Han Feizi tells a Wei man taught his daughter to hoard wealth. She was divorced but richer, mirroring corrupt officials’ greed.
Han Feizi tells Yang Zhu learned beauty fades with arrogance, while modesty makes plainness admired.
Han Feizi tells Xi Simi avoided cutting trees, fearing he’d expose Tian Chengzi’s plot and risk his life.
Han Feizi tells Wu Qi fled Lu after Ji Sun’s regicide, sensing early political danger.
Han Feizi tells Hui Zi warned Chen Zhen: building trust is hard, but rivals can easily ruin you.
Han Feizi tells King Zhou’s wild drinking made everyone lose track of days. Ji Zi feigned ignorance to avoid danger.
Han Feizi tells Ji Zi feared King Zhou’s ivory chopsticks would spark endless luxury, foreseeing the dynasty’s fall.