"Flowers in the Mirror" is a novel written by the Qing Dynasty writer Li Ruzhen. The first 50 chapters of the novel describe the story of Tang Ao, Duo Jiugong and others traveling overseas by boat. The last 50 chapters tell the story of Wu Zetian selecting talented women through the imperial examination, Tang Xiaoshan, who was entrusted by the Baihua Fairy, and a hundred talented women entrusted by other flower fairies to make a difference in the court. The author uses imaginary overseas stories to satirize reality and express his ideals, showing his love for life, reverence for death and questioning of the human condition.
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It reminds me that there are many similar things in life. You can't just look at the surface and think more. As said in the book, you cannot think that you can change the laws of nature at will just because of the illusions of some Taoists. We must respect nature and follow nature. This book also made me cherish the beauty in life more and feel the meaning of life.
It reminds me that there are many similar things in life. You can't just look at the surface and think more. As said in the book, you cannot think that you can change the laws of nature at will just because of the illusions of some Taoists. We must respect nature and follow nature. This book also made me cherish the beauty in life more and feel the meaning of life.