Vernacular Jin Ping Mei.

Summary

The poem reflects on lost beauty and nostalgia, intertwining personal sorrow with historical events. Zhou Shoubei leads a campaign against bandits, successfully bringing peace to the region and earning promotions for himself and his comrades. Celebrations follow, with family gatherings and discussions about business strategies. Chen Jing Ji, having faced hardships, seeks to reclaim stolen goods from a thief named Yang Guang Yan. He hatches a plan with his friend Lu Bing Yi to take back what was lost and secure a prosperous future. The narrative highlights themes of loyalty, ambition, and the struggle for justice amidst personal and societal challenges.

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