Wei Wenhou's Hunting Appointment | 魏文侯期猎

English Original

One day, while drinking merrily, Wei Wenhou suddenly remembered his scheduled hunting trip with Yu Ren, the official in charge of mountains, rivers, and hunting.

Despite the rain outside, he ordered his departure. Seeing him about to leave, a trusted follower asked, "You are in such high spirits, and it's raining. Where are you going?"

Wei Wenhou replied, "I have an appointment with Yu Ren to go hunting today. Even though I am enjoying my drink, I cannot fail to keep the appointment."

He then went to see Yu Ren in person. He explained his joyful mood and canceled the hunting plan.


中文翻译

一日,魏文侯饮酒正酣,忽然想起与掌管山泽田猎的虞人约好的打猎时间到了。

虽然外面正下着雨,魏文侯还是下令出发。他的亲信侍从见他准备动身,便问道:“您此刻兴致正高,外面又下着雨,这是要去哪里呢?”

魏文侯答道:“我与虞人约好今日一同打猎。虽然饮酒正在兴头上,但怎能不遵守约定的时间呢?”

于是,他亲自前往虞人处,说明了自己此刻欢愉的心情,并取消了原定的打猎计划。

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