Chinese Folk Clever couplets and interesting stories

Author: Yiren
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: The book includes the following content:
Joint couplet in the sea;
The Emperor was also at a loss;
Joint couplet for decades;
Couplet cleverly matches marital fate;
Advice to have a drink too;
Joint couplet ends the main examiner;
Child’s couplet expresses aspirations;
Old scholar finds a wife;
Younger brother fulfills elder brother’s wish;
Forces himself into embarrassment;
Witty response to Liao envoy;
Asking for directions fails and is asked instead;
Talented woman humbles scholar;
Cleverly explains dual couplet;
Adding words to make a lucky couplet;
Monk’s quick wit;
Minister’s family lineage;
One-word teacher;
Central figure’s talent withdraws troops;
Bride’s clever trick;
Wang Yang;
Commoner can also boast like a king;
Cobbler and lacquer worker teach scholars;
Smart servant’s witty responses;
Jokes on the school inspector.