In the past, when reading "Dream of the Red Chamber," I would overlook these minor characters. But with these details pointed out, it turns out that every part is a fine piece.
— Reader Song Fu


It's quite interesting; even the tiniest characters can star in a movie.
— Reader Shi Hua Hua


There are so many twists and turns, so many hidden meanings in the words, but after reading the analysis, it's so satisfying.
— Reader Yang Cheng


Living in a large family is exhausting; words really can't be spoken casually. However, without Teacher Wang Lu's interpretation, I wouldn't be able to see the intricacies within.
— Reader Zhao Hong


They are all shrewd individuals, and it's all about life's matters.
— Reader Noodle Girl


After reading this, I feel that Daiyu is truly a very delicate and gentle girl. Although people say she has a petty nature, her pettiness comes from her delicate and sensitive personality. I really like Daiyu. Teacher Wang Lu, please keep up the good work. Hurry up and publish your book. I'm looking forward to it!
— Reader Chen

★If you want to understand "Dream of the Red Chamber," this book is a must-read.
★The analysis is thrilling, like watching a detective movie with a replay to review "Dream of the Red Chamber."
★Wang Lu, a prominent figure on Zhihu and Douban, and former chief writer for Phoenix News Client, presents his latest masterpiece after the best-selling book "Water Margin Revisited!" The book has a rating of 8.5 on Douban.
★Using new perspectives, new interpretations, and minor characters to show you a different "Dream of the Red Chamber"!

This series currently includes 2 books:
"Deep Analysis of the Water Margin"
"Details in Dream of the Red Chamber"

This book is another concentrated display of Wang Lu's classical historical and literary expertise. Divided into four parts—"Dream of the Red Chamber: Ethical Norms," "Dream of the Red Chamber: Historical Insights," "Dream of the Red Chamber: Worldly Affairs and Human Nature," and "Dream of the Red Chamber: Literary Grace and Charm"—the book provides a detailed analysis of the character traits and social sentiments in "Dream of the Red Chamber." Especially in the portrayal of minor characters, it captures the vibrancy of life and the bitterness of the world, offering readers a fresh perspective and aiding in the understanding of this literary classic.

Wang Lu

Wang Lu, a popular young writer, has set up a column on media platforms such as Tencent. Previously worked for China Radio International and Phoenix News App. 70000 fans of Douban, 120000 fans of WeChat official account and 240000 fans of Zhihu. He has written works such as "Autumn Su Chun Ren" and "Han Yu Zhuan", and published collections of essays such as "Calm down and eat hard food" and "Chirp and chirp again".

Dream of the Red Chamber: Ethical Norms
Aunt Liu: A Subtle Case of Sexual Harassment 002
Mandarin Duck: "Seal" is Not in Her Dictionary 009
Matriarch Jia: The Loss of Authority 021
Xiren: The Villager of the Grand View Garden 034
Jiao Da: Horse Manure, Horse Urine, and Flattery 049
Sister Feng: Who Ate the Monkey's Urine? 056

Dream of the Red Chamber: Historical Insights
Zhang the Taoist: The Complete Story of the Prayer Ceremony at Qingxu Temple 066
Jiang Yuhuan: Baoyu's Teasing of Qi Guan Examined 078
Qiu Wen: The Thief of Yihong Courtyard Unveiled 090
Lady Xing: Matriarch Jia's Outburst Revisited 103
Old Nanny Lai: Cornering Wang Xifeng with a Single Move 114

Dream of the Red Chamber: Worldly Affairs and Human Nature
Lady Wang: After Matriarch Jia's Unspoken Agreement 126
Dai Quan: You've Suffered a Loss Again 132
Elderly Nun: A First-Class Broker 139
Gatekeeper: Who Lit the Fire at Hulu Temple? 150
Jia She: Two Jokes on the Mid-August Festival 156
Jia Huan: Who is the Disgraced Grandson? 165
Qin Zhong: The Story Behind the Daytime Tryst 173

Dream of the Red Chamber: Literary Grace and Charm
Jia Zheng: The Origin of Xiren's Name 182
Hangers-on: Jia Zheng's Retinue of Charlatans 190
Baoqin: Already Unable to Cope 212

Postscript: A Green View and Endless Chat 236