A Bedtime Chat with the Ancients

Open this book and transmigrate through a thousand years of upheaval, meeting more than thirty souls who changed the course of Chinese history. From Ying Zheng, who laid the foundations of China, to the exceptionally gifted Li Bai; from Yang Yuhuan, whose beauty could topple kingdoms and sway the fortunes of a golden age, to the talented and principled scholars, heroic women, and warlords who dominated the court and the chaos of their times.

Blending history with vivid storytelling, this book brings its characters to life without turning history into farce or reducing people to caricatures. With a delicate touch, it recreates their lives and deeds. No weighty tomes or obscure historical research required: each story offers a new insight, helping you understand imperial ambition, the integrity of the literati, and the joys and sorrows of life.