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which became one of his most famous poems. He wrote the epic poem for his fiancÃĐe, Chan. After he returned to the palace in
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temple. His mother became a wet nurse for the royal family. Phu had an opportunity to work in the palace with his mother, where he fell in love with a lady in the palace named Chan, who was related to the royal family. The couple were arrested and punished as their relationship violated the
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