The Underdog Romance of the Scholar and the Beauty
A thousand years ago, he was Zhang Sheng, a brilliantly talented yet impoverished "graduate student"; she was Cui Yingying, the daughter of a prime minister, a stunning beauty from a wealthy family who found herself trapped in difficult circumstances.
A chance encounter at a Buddhist temple, a mesmerizing glance, and two parallel lines that should never have crossed became intertwined by the red thread of destiny.
With enemies at the gates and the realm in chaos, a promise that "whoever can drive away the enemy forces shall have Yingying's hand in marriage" thrust the poor scholar onto fate's stage.
Is this a tale of heroic rescue, or misplaced devotion?
When her mother's authority, class prejudice, and the interference of a fiancé loom like three mountains overhead, can they break through the shackles of worldly constraints?
The "ultimate wingwoman" Hong Niang joins the fray, outwitting the old madam, cleverly passing notes, and cheering for the couple every step of the way!
From "untouchable goddess" to "rebellious girl," Cui Yingying awakens for love.
From "lovesick top student" to "rising court official," Zhang Sheng achieves success for love.
This is the true account of an ancient scholar's pursuit of his beloved, and an anthem of youth rebelling against fate in pursuit of freedom. When poetry becomes love letters, when waiting ferments into fine wine, the moonlight of the western chamber will ultimately illuminate the hearts of these star-crossed lovers.
