The Great Idle Person of the Zhenguan Era.

Summary

Li Su visits Zheng Xiao Lou in prison, who is accused of murdering the landlord's son. Despite the crime, Li Su agrees with Zheng's judgment and decides to save him. He discusses the case with County Magistrate Zhou, but the magistrate believes the lawsuit cannot be withdrawn. Li Su visits Zheng in prison, where he finds him bound by heavy chains. Zheng explains that he killed the landlord's son to avenge the death of a young girl who was mistreated by the landowner. Li Su argues that Zheng's method was wrong and that he should have avoided punishment, but Zheng believes that he acted upright and dignified. Li Su is infuriated by Zheng's stubbornness, but eventually decides to try to save him. Zheng warns Li Su not to get involved, but Li Su claims that he is only trying to collect a debt from Zheng. The conversation ends with Li Su and Wang Zhuang leaving the prison, with Wang Zhuang expressing his support for Zheng's actions.

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