chu state, fan ji, king zhuang, spring and autumn period, yu qiuzi

A Consort’s Wisdom Saved the King and His Kingdom (Part 2)

King Zhuang was very fond of the company of his minister Yu Qiuzi and he would spend endless days and nights in discussions with him. One day, after a court session, Fan Ji came to see King Zhuang. She asked Zhuang: “What is so important that made you forget to eat and sleep?” Zhuang replied ...

Emma Lu

King Zhuang of Chu.