隋唐演義

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23835

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隋唐演義

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zh

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A mystical tale of reincarnation and karmic justice set in the Tang Dynasty, exploring the fates of emperors, immortals, and the consequences of past actions through supernatural encounters and celestial decrees.

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In the Tang Dynasty, the immortal Zhang Ke and his companions encounter a ghost named Tong Du, who seeks to meet Lady Yang, the reincarnation of Princess Mei of the Immortal Palace. Tong Du explains that Princess Mei was banished to the underworld due to a past-life transgression involving laughter with Prince Kou, leading to her fall from grace. She was later reincarnated as Lady Yang, who suffered further misfortunes before being saved by the Daoist master Zhang Ke and returning to the Immortal Palace. However, she remains separated from her original partner, Prince Kou's reincarnation, the Tianzi (Heavenly Son), due to karmic debts involving the demon emperor Gu Xiu. Gu Xiu, a former demon mouse, was released by the Emperor to enjoy wealth but eventually killed Prince Kou in a past life, necessitating his long imprisonment and eventual reincarnation as the Tang Emperor to repay his karma. The story explores themes of karma, reincarnation, and the intricate web of cause and effect that governs the lives of immortals and mortals alike. Through a series of revelations and encounters, Tong Du learns the full extent of the karmic connections between the characters, ultimately understanding that Lady Yang's journey is part of a larger cosmic plan. The narrative concludes with the Emperor's dream of Zhang Ke and his companions, signaling the resolution of their karmic debts and the restoration of balance. The tale serves as a cautionary reflection on the consequences of actions and the inevitability of karmic retribution, emphasizing the importance of moral conduct and the interconnectedness of all beings across lifetimes.

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• Fiction