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A General's Daughter and a Literati
When He Lan and Jiang Ling first met, she was a general's daughter visiting a mountain temple, and he was a literati forced into exile. When he said, "Rebels are chasing me," He Lan drew her knife.
When He Lan and Jiang Ling met for the second time, she was a courtesan in the palace, and he was a pleasure-seeker who had served two dynasties. The world accused him of lacking a scholar's integrity, but He Lan alone told him, "I will stand by your side, unwaveringly."
She stayed with him through the ups and downs of palace life, helping him hold to the path he had chosen amid the literati's scorn.
She was proud and unyielding, yet forced to become a plaything for the ruler's amusement. He embodied a scholar's integrity, yet bowed to the times and became the kind of pleasure-seeker scholars denounced.
The literati of a chaotic age each had their own merits. Some defied imperial power and remonstrated with their lives; others sank into the mire, yet kept their hearts pure as water chestnuts and lotus. Jiang Ling was the latter. The world would not accept him, so He Lan spent her life restoring his name.
She compiled Jiang Ling's collected works and taught impoverished scholars the principles of governing a country. With what little strength she had, she left a mark for Jiang Ling, allowing countless people who sought traces of him in the history books to see the real Jiang Ling.
He was a scholar, and all he had ever wanted was to be a scholar.
They struggled and supported each other through a turbulent age. By standing by their principles, they gave impoverished scholars shelter and preserved talent for the Central Plains.
History says: The greatest contribution of the Chen Dynasty was to stop the northern Hu people from harming the civilization of the Central Plains, preserving a few scattered sparks of it. He Lan and Jiang Ling spent their lives protecting those sparks of civilization.
Here's the third book in the "Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties" series: Embroidered Spring Mountain.
Li Lingyi's master told her, "You must live the life you want for yourself."
But what kind of life did she really want?
When Li Lingyi was reincarnated, she seemed to have gotten the balance all wrong. She was born into the royal family of Western Liang, but after only a dozen years of being a princess, Huan Wen's military campaign destroyed her family. Her mother burned herself to death, her aunt was abducted, and Li Lingyi fled with her teacher to Kuaiji in the Eastern Jin.
Then she could just take on a different identity! And so she became an embroiderer for the Langya Wang family. But inside Li Lingyi's ninety pounds was eighty-nine pounds of defiance. Though she herself had become a bonded servant, she still wanted to change other people's fates. She used the embroidery workshop to go into business and built a famous brand in Kuaiji. She also set about expanding the business and recruiting talent, taking in many maidservants from disgraced ministers' families who had been sold off, and helping them prosper together.
Of course, there were always men who couldn't read the room and tried to turn an independent woman like her into a housewife. After being a housewife for a while, Li Lingyi suddenly came to her senses and kicked aside the obstacle on her path to becoming a rich businesswoman.
The Grand Empress Dowager: "I can make you a princess and marry you to the Prince of Wuling."
The Grand Princess: "I can take you as my sworn younger sister and marry you to the Prince of Wuling."
Li Lingyi looked at the wealth and status within easy reach, then silently took two steps back. "I don't want any of that!"
Everyone asked, "Then what do you want?"
Li Lingyi lifted her chin and declared proudly, "I want every woman who longs for freedom to be able to leave her home. I want this splendid land to remain in the hands of our people!"
A heroine with a great love in her heart VS a hero devoted to his country.
They're both career-minded. Why rank them against each other?
Theme: Scholars protect Han civilization in their own way.
On This Day, I Ascended to the Clouds
The Bright Moon Leaves the Spring Mountains
The Seventh Star
Peach Blossoms Can't Buy Wine
Embroidered Spring Mountain
Inscription Beneath the Umbrella
Quiet Youth
The White Moonlight Rescue Plan
Longing to Meet Again in Jiangnan, Even in Our Old Age
Hao Yan's Married Life
If You Ever Find Yourself in a Rainy Jiangbei
Peaceful Music
Those who walk alone at night always need someone to hold a lamp, but not everyone can meet that lamplighter, and how many people walk alone on the journey of life.
Does Jiang Ling have a prototype?
I would like to make a suggestion, Madam, please use more enter characters. The layout is denser than other books, and it doesn't feel good to read.
Everyone has their own choice, we just have to be ourselves. But how many people in the world can be so sober?
Suddenly I saw the shadow of another person on Ouyang Xun
Perseverance is not an easy task in any era.
Instead of admiring someone, it's better to be that person yourself.
He just needs to be himself and not care about other people's mouthpieces. I totally agree with the author's point of view. ???
I will really cry for the literary character!!! So touching? The author's writing is so good~ She is really trying to clear Jiang Ling's name