Vernacular Jin Ping Mei.

Summary

The passage describes a series of interactions within a household, focusing on Chun Mei's efforts to find a bride for her brother and Chen Jing Ji's complex personal relationships. Zhou Shoubei departs for a military campaign, entrusting Chun Mei to arrange her brother's marriage. Sister Xue assists in the matchmaking process, while Chen Jing Ji's past romantic entanglements, including interactions with his "big lady" and Madam Xi Men, are discussed. The narrative reveals intricate family dynamics, social expectations, and interpersonal relationships in a traditional setting.

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