The piece has been included in many music scores throughout history, all of which attribute its composition to…
The piece has been included in many music scores throughout history, all of which attribute its composition to Sima Xiangru of the Han Dynasty. It is said that Sima Xiangru composed this piece to win the favor of Zhuo Wenjun, a widow known for her talent in music. The earliest known version of the piece is found in the Xilu Tang Music Scores, compiled by Wang Zhi during the Ming Dynasty. However, the most widely circulated version today is found in the Meian Music Scores, which differs from the Xilu Tang Music Scores, suggesting that the original composition has changed over time, making its original form difficult to verify.