During Zhao Dun's lifetime, a loyal retainer named Gongsun Peijiu asked his retainer Cheng Ying to die with him when the Zhao mansion was besieged. Cheng Ying said: "Mrs. Zhao is pregnant. If she gives birth to a boy, I have to raise him well; if it is a girl, it will not be too late to die." Gongsun Peijiu strongly agreed with Cheng Ying's opinion. Later, when he heard that the princess was giving birth to a girl, Gongsun Peijiu cried loudly: "Oh my God! Do you really want to destroy the Zhao family?" Cheng Ying persuaded him: "It may not be credible, I will go and find out first!" So, he tried every means to get in touch with the princess. According to the original agreement, the boy was a military officer and the girl was a literary officer. The princess gave him a piece of paper with only the word "" written on it. At this time, the two of them knew that the princess was born a boy, and they were extremely happy. When Tu'anjia searched the palace and found nothing, the two started discussing again.
Reader comments
The writing style of this book is very attractive, and the writing is concise and smooth. I especially like the plot between Gongsun Chujiu and Cheng Ying in the book. Their loyalty and righteous deeds are touching. Through wonderful descriptions, the author made me feel as if I was actually there, feeling the tense atmosphere of that era and the inner world of the characters. Looking forward to reading more such heart-stirring historical stories!
The writing style of this book is very attractive, and the writing is concise and smooth. I especially like the plot between Gongsun Chujiu and Cheng Ying in the book. Their loyalty and righteous deeds are touching. Through wonderful descriptions, the author made me feel as if I was actually there, feeling the tense atmosphere of that era and the inner world of the characters. Looking forward to reading more such heart-stirring historical stories!