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In the 23rd year of the Daoguang reign (A.D. 1844), Yang Mai arrived at the Ministry of Rites …

Life moves like drifting clouds and flowing water — sometimes with the wind, sometimes against the tide. We …

In ancient China, some monks were said to possess extraordinary powers — the ability to foresee events, heal …

The peacock flies southeast, pausing every five miles. At thirteen, she wove fine silk; at fourteen, she learned …

In the Qing Dynasty, there was a scholar named Zeng Yuanhai (1797-1833), from Min County in today’s Fujian …

Wealth falling from the sky During the Qing Dynasty, a villager named Wei Qisheng lived in a village …

Do you believe in divination, that destiny can be foretold — and even rewritten? Amid the turbulent years …

The world is vast and full of wonders. Some people can embark on a journey at a moment’s …

In uncertain times, many people turn to fortune-tellers in search of hope. In times of success, they seek …

Tao Shu, a native of Anhua, Hunan Province, was an important official and scholar during the Daoguang period …