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Romance of the Red Plum Chamber is a story set towards the end of the Sung Dynasty in China. Li Hui-Niang, the favourite concubine of Jia Shi-Tau the wicked Prime Minister is killed by Jia because of her admiration of a scholar, Pui Yu. Li Hui-Niang’s spirit subsequently returns to seek vengeance, and strangles Jia Shi-Tau, after creating a scene at his residence. She also saves Pui Yu who has been confined by Jia Shi-Tau in the Red Plum Chamber.
(Source: Ministry of Community Development Programme)