In the collection of poems by Li He (790–816), there is a work titled Presenting to Chen Shang (Zeng chenshang《赠陈商》), written when he was in his twenties. In this poem, apart from mentioning aspects of Chen Shang’s character, the poet also reveals much about himself. These self-revelations offer significant insight into Li He’s life and thoughts. Of particular importance are the third and fourth lines, where the poet writes: “Placing the Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra before my desk, and the The Songs of Chu at my elbow.” (《楞伽》堆案前，《楚辭》繫肘後) These two brief lines serve as a vivid self-portrait of the poet, not only reflecting his interest in reading but also revealing a profound intellectual background, providing us with an essential clue for a comprehensive understanding of Li He as a writer. Starting from these lines and analyzing them alongside his other works, we encounter new questions in Li He studies. For example, this raises the question of accurately understanding Li He’s worldview, exploring the connections between his thoughts and certain ancient philosophical schools, and uncovering the conceptual essence behind the aesthetic images in his poetry. All of these areas are meaningful and significant to explore.