It Coincides with the Continuous Rain 1

"Just the Rain" is an ancient Machiavellian drama written by Shen Xiaozhi. It is set in an imaginary era based on the Ming Dynasty. It tells the story of Su Shiyu (pseudonym Su Jin), the grandson of the deposed prime minister, who disguised himself as a man and entered the court as an official, and stirred up troubles in the court by supervising the imperial censor. In the spring of the 23rd year of Yong'an, Su Jin, whose family was ruined, went to the Yushitai to transcribe classics as the daughter of an old friend. It happened that the prince was suddenly critically ill and there was an undercurrent in the court. She relied on her intelligence to investigate cases and impeach traitors, and under the guidance of Liu Chaoming, the censor of Zuodu, she firmly believed in the censor's ambition of "keeping one's heart as one". However, due to her friendship with the thirteenth son of the emperor, Zhu Nanxian, she was involved in the power vortex of separatist feudal lords and changes in the throne. The article not only describes the ups and downs of the court's political intrigues - from the unjust case of a scholar to the battle for the heir, with frequent reversals; it also creates vivid group portraits: Liu Chaoming, who cares about the common people but is ruthless, Zhu Nanxian, who is sincere and enthusiastic, and Shen Xi, a free and easy counselor, all have their own obsessions in troubled times. As a woman, Su Jin established herself in the male court, investigated mysterious cases, interviewed the prince, and kept the right path. Finally, after going through ups and downs, she found the "bright moon" in her heart in the prosperous age. The writing style of the whole book is concise and grand, with both the soul-stirring power of power struggle and the restrained and deep emotions. It is an excellent ancient novel that combines the structure of the family and the country with the character of the characters.