Why did the wife sell her hair in the story?

There could be various reasons. Maybe she was facing financial hardships and thought this was the only solution. However, selling an infant is illegal and goes against all ethical and moral norms.

I'm not sure. There haven't been clear reports on whether she did or not.

Maybe it was due to some kind of accident or magic in the story.

Maybe she was driven to it because of years of abuse and mistreatment.

The wife might have left because she wanted a more passionate and fulfilling relationship. Sex is an important aspect of many marriages, and its absence can lead to feelings of isolation and dissatisfaction. Additionally, she might have feared that the sexless situation would persist and prevent the marriage from growing and evolving.

Maybe he was desperate for money or attention. Some people do bad things for their own gain.

Perhaps the monk was misled himself and genuinely believed the fake story to be true. Or maybe he was influenced by others to do it for some ulterior motive.

Maybe the mangaer needed the money or faced some pressure to do so.

Maybe she needed to dry her hair quickly for some reason.

The wife's reaction could have been complex. Initially, she may have been stunned into silence. As she processed what had happened, if she was a more easy - going person, she might have tried to laugh it off as a silly mistake. But if she was attached to her long hair, for instance, and had plans for it like keeping it long for a special occasion, she would likely be extremely disappointed and hurt. She might also feel a sense of betrayal if she thought her husband should have known better than to touch her hair without asking. There could be long - term effects on their relationship depending on how she ultimately reacted and how he responded to her reaction.