Vernacular Jin Ping Mei.

Summary

In a tense domestic setting, a wet nurse recounts the grievances of her family, detailing the emotional turmoil caused by the Fifth Lady and her cat, which led to her brother's illness and eventual death. Li Ping Er, suffering from her own ailments, expresses despair and a longing for companionship, revealing her complex family dynamics. As characters interact, there are discussions of remedies and the inevitability of death, with Li Ping Er requesting a simple coffin for her burial. Amidst the sorrow, there are moments of care, with characters bringing food and seeking to uplift her spirits, yet the atmosphere remains heavy with grief and unresolved conflicts.

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