burial place, cheat, chen guorui, deception, greed, honor, integrity, principle, standoff, wang sheng

How 2 Old Men Settled a Grave Injustice

There was a rich man named Chen Guorui in Wangjiang County, Shuzhou (now known as Wangjiang, Anhui). He started working by smelting iron ore and eventually became extremely wealthy. He wanted to find an auspicious burial place for his mother. After the news spread, feng shui masters came one after another, offering to divine an ...

Emma Lu

A Chinese cemetery.

The Tale of a Teenage Bodyguard: A Journey of Bravery and Skill

During the last years of Emperor Qianlong’s reign and the early years of Emperor Jiaqing in the Qing Dynasty, the land was in turmoil. Bandits were rampant, and those who traveled, especially in the northern regions, often did so with trepidation. Anyone carrying silver and valuables would invariably seek the protection of a skilled bodyguard. ...

Max Lu

A black donkey waiting in the countryside wearing a traditional saddle and saddlebag.

The Wisdom of Young Emperor Sun Liang: A Tale From the Three Kingdoms Era

Over 1700 years ago, during the Three Kingdoms era, a tale unfolded surrounding the 10-year-old emperor of the Wu Kingdom, Sun Liang. Sun Liang was the youngest son of Sun Quan, the founding emperor of Wu. From a very young age, Sun Liang showcased extraordinary intelligence. By the age of three or four, he began ...

Max Lu

A tree standing out in the water of a lake at sunset with a purple glow across the landscape.

The Wise Judgment of Zhao He: An Ancient Chinese Tale of Justice

In ancient China’s governance system, local officials could only exercise authority within their territories. Once they crossed the boundaries of their jurisdiction, they had no permission to handle cases beyond their region. An exemplary official in Jiangyin When Emperor Luzong of the Tang Dynasty had just ascended the throne, Zhao He served as the county ...

Mikel Davis

Pink plum blossom.

Historical Tale From China: Murong Yanchao Outsmarts a Swindler

During the Later Han Dynasty (947-950), Yunzhou’s leading commander, Murong Yanchao, was celebrated for his exceptional wit and knack for capturing thieves. His reputation was unparalleled. A thriving pawnshop under the midday sun In the heart of Yunzhou City, there stood a bustling pawnshop of considerable size, renowned for its flourishing business and impeccable reputation. ...

Mikel Davis

The tower in Kaiyuan Temple with cherry blossoms.

6 Factors That Can End Your Marriage

Falling in love and getting married is easy. What is tough in marriage is to remain married. Simple misunderstandings and certain unwanted behaviors can easily put an end to marriage within a short time no matter how loving the couple was previously. 6 things that can end your marriage 1. Deception in marriage Relationships are ...

Emma Lu

Couple on a bicycle.