Pan An, recognized as one of the most beautiful men in ancient China, garnered great fame in Luoyang, attracting the adoration of many women. However, his fate ended tragically with his entire family being executed, a fate intricately tied to his association with the ugly empress Jia Nanfeng.

Born into a family of Confucian scholars, Pan An was hailed as a child prodigy from a young age. His striking looks were noted in classic literature, and it is said that when he rode out, women in Luoyang would throw fruits at his carriage, giving rise to the saying related to 'fruit thrown upon the carriage.' Although he achieved some success in his career, he was never satisfied with his position.

When the feeble Emperor Sima Zhong of the Jin dynasty ascended the throne, Pan An was favored by the powerful official Yang Jun. However, after Yang Jun was removed by Jia Nanfeng, Pan An became implicated in the resulting power struggle. Although he received a lenient treatment for a time, his connection to Jia Nanfeng's nephew, Jia Mi, ultimately led him deeper into the intrigues of court politics.

After the chaotic Eight Princes' Rebellion erupted, Pan An's protector was killed, and previous grievances turned him into a target for the scheming official Sun Xiu. Ultimately, Pan An faced wrongful accusations and was executed along with his entire family. This saga of a celebrated beauty illustrates the ruthless realities of power struggles in the historical landscape.