Great Qing courtesan Li Airu

Author: Gao Yang
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: The Famous Courtesan Li Airu is published by United Press. During the Tongzhi era of the Qing Dynasty, the famous scholar Hong Jun traveled to Yantai and met the renowned courtesan Li Airu there. They swore eternal love and became close friends. Li Airu spent her entire fortune to help Hong Jun succeed in the imperial examinations, and the Tongzhi Emperor personally selected Hong Jun as the top scholar (Zhuangyuan) in the empire. However, "great fame often brings misfortune," and just as he was about to formally marry Li Airu after achieving this great honor, he provoked a major scandal in the capital... ...The Scholar's Wife, A Dream of Yellow Barley; A Swift Death, Lingering Soul. The Famous Courtesan Li Airu is a historical masterpiece by the renowned historical novelist Gao Yang. The Scholar's Wife, A Dream of Yellow Barley; A Swift Death, Lingering Soul. Li Airu, a noblewoman who fell into the world of courtesans,, became the chief courtesan in the prosperous Qing-era city of Yantai. With her sharp eyes, she recognized Hong Jun's talent and helped him win the imperial examinations, earning the title "The Scholar's Wife." Unbeknownst to her, from Jin Yu Nu to Du Shiniang, throughout history, women have always been the victims of unfaithful lovers.