Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

In a bustling marketplace, an official's family encounters a man named Wang, who claims to be a servant in their household. He advises them to seek connections with the princess and offers to help them gain favor. After a series of events, including a banquet and a visit to the princess's residence, the family discovers that Wang has vanished. Meanwhile, a general is deceived by a horseman promising him a military position in exchange for gold, only to find the position filled later. In a separate tale, a master of the qin, Li Sheng, befriends a magistrate named Cheng, bonding over their love for music, yet Li conceals his prized instrument from Cheng. Their friendship deepens, culminating in a moment where Li reveals his extraordinary qin.

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