The Tale of Jin Pingmei.

Summary

The text describes a complex narrative involving Ximen Qing, a memorial ceremony for his wife Li Shi, and various social interactions. The story includes detailed descriptions of a Taoist ritual for guiding his wife's soul, featuring elaborate ceremonies with high priests, spiritual invocations, and intricate cultural protocols. The narrative also involves a messenger named Wang Yu delivering a letter from Zhai Ye in Tokyo, which Ximen Qing receives with interest and plans to respond to with gifts. The text is rich with poetic language, ceremonial details, and glimpses into traditional Chinese social and spiritual practices.

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