A Long Song for Jingling

Liu Sheng, a prince of the Han imperial house, bears responsibility for the rise and fall of the Zhongshan Kingdom. In the aftermath of the Rebellion of the Seven States, he navigates the tensions between the central court and his fief. He conceals his sharpness behind wine and women, using a dissolute facade to hide his intelligence. He protects the people under his rule, yet cannot escape the suspicions of imperial power. Wrapped in a gold-threaded jade suit is his complicated affection for the Han dynasty: the bonds of kinship and the helplessness of a prince alike. Deep within Jingling lies more than a royal tomb. It is also a long, mournful song of political intrigue, family ties, and the tragedy of an era, quietly telling the little-known story of Liu Sheng's life.

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.