Vernacular Jin Ping Mei.

Summary

In a poem reflecting on loss and regret, the narrator wakes from dreams to a stark reality of solitude, longing for a loved one who never returns. The narrative unfolds around a murder case involving Wu Song, who kills Pan Jinlian and Wang Po in a drunken rage, leading to a frantic search for him by local militia and officials. Chen Jing Ji, unaware of these events while in Tokyo for family matters, learns of the tragedy upon his return. He grapples with his feelings of guilt and loss, particularly for Pan Jinlian, whom he mourns deeply. As he seeks justice, he hopes for the capture of Wu Song, expressing a desire for retribution.

Full content