The Secret History of Xi Shi

Plot Synopsis

The story took place in the late Spring and Autumn Period. At that time, there was a fierce battle between the states of Wu and Yue. King Goujian of Yue, not heeding Fan Li's advice, led to a crushing defeat of Yue. Consequently, Goujian was forced to endure hardships by sleeping on brushwood and tasting gall for three years. To seduce the lustful King Fuchai of Wu, the state of Yue selected beauties to be sent to the enemy state. The prime minister informed Goujian that only Xi Shi was capable of this task. However, how could Fan Li, who was deeply in love with Xi Shi, bear to send his beloved to King Fuchai? But for the sake of restoring the state of Yue, Xi Shi, who was highly principled, embarked on the journey to the enemy state. Wu Zixu knew there was a trick and advised Fuchai not to keep the beauties sent by Yue. But how could the lustful Fuchai let go of such a delicious morsel that was already within his reach? To please King Fuchai, Xi Shi and another Yue beauty named Zheng Dan spent day and nigh