"The Unfinished Fan Moon" is an ancient romance novel set in Suzhou gardens. It tells the story of the ancient garden restorer Wang Dazhong and the female painter Wang Xiaojie who got married because of half a fan, got to know each other through pen and ink, and fell in love because of life and death.
A bond of close friendship stemming from painting
In the misty rain Canglang Pavilion, Wang Dazhong found the unfinished fan left by Wang Xiaojie. The lotus in the painting is dripping with dew, and there is half an inscription, which hides the mystery of the Jiuqu Bridge site. The two got to know each other because of painting. From garden restoration to the inheritance of calligraphy and painting, from "Garden Ye" to "Long Things Zhi", they discovered that each other is a rare interpreter in this troubled world.
A deep love race against time
Just when Hongye was writing poems and secretly feeling emotional, Wang Xiaojie suffered from a congenital heart attack. On the hospital bed, she forced her sick body to complete the last two scenes of the Four Seasons Fan, coughing up blood and staining the winter snow, leaving behind the final painting of "Wind, Flowers, Snow and Moon". Wang Dazhong kept her last wish of "repairing Canglang Pavilion" and worked hard for three years to finally restore the ancient garden to its splendor.
An eternity beyond life and death
The story unfolds in four volumes of "Wind, Flowers, Snow and Moon", exploring the eternity of beauty and the immortality of love through garden restoration, calligraphy and painting inheritance, and poetry singing. The final reveal: The deepest lovesickness is the beauty that allows the loved one to cherish and continue to exist in this world.
The work combines classical chapter style and modern narrative, with elegant diction and profound artistic conception. It is not only a love tragedy, but also an elegy and hymn dedicated to Jiangnan gardens, traditional art and cultural inheritance. Suitable for readers who love ancient literature, traditional culture and affectionate stories.
The story in this book is purely fictitious, and the background and characters have no historical basis.
[Storyteller's Conclusion] Dear readers, this is the end of "The Unfinished Fan". These ten chapters of the book describe a romantic relationship, a life-and-death relationship, and a lovesickness that transcends time and space. Wang Xiaojie passed away, and Wang Dazhong was dejected. However, the Canglang Pavilion needs to be repaired, his painting skills need to be passed on, and his life needs to continue. Perhaps the true eternity lies not in staying together forever, but in remembering each other; not in sharing our heads together, but in sharing this heart.
[Postscript] There is a follow-up to this story: How did Wang Dazhong complete the restoration of Canglang Pavilion? How did Shen Suxin inherit her painting skills? What new story will that little fan bring out? This is all for later. If I have the opportunity, I will tell you in detail. At this moment, please remember - there was once a woman named Wang Xiaojie in this world, who loved, painted, and lived; there was also a craftsman named Wang Dazhong who kept his promise, passed on his skills, and misses her. That's enough.
A volume of poems about romance, flowers, snow and moon, contains ten chapters of poems about life and death.
The garden pavilion can stay there forever in spring, and the bottom of the fan can stay there forever when it is not painted.
[Storyteller's Conclusion] Dear readers, Wang Xiaojie made a vow before the Buddha, which was clearly to explain his future affairs. Wang Dazhong escaped from prison, but he might not be able to catch up with him for the last time. Can those three "Nine Turns of Resurrection Pills" restore the soul? Is it possible to regain time in this windy and frosty journey? But Lu Wenyuan left sadly, Zhou Mochan generously helped, Master Huijing solved the mystery... How will all kinds of cause and effect be resolved? If you want to know what happened next, listen to the explanation in the next chapter.
[Next Chapter Preview] Chapter 10: Jade bones are buried in loess, and spring returns in plain clothes. Let's see if Wang Dazhong can get back in time? Where does the Four Seasons Fan end up? And what will it look like when the restoration of Canglang Pavilion is completed? Please listen to the breakdown next time.
[Storyteller's Conclusion] Dear readers, this blood-taking incident has gone through many twists and turns, but in the end, it failed to exchange for the beauty's health. Wang Dazhong was seriously injured and had yet to recover, but he had to go north again to face the uncertain future. Wang Xiaojie lingered on the sick bed, and medicine and stone accompanied him from then on. This farewell, the mountains are high and the rivers are long, may we meet again? What kind of heart-wrenching thoughts are hidden in those eight unopened monthly letters? If you want to know what happened next, listen to the explanation in the next chapter.
[Next Chapter Preview] Chapter 9: Mo Chan talks about cause and effect, Huijing explains the meaning of Zen. Let's see how Wang Xiaojie comprehends life and death during his illness? Then what kind of puzzle will the old monk of Hanshan Temple give you? As the situation in the capital changes, what kind of test will Wang Dazhong face? Please listen to the breakdown next time.
[Storyteller's Conclusion] Dear readers, although this four-season fan was completed, it was at the cost of hard work. Wang Xiaojie is seriously ill, which is clearly a sign of recovery. The matter of taking blood is imminent, what choice will Wang Dazhong make? Lu Wenyuan sadly withdraws, will there be any changes again? And the deadline for the capital is approaching. How will this dilemma of love and justice end? If you want to know what happened next, listen to the explanation in the next chapter.
[Next Chapter Preview] Chapter 8: Calibrating the calamity of life and death, guarding the lonely lantern for a long night. Let's look at the day of blood collection, how did Wang Xiaojie discover the truth? Can that bowl of blood be saved? Please listen to the breakdown next time.
[Storyteller's Conclusion] Dear readers, although this operation is temporarily completed, the crisis is still not resolved. The period of March is like a hanging sword, and heartache is a difficult time. Wang Dazhong resolutely agreed to take blood, but Wang Xiaojie's letter sternly prevented him. Can this life-and-death love move God? So is Lu Wenyuan sincere in his search for medicine, or does he have other agendas? As for the capital, how should we deal with the crime of delay? If you want to know what happened next, listen to the explanation in the next chapter.
[Next Chapter Preview] Chapter 7: The four seasons are painted on the snow window, and the final strokes become a legacy. Let's see how Wang Xiaojie completed the last scene of Four Seasons Fan on his sickbed? What kind of affection will be placed on the winter snow stained by coughing up blood? Please listen to the breakdown next time
[Storyteller's Epilogue] Dear readers, this autumn rain farewell and the expressive feelings are most heart-breaking. Wang Dazhong goes north to the capital, and Wang Xiaojie's life or death is uncertain. What kind of affectionate instructions are hidden in the twelve moon letters? What is the success or failure of the technique of opening the chest to renew the pulse? And how many disturbances will be caused by the emperor's envoys from the capital, the entanglement between the Lu family, and the kindness between master and apprentice? If you want to know what happened next, listen to the explanation in the next chapter.
[Next Chapter Preview] Chapter 6: The disease starts suddenly like autumn, and there are clues in the hospital. Let's look at the success or failure of the operation. How will Wang Xiaojie live or die? How will those twelve monthly letters affect the lovesickness between the two places? Please listen to the breakdown next time.
[Storyteller's Conclusion] Dear readers, this Mid-Autumn Festival night is supposed to be a time for reunion, but things have happened one after another. Wang Xiaojie is ill at home, and Wang Dazhong's family is in trouble. Now another urgent letter calls him late at night. So who is waiting for you in "Who are you sitting with?" Is it the truth, or is it a trap? And between mentorship and love, imperial orders and promises, how will Wang Dazhong choose in these three days? If you want to know what happened next, listen to the explanation in the next chapter.
[Next Chapter Preview] Chapter 5: Beijing and China pass on their legacy, and the two places miss each other. Let's see if Wang Dazhong goes north, how is Wang Xiaojie's condition, and what methods Lu Wenyuan will use? What amazing secrets will be revealed in an unsent letter? Please listen to the breakdown next time.
[Storyteller's Conclusion] Dear readers, this alliance of red leaves and oath of green mountains can be said to be deeply affectionate and righteous. However, Wang Xiaojie's slight cough showed signs of illness. Lu Wenyuan continued to pester him, and the capital came again. This seems to be a moment of love, but in fact there is a turbulent undercurrent. Wang Dazhong turned down a future to keep his promise, but where will the promise itself take him? If you want to know what happened next, listen to the explanation in the next chapter.
[Next Chapter Preview] Chapter 4: Night visit to Master Wang's garden, cinnamon wine and a plain fan. Let's see how the two of them talk to each other under the Mid-Autumn Moon. What kind of affectionate promises will be elicited by that pot of osmanthus wine and the four-season fan? Please listen to the breakdown next time.
[Storyteller's conclusion] Dear readers, this Wang Dazhong and Wang Xiaojie have become close friends in writing after a while. However, Mrs. Qian intervened and Zhao Mingyuan went south to press. Wang Dazhong faced the choice of going north. So what kind of story will happen at the Huqiu Painting Group? The promise on the fan and the promise of restoration, maybe both? If you want to know what happened next, listen to the explanation in the next chapter.
[Next Chapter Preview] Chapter 3: Guanyunfeng writes about the red leaves, when feelings arise secretly. Let's look at the Huqiu Painting Group. How did the two of them travel and paint together? What kind of love does the poem written on a red leaf bring about? Please listen to the breakdown next time.
[Storyteller's Epilogue] Dear readers, will Wang Dazhong meet Wang Xiaojie again on his way to painting? What kind of story is hidden in the second half of "Linjiang Immortal"? What secrets from the previous dynasty can be revealed from the difference in the bridge location on the fan? If you want to know what happens next, listen to the explanation next time.
[Next episode preview] Episode 2: Listening to Yuxuan discuss art, and become close friends for the first time. Let's see how Wang Dazhong returned to painting and discussed Taoism. Why was Wang Xiaojie frightened when he saw the painting? Then what kind of fate will happen in Tingyuxuan?
[Storyteller's Conclusion] Dear readers, this is the end of "The Unfinished Fan". These ten chapters of the book describe a romantic relationship, a life-and-death relationship, and a lovesickness that transcends time and space. Wang Xiaojie passed away, and Wang Dazhong was dejected. However, the Canglang Pavilion needs to be repaired, his painting skills need to be passed on, and his life needs to continue. Perhaps the true eternity lies not in staying together forever, but in remembering each other; not in sharing our heads together, but in sharing this heart. [Postscript] There is a follow-up to this story: How did Wang Dazhong complete the restoration of Canglang Pavilion? How did Shen Suxin inherit her painting skills? What new story will that little fan bring out? This is all for later. If I have the opportunity, I will tell you in detail. At this moment, please remember - there was once a woman named Wang Xiaojie in this world, who loved, painted, and lived; there was also a craftsman named Wang Dazhong who kept his promise, passed on his skills, and misses her. That's enough. A volume of poems about romance, flowers, snow and moon, contains ten chapters of poems about life and death. The garden pavilion can stay there forever in spring, and the bottom of the fan can stay there forever when it is not painted.
[Storyteller's Conclusion] Dear readers, Wang Xiaojie made a vow before the Buddha, which was clearly to explain his future affairs. Wang Dazhong escaped from prison, but he might not be able to catch up with him for the last time. Can those three "Nine Turns of Resurrection Pills" restore the soul? Is it possible to regain time in this windy and frosty journey? But Lu Wenyuan left sadly, Zhou Mochan generously helped, Master Huijing solved the mystery... How will all kinds of cause and effect be resolved? If you want to know what happened next, listen to the explanation in the next chapter. [Next Chapter Preview] Chapter 10: Jade bones are buried in loess, and spring returns in plain clothes. Let's see if Wang Dazhong can get back in time? Where does the Four Seasons Fan end up? And what will it look like when the restoration of Canglang Pavilion is completed? Please listen to the breakdown next time.
[Storyteller's Conclusion] Dear readers, this blood-taking incident has gone through many twists and turns, but in the end, it failed to exchange for the beauty's health. Wang Dazhong was seriously injured and had yet to recover, but he had to go north again to face the uncertain future. Wang Xiaojie lingered on the sick bed, and medicine and stone accompanied him from then on. This farewell, the mountains are high and the rivers are long, may we meet again? What kind of heart-wrenching thoughts are hidden in those eight unopened monthly letters? If you want to know what happened next, listen to the explanation in the next chapter. [Next Chapter Preview] Chapter 9: Mo Chan talks about cause and effect, Huijing explains the meaning of Zen. Let's see how Wang Xiaojie comprehends life and death during his illness? Then what kind of puzzle will the old monk of Hanshan Temple give you? As the situation in the capital changes, what kind of test will Wang Dazhong face? Please listen to the breakdown next time.
[Storyteller's Conclusion] Dear readers, although this four-season fan was completed, it was at the cost of hard work. Wang Xiaojie is seriously ill, which is clearly a sign of recovery. The matter of taking blood is imminent, what choice will Wang Dazhong make? Lu Wenyuan sadly withdraws, will there be any changes again? And the deadline for the capital is approaching. How will this dilemma of love and justice end? If you want to know what happened next, listen to the explanation in the next chapter. [Next Chapter Preview] Chapter 8: Calibrating the calamity of life and death, guarding the lonely lantern for a long night. Let's look at the day of blood collection, how did Wang Xiaojie discover the truth? Can that bowl of blood be saved? Please listen to the breakdown next time.
[Storyteller's Conclusion] Dear readers, although this operation is temporarily completed, the crisis is still not resolved. The period of March is like a hanging sword, and heartache is a difficult time. Wang Dazhong resolutely agreed to take blood, but Wang Xiaojie's letter sternly prevented him. Can this life-and-death love move God? So is Lu Wenyuan sincere in his search for medicine, or does he have other agendas? As for the capital, how should we deal with the crime of delay? If you want to know what happened next, listen to the explanation in the next chapter. [Next Chapter Preview] Chapter 7: The four seasons are painted on the snow window, and the final strokes become a legacy. Let's see how Wang Xiaojie completed the last scene of Four Seasons Fan on his sickbed? What kind of affection will be placed on the winter snow stained by coughing up blood? Please listen to the breakdown next time
[Storyteller's Epilogue] Dear readers, this autumn rain farewell and the expressive feelings are most heart-breaking. Wang Dazhong goes north to the capital, and Wang Xiaojie's life or death is uncertain. What kind of affectionate instructions are hidden in the twelve moon letters? What is the success or failure of the technique of opening the chest to renew the pulse? And how many disturbances will be caused by the emperor's envoys from the capital, the entanglement between the Lu family, and the kindness between master and apprentice? If you want to know what happened next, listen to the explanation in the next chapter. [Next Chapter Preview] Chapter 6: The disease starts suddenly like autumn, and there are clues in the hospital. Let's look at the success or failure of the operation. How will Wang Xiaojie live or die? How will those twelve monthly letters affect the lovesickness between the two places? Please listen to the breakdown next time.
[Storyteller's Conclusion] Dear readers, this Mid-Autumn Festival night is supposed to be a time for reunion, but things have happened one after another. Wang Xiaojie is ill at home, and Wang Dazhong's family is in trouble. Now another urgent letter calls him late at night. So who is waiting for you in "Who are you sitting with?" Is it the truth, or is it a trap? And between mentorship and love, imperial orders and promises, how will Wang Dazhong choose in these three days? If you want to know what happened next, listen to the explanation in the next chapter. [Next Chapter Preview] Chapter 5: Beijing and China pass on their legacy, and the two places miss each other. Let's see if Wang Dazhong goes north, how is Wang Xiaojie's condition, and what methods Lu Wenyuan will use? What amazing secrets will be revealed in an unsent letter? Please listen to the breakdown next time.
[Storyteller's Conclusion] Dear readers, this alliance of red leaves and oath of green mountains can be said to be deeply affectionate and righteous. However, Wang Xiaojie's slight cough showed signs of illness. Lu Wenyuan continued to pester him, and the capital came again. This seems to be a moment of love, but in fact there is a turbulent undercurrent. Wang Dazhong turned down a future to keep his promise, but where will the promise itself take him? If you want to know what happened next, listen to the explanation in the next chapter. [Next Chapter Preview] Chapter 4: Night visit to Master Wang's garden, cinnamon wine and a plain fan. Let's see how the two of them talk to each other under the Mid-Autumn Moon. What kind of affectionate promises will be elicited by that pot of osmanthus wine and the four-season fan? Please listen to the breakdown next time.
[Storyteller's conclusion] Dear readers, this Wang Dazhong and Wang Xiaojie have become close friends in writing after a while. However, Mrs. Qian intervened and Zhao Mingyuan went south to press. Wang Dazhong faced the choice of going north. So what kind of story will happen at the Huqiu Painting Group? The promise on the fan and the promise of restoration, maybe both? If you want to know what happened next, listen to the explanation in the next chapter. [Next Chapter Preview] Chapter 3: Guanyunfeng writes about the red leaves, when feelings arise secretly. Let's look at the Huqiu Painting Group. How did the two of them travel and paint together? What kind of love does the poem written on a red leaf bring about? Please listen to the breakdown next time.
[Storyteller's Epilogue] Dear readers, will Wang Dazhong meet Wang Xiaojie again on his way to painting? What kind of story is hidden in the second half of "Linjiang Immortal"? What secrets from the previous dynasty can be revealed from the difference in the bridge location on the fan? If you want to know what happens next, listen to the explanation next time. [Next episode preview] Episode 2: Listening to Yuxuan discuss art, and become close friends for the first time. Let's see how Wang Dazhong returned to painting and discussed Taoism. Why was Wang Xiaojie frightened when he saw the painting? Then what kind of fate will happen in Tingyuxuan?