Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

A tale of injustice involving Zhu Sheng, falsely accused of murder. After his neighbor was killed, Zhu was arrested and tortured. Despite maintaining his innocence, he was nearly executed. Miraculously, the god Guan Di intervened, revealing the true murderer as Gong Biao. The incompetent magistrate was dismissed, and Zhu was ultimately exonerated. The story critiques the judicial system's corruption, highlighting how innocent people suffer under bureaucratic negligence and how officials often prioritize their own interests over true justice.

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