Scope and Contents Jade Disk-The Thorn Hairpin 连城璧-钗刺 Lian Cheng Bi-Chai Ci. The story is about the Warring States Period, which is a time of plots, deception, and endless conflict. Lin Xiangru is a citizen of Zhao who is clever, eloquent, and familiar with current affairs. However, for the time being he is only a guest under the roof of Miao Xian, head of the eunuchs. Learning that the king of Zhao has acquired a precious jade disk, the king of Qin sends an envoy to offer the king of Zhao fifteen cities in...