Chuang Tze Tests His Wife

Once, the philosopher-eccentric Zhuang Zi comes across a woman fanning the newly built grave of her dead husband because she desires to quickly marry again. On returning home, Zhuang Zi decides to put his wife to the test in spite of his wife's vow that she will never marry again after he dies. Thus, Zhuang Zi fakes his own death; the wife is grief-stricken and goes into mourning. While funeral arrangements are in progress, a handsome young man and his servant come to call on Zhuang Zi. When told that Zhuang Zi has died, the young man pays his respects and prepares to leave but is told to stay by Zhuang Zi's wife. After a few days, there is talk of marriage between Zhuang Zi's wife and the young man. However, the young man falls ill; his servant says that taking the human brain is the only medicine available to cure the young man's illness. Zhuang Zi's wife suggests that the young man takes Zhuang Zi's brain. At this point, Zhuang Zi wakes up and gives his shocked wife a scolding. Unable to hide her shame, Zhuang Zi's wife hangs herself. (Source: mcms.lcsd.gov.hk) Edit Translation

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