Ling Jiefang (Chinese: 凌解放; born November 3, 1945), better known by his pen name Eryue He (Chinese: 二月河; literally: "February River"), is a Chinese historical fiction writer. Ling is best known for writing biographical novels of three Qing Dynasty emperors (Kangxi Emperor, Yongzheng Emperor and Qianlong Emperor), all of which have been adapted into award-winning television series.