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As Gu Jian's voice faded, scenes from the story unfolded slowly in the minds of those present, like a scroll painting.
As literary talents, everyone present understood the meaning of the poems.
"Emperor Han (Emperor Xuanzong of Tang) was fond of women and had been searching for an exceptionally beautiful woman for many years of ruling the country, but he could not find one."
The Yang family had a daughter who had just come of age and was extremely beautiful. She was kept in seclusion and no one knew of her unparalleled beauty.
Her natural beauty and captivating charm made it difficult for her to remain unknown to the world, and she soon became one of Emperor Xuanzong's concubines.
When she turned around and smiled, she was captivating and charming; all the concubines paled in comparison.
When the spring chill was still in the air, the emperor granted her permission to bathe in Huaqing Pool, where the warm spring water washed over her alabaster-like skin.
With the help of her maids, she appeared delicate and graceful, like a lotus emerging from the water, and thus began to receive the emperor's favor.
Her hair was like clouds, her face like a flower, and she wore a golden hairpin. In the warm hibiscus-scented tent, she spent the spring night with the emperor.
Deeply in love, I lament the brevity of the spring night; I slept soundly until the sun was high in the sky. The emperor, deeply enamored with the tender embrace of his children, ceased holding court in the mornings.
I am so busy with the Emperor’s favor that I have no time to spare. In the spring, I accompany the Emperor on outings, and every night I enjoy his special favor.
The imperial harem was filled with beauties, yet she alone enjoyed the emperor's favor.
She dresses up in the golden palace, and every night she flirts with the king, never leaving his side. After a banquet in the jade tower, her intoxication adds to her charm.
Her brothers and sisters were granted land because of her, and the Yang family became a source of great pride and envy.
This caused parents all over the world to change their minds and begin to value having girls over having boys..."
The talented men present were astonished.
Without a doubt, these images depict the love life of Emperor Han and Consort Yang.
It also describes how beautiful Yang Guifei was.
Furthermore, both "From then on, the emperor no longer held court in the morning" and "The emperor could not get enough of looking at her all day long" seem to be criticizing the protagonist in the poem for neglecting state affairs for the sake of Yang Guifei (Yang family's daughter).
However, is it really appropriate for a love poem to depict the protagonist neglecting state affairs for love?
Even though the language is quite ornate.
But it always feels like it's praising and promoting power.
Their values don't seem to align quite well.
But the next second, as Gu Jian's voice fell, they were suddenly shocked.
"The drums of Yuyang shook the earth, shattering the 'Rainbow Skirt and Feathered Robe' dance."
The deafening war drums of the Yuyang rebellion shattered the melody of the "Rainbow Feather Garment Dance" in the palace!
This means that a rebellion has broken out in the country.
Upon hearing this, everyone present felt a chill run down their spines.
They opened their eyes wide and belatedly realized that this was not a praise of imperial power.
This is a narrative poem.
The above is a part of the story and the poem.
Because the emperor was fond of beautiful women and neglected state affairs, the people rose up in rebellion, and the country was thrown into chaos.
The story is about love, but it also carries a critique of reality and imperial power. The love story of Yang Guifei and Emperor Xuanzong of Tang unfolds against this backdrop.
This also makes the poem seem even grander.
Realizing this, the talented men present all showed expressions of remorse.
Previously, they had all misunderstood each other.
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