Vernacular Jin Ping Mei.

Summary

In a tense narrative, Chen Jing Ji is framed for theft by Meng Yu Lou, who seeks revenge after being deceived. After being caught attempting to steal 200 taels of silver, Chen Jing Ji, alongside Chen An, is brought before Magistrate Xu, who senses there is more to the case than meets the eye. Despite pressure from Vice Magistrate Li, Xu investigates further, revealing Chen's true identity and the wrongful accusations against him. Ultimately, Xu defends Chen Jing Ji, exposing Li's ulterior motives related to family grievances, leading to their release. The narrative emphasizes themes of justice, integrity, and the complexities of personal vendettas within the legal system.

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