Stick #60

Li Bai's Diplomatic Drunkenness

Fair

Poem

Drunk brush dances like mist and cloud,

In Chang'an's taverns, dreams are loud.

Should the emperor's summons call,

No boat would sway this poet proud.

和番醉筆似雲煙

日在長安酒店眠

倘遇唐王頒令召

重呼不上木蘭船

Interpretation

This sign tells of Li Bai, the legendary poet who preferred wine and freedom over courtly duties. When Emperor Xuanzong summoned him, he refused repeatedly, choosing carefree joy over wealth and status. Drawing this sign suggests you should adopt a detached perspective—avoid greed, embrace simplicity, and find happiness in life's natural flow. The omen indicates smooth sailing ahead without major obstacles.

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