Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

In Hunan, a noble minister turned scholar from the Tang dynasty, dismissed unjustly, presented his case in the underworld to King Yama. He demanded punishment for the official responsible, leading to a harsh retribution. Reborn as a commoner, he faced execution due to fate's cruelty. After years, he sought vengeance but was reborn as a dog alongside his rival. In the next life, their cycle continued until Yama decreed they would be father-in-law and son-in-law. Initially strained, they ultimately forged a harmonious relationship, reflecting on the deep-seated resentments and the chaotic nature of souls in the afterlife.

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