In the Wei-Jin period, intellectuals tried to get rid of traditional ethical codes and turned their attention to the emancipation of thought. During this period, aesthetic ideas expanded to cover individual's gifted nature and special talent. This article, based on the "Shih Shuo Xin Yu", presents the following points. First, the quick response in dialogues is noticed and the heroes are children under ten years old. Secondly, the extraordinary ability of some political leaders is highly evaluated. Thirdly, characters including genius, the talented, and common people are analyzed. Finally, the connection between character and cultivation is emphasized.