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

Summary

The passage revolves around Xin He, the Ninth Princess of the Heavenly Court, obtaining permission from her mother Wang Mu to interact with Wu Kong. Wang Mu, while cautious, allows her daughter to make friends but instructs her staff to investigate the newly appointed Immortal official. Wu Kong learns about Xin He's royal background and reflects on the social barriers and challenges of interacting with individuals from different social strata, ultimately deciding to maintain a calm and detached approach to such relationships.

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