Princess Roufu
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Summary
Only because the fallen Song had no men did women step forward to bear the burden.
Princess Roufu, who endures every humiliation and fights her way back south versus the young emperor, full of ambition, gradually blinded by imperial power versus the restrained but far-sighted Eighth Prince of the Jin…
At the turn of the Northern and Southern Song, the land changed hands; the state was no state, the home no home.
In the dreamlike splendor of Dongjing one may glimpse the once-thriving capital, yet in the ancient scrolls of history the fates of those women who wept blood to the last cannot be found…
She was once the innocent, carefree beloved daughter of Emperor Huizong, at the prime of her youth.
When the realm collapsed overnight and was pawned off for silver and gold, she was forced to grow up amid blood and wandering.
Thus that memory among the blossoms and shadows of Huayang became the anchor of her lifelong faith.
She dreamed that one day that man would ride a white steed to bring her home; she longed for her spirited ninth brother to lead the northern expedition, wash away the nation's shame, and reunite the land.
Yet risking death to return to her homeland earned her nothing but imperial suspicion and a case shrouded in mystery.
In disappointment and sorrow, her blood splashed across the setting sun, and she seemed to glimpse a figure slowly approaching among the falling cherry blossoms of Genyue…
The realm is broken, the mountains and rivers remain; looking back, no old friends are left.
It turns out they were no longer the people who had met beneath the blossoms and shadows of Huayang.
A passionate female soul resisting amid the dust of Two Song history; peer into a Song court mystery debated for a thousand years!
Editor's review
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers who enjoy classic historical romance and court intrigue and prefer bittersweet, heart-wrenching emotional lines
- Readers interested in the historical background of the turn of the Northern and Southern Song and willing to read a weighty story
- Readers who appreciate a narrative that reflects national vicissitudes through women's fates
- Novel lovers who can accept tragic tones and the weight of history
Not a good fit for
- Readers who prefer light, sweet romance and hope for no heartbreak throughout
- Readers sensitive to historical tragedy and humiliating scenes, who are easily affected emotionally
- Readers who only want fast-paced, satisfying fiction and do not wish to immerse themselves in complex character relationships
Reading tips
- Before reading, a brief understanding of the historical context at the turn of the Northern and Southern Song helps in grasping the characters' circumstances and choices.
- Pay attention to recurring images such as the memory among the blossoms and shadows of Huayang; they link Roufu's faith and the changes in her fate.
- Character relationships are fairly complex; while reading, you may note down the shifts in stance of key figures such as the emperor and the Eighth Prince.
- At the bittersweet and heart-wrenching passages, slow down to appreciate the emotional layers of the characters between disappointment and resistance.
About the publisher
Jiangsu Phoenix Literature and Art Publishing House focuses on literary publishing while also covering the humanities, social sciences, and books on art and daily life. Its approximately 1,535 titles in the database span social novels, world history, design, science fiction, classic works, and film and television: they include modern Chinese literary classics by Lu Xun such as A Madman's Diary: The Complete Short Stories of Lu Xun, Call to Arms, Four Generations Under One Roof, and Teahouse, as well as foreign literary memoirs like Stefan Zweig's The World of Yesterday. In science fiction it offers Asimov's Galactic Empire series, while in architecture and art it publishes Liu Dunzhen's Classical Gardens of Suzhou and design titles from Phoenix Space. Its authors are concentrated among classic writers such as Lu Xun, Zweig, and Asimov, with translators including Liang Xijiang, Zhong Haonan, and Ye Lihua. Its overall character is built on classic works while embracing genre fiction and visual culture. Public information is limited, and this introduction is based on the titles in the database.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 楔子
- 第一章 康王赵构·华阳花影
- 1.芳诞
- 2.缠足
- 3.绛萼
- 4.出使
- 5.艮岳
- 6.初吻
- 7.王妃
- 8.笄礼
- 9.挂帅
- 10.倾城
- 11.冷月
- 第二章 宫女婴茀·棠棣之华
- 1.争标
- 2.婴茀
- 3.赵楷
- 4.占卜
- 5.储君
- 6.棠棣
- 7.禅位
- 8.兰萱
- 9.危栏
- 10.乔木
- 11.内讧
- 12.零落
- 13.分飞
- 第三章 才人婴茀·未央月隐
- 1.千金
- 2.素衣
- 3.太后
- 4.月隐
- 5.对弈
- 6.割臂
- 7.遗言
- 8.选嗣
- 第四章 吴妃婴茀·鼙鼓惊梦
- 1.驭马
- 2.骑射
- 3.平乱
- 4.风铃
- 5.晦冥
- 6.翰墨
- 7.惊梦
- 8.重耳
- 9.深寒
- 第五章 高宗赵构·篷窗睡起
- 1.观潮
- 2.北风
- 3.逊位
- 4.复辟
- 5.流年
- 6.镜湖
- 7.渔歌（上）
- 8.渔歌（中）
- 9.渔歌（下）
- 10.笙琶
- 11.夜宴
- 12.文姜
- 第六章 驸马高世荣·硕人其颀
- 1.击鞠
- 2.罂粟
- 3.女诫
- 4.赐婚
- 5.纱幕
- 6.赵瑗
- 7.荼蘼
- 第七章 驸马高世荣·蒹葭苍苍
- 1.下降
- 2.三朝
- 3.荣德
- 4.红梅
- 5.粉黛
- 6.秋千
- 7.玉碎
- 8.凝光
- 9.夜曲
- 10.白露
- 第八章 陈王宗隽·雪来香异
- 1.储君
- 2.张浚
- 3.飘雨
- 4.风云
- 5.红叶
- 6.花瓶
- 7.陈王
- 8.寻花
- 9.解佩
- 10.雪舞
- 第九章 完颜宗隽·雁断山南
- 1.赤日
- 2.和亲
- 3.哀笳
- 4.协议
- 5.燕归
- 6.废国
- 7.死节
- 8.柔福
- 9.宁福
- 10.香囊
- 11.贤福
- 12.西风
- 第十章 完颜宗隽·胡沙春浅
- 1.噩耗
- 2.茂德
- 3.玉箱
- 4.解衣
- 5.茴香
- 6.黑蝶
- 7.马会
- 8.良辰
- 9.茶经
- 10.山色
- 11.裸足
- 12.猎虎
- 13.券书
- 14.浮影
- 第十一章 完颜宗隽·玉壶冰清
- 1.杨花
- 2.血光
- 3.封爵
- 4.冰绡
- 5.国母
- 6.裂袍
- 7.皇子
- 8.春寒
- 9.花事
- 10.天命
- 11.药引
- 12.镜舞
- 13.巫蛊
- 14.夜阑
- 第十二章 陈王宗隽·桐阴委羽
- 1.血雨
- 2.金儿
- 3.冷焰
- 4.深红
- 5.药倾
- 6.饮鸩
- 7.诅咒
- 8.微露
- 9.宫灯
- 10.权术
- 11.孤鸮
- 12.幽影
- 13.延桂
- 第十三章 太后韦氏·明妃遗曲
- 1.翠寒
- 2.和议
- 3.伤春
- 4.回銮
- 5.明妃
- 6.靖康
- 7.宗贤
- 8.牵袖
- 9.归梦
- 10.尘烟
- 11.静善
- 第十四章 高宗赵构·此花幽独
- 1.游幸
- 2.密谋
- 3.家宴
- 4.寒鸦
- 5.秋扇
- 6.残阳
- 7.梦粱
- 8.疏影
- 9.金瓯
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About the author
Milan Lady is a Chinese web-novel author known for stories set against ancient courts and historical backdrops. Publicly available information about her is limited, and no systematic account of her life has been disclosed. Two of her works are currently included in the collection: Roufu Princess and Sigong Ling, the latter being the original novel behind a screen adaptation of the same name. Her writing is often categorized as time-travel and alternate-history fiction, yet it frequently draws on real historical figures and court institutions, weaving fictional plots around the shifting fortunes of princesses, palace officials, and other court identities. Her prose emphasizes detail and atmosphere, interweaving personal relationships with power structures and placing emotional threads beneath institutional rules and ritual propriety, creating a narrative style that combines historical texture with romantic tension. Her works have reached a wider readership through screen adaptations, giving her a distinctive presence in the field of ancient-themed fiction.
