They crossed this, and on both banks of the stream were numerous strange flowers and grasses; deep green firs; luxuriant bamboos; weeping willows; peach trees with red flowers.
The tall green weeping willows are loyal guards, standing silently by the lake without saying a word, trying their best to stretch their branches and leaves to block the sunlight for the lake.
He then explained this affectionate apostrophe, by touching his brooch representing the lady and the weeping willow at the tomb with the urn upon it, and saying, " Had it made for me, express" !