The Romance of the Western Chamber: Better to Marry Cui Yingying Than to Take Over the Court

College student Zheng Heng finds himself in The Story of the Western Wing as his namesake, Zheng Heng, who is also Cui Yingying's fiancé. He gains a special ability that lets him hear people's thoughts. With this power in hand, the world is his. Why bother marrying Cui Yingying? Let her and Zhang Sheng stay together forever! This is the Tang Dynasty, where beauties are everywhere and lovely women abound. Wouldn't it be better to make his mark at court? Why die by throwing himself against a tree just because he can't marry Cui Yingying? Ziqin: My lord is amazing. He always guesses exactly what I'm thinking. (That's nothing. I can hear what everyone else is thinking, too.) Ruhua: Oh, stop it! My lord is sneaking another look at me. (What the heck! I was looking because your nose hair is about to stick into your bowl.) Zishu: My lord is working harder and harder. (This story is so vivid. If I took it back to modern times, it'd be worth a fortune.) Steward: I put so much medicine in his food. How is he still fine? (You could drop dead, you ridiculous old queen, and I still wouldn't die.) Cui Yingying: A virtuous woman serves only one husband. I will marry Zhang Sheng. (Absolutely. Even if you wanted to marry me, I wouldn't have you.) Zhang Sheng: Cui's fiancé is so outstanding. What am I supposed to do? (Don't worry. You two are meant to be. I'm not about to break up a couple.) Han Yu: Zheng the Young Master's poetry and prose are marvelous. He is a model for us all. “No, no. You're the one I look up to.” Emperor Dezong of Tang, Li Shi: What an all-around talent. We must keep him close and give him important responsibilities. (You have a good eye. I'll keep you safe during the Four Garrisons Rebellion next year.) See how a modern college student thrives in The Story of the Western Wing.