Homoeroticism in Imperial China Quotes

“They discriminate between a first marriage and a remarriage. If a boy’s virginity is intact, there are those who will offer a large bride-price, the ‘three teas’ are not neglected, the ‘six rites’ are properly observed, and thus the wedding takes place with a formal go-between and ceremony. However, if the parents have not been strict and the boy has lost his virginity he will be called a ‘wilted willow’ or ‘faded flower’, and, although he might not be consigned to the dust-heap and there will still be purchasers, he will be at the mercy of the wind, going for whatever price is offered.”
― Cuncun Wu, Homoeroticism in Imperial China: A Sourcebook

“They discriminate between a fi rst marriage and a remarriage. If a boy’s virginity is intact, there are those who will offer a large bride-price, the ‘three teas’ are not neglected, the ‘six rites’ are properly observed, and thus the wedding takes place with a formal go-between and ceremony. However, if the parents have not been strict and the boy has lost his virginity he will be called a ‘wilted willow’ or ‘faded fl ower’, and, although he might not be consigned to the dust-heap and there will still be purchasers, he will be at the mercy of the wind, going for whatever price is offered.”
― Cuncun Wu, Homoeroticism in Imperial China: A Sourcebook

“Spotting a bottle of fine wine, the rule is broken every time.”
― Cuncun Wu, Homoeroticism in Imperial China: A Sourcebook

“Privately he was crystal clear, but externally he played along.”
― Cuncun Wu, Homoeroticism in Imperial China: A Sourcebook

“Jifang and Ruilang could not keep their eyes off each other”
― Cuncun Wu, Homoeroticism in Imperial China: A Sourcebook

“Both his father's wife and concubine have passed away, but the two coffins are still at home as they can't afford the funeral.”
― Cuncun Wu, Homoeroticism in Imperial China: A Sourcebook