What was the real Zuo Ci in history like? How was he different from the one in his impression?
In history, Zuo Ci was a famous poetess in the Tang Dynasty. Her real image was different from the image in her mind. In historical records, Zuo Ci was a talented and gentle woman. Her poems were known for their lyrical, graceful, and fresh style, and were known as the "Body of a Female Fairy." Her works often depicted natural scenery, family affection, love and marriage to express her feelings and thoughts about life. Unlike her impression, Zuo Ci lived in the Tang Dynasty. She was a woman with a high social status. She once served as an official of the imperial court, a writer, a poet, and many other positions. She also actively participated in political activities and wrote some poems about political reforms and social issues. She had a certain political awareness and social responsibility. Other than composing poems, Zuo Ci had also once served as the emperor's attendant and scholar, participating in the court's internal and external affairs. She was a versatile, gentle and thoughtful female poet who had a profound influence on the development of Chinese literature and culture.