The Romance of the Western Chamber: The Night Letter at Pujou Temple
A night letter that should have passed through Hongniang's hands only once was prematurely copied into a third version.
After the evening bell of Pujou Temple, a night letter suddenly appeared outside the guest room. Hongniang recognized the handwriting meant for Zhang Sheng, but also noticed the paper corner had been torn open and pressed flat again, indicating it had already been copied into a third version before delivery. Cui Yingying knows that once the rumor spreads, the damage will not be limited to their affection, but will also erode the last sliver of room for maneuver between her and her mother. Yingying must, amidst Hongniang's message, the temple's monk quarters, her mother's vigilance, and Zhang Sheng's impatience, first uncover who is using the love letter to set a trap.
Hongniang / 崔莺莺 / Zhang Sheng
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Read the English edition of this interactive story; the original source language is Chinese.
A night letter that should have passed through Hongniang's hands only once was prematurely copied into a third version.