Yang Guo (1195-1269) styled Zhengqing, also known by his literary name Xi'an, was born in Puyin of Qizhou (today's Anguo of Hebei Province).He won the title of Jinshi (first place) in the Imperial Examination of 1224. Famous for his quick mind and witty tongue, Yang was a master hand at prose writing. He also excelled in composing Yuefu poetry. His works were collected in A Collection of Xi'an. His short lyrics resemble Ci poetry in style.
杨 果（1195-1269） 字正卿，号西庵，祁州蒲阴（今河北安国）人。金正大甲申（1224）进士。性聪敏，善谐虐，工文章，尤长于乐府。有《西庵集》，小令风格近于词。
The Lotus-picking Girl(2) to the tune of Light Pink
小桃红·采莲女（二）
Back is a boat from plucking lotus on the lake,
采莲湖上棹船回，
The wind caressing her green skirt opaque,
风约湘裙翠，
At the music of a lute she sheds tears, silent and wan,
一曲琵琶数行泪。
Longing for the return of her man.
望君归，
Now all lotuses wither again, yet no word from him.
芙蓉开尽无消息。
Cooler and cooler in the evening dim,
晚凉多少，
Looking afar, she sees everywhere
红鸳白鹭，
Red ducks and white egrets always fly in pair.
何处不双飞？