In the world of rivers and lakes, my heart hangs in Wei que

In the world of rivers and lakes, my heart hangs in Wei que

The idiom "Wei Que" is a tall building outside the ancient palace, which is used as a synonym for the imperial court. In the old days, people who were relieved of their official posts were still thinking about going to the imperial court. Later, it is often used to satirize the false hermits who are infatuated with fame and wealth.

source

The source of "Zhuangzi let the king": "the body is above the river and the sea, the heart is under the Wei que."

Examples

I'm always an old man, so I'm sad and depressed. The 11th chapter of scholars by Wu Jingzi in Qing Dynasty

explain

[explanation] Wei que: a tall building outside the palace gate in ancient times, used as a synonym for the imperial court. In the old days, people who were relieved of their official posts were still thinking about going to the imperial court. Later, it is often used to satirize the false hermits who are infatuated with fame and wealth.