The country is thousands of miles away, and the palace walls are thousands of layers. Under every majestic palace, there is buried a piece of imperial love that has been hidden by official history - is beauty a disaster, or a sacrifice of power?
This book takes mountains and rivers as its warp and the palace as its latitude, and selects seventeen thrilling court love mysteries from the Shang and Zhou dynasties to the late Qing Dynasty to uncover the dust-laden truth from the gaps in official history. Where did Bao Si, the beacon-fire drama of the princes, go after his death? Concubine Yang Guifei at the foot of Mawei slope, are there any bones on the white silk? Did Emperor Shunzhi die suddenly from smallpox, or did he escape to Mount Wutai and become a monk? Guangxu and Cixi died suddenly one day apart. Whose handwriting was hidden in that bowl of medicine?
Each chapter focuses on an independent mystery, using period artifacts as clues (Qin imperial edict edition, Han lacquer box, Tang silver sachet, Song Ru kiln, Qing palace medical records), and using geographical coordinates to restore the scene (Lishan beacon tower, Mawei Buddhist hall, Summer Palace Buddhist Incense Pavilion, Zhenshunmen ancient well). Between rigorous historical research and reasonable suspense deduction, the love, hate, struggle and death of the women in the palace are restored.
Some of them were queens, and some were just passers-by who the emperor glanced at. Their lives and deaths have been mentioned in a few strokes in history books, but they have become eternal secrets in folklore.
Get rid of the fog of official history and unofficial history, and touch the warmth of human nature. The mountains and rivers remain the same, but the beauty has passed away. Those unsolved mysteries are waiting for you to unravel.
Reader comments
This historical masterpiece digs deep into the secret past of the beauties of emperors and empresses of the past dynasties. It uses rigorous historical facts as a framework and a delicate and full plot to narrate the love, hate, machinations, joys and sorrows and fate within the high walls. It is a heavy and heart-wrenching read.
The whole book focuses on the core secrets of the imperial courts of past dynasties. Every character breaks away from the flat template and hides complex human nature and helpless situations.
The rhythm of the plot is relaxed and moderate. The intrigues in the court, the undercurrent in the harem, the villain's plot, and the betrayal of close relatives are advanced layer by layer, and the conflict and tension are full. The author cleverly uses historical doubts and other historical doubts to add reasonable and secret plots without tampering with established historical facts. The blend of fiction and reality is very innovative.
The red wall locks up the most beautiful women, and the imperial power crushes the warmth and family affection. The book describes the coldness of the palace, the unpredictability of people's hearts, and the unpredictable fate. It has the weight of historical research and the touching appeal of ancient stories. Mysteries are revealed layer by layer, and regrets run through the whole story. It is full of stamina. It is a high-quality historical palace novel worth reading carefully and recalling.
So beautiful! [Like] I have heard and read historical stories in daily life, but in this author's writing, they are so fascinating that people can't put it down. Not only did I see the love and intrigue between emperors and beauties, but I also remembered a lot of historical knowledge and geographical scenery. This work should be part of the essay competition on the theme of mountains and rivers reflecting historical reverie. I cast a vote. [Like][Laugh]
The subject matter of this book is novel and the conception is exquisite. There are many places worthy of scrutiny and careful savoring. I simply can't get enough of it. You can feel the author's intention in every chapter. It is a rare and good work! I hope the platform will promote it more so that everyone can see such good novels! [Top post][top post][top post]
The content of the novel is both historical and ideological. There are both historical doubts and realistic points. You can not only learn historical knowledge, but also see the reflection of mountains and rivers. [Like] [Like] "Revelation of Mountains and Rivers, Reflected by History" essay, I give it five stars and one vote.
This historical masterpiece digs deep into the secret past of the beauties of emperors and empresses of the past dynasties. It uses rigorous historical facts as a framework and a delicate and full plot to narrate the love, hate, machinations, joys and sorrows and fate within the high walls. It is a heavy and heart-wrenching read. The whole book focuses on the core secrets of the imperial courts of past dynasties. Every character breaks away from the flat template and hides complex human nature and helpless situations. The rhythm of the plot is relaxed and moderate. The intrigues in the court, the undercurrent in the harem, the villain's plot, and the betrayal of close relatives are advanced layer by layer, and the conflict and tension are full. The author cleverly uses historical doubts and other historical doubts to add reasonable and secret plots without tampering with established historical facts. The blend of fiction and reality is very innovative. The red wall locks up the most beautiful women, and the imperial power crushes the warmth and family affection. The book describes the coldness of the palace, the unpredictability of people's hearts, and the unpredictable fate. It has the weight of historical research and the touching appeal of ancient stories. Mysteries are revealed layer by layer, and regrets run through the whole story. It is full of stamina. It is a high-quality historical palace novel worth reading carefully and recalling.
So beautiful! [Like] I have heard and read historical stories in daily life, but in this author's writing, they are so fascinating that people can't put it down. Not only did I see the love and intrigue between emperors and beauties, but I also remembered a lot of historical knowledge and geographical scenery. This work should be part of the essay competition on the theme of mountains and rivers reflecting historical reverie. I cast a vote. [Like][Laugh]
The subject matter of this book is novel and the conception is exquisite. There are many places worthy of scrutiny and careful savoring. I simply can't get enough of it. You can feel the author's intention in every chapter. It is a rare and good work! I hope the platform will promote it more so that everyone can see such good novels! [Top post][top post][top post]
The content of the novel is both historical and ideological. There are both historical doubts and realistic points. You can not only learn historical knowledge, but also see the reflection of mountains and rivers. [Like] [Like] "Revelation of Mountains and Rivers, Reflected by History" essay, I give it five stars and one vote.