#Mei Fei 梅妃

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[China History]How were “luxury toiletries” made and created in ancient China 1,250 years ago?［Eng Sub］

This episode is set in the second year of the Tang Dynasty Tianbao era (743 AD), during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty. It tells the story of a maidservant of the emperor's beloved concubine, Mei Fei 梅妃 (also known as Jiang Caiping/江采萍), who created the "Dendrobium Pearl Bath Bean/石斛珍珠澡豆" that Mei Fei/梅妃 had developed. According to the "Beiji Qianjin Yaofang《备急千金要方》" (Essential Formulas Worth a Thousand in Gold for Emergencies) by Tang-dynasty physician Sun Simiao:

洗面药：猪胰（五具切细）、毕豆面（一升）、皂角（三挺）、栝蒌实、葳蕤、白茯苓、土瓜根（各五两）；上七味捣筛，将猪胰拌和，更捣令匀，每但取洗手面，白日白净如素。

【Translation】：

"Facial wash medicine: pig pancreas (cut into fine pieces), beanstalk powder (one sheng/升), Gleditsia sinensis Lam(three pieces), Trichosanthes real, flourishing, white Poria cocos, and five taels each of soil melon roots; mix the seven ingredients, grind and sift, then mix with the pig pancreas, and grind together. Use the resulting powder for washing hands and face, making them as white and smooth as porcelain during the day"

(Note: The video also incorporates a segment on the tribute pearls from Hepu, filmed with the process of "opening oysters and harvesting pearls," though the historical accuracy of the video may have some artistic liberties, so viewers should be mindful of this).

The recipe for the "Dendrobium Pearl Bath Bean/石斛珍珠澡豆" was highly sought after by the imperial concubines and princesses of the time, who affectionately referred to Mei Fei as "Hu Zhu Fu Ren/斛珠夫人" (Lady of Pearls). Not only was she skilled in traditional Chinese medicine, but Mei Fei was also a talented dancer. She was one of the eight great female talents in the Tang Dynasty, having choreographed the famous Tang court dance "Jinghong Dance/惊鸿舞" (Dance of the Scared Swan).

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殊途难归 - Diverging Paths

Lin Chen A free spirit unsullied by mortal cares, spurring his horse on in the wind. The talents under Heaven Langya gathers, welcoming all - the wealthy and influential. Sword in dancing in the wind, sleeve like clouds, a physician’s heart so pure; bearing another's wish to return to the battle front, wholeheartedly, he commits his support.

Gong Yu A modest attire heightens exquisite features; fingers gentle over the zither’s strings, strumming to thin air as the years pass, words still unspoken - a knot of yearning grows. A melody is played for that him over the river, where a subtle fragrance drifts, her eyes on that leaf-shaped boat, she repays a debt once owed.

Meng Zhi A loyal heart quelling enemy schemes, conspiring to press for an inquiry into the past. When that storm stirred the emperor’s family, he watched tides surge and rain pour. At Meiling where their bones were long buried, would a cup of wine relieve that sorrow? For years, he never thought there would ever come a time when they could meet again.

Consort Jing A whole courtyard filled with the scent of herbs in memory of old days; will they ever know? That year, the chaos left in the wake is still unresolved - debts and grudges remain; when they were brought to mind again, already, ten autumns had passed. How fortunate that the clouds have parted, the wait has ended, her time has come.

Mei Changsu Since Mei Lang came to Jiangzuo, he’s held sway over the wind, clearing the river's flow. Those brilliant strategies to expel enemies from he in robes of white, one still remembers... Known to all heroes under heaven; the wings of Chiyan have not been folded, kept away. When will the beacons of war rest, that we may read of those who remain or have passed.

Prince Jing Before tasting the bitter cold, one could be carefree, fame and fortune dispensable. Rise or fall, the empire’s fate is now my duty; you ask if I worry, if I sorrow? In my heart, I cannot let go; through the snow I search but daylight is late, it has not come. As we must part ways and there’s no forcing fate, may I offer this toast of unstrained wine?

Mu Nihuang Leaning out to pluck the plum blossoms of the courtyard, the plum blossoms look down, like a hundred thousand soldiers bowing in deference, stepping forth. Rise and fall reined in hand; fame is hollow, one’s name need not be left behind. In ink dark, for a thousand autumns and forevermore, naturally, it will live on.

Fei Liu This world, clear or muddied, black or white all distinct through the tenderness in his eyes, good and evil both yet to be understood, fighting skill, marvelous, unparalleled. Knowing little of the world, in that heart, there is innocence still; daring to take pride in loyalty, ardent and true, following behind in neither plot nor scheme.

All Ladies Time cannot be stayed; there’s no need to ask of fate to unfold as you will. Beauty fades, one may look back and let it slide through their fingers. The water from wind and rain has begun to dampen.

All Men Slip off glory and grandeur, lonely shadow with your drink on the return journey to the end, fighting for home, for kingdom; in the red of blood, loyalty left as an indelible mark.

Mei Changsu Upon returning home, how difficult it shall be to see another crisp Autumn day.

主 蔺晨—小玖州【南风】 逍遥于出尘无垢 策马生风流 天下才琅琊尽收 不拘名利手 飘渺剑舞云袖 悬壶心通透 承一愿重披甲 倾心相扶相守

主 【宫羽】—小玖州【以冬】 素衣荆钗映花容 锦瑟绕指柔 空弹流年倚旧楼 默然相思扣 一曲潇湘某某 闻暗香幽幽 目随一叶行舟 偿还江湖恩仇

副 蒙挚—迟溪【流浪的蛙蛙】 肝胆忠义安敌权 谋前尘回首 风云惊动帝胄窥潮涌 雨骤 梅岭埋骨旧 杯酒可解愁 昔年未曾料 故人他朝再聚首

副 【静妃】—青砚【樱九】 满庭药香都为叙旧，故人知否？ 那年尚未平息的乱流，恩仇。 再思及往事，已是十年秋。 有幸是守得云开时候，出岫。

主 梅长苏—祁言【卿雲】 自有梅郎于江左 尽断风清流 绝策逐敌白衣客 犹记筹与谋 遍识天下英雄 赤焰羽未收 江山烽火何休 览阅人间去留

主 靖王—祁言【佑旻】 未尝苦寒可无忧 名与利无否 天下兴亡可任责 谓我几多愁 意自难平于胸 踏雪遍迟昼 纵歧路命难求 可奉一杯浊酒

副 【霓凰】—青砚【鸦青】 探身折庭中梅花 梅花低眸 便似十万儿郎皆俯首，扶袖。 兴亡挽于手，浮名无需留。 浓墨中自有万古千秋，世不朽。

副 飞流—迟溪【庄严】 天下清浊黑白分透 眼中温柔 善恶未明武道奇绝难 敌手 不谙人间事 犹有稚心留 敢以诚赤傲 骨随身后非诡谋

女音合—祁言 岁月难留 无须将世事多求 红颜旧 可回首 并作一抔 风雨如初透

男音合—小玖州 褪去风华孤影 觥筹 归途终究 报以家国吴钩 赤血忠长留

结束 梅长苏—祁言【卿雲】 若归故里难洗清秋

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[China History]How were “luxury toiletries” made and created in ancient China 1,250 years ago?［Eng Sub］

This episode is set in the second year of the Tang Dynasty Tianbao era (743 AD), during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty. It tells the story of a maidservant of the emperor's beloved concubine, Mei Fei 梅妃 (also known as Jiang Caiping/江采萍), who created the "Dendrobium Pearl Bath Bean/石斛珍珠澡豆" that Mei Fei/梅妃 had developed. According to the "Beiji Qianjin Yaofang《备急千金要方》" (Essential Formulas Worth a Thousand in Gold for Emergencies) by Tang-dynasty physician Sun Simiao:

洗面药：猪胰（五具切细）、毕豆面（一升）、皂角（三挺）、栝蒌实、葳蕤、白茯苓、土瓜根（各五两）；上七味捣筛，将猪胰拌和，更捣令匀，每但取洗手面，白日白净如素。

【Translation】：

"Facial wash medicine: pig pancreas (cut into fine pieces), beanstalk powder (one sheng/升), Gleditsia sinensis Lam(three pieces), Trichosanthes real, flourishing, white Poria cocos, and five taels each of soil melon roots; mix the seven ingredients, grind and sift, then mix with the pig pancreas, and grind together. Use the resulting powder for washing hands and face, making them as white and smooth as porcelain during the day"

(Note: The video also incorporates a segment on the tribute pearls from Hepu, filmed with the process of "opening oysters and harvesting pearls," though the historical accuracy of the video may have some artistic liberties, so viewers should be mindful of this).

The recipe for the "Dendrobium Pearl Bath Bean/石斛珍珠澡豆" was highly sought after by the imperial concubines and princesses of the time, who affectionately referred to Mei Fei as "Hu Zhu Fu Ren/斛珠夫人" (Lady of Pearls). Not only was she skilled in traditional Chinese medicine, but Mei Fei was also a talented dancer. She was one of the eight great female talents in the Tang Dynasty, having choreographed the famous Tang court dance "Jinghong Dance/惊鸿舞" (Dance of the Scared Swan).

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🧚🏻‍Production & Model/Makeup：@曾嚼子

🔗Xiaohongshu:https://www.xiaohongshu.com/discovery/item/66c5bca4000000001f038b85?

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