Vancouver Love Forest

Author: (Qing) San Tai Guan Shan Zhen
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Publishing Date: 2002-05-01
Features: This book consists of multiple short stories. The titles in the upper volume include: Huayang Qiyu (Strange Encounter in Huayang), Zhang Yuhu Ji (This story is also included in "Yanjü Notes" under the title "Zhang Yuhu Stays at Nvzhen Temple"). Other titles in this volume include: Wanjiang Lou Ji (also known as "Liu Qiqing's Wanjiang Lou Ji"), Furong Ping Ji, Lianli Shu Ji, Lingyan Yu Xian (Encountering Immortals), and Jujing Yuan Ji. The titles in the second volume include: Pei Hang Yu Xian (Encountering Immortals), Qiuxiang Ting Ji, Fuqin Cheng Xian (Couple Becoming Immortals), Tian Zhu Yu Xue, Tingjing Yuan Ji, Tianzhi Xuyuan, Xiuniang Youhu (a storytelling, with the main text titled "Pei Xiuniang's Night Tour of West Lake"). The titles in the third volume include: Dongpo San Guo (Su Dongpo's Three Passes), Xiudu Ting Ji, Mai Fu Huaxie (Selling a Wife Turns into a Snake), Lianfang Lou Ji, Wang Sheng Qi Yuan (Wang's Strange Fate), Ganjie Lou Ji, and Huizhen Guo. The titles in the lower part of the first volume include: Zhongqing Li Ji (Collection of Love and Beauty). The titles in the second volume include: Bai Sheng San Miao Chuan (Bai's Three Marvels). The titles in the third volume include: Mi Lian Zhuan Ji (Searching for Lotus). The titles in the fourth volume include: Zhehu San Qi and Qingyi Qi Yin (Strange and Loyal Marriage). The titles in the fifth volume include: Tianyuan Qi Yuan (Heavenly Fate and Love). The titles in the sixth volume include: Chuanqi Ya Ji (Elegant Collection of Legends).
Content: Zhongqing Li Ji: At that time, the world was peaceful, and the people were prosperous. For a hundred years, there was no sound of swords and horses, nor sight of war drums and smoke. Truly a period of great peace, a time of harmony. Alas, if one lives in such times, lacking the longevity of the (Nanshan) mountains, one must fill the cup with the wine of the (Beihai). Believing that life is like light dust and weak grass, do not waste the beautiful scenery and good times. The autumn dew and spring flowers unfold before you—do not sigh over your fate. Recite a few poems to dispel worldly worries, drink three cups of wine to pass the days. Tapping chess pieces leisurely brings joy, slowly playing the jade zither adds to the delight. There is no need to overthink, just make the wind and moon your life. There was once a man named Gu Sheng, though his name is omitted. Originally from Guangdong, Qiongzhou. He was handsome and tall, knowledgeable in classics, and eloquent in speech—truly a distinguished figure among scholars.