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A collection of essays on the life theme of Qi Gong, a master of traditional Chinese culture, telling the story of his growth from an orphan to a great master. Qi Gong is known as the "Contemporary Calligraphy Saint". He edited "Manuscripts of Qing History" and annotated "Dream of Red Mansions". And his life is more exciting than his knowledge. He is the ninth generation grandson of Emperor Yongzheng and an orphan in troubled times. He only attended high school but worked as a professor at the university. He determined to be a painter and became a disciple of Qi Baishi, but he became famous for his calligraphy. He was initiated by the Panchen Lama and became a disciple of Master Yonghe Gongbai Puren, but he kept silent about it. He and his wife have an old-fashioned marriage, but he said that he has never regretted marrying her for decades... In this book, Qi Gong talks about ancient and modern times, the world, and art. Why don't you want to be named Aixinjueluo? Fighting Qianlong with Prince Hong Zhou, the tragedy of the Tongzhi Emperor's family, the yogurt Guangxu drank before his death, Prince Gong learning Tang poetry, Qi Baishi placing a coffin in the courtyard, Pu Xinshe and Zhang Daqian collaborating in painting, why Master Hongyi became a monk, the relationship between Yangzhou salt merchants and culture... Listen to the master's life experience, knowledge and mysteries, learn from the master's behavior, and start your own wise life.