Life has myriad aspects, and society has grounded realities. Diverse scenes of life in ancient times vividly appear before the eye: farmers tilling fields in the countryside, vendors shouldering their wares with carrying poles, a wedding procession passing before a lively theatrical stage, boats traveling or mooring on the riverways, juxtaposed with pig herders and ox carts stacked with goods all hurrying along the riverbanks into the city. Rows of stores line the outskirts of the city gate, and the tea stalls are thronged with lounging, gossiping customers drinking tea. Stationery shops offer ink and brushes, and on the parade grounds of the magistrate's office, soldiers and officers are conducting drills. The streets are thronged with hawkers, fortune-tellers, and bowing officials, and even the palanquins of rich families slow down to take in the bustling street scenes as they pass through. Inside the city, groups of officials together on an outing can be seen, and a massive wagon hauled by twenty horses rushes building materials to the imperial capital, passing by a street performer surrounded by a throng of clamoring children. By making use of digital technology, each street scene, as well as the expressions and postures of each person, can be magnified and clearly visualized. Look closely; does this not seem familiar?

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