The Great Idle Person of the Zhenguan Era.

Summary

Li Su attended the extravagant banquet at the Cheng Family's mansion, where he witnessed the rowdy behavior of Cheng Yaojin and his six sons after consuming strong liquor. The event featured a chaotic axe demonstration by Cheng Yaojin and a traditional Hu dance, which was later interrupted by a familiar tune, causing the Cheng Family to enthusiastically join in. During the banquet, Cheng Yaojin poured a large mouthful of wine down Li Su's throat and initiated a conversation, warning him about the dangers of the imperial court and the consequences of his private affair with the Dong Yang princess. Li Su expressed gratitude for Cheng Yaojin's cover-up when reporting to the Emperor, but Cheng Yaojin retorted, stating that he shouldn't be afraid of what others might say. Cheng Yaojin advised Li Su to be cautious, as his enemies would analyze their failures and improve their plans, ultimately leading to a deadly strike. He shared his own experiences, stating that he had never encountered persistent enemies due to his straightforward nature and the Emperor's trust in him. The conversation concluded with Cheng Yaojin offering Li Su two suggestions: to resolve the issue once and for all, making his enemies dare not to harm him again, or to stay away from the intrigue and politics of the imperial court. Li Su thanked Cheng Yaojin and promised to remember his words, before hastily departing due to a forgotten pot of soup.

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