Query: Novels that are set in both the Zhou dynasty and in Henan
Domain: books
Relevant documents:
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
Investiture of the Gods
Sword of the Yue Maiden
The Three Sui Quash the Demons' Revolt
Dream of Ding Village
Evidence from documents: Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms: The '''''Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms''''' () is a Chinese historical novel written by Feng Menglong in the late Ming Dynasty. Set in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, the novel starts from the Chinese kingdom beginning to break apart into smaller states and ends with the first unification of the land accomplished by Qin Shi Huang.
Investiture of the Gods: Novels that are set in both the Zhou dynasty: The story is set in the era of the decline of the Shang dynasty (1600–1046 BC) and the rise of the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC).
and in Henan: . Ji Chang's eldest son Bo Yikao comes to Zhaoge (present-day Hebi, Henan) to plead with King Zhou to release his father.
Sword of the Yue Maiden: "'''Sword of the Yue Maiden'''", alternatively translated as "'''Yue Maiden's Sword'''", is a wuxia short story by Jin Yong (Louis Cha). It was first serialised in 1970 in the Hong Kong newspaper ''Ming Pao Evening Supplement''. Although this short story is the last wuxia work by the author, its historical setting, in the Spring and Autumn period, is the earliest among Jin Yong's works chronologically.
The story is set in southern China during the Spring and Autumn period, against the backdrop of the conflict between the states of Wu and Yue. A team of swordsmen from Wu defeats the best swordsmen of Yue. Fan Li, an adviser to King Goujian of Yue, discovers Aqing, a young shepherdess, who defeats the Wu swordsmen with ease.


It is revealed that Aqing learned her skills while playing mock sword duels with a white gibbon. Fan Li allows Aqing to train the soldiers of Yue in swordsmanship. Aqing gradually falls in love with Fan Li. King Goujian of Yue finally defeats his rival, King Fuchai of Wu, after enduring hardship and humiliation. Fan Li is reunited with his lover Xi Shi, who was sent as a concubine to Fuchai. Aqing intends to kill Xi Shi but is taken aback by Xishi's beauty. Aqing accidentally hurts Xi Shi with her inner energy while thrusting her sword towards Xi Shi, even though the blade did not touch Xi Shi at all. Xi Shi clutches her bosom in pain, and the expression on her face is described as "so beautiful that it will take away the soul of any man who looks upon her". This is the origin of the Chinese phrase "Xi Shi clutching her bosom" (), which refers to a woman's beauty being enhanced when she is in a state of distress or agony.
The Three Sui Quash the Demons' Revolt: The story is set in the Song Dynasty.
Dream of Ding Village: It is a story based on the blood sales in rural Henan province that sparked a major AIDS crisis in China.