Plain vehicles and white horses, symbolizing a funeral procession; a mourning cortege or procession.
送葬队伍中，素车白马缓缓前行，哀乐低回，气氛肃穆
In the funeral procession, plain carriages and white horses slowly advanced, with mournful music playing softly, creating a solemn atmosphere.
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Ancient
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During the Spring and Autumn period, King Fuchai of Wu disregarded Wu Zixu's advice. He reconciled with King Goujian of Yue and, swayed by slanderous remarks, bestowed a sword upon Wu Zixu, commanding him to take his own life. Wu Zixu's body was then cast into the river.
From that day on, the river's waves raged, surging from Haimen Mountain, rolling past Qiantang Yu Pu before gradually subsiding. It was said that, sometimes, in the morning or evening, people could see Wu Zixu riding a white horse in a plain chariot, standing atop the tides.
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