Vernacular Jin Ping Mei.

Summary

Pan Jinlian silently cursed Ximen Qing for killing a cat instead of a thief who deserved death. In distress, Li Ping Er lamented over her sick child, whose condition worsened despite efforts from various doctors and rituals. As the child struggled to breathe, Li Ping Er's despair deepened. Despite Ximen Qing's reassurances, the child passed away, leading to overwhelming grief. Li Ping Er, heartbroken, clung to her child, unable to accept the loss. Ximen Qing, practical yet insensitive, prepared for the burial, seeking to inform the family and arrange for a coffin. The somber atmosphere was punctuated by the arrival of mourners and discussions of the child's fate, reflecting on the family's profound loss and the rituals that must follow.

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