se yourself in the enchanting world of "The Water-Marginalia," a captivating watercolor animation, reimagined from the classic tale of the same name. This visual journey is skillfully penned by Hu Yihong and breathtakingly illustrated by Xu Lele.
In a dream, the scholarly Fudeng is mysteriously summoned to dine with the queen, where he serendipitously encounters the ethereal Princess Lily after exchanging their poetic verses. The verses read "Chaste scholar admires lilies" and "Scholar ascends to the palace," forming an unbreakable bond. However, Princess Lily falls victim to the wrath of a monstrous she-demon, leaving Fudeng helpless and powerless to protect her. In the midst of despair, Fudeng is jolted awake by a bee boy's scream, only to find a venomous snake lurking in his neighbor's hive. Slaying the serpent and mending the damaged hive, Fudeng watches over the joyful bees, feeling both elation and melancholy.
This visually stunning and emotionally compelling tale unfolds a timeless story of love, courage, and sacrifice, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty and poetry of ancient China.