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Huang Xiang fan pillow allusion

The allusion to Huang Xiang Fan Pillow is as follows:

1. The allusion to Huang Xiang Fan Pillow originated from Huang Xiang, a filial son during the Eastern Han Dynasty. Huang Xiang's family was poor, his mother died when he was nine years old, and since then he has been dependent on his father. During the day, he followed his father to work in the fields, and at night he returned home to accompany his father while studying hard.

2. In the summer, Huang Xiang was worried that his father was too hot to sleep, so he used a fan to cool his father's pillow to keep the mosquitoes away so that he could sleep comfortably. This kind of filial piety has been praised by neighbors, and is known as "the most filial".

3. When Huang Xiang grew up, he was elected as a magistrate because of his profound knowledge and noble behavior. When he served as a governor, he sympathized with the people's hardships, loved his people, and worked for the people's benefit. When the emperor heard of his filial piety and political achievements, he appreciated him so much that he licensed him to read all kinds of books in the emperor's imperial study.

4. The story of the Yellow Fragrant Fan and Pillow embodies the ancient filial piety and care of the filial son for his parents, as well as the importance attached to filial piety in traditional Chinese culture. This story has been celebrated by later generations and has become an important allusion in Chinese culture.

The Origin of the Yellow Fragrant Fan Pillow

1. The Yellow Fragrant Fan Pillow is a kind of pillow with strong traditional Chinese cultural characteristics, and its origin can be traced back to the ancient Tang Dynasty. According to historical records, the emperor during the Tang Dynasty was very fond of yellow incense wood, and the fragrance of yellow incense filled the palace, which was regarded as a symbol of nobility and honor.

2, yellow incense fan pillow was initially for the emperor to use, because the emperor likes to let the aroma around themselves while sleeping. In order to achieve this purpose, the palace craftsmen used exquisite craftsmanship to cut the incense wood into thin slices, and then these slices were cut into a fan shape and leaned on the pillow. When the emperor slept on his side, the aroma emanating from the yellow incense fan pillow could make him more comfortable and relaxed.

3. Over time, the Yellow Fragrance Fan Pillow was gradually introduced into the folklore, and gradually became a common pillow. People found that the yellow incense fan pillow not only has a comfortable sleeping effect, but also can emit a unique aroma, making it easier for people to fall asleep. Thus, the yellow incense fan pillow gradually became a widely used pillow, and is regarded as a traditional craft with both practical and artistic value.