02213cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500170014924600180016626400510018430000470023533600260028233700260030833800360033450000310037050800280040152013290042953400450175865300360180385600430183999900170188225376UtSlPG20260610133600.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7azh2iso639-1 4aPL1 aShi, Yukun, active 19th century10a三俠五義1 aSan xia wu yi 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-05-07  aProduced by Jau-Yuu Liu  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBao, Zheng, 999-1062 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25376  c66377d66377