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The Tale of Jin Pingmei.

Chapter 37: Mother Feng Talks About Marrying the Han Girl - Ximen Qing Takes Wang Liu's Daughter. [37]



Summary

Summary: Ximen Qing, seeking a wife for a head steward, encounters a beautiful fifteen-year-old girl named Ai Jie through Feng Mama. He is captivated by Ai Jie's mother, Wang Liu Er, and decides to sponsor the girl's marriage. He provides a generous dowry, including twenty taels of silver, clothing, and accessories. The arrangement is made swiftly, with Ximen Qing personally overseeing the preparations and sending Ai Jie to Tokyo with escorts. The narrative highlights the social dynamics, marriage customs, and Ximen Qing's influential role in arranging marriages during this historical period.

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