The Great Idle Person of the Zhenguan Era.

Summary

The Tai Zi's decree, which initially seemed like a formal document, actually carries a hidden meaning. On the surface, it appears to condemn Juan's actions and punish him accordingly, but an old hand in the official circle would interpret it differently. The decree states that "Judgments are made impartially and strictly," which implies that the judgment is not for Juan, who is already dead, but for Li Su, who crippled the limbs of an Eastern Palace official. This suggests that the Tai Zi is applying pressure on the Grand Court of Revision to severely punish Li Su. The emperor, Li Shi Min, also senses something off and is waiting to see how the situation unfolds. Meanwhile, powerful families in Chang'an City are quietly observing the situation, aware that this trouble is not ordinary.

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