Kong Shangren's legendary play, The Peach Blossom Fan, is based on historical events. It portrays the fall of a dynasty and its rich social and historical context through the love story of Hou Fangwei and Li Xiangjun, as well as the varied fates of numerous characters amidst the turmoil. Over 300 years later, Xiao Jing has rewritten this story with contemporary language and settings. This version of The Peach Blossom Fan not only challenges the historical narrative penned by Kong Shangren but also raises timeless questions: How should we treat the classics? How can we reinterpret them?