By Imperial Order: Complete Library of the Four Treasuries Siku Quanshu: The monumental encyclopedia commissioned by the Qianlong Emperor in 1772, intended to contain the essence of all Chinese literature and knowledge.

Masters’ Section Zibu: One of the four traditional categories of Chinese literature, housing works on specialized subjects such as medicine, philosophy, military arts, and astronomy.

Detailed Proofreading Official: Official of the Imperial Medical Department and Recipient of Grace-Stipend, Your Servant Kong Yuxiu

The term "Your Servant" (Chen) was a required humble self-reference for officials addressing the Emperor.

Editor: Your Servant Cang Shengmai, re-examined

Chief Proofreading Official: Bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, Your Servant He Sijun

A "Bachelor" (Shujishi) was a high-ranking junior scholar selected from the top graduates of the civil service examinations.

Proofreading Official: Secretary of the Grand Secretariat, Your Servant Li Quan

Transcription Official: Student of the Imperial Academy, Your Servant Tang Can

A "Student of the Imperial Academy" (Jiansheng) held a status that allowed them to perform administrative and clerical tasks for the government.

Illustration Official: Student of the Imperial Academy, Your Servant Dou Guangguo