Vernacular Jin Ping Mei.

Summary

In the tale, Wang Po reflects on her obligation to provide a sum of silver to Yue Niang for finding a match for Pan Jin Lian, who is married to her former uncle. Tension escalates when Wu Song confronts Pan Jin Lian, accusing her of causing his brother's death. In a fit of rage, he brutally murders her after she confesses her wrongdoings. Wang Po's attempts to intervene fail, leading to her own demise at Wu Song's hands. The narrative explores themes of vengeance, betrayal, and the tragic consequences of actions, culminating in Wu Song's transformation into a fugitive bandit.

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