Today, I heard a friend of mine say that there is a character in "Dream of the Red Chamber" called "King of Peking"! Was there really such a thing?

'Dream of the Red Chamber' was a classic work of Chinese literature and was widely regarded as the pinnacle of ancient Chinese novels. It was written by Cao Xueqin, a writer of the Qing Dynasty. It depicted the lives and emotional entanglements of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu and other characters in the Jia family. This novel was famous for its rich characters, exquisite descriptions, and profound thoughts. 'Dream of the Red Chamber' not only showed the rise and fall of feudal society, but also explored universal topics such as human nature, fate, and love. Its artistic value and cultural influence were widely recognized, translated into many languages and spread around the world.

There was no direct relationship between Moment in Peking and Dream of the Red Chamber. Although these two works are both called novels, they are completely different types and have no connection. Moment in Peking was a novel about modern urban life by Peter Weir. It was first published in 1974. It was a work with great personality and style, and was regarded as a classic of modern Chinese novels. 'Dream of the Red Chamber' was the pinnacle of Chinese classical novels in the Qing Dynasty. It was first published in 1877 and has been passed down and developed for nearly a century. It is one of the indispensable classics in the history of Chinese literature. Although these two works are very different in terms of genre, author, publication time and style, they are both classics in the history of Chinese literature and are widely praised and read.

'Dream of the Red Chamber' was a classical Chinese novel that mainly narrated the stories of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai, and others. The following are the personalities of the main characters in 'Dream of the Red Chamber': 1. Jia Baoyu: Jia Baoyu was an artistic youth who liked to write poems, read books, and admire flowers. He was kind, gentle, and caring. He was very concerned about the people around him. However, he also had some shortcomings such as indecisiveness, temper, and dislike of work. 2. Lin Daiyu: Lin Daiyu is a sensitive, fragile and kind girl. She loved Jia Baoyu deeply, but for various reasons, she eventually passed away. After her death, Jia Baoyu wrote a touching poem in memory of her. Xue Baochai: Xue Baochai is a smart, witty, and rational girl. She was good at dealing with all kinds of situations and was very friendly to others. However, she also had some shortcomings, such as being too cold and not good at expressing her feelings. Xifeng Wang: Xifeng Wang is a smart, quick-witted and flexible girl. She was good at dealing with all kinds of complicated interpersonal relationships and could help the Jia family deal with all kinds of crises. However, she also had some shortcomings such as greed, selfishness, and fickleness. Each character in Dream of the Red Chamber had their own unique personality and characteristics, which also reflected the style and values of Chinese society at that time.

The characters in Moment in Peking were compared with those in Dream of the Red Chamber. Scholars believed that the female lead of " Moment in Peking ", Yao Mulan's character was comparable to Shi Xiangyun in " Dream of the Red Chamber ". She had the straightforward wit of a man and the delicate thoughts of a woman. Her poems were also extraordinary. Mulan's younger sister, Yao Mochou, was similar to Baochai. She behaved decently and abided by traditional etiquette, but she had her own thoughts and opinions. Hongyu was like Daiyu, talented but proud, sensitive and suspicious. The characters in Moment in Peking were also arranged according to the relationships in Dream of the Red Chamber. It was the most obvious artistic reflection of Dream of the Red Chamber. Although Moment in Peking could not compare to Dream of the Red Chamber in terms of artistic standards and influence, the characters and plot were still very obvious. Therefore, it could be said that there was a certain contrast between the characters in Moment in Peking and Dream of the Red Chamber.

"Dream of the Red Chamber" described the rise and fall of a family, the love story of three people, and the experiences of many women's happiness and sadness. The story was based on the emotional entanglements between Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, and Xue Baochai. Through the description of some daily events, it showed the love, hate, and sorrow of many women in the Grand View Garden of the Jia family. In addition, the story also involved the rise and fall of the four families of Jia, Shi, Wang, and Xue, as well as the various states of China's feudal society. 'Dream of the Red Chamber' was an epic work with worldwide influence. It displayed the true beauty of humanity and tragedy.

Dream of the Red Chamber was hailed as a masterpiece in the history of Chinese literature and a classic in the history of world literature. It was about the love story of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, and other people in the Qing Dynasty, as well as the various problems of feudal society. The novel described the shortcomings of China's feudal society and the complexity of human nature with exquisite strokes and rich cultural implications. It was regarded as one of the treasures of Chinese literature and culture.

'Dream of the Red Chamber' was also known as 'Story of the Stone.'

"Today he comes, tomorrow I come" was Lin Daiyu's classic line in "Dream of the Red Chamber." This sentence expressed Lin Daiyu's feelings and anxiety for Jia Baoyu. She hoped to have a special relationship with Jia Baoyu, but she was worried that others would have the same special relationship with him. Therefore, she proposed this staggered approach. It would not be too cold or too lively. This sentence reflected Lin Daiyu's meticulous and sentimental character.

The main content of Spring in the Red Chamber was the story of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, and others flying kites in the Grand View Garden. The story started when everyone picked up a big butterfly kite that Miss Yanhong had flown in the Grand View Garden. It aroused everyone's interest, so everyone took out their kites and prepared to fly. Baoqin flew the big bat kite, Baochai flew the wild goose kite, but Baoyu couldn't fly the beauty kite, which annoyed him. When Daiyu flew the kite, everyone said that it could take away the root of her illness. In the end, everyone released their kites. Through describing the scene of flying a kite, this text showed the character and destiny of the characters. At the same time, it showed their leisure and happiness in life, bringing people a beautiful enjoyment.

Dream of the Red Chamber was indeed a classic novel with a long history. The original novel was called Dream of the Red Chamber, which was from the Qing Dynasty. This novel has a high literary value and is regarded as the pinnacle of Chinese classical novels. It is also an important part of Chinese culture. It depicted the life of the Qing Dynasty aristocratic society, revealing the dark side of the feudal society, but also showing the complexity and beauty of human nature. The original work of Dream of the Red Chamber was widely read and studied. It was a classic work in the history of Chinese literature.