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was driven out of his home by his sister-in-law.

So he lived by himself, herding cattle and

farming. One day, a fairy from heaven, Zhi Nu

(Weaver Maid), fell in love with him and came

down secretly to earth and married him. The

cowhand farmed in the field and the Weaver Maid

wove at home. They lived a happy life and gave

birth to a boy and a girl. Unfortunately, the God

of Heaven soon found out and ordered the Queen

Mother of the Western Heavens to bring the

Weaver Maid back.

With the help of celestial cattle, the Cowhand

flew to heaven with his son and daughter. Just

when he was about to catch up with his wife, the

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