Vernacular Jin Ping Mei.

Summary

Ximen Qing and Xia Ti Xiong preside over a courthouse session involving a dispute initiated by Han Er, who claims to have been beaten by local delinquents. The delinquents accuse Han of having an affair with his sister-in-law, Wang. Amidst rising tensions, Ximen Qing chastises the gang for their actions, leading to severe punishment. The delinquents panic about their fate, seeking bribes to secure their release. The families of the delinquents gather money to persuade Ying Bo Jue to intervene on their behalf, while Ximen Qing's study attendant navigates the complexities of the situation, trying to appease both sides. Ultimately, the narrative explores themes of justice, bribery, and social hierarchy.

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