History: Scholar of the Great Xia.

Summary

The passage narrates the story of Bai Ju Yi and Xiang Ling, a tale of young love thwarted by social class differences. Childhood neighbors, they shared a deep connection through poetry and music. Despite Bai Ju Yi's success in imperial examinations and repeated attempts to marry Xiang Ling, his mother adamantly refused, believing the match would harm his career prospects. Their love remained unfulfilled, with Bai Ju Yi expressing his heartbreak through poetry, most notably in his poem "Separation," where he laments becoming white-haired before thirty due to emotional suffering. The story highlights the strict social hierarchies and familial expectations of ancient Chinese society.

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