Vernacular Jin Ping Mei.

Summary

Xi Men Qing discusses a recent banquet where gifts were exchanged, including fine silk clothing and silver. He prepares for another grand banquet with colorful lanterns and a procession of officials arriving with grandeur. The Grand Commander leads the officials, who pay their respects, and a banquet with music and performances follows. Afterward, officials express gratitude for the hospitality, and Xi Men Qing reflects on his late sister-in-law amidst the festivities. The atmosphere is vibrant, with music and fine food, as he interacts with guests, unaware of Pan Jinlian eavesdropping nearby, hinting at underlying tensions.

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