"長生殿" by Hong Sheng is a play written in the Qing dynasty during the 1670s. This acclaimed drama tells the tragic love story of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang and his beloved consort Yang Guifei. Their passionate romance unfolds against a backdrop of palace intrigue, political corruption, and rebellion. When the general An Lushan rises against the throne, the emperor and his consort flee toward safety—but mutinous troops demand Yang Guifei's death. The play weaves together earthly love and celestial intervention, exploring how devotion transcends mortality itself.