Story of Jin Ping Mei · Simen Gongzi

Author: Chen Dongyou
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Publish Date: 2003-02-02
Features: A Jin Ping Mei, four hundred years of enduring charm, captivating countless food and sex enthusiasts, drawing the world's attention. The numerous men and women in Jin Ping Mei are greedy for profit and indulgent in desires, day and night, unable to satisfy their insatiable lust. Xi Menqing embodies a merchant, a politician, and a lecher all in one; he pushes the limits in making money, in wielding power, and in indulging in pleasure. Moreover, he masterfully blends these three aspects, creating a unique "Xi Menqing realm." Just as he reached the prime of his life and everything seemed to go his way, he died senselessly in the pile of flesh and desire he had built with money and power. As the saying goes: "True or false can be distinguished, good or evil is hard to judge; all leave naked at the end, leaving behind regrets for others to speak of." This book is a sister piece to Pan Jinlian and Li Ping'er and Chun Mei. With a masterful pen and exploratory creativity, it describes the tragic and lamentable life of Xi Menqing, the expert in making money, the master of wielding power, and the leader in indulging in women, bringing his flamboyant image vividly to life. It hangs a mirror to reflect the past and warn the present, offering practical help in understanding the timeless classic Jin Ping Mei.