Calamities in Journey to the West? My heart and form are both void.

Summary

The passage describes a banquet scene where Pigsy is eating while Xuanzang and the Queen discuss travel documents. The Queen offers Xuanzang a meal and verifies his passage papers. Pigsy becomes emotional, thinking about his wife back home, and begins to cry dramatically. He feels guilty for being away for eight to nine years and struggles with the separation. The Queen tries to comfort him, noting his wife's understanding nature, which only makes Pigsy more sorrowful. The scene highlights Pigsy's deep love for his wife and the emotional challenges of his long journey.

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