The bond between husband and wife, even if for a short period, creates deep and lasting affection or gratitude.
他们虽然只共同生活了短短几年，但一夜夫妻百夜恩，彼此心中仍有牵挂。
Although they only lived together for a few short years, the saying 'one night as husband and wife, a hundred nights of kindness' holds true, and they still cared for each other in their hearts.
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Ancient
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Zhang Hongjian, a scholar from Yongping Prefecture, stood up against Prefect Zhao who had killed Scholar Fan. For this, Zhang was framed and imprisoned.
He escaped during his transfer to Fengxiang Prefecture, where he encountered the fox spirit Shi Shunhua. They fell in love and lived together for three years.
However, Zhang Hongjian eventually yearned for his former wife. He explained to Shi Shunhua, 'Even a single day as husband and wife creates a hundred days of kindness and gratitude.' Understanding his feelings, Shi Shunhua sent him back home.
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