Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove
Two notable scholars, Ruan Ji and Ji Kang, were unique as egalitarian, long-term partners in the 3rd century. They were members of the anti-establishment Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove, and their relationship reflected that group's vaunting of mystical, rustic, and simple life over the corruption, hierarchy, and intrigue at court. According to Lady Han, the wife of another sage of the Bamboo Grove, Shan Tao, who spied on the two in their bedroom, they were also sexually talented.