Vernacular Jin Ping Mei.

Summary

In the narrative, Wu Dao Guan prepares an elaborate offering table for a ritual, marking the third day after Brother's birth. Various ceremonial items, including a Daoist robe and talismans, are displayed. Pan Jinlian celebrates her birthday, with friends discussing the significance of the gifts sent from the temple. They dress a child in the Daoist robe, leading to humorous exchanges about its appearance. As evening falls, Pan Jinlian waits for her husband, who is delayed by rituals. Chen Jing Ji, returning home drunk, recounts the events of the day. The evening concludes with a gathering for Buddhist teachings and a vegetarian meal, reflecting the intertwining of celebrations and rituals.

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