The Legend of Situ Shankong.

Summary

The passage reveals a mysterious grave of a nameless child, likely an illegitimate son of a landlord with a maid. The child was buried without a headstone among the landlord's family graves, symbolizing his hidden status. A local widow visits the grave annually during the Cold Clothing Festival, burning clothes and mourning. The child's spirit appears trapped between worlds, potentially influenced by the landlord's vengeful ghost. The narrative explores themes of social inequality, hidden family secrets, and the tragic fate of children born outside traditional family structures in rural Chinese society.

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