Vernacular Jin Ping Mei.

Summary

The passage narrates a reconciliation between Xi Men Qing and his wife Wu Yue Niang after a period of misunderstanding. Xi Men Qing returns home during a heavy snowfall and overhears Yue Niang praying sincerely for him to have a child. Touched by her devotion, he approaches her, initially facing resistance. Eventually, through his genuine apology and her softening attitude, they spend the night together. The next morning, other wives discuss the reconciliation, planning to celebrate by hosting a feast and gathering contributions from different wives in the household.

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