Vernacular Jin Ping Mei.

Summary

In a poignant conversation, Xi Men Qing reassures his ailing sister, Li Ping Er, about her maid's loyalty after her passing. Despite her deteriorating condition, she urges him to sleep, but he chooses to stay by her side. Tragically, during the night, Li Ping Er dies quietly, leaving everyone in shock and deep sorrow. Xi Men Qing is heartbroken, lamenting her loss alongside the household. As preparations begin for her body, discussions about clothing and burial arise. A fortune-teller examines the time of her death, providing insights into her past life and the circumstances surrounding her illness, which adds to the family's grief.

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