A gustatory treat from Ye Guangqin

Some stories never grow old, such as Tale of Mung Bean Milk by Ye Guangqin.

At 63, she is probably one of the most fascinating women writers active in the country's literary scene, but largely untranslated, except in Japanese.

Coming from a noble family related to the infamous Empress Dowager Cixi (1835-1908), Ye is a versatile writer, drawing inspiration from her family background, long years working in rural Shaanxi province during the "cultural revolution" (1966-1976), and studies in Japan.