The chrysanthemum flower does not bloom with the rest,
She stands alone against the rest in her beauty;When the flower’s life ends, it would rather wilt on its stem,Than to blow into the north wind.

Episode 4 – Recited by Shen Mei Zhuang

I urge you to not value the wealth and riches of the Golden Threaded Clothing,
I urge you instead to value your youth and capture that time,Just like flowers on a branch which require you to pick at the right moment,Do not wait until there are no flowers left on the tree and pick empty tree branches.

Episode 16 – Sung by An Ling Rong

Her body soars lightly like a startled swan,
Gracefully, like a dragon in flight,
In splendor brighter than the autumn chrysanthemum,
In bloom more flourishing than the pine in spring;
Dim as the moon mantled in filmy clouds,
Restless as snow whirled by the driving wind.
Gaze far off from a distance;
She sparkles like the sun rising from morning mists;
Press closer to examine:
She flames like the lotus flower topping the green wave.

Episode 13 – An Ling Rong sings these verses as Zhen Huan dances this Jing Hong Wu