Jing Chen Huanying Lu (Volume 1, Volume 2)

Author: Zhang Henshu
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Brothels and courtesans, unscrupulous scholars and courtesans, government officials and politicians, wealthy and noble families, all sorts of people come together to form a chaotic society, unfolding a vast dark curtain—The destitute scholar Li Fengji, recommended by others to seek employment in the capital. However, finding a job is incredibly difficult, facing repeated setbacks and having no means to support himself. In the turbulent life, he gradually discovers the secrets of becoming an official and getting rich. Thus, he uses all kinds of base tricks, climbing to the heights by associating with high officials and nobles, seeking a minor position under the powerful official Tang Yanmen. He then abuses his power, committing all kinds of evil deeds and enriching himself. Suddenly, Tang Yanmen suffers a catastrophic political failure, and his surrounding rabble also scatters like monkeys when the tree falls.