Yu Liang

In the bustling streets of Shanghai, where shadows danced under the flickering lanterns, Pan Yuliang's life took a dark turn. Deceived by her uncle, she found herself sold into a brothel, her future reduced to mere transactions. In the brothel, the reigning courtesan, Qian Suihong, offered her unsolicited advice. “You must find a wealthy man to cling to, someone who will see your worth and pay to free you from this life,” she urged. The words hung in the air, a flicker of hope in a world of despair. <img src=https://mulanfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/img_6523-scaled-1024x586.jpg> Days turned into weeks as Pan Yuliang learned the ways of the brothel. When the day arrived for her to serve the illustrious Governor Pan Zanhua, anticipation mixed with fear. The brothel staff prepared her, dressing her in vibrant silks and painting her face with care. [[Sing for Pan Zanhua]] [[Keep silent until departure]]

Amidst the revelry, Pan Yuliang took center stage, her figure draped in silks that caught the light. As she began to sing, her voice rang out, echoing the melodies of the old sheng, a style typically reserved for seasoned performers. Pan Zanhua, the illustrious governor, who had come for an evening of indulgence, felt a spark of curiosity ignite within him. <img src=https://s2.loli.net/2024/10/28/TMcFRrsLDYphwvZ.png> “Who is this girl?” he murmured, captivated by the unexpected beauty of her performance. There was a fire in her song, a beauty that transcended age and expectation. While the crowd exchanged puzzled glances, Zanhua leaned forward, entranced by the raw emotion spilling from her lips. The brothel’s matron, the old madam, saw an opportunity. She recognized the interest flickering in the governor’s eyes and made her decision. “Pan Yuliang,” she announced, “will be sent to the governor’s estate. A talent like hers deserves a grander stage.” That night, as Yuliang prepared to leave, she felt a mixture of fear and exhilaration. The world outside the brothel was unknown, yet the thought of sharing her voice in a new realm filled her with hope. She stepped out into the night, the echoes of her song trailing behind her, ready to face whatever awaited her in the governor’s house. [[Walk to Pan Zanhua's house]]

Yu Liang choose to keep silent. Yuliang sat quietly by the window, gazing at the shimmering lights. Her life in the brothel was like the shadows in the dim corners. She still pursue freedom, but she lacks the chance. [[Start Again]]

Pan Zanhua handed Pan Yuliang a small sum of money, dismissing her to return to the brothel. [[Hide in Zanhua's Bedroom]] [[Leave, go back to the brothel]]

Pan Yuliang’s progress was swift. Eager to repay Pan Zanhua for his kindness, she took to helping with chores in the household during her free time, washing vegetables and tidying up the courtyard. Her presence brought a new lightness to the estate, her laughter echoing in the garden, filling the air with joy. <img src=https://s2.loli.net/2024/10/28/JlBcv8nFxUK5L31.png> However, Zanhua faced his own battles. Refusing to accept bribes, he became the target of scorn and pressure from others. Whispers circulated through the city, accusing him of lacking propriety for keeping a courtesan in his home. They deemed it disgraceful, tarnishing his reputation. Despite the gossip, Yuliang remained focused on her studies and her commitment to bringing happiness into the household. She worked diligently, hoping to prove that their bond was built on respect and shared dreams, not the stigma that surrounded their pasts. Pan Zanhua, confident in his decisions, paid no mind to the shadows of gossip surrounding him. He not only disregarded the whispers but also spent money to help Pan Yuliang secure her freedom. Feeling disillusioned by the corruption of the political world, Zanhua ultimately decided to resign from his position. <img src=https://s2.loli.net/2024/10/28/FATDs7UNPwtxjr1.png> With a newfound sense of purpose, he arranged to take Yuliang to Shanghai, seeking a fresh start away from the constraints and judgment of their past lives. Together, they stepped into the bustling city, ready to embrace the possibilities that lay ahead. [[Go to Shanghai]]

On their journey, Pan Yuliang and Pan Zanhua passed the brothel where she had once lived. Her former courtesan sisters offered their blessings for her new life but couldn’t help but feel envy at her chance for freedom. Yuliang felt a pang of sadness for her sisters, torn between gratitude for her escape and sorrow for those she left behind. <img src=https://s2.loli.net/2024/10/28/8ELlGytvDbT6eJd.png> In Shanghai, Yuliang and Zanhua started a new life together, filled with happiness and hope. However, their bliss was short-lived as Zanhua ventured out to pursue business opportunities, leaving Yuliang in the care of a painter friend while she began to learn art. <img src=https://s2.loli.net/2024/10/28/sMDG1CefvdVx2o3.png> [[Learn painting]]

While studying painting, Yuliang encountered a robbery at her studio. As the thief attempted to destroy her artwork, she instinctively fought back to protect her creations. In the scuffle, she was pushed over the railing and knocked unconscious. <img src=https://s2.loli.net/2024/10/28/URfSmcAy9M5txpj.png> [[Wake up]]

When she awoke, she found her husband back by her side. Despite their love, they were unable to have children. Concerned, Yuliang went for an examination and learned that the soup she had consumed at the brothel contained a contraceptive herb. This revelation haunted her, leaving her restless through the night. <img src=https://s2.loli.net/2024/10/28/SKiJE7rvOLlM9Tf.png> [[Write to Zanhua’s legitimate wife, inviting her to Shanghai to have a baby with Zanhua.]] [[Do not write to Zanhua's wife. ]]

Seven years later, Yu Liang wins many awards in France. On this turning point, Yu Liang choose to: [[Go back to Shanghai and meet her husband and his child.]] [[Stay at Paris due to her hatred towards Shanghai and her past.]]

Pan Zanhua’s legitimate wife made life difficult for Pan Yuliang at every turn, leading Yuliang to a life far from happiness. The sight of her beloved husband and his wife with a child deepened her pain, intensifying her feelings of isolation and sorrow. In her heartache, Yuliang sought solace in her art, immersing herself in painting as a way to escape her reality. Each brushstroke became a refuge, a means to process her emotions and find comfort amidst the turmoil of her life. Despite her struggles, she remained dedicated to her craft, using it as a balm for her wounded spirit. [[Start Again]]

Remembering Qian Suihong’s advice, she hid in Zanhua’s bedroom, hoping for safety. <img src=https://s2.loli.net/2024/10/28/f9GNLC1xXSPBQ45.png> When discovered, she fell to her knees and pleaded, “Please, save me. I don’t want to live the life of a courtesan.” Moved by her desperation, Zanhua made a decision--he allows Yu Liang to stay. He arranged for her education, teaching her to read and write. Yuliang thrived under his guidance, expanding her mind with literature and the arts. No longer a mere courtesan, she became a scholar, envisioning a future beyond her past. In those quiet moments, she sang softly to herself, her voice filled with newfound hope and promise. [[Learn writing]]

Yu Liang choose to go back. Yuliang sat quietly by the window, gazing at the shimmering lights. Her life in the brothel was like the shadows in the dim corners. She still pursue freedom, but she lacks the chance. [[Start Again]]

Seven years later, Yuliang returned to China as an award-winning artist. She encountered Zanhua, and her success led to an invitation to teach at a prestigious art school in Shanghai. However, her past became a constant topic of discussion among her colleagues, undermining her achievements. <img src=https://s2.loli.net/2024/10/28/vEzbV65XBN2QZCU.png> Determined to reclaim her narrative, Yuliang planned an exhibition. When her paintings, including nudes, faced disapproval from Zanhua, who believed they would further tarnish her reputation, she stood firm in her decision. Yu Liang decides to: [[Move back to France]] [[Stay in Shanghai]]

Zanhua’s marriage had been arranged, lacking any emotional bond. He held a disdain for his wife’s traditional ways, while she imposed her authority over Yuliang. <img src=https://s2.loli.net/2024/10/28/OjNxtUwAgZk2f3P.png> Despite the tension, Yuliang yearned for Zanhua to have a child. Each time her heart ached, she poured her feelings onto the canvas. Eventually, she received an opportunity to study painting in France, just as Zanhua’s wife became pregnant. [[Go to France to study Arts]] [[Stay in Shanghai, with husband]]

Yu Liang didn't write to Zanhua's wife, and you didn't want Zanhua to have children of his own. <img src= https://s2.loli.net/2024/10/28/OjNxtUwAgZk2f3P.png> After a few years, Yuliang, who had studied art hard, got the opportunity to go to France to study art. Yuliang chooses to: [[Go to France to study arts]] [[Stay in Shanghai]]

Seven years later, Yu Liang wins many awards in France. On this turning point, Yu Liang choose to: [[Go back to Shanghai and meet her husband.]] [[Stay at Paris due to her hatred towards Shanghai and her past.]]

Seven years later, Yuliang returned to China as an award-winning artist. She encountered Zanhua with his son, and her success led to an invitation to teach at a prestigious art school in Shanghai. However, her past as a prostitute became a constant topic of discussion among her colleagues, undermining her achievements. <img src=https://s2.loli.net/2024/10/28/vEzbV65XBN2QZCU.png> Determined to reclaim her narrative, Yuliang planned an exhibition. When her paintings, including nudes, faced disapproval from Zanhua, who believed they would further tarnish her reputation, she stood firm in her decision. Yu Liang decides to: [[Move back to France]] [[Stay in Shanghai]]

Ultimately, Yuliang chose to remain in France, leaving behind the complexities of her life in China. She embraced her identity as an artist, vowing never to return home. She became an artist, and although she was a little lonely, she lived happily. <img src=https://s2.loli.net/2024/10/28/XPioVEm4g7Qleqh.png> The game you are playing is based on a true historical story. Pan Yuliang was born in 1899 and was sold into a brothel by her uncle. However, she was eventually rescued and married the man who saved her, becoming a famous painter and sculptor in Chinese history.

Yuliang ultimately decided to stay in Shanghai, accepting the scorn and gossip that came with her choice. She continued to paint, pouring her emotions into her art while navigating a life filled with challenges and societal judgment. Though her days were marked by struggle, she found solace in her work, living a life that was both ordinary and deeply painful. Despite the weight of her past, she persevered, determined to carve out her own place in the world, even as the shadows of her history lingered. The game you are playing is based on a true historical story. Pan Yuliang was born in 1899 and was sold into a brothel by her uncle. However, she was eventually rescued and married the man who saved her, becoming a famous painter and sculptor in Chinese history.