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Peonies Viewing After the Examination | Ancient China Sleep Story

Ancient China Sleep Stories by Su··18 August 2026·31 min

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Tonight, we step quietly into the third lunar month in Tang Chang'an, nearly 1,300 years ago, at the height of the Tang Dynasty.Three newly successful scholars (jinshi ) walk toward the Great Ci'en Temple to admire its spring peonies. The examination results have been posted, the gatherings at the Apricot Garden and Qujiang have passed, and for one clear morning the young men are free to become acquainted beyond the formal courtesies of success.Settle in, relax, and drift gently into sleep. Chapters00:00 Welcome01:45 Sleep story begins29:10 Goodnight💤 Prefer listening without YouTube ads? You can also find Su QuietSleep on Insight Timer : https://insighttimer.com/suquietsleep/guided-meditations☕ A small gesture of thanks if you wish : https://buymeacoffee.com/suquietsleep🕯️ You can find all listening options and links here : https://suquietsleep.github.io/suquietsleep/#sleepstory #sleepstories #bedtimestory #ancientchina #relaxingsleep #suquietsleepMusic & Soundscapes : Created with AI-assisted tools including SunoVisuals & Illustrations : Created with ChatGPT