The novel "Emperor Taizu of Song Thrice Sets off for Southern Tang, Trapped in Shouzhou City" (1859) detailed Yang Dalang's early adventures and described him as very handsome with "the looks of Pan An and Song Yu".
The novel "Emperor Taizu of Song Thrice Sets off for Southern Tang, Trapped in Shouzhou City" (1859) detailed Yang Dalang's encounter with his future wife, a heroine. He was described as very handsome, with "the looks of Pan An and Song Yu".