Guo: "The Beautiful Yu in the Snow"

The north wind blows all night, bringing a rain of pear blossoms, jade-white feet stand upon the icy steps.

Her fairy-like figure, clad in simple white, outshines the red of plum blossoms. This is truly a peerless purity in the human world; a beauty no painting could ever capture.

Flawless and unstained by the colors of mortal dust, she blends perfectly with the whiteness of the mountain light.

What need is there for silk socks to veil such graceful beauty? Let her leave petal-like prints on the snowy jade, stepping ever so lightly.