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A luminous gathering unfolds in the celestial realm, where the Queen Mother of the West presides over a grand banquet attended by an eclectic host of deities—flower, fruit, grain and herb fairies, as well as the enigmatic female embodiment of the North Star. Their radiant procession, accompanied by colorful clouds and mystic lights, sets the stage for a dazzling celebration that intertwines divine ceremony with playful rivalry.
Amid the opulent feasting, the fairies debate the delicate balance of nature’s order, arguing over when blossoms should unfurl and whether mortal influence can sway celestial mandates. Their witty exchanges reveal a world where etiquette, duty, and imagination collide, offering listeners a richly woven tapestry of mythic intrigue and subtle social commentary. The tale invites you into a realm where the extraordinary and the everyday coexist, promising a captivating journey through ancient imagination.
Language
zh
Duration
~7 hours (427K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Dec 11, 2007
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for the classic novel Flowers in the Mirror, this Qing dynasty writer blended fantasy, satire, and sharp social observation. He was also a serious student of language, bringing a scholar’s ear for words to his fiction.
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