Why did Ma Zhiyuan choose history as his theme for Autumn in Han Palace?

Ma Zhiyuan's Autumn in the Han Palace chose history as its theme because the stories of the Han Palace, the secret history of the royal family, and the struggles in the palace were all sources of inspiration for the novel. The plot and characters in the novel were fabricated and adapted according to the historical background to present a more vivid and three-dimensional image of historical characters. At the same time, through the description of historical events and characters, the novel also reflected the various problems and contradictions of feudal society, such as power struggle, class division, cultural repression, etc., which had certain social significance. Ma Zhiyuan's Autumn in Han Palace was not only an innovation of literary form but also an expression and inheritance of culture. Through this novel, people can have a deeper understanding of history and ancient culture, and at the same time, it can also arouse people's attention and protection awareness of historical and cultural heritage.