A small Chinese state faces a demand from a much larger, stronger state.
China
Sunlight and Moonlight
Two young princes flee the danger at the palace, only to encounter even greater threats in the desert.
The Six Friends
One of six friends has vanished, and the remaining five embark on a desperate search to find him.
The Girl on the Water Buffalo
To be allowed to visit their home villages again, three brides must solve riddles that seem impossible to answer.
The Three Riddles
Defeated in battle and exiled from home, a young prince must solve three riddles.
Weighing the Elephant
A Chinese king is amazed by the gift of an elephant.
Sima Guang Breaks the Vat
Sima Guang is tasked to save his friend.
The Empty Pot
The Emperor decrees that the boy who grows the finest plant will be next emperor of China.