Other language: Vietnamese

Vernacular Jin Ping Mei.

Chapter 2: The Playboys of Qinghe County. [2]



Summary

Summary of the passage: In the Song Dynasty, Ximen Qing is a wealthy young gentleman from Qinghe County with a group of unruly friends. Despite inheriting his family's fortune, he spends his days gambling, drinking, and pursuing pleasures. Married to Wu Yueniang and having multiple wives, he plans a gathering with his companions to potentially become sworn brothers. The text portrays Ximen Qing as a complex character - clever, connected, and influential, yet morally questionable and focused on personal indulgence.

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