As a fan of online literature, I can't express my personal opinion, but I can give some information and background knowledge about these two words in 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. The " alliance between wood and stone " was a concept in the novel. It referred to two people who had been destined in their previous lives and met again in this life after death, becoming husband and wife in the world after death. In the novel, Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu were cousins in their previous lives, but for some reason, they did not get married in this life. In this life, the relationship between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu was regarded as the "alliance between wood and stone", and their separation was regarded as the tragedy of fate. " A golden marriage " was another concept in the novel that referred to two people who were destined to become husband and wife in this life. In the novel, Xue Baochai and Jia Baoyu were sisters in their previous lives, but for some reason, they did not get married in this life. In this life, the relationship between Jia Baoyu and Xue Baochai was regarded as a "golden and jade match", and their separation was regarded as a tragedy of fate. From the information given in the novel,"the former alliance between wood and stone" was more reliable and credible because the relationship between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu was believed to be the result of fate in their previous lives. However, the "golden and jade fate" also had its rationality because Jia Baoyu and Xue Baochai's feelings were also determined by fate in their previous lives. Whether it was " the former alliance between wood and stone " or " the golden and jade fate ", they were all concepts in the novel. The readers could decide whether to believe them or not according to their own preferences and values.
Combined with the text of "Dream of the Red Chamber", I am more inclined to "the alliance between wood and stone". The "Mu Shi Qian Meng" referred to the love relationship between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu. Although they were not together after marriage, they had made a vow before marriage. In the novel, Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu's feelings were sincere, but their personalities and fates were different, which led to them not being able to be together in the end. In contrast, the " Golden Fate " referred to the marriage between Xue Baochai and Jia Baoyu. Although they had a good time, they did not end up together. In the novel, the love relationship between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu was more romantic, while the marriage between Xue Baochai and Jia Baoyu was more realistic and utilitarian. I think that the " alliance between wood and stone " is more in line with the character and fate of the characters in the novel, and also more in line with the theme and emotional expression of the novel.
Dream of the Red Chamber was a classic Chinese novel. The two important characters in the novel had a love concept of " a golden and jade marriage " and " a wooden and stone alliance." The 'golden and jade fate' referred to the marriage between Jia Lian and Wang Xifeng. There was a deep relationship between Jia Lian and Wang Xifeng, but due to Wang Xifeng's family background and Grandmother Jia's attitude, the two did not get married. In the novel, Jia Lian was described as a heartless person while Wang Xifeng was described as a clever and witty character. The former alliance between wood and stone referred to the love between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu. Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu were two very special people. The relationship between them was not only love, but also deep friendship and family feelings. In the novel, the relationship between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu was described as a pure feeling, but due to various reasons, the two eventually failed to be together. The love concepts of the two important characters,"A Fated Love" and "An Alliance Between Wood and Stone", reflected the concepts of marriage and love in the Chinese classical novels.
In 'Dream of the Red Chamber',' wood and stone alliance 'and' golden affinity 'were two different concepts. The former alliance between the wood and the stone referred to the engagement between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu before they were married. In order to please Daiyu's mother, the Jia family betrothed Daiyu to Baoyu. However, after the marriage, the relationship between Baoyu and Daiyu gradually drifted apart. Finally, Baoyu met Daiyu in a dream and the two of them found each other again. The 'golden and jade fate' referred to the engagement between Jia Baoyu and Xue Baochai. In order to please Baochai's mother, Lady Wang, Lady Jia betrothed Baochai to Baoyu. After the marriage, the relationship between Baoyu and Baochai gradually became harmonious, and the two supported each other through the difficult years of their lives. Even though the concepts of " the alliance between wood and stone " and " the marriage of gold and jade " were different, they were both important plots in " Dream of the Red Chamber ". In the novel, the emotional entanglement between Baoyu and Daiyu, Baoyu and Baochai was an important part of the story. At the same time, the "golden and jade fate" also symbolized the importance of wealth and status in the traditional Chinese concept of marriage, as well as the balance and transaction between the two parties.
The alliance between wood and stone was one of the plot lines in 'Dream of the Red Chamber', and it was also one of the climax of the novel. The story took place during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and told the life of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu and others in the Jia family. The story was set in a wealthy family, the Jia family. The master of the Jia family was Jia Baoyu's father, Jia Daishan. He was a scholar who liked poetry, songs, and was good at painting and calligraphy. He was a person with a strong literary aura. Jia Baoyu's mother, Lady Jia, was Jia Daishan's wife. She was a smart, kind, and intelligent woman. The main plot of the story happened at Jia Baoyu's birthday party. Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai, and the others were all present at the banquet. Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu were cousins. They grew up together and had a deep relationship. Lin Daiyu left the Jia family for Xue Baochai's home because of the family's misfortune. At the banquet, Grandmother Jia announced an important event-Jia Baoyu was going to marry Lin Daiyu. Grandmother Jia asked Jia Baoyu to marry Xue Baochai, but Xue Baochai refused. At this time, Lin Daiyu felt uncomfortable and left the banquet. After Lin Daiyu left, the relationship between Jia Baoyu and Xue Baochai gradually cooled down. Xue Baochai felt that Jia Baoyu didn't care enough about her and Jia Baoyu thought Xue Baochai was too strong. In the end, the relationship between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu began to heat up. However, just as the relationship between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu was getting deeper and deeper, Lin Daiyu passed away in an accident. Jia Baoyu felt extremely sad and left the Jia residence to start his wandering life. At the end of the story, Jia Baoyu came to a deserted garden called the "Wood and Stone Alliance". In the garden, he wrote the quatrain,"Wood and Stone Alliance," to express his longing and nostalgia for Lin Daiyu. At the end of the story, Jia Baoyu spent his last days in the deserted garden, and the alliance between wood and stone became his vow of love.
In 'Dream of the Red Chamber',' wood and stone alliance 'and' golden and jade fate 'were two important concepts. The "Wood and Stone Alliance" referred to the marriage alliance between the Jia family and Jia Baoyu. It meant that the "Wood and Stone Alliance" was the oath that the Jia family and Jia Baoyu had made on their marriage. According to the novel, when Jia Baoyu was born, Grandmother Jia ordered Jia Zhen to tattoo the words "Mu Shi Qian Meng" on Baoqin's body to show her love and commitment to Jia Baoyu. Later, Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu met and fell in love with each other, but in the end, they could not get married for various reasons. "Golden and Jade Fated" referred to Xue Baochai, who was introduced to Jia Baoyu by the Jia family. In the novel, Xue Baochai was described as a dignified, virtuous, and intelligent woman. The Lady Dowager had chosen Jia Baoyu as her match, hoping that they would be able to form a good relationship. However, due to various complicated reasons, Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu finally got together. The two important concepts in Dream of the Red Chamber represented the relationship and marital status between Jia Baoyu and the Jia family, and also reflected the values and marriage concepts of the feudal society.
Dream of the Red Chamber was a classical Chinese novel that told the love story of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, and others. Among them," a golden and jade marriage " and " an alliance between wood and stone " were two important keywords in the novel. The story of the marriage between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu was described in the novel as having a deep emotional foundation, but for various reasons, they could not be together in the end. This phrase was often used to describe a happy marriage, implying a happy ending for love. "The alliance between wood and stone" referred to the covenant between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu. According to the novel, when the two swore, they said,"If you are willing to bet, you will lose. You will never marry." This word was often used to describe a loyal alliance, meaning that both parties promised to never leave each other and stay together for life. The meaning of these two words in the novel was very profound, and they were also well-known classic words in the novel.
There were two different explanations for the origin of the "Golden and Jade Fated Love" and "Wood and Stone Alliance" in the Dream of the Red Chamber. "Golden and Jade Marriage" referred to the emotional entanglement between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu in "Dream of the Red Chamber"."Golden and Jade" referred to Lin Daiyu's jade, while "Marriage" referred to the happy fate between them. In the novel, the explanation of this phrase was that Lin Daiyu and Jia Baoyu had many similarities in terms of personality, family background, life experience, etc. The two of them had a deep emotional foundation, so they were called "golden and jade fate". The "Wood and Stone Alliance" referred to the alliance that Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu had once made. In the novel, Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu got together because they liked each other at first, but they separated for various reasons during their growth. Later, after Jia Baoyu died, he felt that his soul had merged with Lin Daiyu's soul. The two of them met again and swore to become the "Wood and Stone Alliance", indicating that their feelings would never change. The words "Golden Fate" and "Wood and Stone Alliance" were both famous words in "Dream of the Red Chamber". Their origins and meanings had unique explanations.
The golden and jade love and the alliance between wood and stone were both important plots in 'Dream of the Red Chamber', but the authenticity of the two was not confirmed. The golden and jade fate referred to the love between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu. According to the description in the novel, the feelings between them were sincere and deep, but their backgrounds and statuses were quite different, so they could not be together. Although some readers believe that their love story is real, there is no conclusive evidence in history to prove that their love story is real. The Wood and Stone Alliance referred to the alliance between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu. The novel described that they would become husband and wife at the end of their lives and stay together forever. However, because the plot in the novel was fictional, there was no real historical basis for the former alliance of wood and stone. Therefore, the Golden Fate and the Wood and Stone Alliance did not have a clear historical authenticity. Although they were all important plots in 'Dream of the Red Chamber', they were not real characters or events.
Dream of the Red Chamber was a masterpiece in Chinese classical literature. The two main plots and topics were "A Golden and Jade Fated Love" and "The Alliance Between Wood and Stone". The 'golden and jade fate' referred to the marriage between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu. Lin Daiyu was Jia Baoyu's cousin and they had a deep relationship, but due to family, social and ethical factors, they could not be together in the end. The other women around Jia Baoyu, such as Xue Baochai and Wang Xifeng, were also outstanding people, but due to their differences in background, personality, and interests, they did not receive Jia Baoyu's true love. The "Wood and Stone Alliance" referred to the oath between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu. At the end of the novel, Jia Baoyu meets the illusory Lin Daiyu in the Grand Illusionary Land, and the two promise to love each other forever. However, due to various reasons, Jia Baoyu was unable to fulfill his oath of alliance with Lin Daiyu and left the world. These two plots and theme profoundly revealed the contradictions and problems of marriage, family, ethics, and love in ancient Chinese society. It was also one of the important reasons why "Dream of the Red Chamber" became a classic.
'Dream of the Red Chamber' was a classical Chinese novel in which 'A Fated Love' and 'An Alliance Between Wood and Stone' were two different kinds of relationships, representing the marriage and friendship between the Jia, Wang, and Xue families. The 'golden and jade fate' referred to the relationship between the fourth daughter of the Jia family, Baochai, and Jia Baoyu. Baochai was born in a prestigious family. She was gentle, kind, and had noble moral character and knowledge. She was regarded as a "fairy woman" by everyone. And Jia Baoyu was a poor, talented noble son. The two of them had a deep relationship. However, due to family interests and complicated interpersonal relationships, Jia Baoyu and Baochai were forced to separate and finally Jia Baoyu died in grief. The "Mu Shi Qian Alliance" referred to the relationship between the Jia family's second daughter, Dai Yu, and Jia Baoyu. Daiyu was an innocent, kind-hearted, delicate girl with similar characteristics to Jia Baoyu. There was a deep relationship between the two, but due to the changes in the family and the teasing of fate, Daiyu finally passed away. The words " Golden Fate " and " Wood and Stone Alliance " were the more representative relationships in " Dream of the Red Chamber ", representing the marriage and friendship between the Jia, Wang, and Xue families. Among them, the " Golden Fate " emphasized the sincerity and beauty of love, while the " Wood and Stone Alliance " emphasized the interests and loyalty of the family.