Ma Jiyun 
Three Palaces and Six Courtyard 

The book is written from the unique perspective of a historian, focusing on interestingness and readability and featured by smooth introduction and incisive analysis, blending facts and reasons in the history, and seeking interestingness in the history. It depicts the key essence of systems applied in the imperial harem, including selection of queen and maids of honor of different rank in the ancient dynasties, wedding ceremony, conferment, rituals, visit of the emperor, etc., telling their clothing, food and accommodation, entertainment and recreation, sexual pursuit and desire for power.