Vernacular Jin Ping Mei.

Summary

The text describes a complex narrative involving the Ximen family, focusing on marriage negotiations and family dynamics. Meng Yu Lou, a widow, catches the eye of Li Ya Nei during a countryside encounter. A matchmaker named Tao Mama arrives at the Ximen residence with a marriage proposal from Li Ya Nei, which initially surprises Moon Lady. Meng Yu Lou is conflicted about remarrying, feeling like a "fallen tree with no shade" and sensing her place in the family has changed after Moon Lady's son's birth. Her emotional response suggests a potential interest in the marriage proposal, despite her initial denial.

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