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Zheng falls in love with a woman from Chang'an. Even though he discovers she is actually a fox he continues the relationship and they begin to live together. The 'fox' helps Zheng become rich and successful. However, when Zheng and his wife journey for Zheng to take up an official post they are espied by the Emperor's hounds - Zheng's wife reverts to her true form, and is killed by the hounds. 

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