1. Qu Yuan was born in a declining aristocratic family in Chu State. Although his family was no better than that in its heyday, he lived a comfortable life. The elders in the family are knowledgeable and attach great importance to Qu Yuan's family education. Qu Yuan knew that Chu royal blood flowed in him, and he was very strict with himself since he was a child.
2. There is a mountain not far from their home. The environment in the mountain is quiet and quiet. Except for the hunters who come here to hunt, there are few people in peacetime. Qu Yuan is studying at home. In winter, the brazier burns vigorously, and the room is very warm. Soon Qu Yuan feels sleepy. He remembered the story of scholars' hard work in ancient books, so he thought of studying in the cave behind his home, so that he could exercise his mind and read the book without taking a nap.
3. After he told his family what he thought, they unanimously opposed him. However, despite his family's obstruction, Qu Yuan came to the mountains alone with books, found a leeward cave and began to study. The temperature in the mountain was already low, and the cave was even colder and wetter. It didn't take long for Qu Yuan's hands and feet to freeze and swell. He got up, stamped his feet and rubbed his hands. When he warmed up, he began to sit on the ground and read again. When the family saw that Qu Yuan was so young, he could bear hardships, so he stopped.
4. Qu Yuan persisted in the cave for three years and finally understood the Book of Songs thoroughly. This also laid a solid literary foundation for his later creation of Chu Ci.