"The Tale of the Lute" by Gao Ming is an ancient Chinese novel written by the author in the 15th century. This is an exciting story about love, the struggle for power and the fate of people during the Song Dynasty. The main character, the young Lakhmid boyar Li Zhang, is involved in a complex web of political and personal intrigues. He falls in love with the charming Princess Song, but his love goes through many trials on the way to happiness. The story is full of beautiful descriptions of nature, wise philosophical thoughts and impressive events that keep the reader in suspense until the last page. This book will transport the reader to the era of ancient China, where honor, love and loyalty played a key role in the life of every person.