Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

The story of Jia Er is a supernatural tale about a merchant's wife possessed by a fox spirit. Her young son becomes aware of the supernatural presence and takes strategic actions to combat it. He observes the fox spirits, tricks a long-haired servant, and ultimately poisons them with wine mixed with hunting medicine. After the foxes are killed, his mother's condition gradually deteriorates, and she eventually dies. The story concludes with the son gaining recognition and becoming a prominent military commander, highlighting themes of cunning, supernatural intervention, and familial protection.

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