In the long river of ancient Chinese music, Guqin occupies a place with its unique charm. Guqin is not only a musical instrument, but also a cultural symbol, carrying the profound cultural heritage and philosophical thinking of the Chinese nation. As one of the treasures in Guqin repertoire, the story behind it and the music itself are full of strong historical charm and humanistic feelings.

The inspiration for the novel comes from a legend of the Spring and Autumn Period. According to the Zhuan of Zuo, in the fourteenth year of Duke Ai of Lu (481 BC), someone captured a unicorn in the field, which was regarded as an ominous sign. Upon hearing the news, Confucius exclaimed, "My way is poor!" It is believed that this is a sign of providence that his doctrine is difficult to implement in the world. Later generations incorporated this story into music and composed the song "Huilin" to express their reverence for Confucius and his ideas.

The structure of the whole song is rigorous, the melody is melodious and deep, and the plot development of the story is expressed through different timbre changes. At the beginning of Qu, the slow and solemn melody simulates the mysterious atmosphere when the unicorn appears; Subsequently, the music gradually became intense, reflecting the shock and awe of the people at this rare event; Finally, the music returned to calm, as if Confucius's inner indifference and detachment in the face of difficulties, as well as hope and expectation for the future.

Huo Lin is not only a simple musical work, but also an important carrier of ancient Chinese culture and philosophy. Through this piece of music, we can feel the core concept of "benevolence" and "harmony" of Confucianism, as well as the ancient people's reverence for the natural world. At the same time, "Huilin" also reflects the aesthetic pursuit of "clear, small, light and far" in Guqin music, so that people can purify their hearts when listening, and their thoughts drift to the distant past.