Vernacular Jin Ping Mei.

Summary

The poem reflects on an abandoned temple, sparse travelers, and themes of corruption and human sorrow. In the narrative, Wu Yue Niang navigates personal upheavals after significant losses, including the death of family and servants. Relationships develop, notably between Lai Xing Er and the wet nurse, Ru Yi Er, culminating in a secret marriage arranged by Wu Yue Niang. Meanwhile, Ping An Er's jealousy leads him to steal jewelry, which results in his capture and interrogation. His desperate motivations reveal a deeper context of unfulfilled promises and relationships, ultimately intertwining the fates of several characters as they face consequences for their actions.

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