wrong, wrong, wrong...' Tang Wan responded: 'The world's affection is thin, people's hearts are harsh, rain sends dusk flowers falling easily. Morning wind dries, tear stains remain. Wishing to write down my feelings, I speak alone by the slanting rail. Difficult, difficult, difficult...'