Project Gutenberg 2008-05-07 Public domain in the USA. 1117 Shi, Yukun, active 19th century 石玉昆 三俠五義 San xia wu yi Produced by Jau-Yuu Liu "三俠五義" by active 19th century Yukun Shi is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book appears to delve into the political intrigue and familial conflicts of the Song dynasty, particularly focusing on the tension surrounding the royal succession and the machinations of competing factions. The narrative features complex characters such as the emperor, his consorts, and loyal servants, setting the stage for a tale of betrayal, loyalty, and the pursuit of justice. The opening of the novel sets a dramatic tone, introducing the emperor and his court amidst signs of foreboding concerning the royal lineage. As the emperor grapples with the implications of having no heir, jealousy and treachery brew among his consorts, especially the ambitious Liu fei. An intricate plot unfolds involving deceit, manipulation, and the substitution of a newborn prince, aimed at securing power. This portion of the narrative highlights a key moment where a servant becomes a protector of the true heir, hinting at themes of loyalty and the cost of political intrigue. The significance of ancestral duty and the role of fate in shaping the lives of these characters is established early on, promising a rich tapestry of drama and moral dilemmas in the chapters ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 99.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read. zh Bao, Zheng, 999-1062 -- Fiction PL Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 1585986 2025-06-10T12:29:51.718428 text/html 1585807 2025-01-10T12:15:24.783927 text/html 744260 2025-06-10T12:30:00.400874 application/epub+zip 767715 2025-06-10T12:29:53.953402 application/epub+zip 767714 2025-06-10T12:29:52.630479 application/epub+zip 1485173 2025-06-10T12:30:05.288914 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1451732 2025-06-10T12:29:59.594933 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1423887 2022-09-12T03:56:51.545726 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1560727 2025-06-10T12:29:51.264455 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1560649 2008-05-07T12:09:32 text/plain; charset=utf-8 662595 2008-05-07T12:09:34 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 16784 2025-06-10T12:30:05.439920 application/rdf+xml 8509 2025-06-10T12:29:53.192460 image/jpeg 2318 2025-06-10T12:29:52.914442 image/jpeg 730491 2025-06-10T12:29:51.843425 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog