
A talented young scholar from a once‑prominent family, Shuang Xing is celebrated for both his sharp mind and striking looks. Though suitors line up at his doorstep, he rebuffs each match, insisting that marriage must be more than a convenient alliance—it must be a meeting of hearts and minds. His mother, eager to secure the family’s future, pushes him toward an advantageous union, but he remains steadfast, believing true companionship cannot be forced.
Resolute to find his “destined partner,” Shuang Xing sets out on a journey across the southern provinces, accompanied by his loyal friends. Along winding mountain paths and bustling river towns, he encounters scholars, poets, and the fleeting beauty of the landscape, all while testing his ideals against the realities of a world where beauty and talent are often separated. His quest becomes a delicate balance of duty, curiosity, and the hope that somewhere ahead lies the perfect match his spirit truly recognizes.
Language
zh
Duration
~1 hours (89K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2008-01-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known by a pen name whose real identity remains uncertain, this early Qing novelist and publisher is linked with some of the best-known Chinese "scholar-and-beauty" romances. The mystery around the person behind the name only adds to the appeal of the work.
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