Water Margin, Chapter 44: samenvatting

Wat er gebeurt

1. During memorial rites for Pan Qiaoyun’s first husband, Shi Xiu notices her intimate exchanges with Pei Ruhai.
2. Pan Qiaoyun visits the temple, sleeps with Pei Ruhai, and arranges secret visits using Ying’er and Hu the Pilgrim.
3. After observing a suspicious departure at dawn, Shi Xiu warns Yang Xiong and proposes catching the lovers together.
4. Yang Xiong drunkenly threatens his wife, then believes her claim that Shi Xiu touches her improperly and closes the shop.
5. Shi Xiu leaves, watches the house, forces Hu to explain the signals, and kills him before impersonating him to kill Pei Ruhai.
6. Old Wang stumbles over the bodies, spills his food, and is taken by neighbors to report the deaths.

Waar je op kunt letten

Shi Xiu refuses to abandon his sworn brother despite rejection. This resolve drives his independent investigation and the killings.

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