Vernacular Jin Ping Mei.

Summary

The poem describes a skilled matchmaker who excels in pairing widows and stirring the hearts of women. Xue, a jade jewelry seller, seeks Xi Men Qing for a marriage proposal involving a wealthy widow from the Yang family. The widow, a skilled and charming young woman, has considerable wealth and is encouraged to remarry. Xi Men Qing expresses interest, and Xue outlines how to approach the widow's family. After an elaborate visit, Xi Men Qing presents gifts to the widow's aunt, Granny Yang, who discusses the widow’s wealth and conditions for marriage. The interaction reveals Xi Men Qing's generosity and the complexities of matchmaking in their society.

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