Who is this beautiful woman who made Su Dongpo’s heart flutter with the desire to compare West Lake to Xizi?
Drinking on the Lake After the First Clear Rain “:” Only when the water is shimmering and clear can it be beautiful, and when the mountains are misty and rainy, it is also strange. If you want to compare West Lake to Xizi, heavy makeup and light makeup are always suitable
This poem is widely known and has been passed down from generation to generation. It was written by Su Dongpo when he was an official in Hangzhou. It is not surprising that a generation of literary giants can write freely, and the beautiful scenery of West Lake in Hangzhou is vividly portrayed on paper. But the next sentence shifts the focus and compares the scenery of West Lake to Xizi. What does Xizi refer to? In ancient times, Xizi referred to beautiful women. The beautiful scenery of West Lake and the delicate makeup of the beauty are always so harmonious, and the extraordinary metaphor gives us infinite room for imagination. So, who is this beauty that makes Su Dongpo’s heart flutter?
In the ancient Tang and Song dynasties, it was normal for great poets to drink and enjoy poetry, and to go to brothels. Moreover, many courtesans were pure and virtuous, only selling their arts and not their bodies. During Su Dongpo’s two terms in Hangzhou, he could be said to have read countless women, but what caught his heart was a courtesan who was popular throughout Hangzhou at that time, and she was none other than Wang Chaoyun.
Wang Chaoyun was a child from a poor family, not noble in stature, and fell into a brothel due to poverty in his childhood. But Chao Yun was determined to change himself, devoted himself to learning dance and literature, and studied poetry and songs. In just a few years, he went from being illiterate to becoming a famous Kabuki in Hangzhou city. Of course, a child prostitute refers to a minor, which shows how much effort Chaoyun has put into her studies. With the accumulation of knowledge, she has become more and more elegant and beautiful. As soon as she became famous, many men thought of her, but Chaoyun did not accept guests. She was preserving her chastity and waiting for a beautiful love. Yeah, who wouldn’t expect a young girl to meet Prince Charming? And Chaoyun’s fate changed from Su Dongpo’s appointment to Hangzhou.
Su Dongpo served as the governor of Hangzhou in 1089, when he was already 52 years old. Prior to this, he had experienced the loss of his wife, father, remarriage, and setbacks in his career. Perhaps a man who has experienced too much will be able to tolerate it. Su Dongpo, who came to Hangzhou, seems to have indulged himself even more. Among the many famous courtesans, Su Dongpo had a lot of contact with qin opera. There are many good stories circulating among the people, and there are also many poems about qin opera that have been passed down. But in the end, Su Dongpo still took Chaoyun as his concubine, which shows that Chaoyun touched the long lost feelings in Su Dongpo’s heart, and Su Dongpo’s love found a home. And Qin Cao, on the other hand, is just a soulmate who can resonate with Su Dongpo’s spirit. The act of giving up love is truly heartbreaking and beyond one’s control!
To the West Lake than the west, as richly adorned or plainly dressed. It can be seen that Su Dongpo had such a fondness and affection for Chaoyun. In fact, Chaoyun was indeed a virtuous wife and mother, and she was also moved by Su Dongpo’s talent. And Qin Cao’s choice to leave, Qin Cao would rather sacrifice his emotions, give up and bless, this is also love, and it is great love! History will forever remember these two women, who made Su Dongpo the eternal figure!
Later, Su Dongpo was exiled to Mizhou. On the day before leaving Hangzhou, he saw Qincao for the last time, and Chaoyun followed Su Dongpo. In the following decade, Su Dongpo suffered many setbacks, and Chao Yun never left until Su Dongpo’s death. Chao Yun then retired to the countryside, suffering from depression and illness at the age of 34. Su Dongpo did not misjudge the person. Wang Chaoyun is his soulmate, even if he travels to the ends of the earth for you, and even if he goes to hell, he must sleep with you!
