The Complete Tale of the Four Great Romantic Scholars (Complete Four Volumes)

Author: Wen Yuan
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: The Four Great Romantic Scholars – Ji Xiaolan – He possesses sharp wit, a free-spirited nature, and holds a prominent position in the officialdom, earning widespread admiration. He often accompanies the emperor. With a carefree attitude, he enjoys life in the company of beauty and poetry, looking down upon fame and fortune as mere filth, embodying a truly romantic and unrestrained charm. He is both witty and willful, a wise figure in the political arena.
Among the Four Great Romantic Scholars – Zheng Banqiao was born during the Qing Dynasty and ranked first among the Eight Eccentric Masters of Yangzhou. He excelled in poetry, calligraphy, and painting, possessing extraordinary talent from birth and a naturally romantic disposition.
Ji Xiaolan, also known as Yun, was born into a wealthy family in Hebei during the early years of the Yongzheng Emperor. Legend has it that a naked young girl was vaguely seen amidst a fireball, attracting the pursuit of the townspeople. The girl vanished in an instant, transforming into an extraordinary talent. Thus, she was suspected of being a reincarnation of a fire spirit. With his extraordinary talent, he conquered the literary world of his time and quickly became a highly favored figure at the emperor’s court. He was commissioned to compile the Siku Quanshu (Complete Collection of the Four Treasuries), leaving behind a precious spiritual legacy for future generations. His fascinating anecdotes continue to be widely discussed to this day.
Tang Bohu was naturally gifted with extraordinary talent and a sharp intellect. Originally named Tang Yin, he was born in Wu County, Suzhou, during the Ming Dynasty. He was born with a brilliant mind and an easygoing, romantic personality.
Liu Yong, styled Qiqing and known as Sanbian, was the son of Liu Yi, the Minister of the Ministry of Works during the Southern Tang Dynasty. From a young age, he was exceptionally intelligent and earned the reputation of a prodigy. Later, he entered the capital and became renowned for a time.