The Tale of Jin Pingmei.

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Summary of the text: The passage depicts the declining health of Li Ping'er, who is seriously ill and bedridden. Her husband Ximen Qing is deeply concerned, seeking spiritual and medical help to save her. The narrative explores her weakening condition, family dynamics, and spiritual beliefs. Li Ping'er experiences strange visions, fears evil spirits, and reflects on her life's challenges. Various characters visit her, including Wang Gu Zi from a nunnery, who brings food and offers spiritual comfort. The text reveals complex family relationships, personal suffering, and the protagonist's contemplation of mortality and potential afterlife consequences.

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