The Great Idle Person of the Zhenguan Era.

Summary

` Li Su, the former county magistrate of Jingyang, is imprisoned and awaits interrogation by Vice Minister Dou Fu regarding the attempted assassination of an Eastern Palace official. Li Su denies the charge, stating he only beat up the official, Juan. Dou Fu orders torture, but Li Su remains calm, questioning Dou Fu's intentions and preparation. Li Su reveals his background as a young hero of the Tang Dynasty, personally praised by the Emperor, making Dou Fu's face turn ugly. Li Su's situation is dire, with the Crown Prince possibly seeking to make an example of him. Li Su's friend, Wang Zhi, is in hiding, and Li Su is uncertain if he will be captured. The prison is a brutal place, with the sounds of wailing and howling prisoners, and Li Su's only concern is whether he will get meat with his lunch the next day. The interrogation is intense, with Dou Fu seeking to break Li Su, but Li Su remains resolute, using his knowledge and wit to counter Dou Fu's accusations. The story is a tale of politics, power struggles, and survival, with Li Su at the center, navigating the complexities of the imperial court and the harsh realities of prison life. His fate hangs in the balance, as he awaits the outcome of the interrogation and the consequences of his actions. `

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