The Xuanyuan Mirror, along with the Qin King's Bone-Reflecting Mirror, the Six-Nose Mirror, and the No-Disease Mirror, is collectively known as one of the four mysterious ancient mirrors of archaic Huaxia.
According to the pharmacological classic "Compendium of Materia Medica," this mirror was created by an ancient Huaxia emperor—Huangdi, hence it is later referred to as the Xuanyuan Mirror.
This magical mirror is reputed to ward off evil spirits and possesses the ability to discern the true identity of emperors, only usable by royalty.
A folk tale speaks of this unique ability of the Xuanyuan Mirror, stating that it can identify true emperors; if an emperor lacks legitimate lineage, the mirror will fall and crush him.
It is said that former President Yuan ordered the dragon throne to be moved back by three meters during his enthronement to avoid the Xuanyuan Mirror hanging above the Taihe Hall, fearing it might fall...
