"Jin Ping Mei" is a novel written by Ming Dynasty writer Lanling Xiaoxiaosheng, and is known as one of the "Five Great Masterpieces" in ancient China. The novel mainly tells the history of extramarital affairs of Ximen Qing, a son of a rich family, and the emotional entanglements between him and a group of women.
Ximen Qing is a wealthy businessman who has a beautiful wife Pan Jinlian, but he pursues and indulges in some prostitutes, maids and among widows. He developed ambiguous relationships with these women and used his wealth and power to satisfy his desires. His behavior aroused the dissatisfaction and resistance of Pan Jinlian and some other women, which eventually led to a series of tragic events.
In addition to the story of Ximen Qing, the novel also involves the life of all social strata, customs, characters, ethics and other aspects. description. Through the profound observation and revelation of human nature, it reflects the moral degeneration and uncleanness of society in the Ming Dynasty, and also shows the author's thinking and exploration of human nature, love, desire, power and other issues.