The Great Idle Person of the Zhenguan Era.

Summary

Li Su's poem, "Ode to the Epang Palace", was a spark that ignited tension in the palace. The officials were shocked and impressed by its sharpness, while Li Shi Min's face turned iron-gray with rage. The poem criticized the extravagance of the Qin people and the emperor's actions, leading to Li Shi Min ordering Li Su's arrest. Li Su was calm and collected, even smiling at the emperor as he was dragged away. The officials were in awe of Li Su's literary prowess, with Wei Zheng exclaiming it a "timeless masterpiece". Li Su was thrown into the Great Temple of Justice's dungeon, where he was met with a higher standard and a personal gift from Sun Fujia, the head of the Da Li Temple. Sun Fujia showed immense respect to Li Su, addressing him as "Li Gong" and bowing deeply. Li Su was shocked to see a crowd of commoners and officials behind him, all kneeling in unison to show their respect.

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