On the fourth arch building in Xinghua, there is a pure blue plaque, titled Sanfeng Heming, which was originally used to describe the three Gu brothers.
A few years ago, I went to Pailou Road to look at the plaques on the four archways. When I saw this plaque again, I suddenly felt inspired.
These three phoenixes and mings couldn't be more appropriate to describe the three female Jinshi sisters!
So, I immediately came up with the idea of naming the three female Jinshi sisters respectively.
Named Lin Qing, Lin Wan and Lin Xiu.
He also has a soft spot for his younger sister Lin Xiu.
So I wrote this biography of Lin Xiu.
Just like Du Fu, I don't know where I'm going and long for the chance of my soul.
Themes and features
Regional culture: Deeply integrated into the Xinghua water town landscape—duotian, boathouse, fishermen singing, Banqiao road sentiment
New Interpretation of Confucianism: Reinterpreting Confucian classics through a female perspective, showing the trend of ideological emancipation in the late Ming Dynasty
A sense of historical reality: closely following the major events from Wanli to Chongzhen (the dispute between the country and the country, the disaster of the eunuch party, the spread of Western learning to the east)
Group portraits of women: In addition to Lin Xiu, it shapes the awakening path of women from different classes such as Shen Qinghe (businesswoman) and academy disciples.
Symbolic system:
"Water" symbolizes the flow of wisdom and femininity
"Golden hairpin" symbolizes the power of knowledge to break shackles
"Shui Shu" symbolizes cultural inheritance and innovation
Purpose: Deeply cultivate the hometown and find memories