玉樓春   By: Baiyundaoren

玉樓春 is a beautifully written novel that immerses readers in the captivating world of ancient China. Baiyundaoren's descriptive prose brings to life the opulent setting of the imperial palace, where drama and intrigue abound.

The characters are intricately drawn, each with their own motivations and secrets that drive the plot forward. The protagonist, a clever and resourceful young woman, navigates the treacherous waters of court politics with grace and determination. Her relationships with other characters are complex and fraught with tension, adding depth to the story.

The novel is filled with lush imagery and poetic language, creating a vivid and sensory reading experience. The author's attention to detail in depicting the customs and traditions of the time period adds authenticity to the narrative.

Overall, 玉樓春 is a compelling and atmospheric novel that will transport readers to a different time and place. Fans of historical fiction and Chinese literature will thoroughly enjoy this rich and engaging story.

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　　詩曰： 　　古人形似獸，皆有大聖德。 　　今人面似人，獸心不可測。 　　雖笑未必和，雖哭未必戚。 　　但結口頭交，腹裡棘。 　　話說大唐代宗年間，都城三百里外，有個集賢村月浦橋，住一位官人，姓邵名玉 ，號卞嘉，取卞和璧獻之義。父拜銓部少宰，母封二品夫人，垂髫入洋，椿萱並凋。 十五歲上娶了太史方定隆小姐為妻，十六歲便生一位男子。是五月端午日生的，因天 中節，取名天節。只是關煞太重，難於撫養，為此將他穿了兩耳，戴了金環，這都不 在話下。 　　單提邵卞嘉，雖是書香之家，卻淡於功名二字，好的是歌詞詠詩，慕的是齊孟嘗 君一派。所以家中座客常滿，聲氣嚶鳴的何止千百。因此人號他叫做小孟嘗。一日偶 值二月念五日。東京風俗，這一日不分男女，俱在郊外踏青遊戲，叫做撲蝶會。邵卞 嘉就吩咐蒼頭預備酒席，往郊外先占一塊有趣有景的山場，邀了二三個名妓，同幾位 詩酒朋友，車馬紛紛前去遊樂。正所謂花笑春風，駕啼麗日。這些男女，老的少的， 俏的俊的，濃妝的淡抹的，攜手並肩�... Continue reading book >>