The Great Idle Person of the Zhenguan Era.

Summary

Dong Yang and Li Su's friendship has turned sour, with Dong Yang expressing concern over Li Su's sudden change in behavior. Li Su, however, believes he is being selfless by offering the movable-type printing technique to the emperor, Li Shi Min. Dong Yang is skeptical of Li Su's motives, sensing that he is not as altruistic as he claims. Despite her reservations, she agrees to take the secret formula to the palace and present it to her father. Li Shi Min is overjoyed with the discovery, recognizing its potential to contribute to the Tang Dynasty's literary governance. Meanwhile, Dong Yang reflects on her quiet devotion to Li Su, recalling the time they spent together and the small gestures she has made to show her affection. The chapter ends with Li Shi Min's reaction to learning that the technique came from Li Su, a man he remembers as lazy and nonchalant.

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