愿欲一轻济,
In May 223, Prince of Baima, Prince of Rencheng and I went to the capital to attend the seasonal sacrificial rites.
When we reached Luoyang, Prince of Rencheng (Cao Zhang) passed away.
In July, Prince of Baima and I were ready to go together on our journey to our respective feoffs.
However, the royal missionary said that it is proper for us to go separately.
I hated the idea very much because our lifelong separation would come in a few days.
Hence, I presented the following poem to Prince of Baima to emit my feelings of indignation.
惜哉无方舟。
After seeing the king on the audience day,
闲居非吾志,
To my feoff I’ll soon be on my way.
甘心赴国忧。
At dawn I leave the capital, Luoyang;