adapt to changing circumstances

great handsome appearance

dig a well when thirsty

page on page and volume on volume

Lu Yang

in endless stream of words

extreme joy begets sorrow

Imperial Palace

very good at speaking and talking(gift of the gab)

Luyang brandish his weapon

Like the palm of one's own hand

be devoted to things spiritual and contented in poverty

Brothers born of the same parents differ from each other.

dragons and snakes jumbled together

be beaten out(give out)

swift movement of calligraphy

have an axe to grind

airy pavilions and pagodas

shout at the top of one's lungs(shout oneself hoarse)

well-regulated