风风雨雨 — “A period of difficulties, hardships, or turmoil”

Zhang Kejiu was a native of Qingyuan during the Yuan Dynasty. He was unsuccessful in his official career throughout his life. He excelled at writing Sanqu (a type of poetic song), with many of his works praising landscapes, characterized by a fresh and elegant style.

For instance, he described the scenery of Jian Lake (located in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, also known as Mirror Lake, Hejia Lake, etc.) as follows:Whenever I hear the rhythmic painted drums and the melodious purple xiao, I am reminded of spring at Jian Lake, my hometown. In April and May, dragon boat races fiercely compete on Mirror Lake, while tourists leisurely drink wine and paddle boats, as if everyone from the Yue King's city has come out dressed in splendid attire.

On the windy and rainy Qingming Festival, willow catkins fill the sky, and sad people with tear-stained faces are everywhere.

On the bustling Dragon Boat Festival, decorated with warblers and swallows, the flower pendants worn by spectators are so numerous they break the changying grass (a type of wild vegetable).

Standing on Wanghai Pavilion at the peak of Mount Yuewang, how can one still see the lush green of Mount Yuewang!