Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

In Jingzhou, a man named Peng, returning home, became lost after letting his horse graze. He encountered a mysterious figure who guided him to Lord Huan Hou's abode. There, Peng was offered a banquet and a chance to trade horses. Huan Hou admired Peng's horse and promised him a fine steed and gold in return. After a night of revelry, Peng learned of the grass he carried, which had immense value. Upon returning home, he and his family became wealthy. The tale concludes with reflections on Huan Hou’s hospitality and strength, along with a humorous anecdote about a man named Li Sheng at a gathering.

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