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The Great Idle Person of the Zhenguan Era.

Chapter 225: Rumors Spread. [232]



Summary

A group of people gathered at a wine shop in the eastern market of Chang'an, discussing the latest rumors. Wu Eight Pounds told the story of the Feng family's affair, where their son murdered a 12-year-old Water Spirit maid, and was later avenged by a hero who cut off his hands and feet. The hero was caught by the authorities and confessed to the crime. Wu revealed that the hero was a guard of Li Su, the son of the Jin Yang County Magistrate, who had previously offended the Eastern Palace's Crown Prince. The Ministry of Justice took over the case, and the hero was imprisoned, likely to be sentenced to death. The old man of the Feng family suddenly took his own life, leaving behind a will that claimed the authorities were doing nothing. The patrons suspected that the old man's death was not a suicide, but a setup by the Eastern Palace to implicate the Magistrate of Li County. The rumors spread quickly throughout the city, and eventually caught the attention of the court officials. The citizens believed the gossip, and the rumors were proven to be true - the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace was indeed seeking revenge.

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