Synopsis of this historical epic: After the lustful King You obtained Bao Si, a beauty without equal, he spent his days indulging in pleasure. Having won his favor, Bao Si refused to remain beneath Queen Shen. Through coy gestures, love songs, seductive dances, and even feeding King You wine mouth-to-mouth, she ensnared him and plotted to use him to get rid of Queen Shen and take her place. King You listened to the slander of Bao Si and the three high ministers, including Yin Qiu. He deposed Queen Shen and favored treacherous officials, sending the nation's power into decline. In the end, surrounded by Rong soldiers at Mount Li, he finally understood his mistakes, only to face the enemy's encirclement and die with a heart full of regret...
The novel's language is concise and its emotional descriptions delicate. In particular, the twists and turns of Bao Si's entry into the palace, her dance at the birthday banquet, her feigned illness during the sacrifice, and the beacon fires at Mount Li make for a gripping tale. It vividly recreates the brutal struggle between good and evil, power and status, that took place nearly three thousand years ago.
This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Please do not imitate.
It's well written, a bit like a traditional novel
So cool! How many days has this manuscript been stored?