Vernacular Jin Ping Mei.

Summary

In a tale of theft and desperation, Wu Yue Niang learns that her associate's servant has stolen a headpiece and been caught at a brothel. As she seeks to recover the stolen item, tensions rise with the aggrieved customer demanding compensation. Despite attempts to negotiate with Wu Dian En, the patrol officer, Wu Yue Niang faces insults and the threat of escalating conflict. Seeking a resolution, she engages Uncle Wu Da and contemplates bribery to placate Wu Dian En. Amidst familial troubles and the chaos of social status shifts, she finds herself in tears, recognizing their precarious position. Sister Xue suggests leveraging connections to seek help from Master Zhou, highlighting the intertwining of personal relationships and official duties in their plight.

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