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Chapter 1: A Beautiful Couple Sacrifices Love for Fame and Fortune; A Lustful Woman Lightens Her Body to Steal a Man. Chapter 2

: Zhang, the Shopkeeper of Xingcun, Punishes a Scholar; A Woman's Adultery is Exposed and She is Punished. Chapter 3:

Rejecting Beauty Gains Beauty and Wealth; Forging Books Makes Fakes Real.

Chapter 4: Selling His Sister-in-Law by Mistaken Selling His Own Wife to Death; A Widow Returns to Her Husband.

Chapter 5: The Road to Life is Narrow, and the Road to Death is Narrower; A Good Enemy is a Bad Enemy.

Chapter 6: The White Demon Scams and Kills the Black Demon; The Fake Official Reveals the Real Official.

Chapter 7: Mistakenly Painting Seven Sons with Oil; The Mother Repaints; The Father Drowns the Twins First.

Chapter 8: Capturing Zhou... The guests were all shocked when the gauze hat was taken; the fisherman profited by embracing the blood-stained child at night. Chapter Nine:

The Red Maiden was forced to commit suicide; the jealous woman fled; the good teacher and the mischievous boy indulged their will. Chapter Ten:

Ma Bian's painting studio provided funds; the hungry ghost flattered under the moon; the hungry ghost met his benefactor; he was reborn in the snow .

Chapter Eleven: The poor man spoke old stories, each word heartbreaking; the rich man welcomed a new life, each scene bringing tears .

Chapter Twelve: Wanting to recognize his own daughter, he went to great lengths; he encountered the play twice and brought back a prodigal son. Chapter

One: The beautiful couple sacrificed their love for fame and fortune; the lustful woman disregarded her body and stole a man

. General Remarks: The flowers faded in the night, and the moon hung obliquely at dawn. Who can hold back the fleeting years? In vain, the remaining spring feelings were destroyed.

The place of song and dance of yesteryear is now a place where ghosts and foxes sleep. Turning clouds and rain is all in vain. Only loyalty, virtue, and integrity are passed down from ancient times to the present. Right tune:

"Nan Ke Zi"

I see that people in this world are manipulated by the four words "wine, lust, wealth, and anger" throughout their lives. In the end, they all have to let go at the edge of the cliff

, and they themselves inevitably fall to their deaths. Where is the real place? Throughout life, I have committed many evils against others, but in the end

, they are all self-inflicted. For example, if you spit your saliva at the sky, it will fall upon yourself; if you grasp a sharp knife to cut

the earth, you will wound your own hand. Of the four vices of "wine, lust, wealth, and anger," wine seems to cause less harm. Some are

naturally abstaining from alcohol, while others drink a little without becoming disorderly; as for those who become drunk and confused, it's only one or two out of ten. Only "lust, wealth, and anger

" bring calamity to everyone, from emperors to commoners, from men to women. At worst, it leads to the loss of a country and

family; at next, it damages morals and integrity; at worst, it harms

one's body and even death. Even wise and discerning gentlemen, who clearly understand this, cannot resist the temptations of beauty, gold, or anger. Some who

uphold their integrity throughout their lives are tainted by these three vices in old age; others who maintain impartiality by day are

confused by them in secret. Therefore, among the ancients, Bao Yi rejected the lustful pursuit of gold and achieved great fame; Yang Zhen refused the lustful advances of the night, and his descendants

prospered; Zhang Gong wrote the "Hundred Forbearances Chart," and nine generations lived together in harmony, his family shining brightly. These were not examples of abandoning the precipice, but of acting practically

and taking care of one's own family. I see people in the world who, unable to obtain lust, waste their efforts and damage their reputation; unable to acquire wealth

, they only violate moral principles and invite disaster; unable to vent their anger, they recklessly display their talents and attract enemies. When things fail

, it's too late for regret. At this point, they may wish to distance themselves from lust, return the gold, and show their willingness to endure, but the damage is already done. It is truly said:

The lewd man manipulates the wicked, and those within the family are foolishly harmed.

Loss is seen in gain, and unfulfilled desires bring regret.

If you sow a fire that burns yourself now, the ashes of disaster will be hard to dispel later.

Look at the news of brothers, one flower blooms while another withers.

Legend has it that in Jurong County, Jiangnan, ten miles from the city, there lived a family named Hua, with three brothers: the eldest,

Hua Yan, also known as Yuren; the second, Hua Jiao, also known as Xiaoren; and the third, Hua Mei, also known as Junren. Their parents were both deceased, and the family

was poor, relying solely on a few acres of fertile land inherited from their ancestors, living a dissolute life. Of the brothers, only Hua Xiaoren possessed a frivolous and lustful nature

; he was quick to indulge in lust, fond of biting wits, and had a twisted mind regarding money; he was also violent and impulsive. He neglected his studies, failing the preliminary examinations

a few times before abandoning his books. In the same village lived a bald, idle man named Wu Xincheng, who was

somewhat literate and could compose a few lines of prose and letters. Hua Xiaoren saw the beauty in him and found him kindred spirits. Furthermore, because Wu's wife,

Bai, was somewhat attractive, Hua Xiaoren desired to seduce her. He would visit Wu's house daily to play chess, drink alone, and take advantage of any opportunity to harass him.

Only Hua Yuren's temperament was the complete opposite of Xiaoren's. She disliked romance, didn't seek ill-gotten gains, and never showed arrogance.

She would simply pick up her books and forget even to eat. Therefore, she was well-versed in both literature and military strategy. At the age of nineteen, she had already

entered the academy. Moreover, she was handsome and beautiful as a jade pendant. The wealthy man of the county, Yue Dongshan, had two daughters, the elder named Wenzi and the younger named

Yazi. Wenzi married Yuren. She was virtuous and beautiful; when the couple sat together, everyone said they resembled

Pan An and Xi Shi.

One day, in late spring, the weather was drowsy. Yuren and Wenzi slept until the sun was high in the east window.

They were startled awake by the sound of orioles singing outside the window. Yuren pulled back the covers and saw Wenzi's round, pointed breasts and

snow . Overwhelmed with love, she embraced her and they made love. They got up together. Several peach and willow trees stood before the window,

their red and green blossoms vying for attention. Wenzi opened the bright window and tidied her face in front of the mirror. After washing and dressing, she applied rouge to her lips. Hua Yuren approached

her, and they walked side by side, hand in hand, whispering with a smile, "Back then, Bai Juyi had two beauties, one named Fan Su and the other Xiao Man

. People said she had 'cherry lips like Fan Su and willow waist like Xiao Man.' Now, my lady's beauty combines the beauty of both of them

. I am fortunate enough to be with you, holding your cherry lips and kissing you; embracing your willow waist, like butterflies and bees fluttering.

I don't know how lucky I am."

Wenzi replied, "I used to lament that I was beautiful but lacked talent, destined to be matched with an ordinary man. I never expected to be matched with you, my lord, who

is both talented and handsome. I am also extremely fortunate." After speaking, Hua Yuren also washed and dressed, straightened her clothes, took Wenzi's hand,

and prepared to leave the room. The second and third brothers rushed into the room, reporting, "There's an official outside, saying he's

from the Su family in the provincial capital, requesting an audience with our elder brother." Yu Ren, unaware of the reason, hurried out to greet him. After bowing

, the official said, "My master Su has specially sent this humble official to invite you to serve as my esteemed husband." He then presented a large red name card, which read, "Your humble

brother, Su Yuanyuan, bows respectfully." The official also presented ten kinds of betrothal gifts and

a hundred taels of silver for settling down. Yu Ren examined them all. The official then presented the betrothal letter. Yu Ren immediately asked the official to sit down, and as she opened it,

she saw it read:

"I recall the days when we studied together in the literary garden, young and unrestrained, the elder brother composing poems, the younger brother roaring with fervor. Sometimes the poem was finished and tea was ready, sometimes we finished reading and the moon was rising

. This scene is as vivid as yesterday. I am but a mediocre person, but now I have been undeserving of His Majesty's grace, and have been appointed to govern Qin." "I am ashamed to admit my lack of talent as a woman, yet

I bear the heavy responsibility of building a Great Wall. I must find someone with the wisdom of countless warriors, like my sworn brother, to serve as Han Xin and Fan Zhongyan in the army. This would be my good fortune, and the good fortune of the people. I humbly 　　request that you accept this humble offering .

I also have a fine carriage, and I hope that you, like the young men of Wuling, will come galloping to me. I will be there without hesitation. I await you, I await you." Hua Yuren read the document and inquired about the events leading up to it. After tea, she went inside to discuss with Wenzi, saying, "This friend Su is my former classmate, a native of Jiangning, who passed the military examination. He has recently been promoted to the position of border general in Yan'an Prefecture, Shaanxi, and wants to recruit me as his supervisor and advisor. He has ten kinds of betrothal gifts, a hundred taels of silver for settling down, and a fine horse. It seems he is determined to have me go."

" I've always thought that even if I study these books until they're worn out, I'll never pass the imperial examinations. It's pointless. A man's ambition lies in all directions;

it's good to go out and make a name for yourself. But I can't bear to leave

you

behind. What should I do?" Wenzi said, "Your second and third uncles are at home, and we have a hundred taels of silver, enough to live on. It's a personal matter that I can't leave, but fame and success are of utmost importance. How can I miss this opportunity?" Yuren then went out to appease the official, received the proper etiquette, and served tea and wine, needless to say. While packing her luggage, she gave

all one hundred taels of silver, without keeping a single penny for herself, to her second brother, telling her third brother to work together to take care of his elder sister-in-law.

That night, Yuren and Wenzi were inevitably intimate and joyful in bed. After a while, their passion subsided, and they spoke words of parting

, tears streaming down their faces. Yuren told Wenzi to stay home diligently, and Wenzi told Yuren to take care on her journey. They comforted

each other and went to sleep. It was truly

a night of passionate love, now severed; tomorrow's meeting will only be in dreams.

The next morning, she rose and packed her belongings. After having lunch with the official, the beautiful woman entered her room, bowed to Wenzi,

and said, "I'm leaving." Their eyes met, and tears streamed down their faces. Fearing her

younger brothers would see, she quickly wiped them away. She then went to her brother's wife, Qin, to bid farewell, instructing, "Take good care of your mother at home

." When she came out of her room, the official was already outside, mounted on his horse. The beautiful woman had no choice but to go to the gate and mount her horse as well. Poor

Wenzi, her horse took ten steps, and she looked back nine times. Even more pitiful was Yue Wenzi, who leaned against the door for half a day, until she could no longer see her

, before returning to her room, sighing deeply several times. It was truly

a night of quiet solitude, the horse's hooves echoing through the thatched inn, the journey long and uncertain. The journey long and uncertain, on two separate pillows, tears flowed in unison. Looking north, the mountains

and passes are shrouded in mist, and thoughts linger before the lamp and under the moon. Lingering thoughts. When will you return, to reunite as husband and wife? (From the poem "Remembering Qin'e")

Afterwards, Wenzi kept her windows tightly shut, letting the peach and willow trees outside vie for beauty, but she wouldn't open them. She was too lazy to comb her hair, too lazy to apply rouge

, burying herself in needlework, fiddling with needle and thread. There is a poem by Lady Sun of the Tang Dynasty, "Spring Boudoir," as proof:

The morning sun presses down on the heavy eaves, the spring chill in the bed curtains makes me rise and sleep again. The weather is drowsy, I'm too lazy to wash and dress. My eyebrows are lightly painted, I don't like to add anything to them.

Idly holding the embroidery thread, I recognize the golden needle and twist it again. Have the travelers on the road returned yet? The courtyard is filled with languid sorrow, the willow catkins don't roll up the curtains.

Now, let's turn to another story. After parting from her brother, Hua Xiaoren had already made a plan. She and her younger brother, Hua Junren, went to a strategic location on the outskirts of the city

and found a spacious house, which they furnished with great elegance. A small, sand-green plaque was nailed to the door, inscribed "Apricot Blossom Village

." Above the outer gate was a couplet: "

The shepherd boy plays his flute amidst the clouds; the traveler carries his wine jug under the moon."

Above the seating area inside was another couplet: "

Apricot Blossom Village attracts immortals on their crane-drawn carriages; the thatched inn's moonlight urges chivalrous heroes to dance with the crowing of roosters."

These were inscribed by Hua Yuren's friends and literati, which Hua Xiaoren had obtained through his own efforts.

Once the kitchen and living quarters were ready, an auspicious day was chosen to hang a golden plaque for the grand opening, inscribed with "Hua Xiaoren's Peaceful Abode for

Officials and Merchants." Wu Xincheng was hired as an assistant.

After the shop opened, many merchants and officials, seeing his elegant dwelling, frequented his shop. Gradually, business prospered, and he hired

two or three more workers to diligently serve him. After two years, he had amassed over two hundred taels of gold.

Readers, you might think that with such a thriving business, he should have brought his wife to live with him, and with a manager, why did he still live in the countryside

? Because Hua Xiaoren frequented the pleasure quarters, some less refined women would often come to

his inn late at night to act as his prostitutes. Sometimes, Hua Xiaoren would go to the women's homes, acting like a sensible Zhang Sanlang (a character from

Journey

to the West), afraid his wife would be an eyesore. Besides, if his wife came to the inn, his sister-in-law would also come, making it even more inconvenient, so he kept them in the countryside. The third year, it was the time for the imperial examinations. Towards the end of July, many candidates sought lodging. One night, late at night,

a scholar named Yun Cheng, also known as Sheng Shang, came in with his servant. Since all the rooms were full, Hua Xiaoren

led him to his own room. This room was a small one, only big enough for a bed and a table. Women who knew

Hua Xiaoren often came to this room to amuse themselves. That night, Yun Sheng Shang slept well, the steward blew out the lamp, closed the door, and went to

sleep outside. Hua Xiaoren also made a bed inside the inn to sleep temporarily.

Late at night, a neighbor woman named Liu, who was having an affair with Hua Xiaoren, came to visit. Her husband, Yang Sanguan, was

a night watchman in the county, and he was on duty that night. Liu sat alone by the lamp, listless and aroused, her desire burning fiercely. Unable

to resist she locked the door and quietly went to Hua Xiaoren's inn. She found the door slightly ajar. It turned out that when the inn was crowded,

guests would constantly get up to relieve themselves, so the door couldn't be kept tightly closed. As usual

, Liu gently pushed the door open and, familiar with the place, slipped into Yun Sheng's room. Thinking Hua Xiaoren was inside, she called out softly

, "Hua, my lord." Yun Sheng was fast asleep. When there was no response, Liu took off her skirt and trousers and went to the bed

to pull the covers up.

This was quite strange, but what would Yun Sheng's reaction be when he woke up, and how would Liu resolve the situation? Let's see what happens next.

Chapter Two: Zhang Quan of Xingcun Inn Beats Scholar in Courtyard, Accused of Adultery and Suffers Torture

Inscription: Rain's intent flows like waves, clouds' emotions drift like seagulls. I hate the lonely lamp, its flickering light stirring my restless heart. The cold quilt and long night linger, my heart is

gone, my feelings are hard to hold onto. Beside me are like celestial companions, the palace incense burner is like hot oil. Old romances are all new sorrows. Only now do I realize that lust

is a grudge, impossible to wash away, so much shame. (Right tune: "Tang Duo Ling")

It is said that Yun Sheng, while sleeping, felt the blankets being pulled too hard, and woke up shouting twice, "Thief! Thief!"

Liu, in a panic, ran out of the inn without even putting on her pants. Hua Xiaoren also said there was a thief, and hurriedly went to chase after him. It turned out to be an old acquaintance

; he touched her lower body and found it completely naked. Hua Xiaoren said softly, "Why are you so childish? You almost caused

trouble. I'll go and calm them down, and I'll come back to chat with you in a little while." The steward, who had heard his master shouting in his sleep,

got up, bumped his head, and finally reached his master's room half a day later. He asked his master, "Where is the thief?" Yun

Sheng replied, "He's been gone for a long time. Quickly, light the lamp." Hua Xiaoren entered from outside, blew out the lamp, and went into the room to shine it.

Yun Sheng got up, checked his luggage, and found nothing missing, except for two extra skirts and trousers on the chair. Hua Xiaoren saw

Liu's If they're still here, in this peaceful world, are there really

thieves like this? What a fuss!" After a moment of annoyance, he took the skirts and trousers and left the room. The steward also went back to bed. Yun Sheng

thought to himself, "Just now, I clearly saw someone pulling at my clothes and blankets. I cried out and heard him leave. Could it be a ghost

? I've suffered quite a bit of humiliation. I had no choice but to go back to sleep. "

Hua Xiaoren immediately extinguished the lamp, took her skirt and trousers, and locked the shop door shut. She went to Yang San's house, pushed open the door,

bolted it, and went to Liu's room. She laughed and said, "What a slut! She's already taken off her trousers, trying to seduce him. I almost got myself into

trouble ." Liu laughed and said, "I thought you were inside, but it turns out you've become a guest room again." Hua Xiaoren

said, "There are many guests today. Because that plague-stricken man arrived late, there were no rooms available, so I temporarily gave him a room. In the future..."

"How dare you be so hasty!" The two then went to bed and made love. Liu said, "I'm terrified by this guest." Hua Xiaoren said, "Don't be

in such a hurry. I'll definitely cause him trouble tomorrow and give him a good scolding." They didn't stop until the fifth watch.

Hua Xiaoren returned to the inn, lit the lamps, and told the servants to get up and cook so that the guests could continue their journey. Gradually, it became dawn, and all the guests

left one by one. Yun Sheng also got up, washed, ate, packed his luggage, and went to the inn to weigh out eight fen of silver

. Hua Xiaoren immediately said loudly, "That's wrong. The two of you, master and servant, should have received two qian of silver. There's no eight fen!" As he spoke, he

immediately threw the silver away. Yun Sheng then added four fen, making it one qian and two fen. Hua Xiaoren opened his angry eyes and said, "This

room is my own. I let you sleep here, and you don't appreciate it at all, instead you make a fuss and disturb us. The two coins are not a penny

less." Yun Shengshang said, "I came to stay at the inn, I don't care if it's your room or another room. Last night, someone clearly pulled my

clothes . I woke up and heard him leave. What are you trying to do by opposing me?" Steward Yun interjected, "

Our master is a candidate for the imperial examinations. Do you dare to bully him?" Hua Xiaoren said sneer, "Judging from your faces,

you're unlikely to become a candidate. Even if you are fortunate enough to become an official, you won't be able to govern the people here." Yun Shengshang became angry and swung his hand, but missed

. Hua Xiaoren then rushed out of the counter, rubbing his fists together, and started fighting with Yun Shengshang. Wu

Xincheng quickly intervened, saying, "Sir, you're taking the exam and have to rush to the exam. A few cents is nothing. Besides, this

room is usually crowded; if he gives it up, he'll still charge two cents. He's a rough man, and his words were impolite. Bring your purse

, and I'll weigh it for you." Several neighbors came in to mediate. Yun Sheng had no choice but to spread his purse on the counter

. Wu Xincheng went inside, took a token, and scooped out a small amount from the purse, about two cents. He pretended to weigh it, saying

, "That's enough." He put the silver down, then came out of the counter, swindled Yun Sheng out the door. Hua Xiaoren and Wu Xincheng were always

one wicked, the other virtuous. They would clearly try to cheat honest customers out of a little more, and they had cheated countless customers.

It was truly a case of :

"Leaving home, one knows the road ahead is bitter; without relatives or friends, the journey is difficult."

Yun Sheng had no choice but to swallow his anger and leave. The steward said, "Sir, you just reported the matter to the authorities and investigated him thoroughly. It

can't an official can't govern the people of this place." Yun Sheng said, "That's easy.

It's just that the examination is approaching, and fame and fortune are of utmost importance. Why let this petty person's words distract me? There's only one thing I don't understand, and I suspect and hate him." The steward asked

, "Sir, is that what it is?" Yun Sheng said, "When I got up this morning, I saw a woman's jade flower by my pillow

, and I found a pair of women's slippers under the bed. So I remembered that the skirt and trousers I wore last night were women's. Besides,

there were no skirts or trousers on the chair when I went to sleep, so where did they come from? This morning, when the servant brought water into the room, I asked him about the master's wife, and he said she

was in the countryside. I also asked him if any prostitutes had been brought here last night to play around, and he said it was the innkeeper's own bedroom.

I think the person who pulled off my blanket last night was clearly someone who usually cheats on women, and he came to seek revenge because I exposed him. I truly hate him

!" After that, he focused on his journey.

Two days later, he arrived in Nanjing, the provincial capital. He found a quiet place to stay and waited until the examination day, attending three rounds of the exam. On the day the results were announced,

Yuncheng had unexpectedly

passed and become a Juren (a

successful and Yuncheng was invited to stay

. The tutor said, "My dear friend, please postpone your return. Please stay at my humble abode for a few days. I will give you a special gift." He then sent a messenger to find a nice room for Yuncheng. The next afternoon, he was entertained with a theatrical banquet. Halfway through the banquet, the play was stopped. Yuncheng

took the opportunity to recount how he had stayed at the Huaxiaoren Inn during the provincial examination, how the Huaxiaoren had cheated him out of money, and how he had humiliated him. He also

recounted in detail how a woman had entered his room at night and picked up flowers and his slippers. The county magistrate said, "This man has clearly been involved in adultery

. However, without evidence, it's difficult to convict him. I'll bring him in tomorrow and only charge him with fraud and assault; the adultery

will be overlooked, and that will be the end of it." The performance ended there.

The next day, the court opened early, and Yun Sheng entered to thank them for the banquet. They met in the back hall and sat down to talk. Suddenly, they heard someone shouting and crying out for justice outside the ceremonial gate

, accompanied by sounds of fighting. This person was on watch in front of the county office and was well-acquainted with the officials, so they couldn't be called to stop him.

The shouts grew louder. The county magistrate said, "This is outrageous! My friend, please sit for a moment; let me sit down and question him." The county magistrate stepped out of the hall

and asked, "Who is making such a commotion? Bring them here." Two men knelt down. One man reported, "I am Yang San, a night

watchman at the magistrate's residence. This morning, after finishing my watch, I returned home to find the door unlocked. I went inside, and the lamp was still lit. I saw

this wicked Hua Xiaoren climb out of my wife's bed. I tried to stop him, but he punched me and ran away

. I followed him to the shop and shouted to the neighbors. They, however, took advantage of their strength and beat me, accusing me of falsely accusing the innocent

. My grievances have not been redressed. I beg the righteous Emperor to investigate and redress this injustice." Hua Xiaoren said, "I am the..." The magistrate said, " The restaurant is run by

Yang San, who often comes here to eat on credit and never pays back. Today, when we ask him for the money, he pretends to be a woman and tries to cheat us. We beg 　　you, sir, to recover the money and bring this matter to justice." Yang San said, "Begging for money? Why don't you come during the day? Why come at night? I'm the kind of person who makes a racket at dawn." The magistrate asked, "How far apart are your residence and Hua Xiaoren's restaurant?" Yang San replied, "Only three houses away." The magistrate said, "That's it." He immediately lit a tinderbox and ordered Yang San's wife, Liu, to be arrested and brought to trial. Then he went to the back hall and said to Yun Shangsheng, "The flowers and slippers that my dear friend picked up are these." Yun Shangsheng said, " I heard this and I already know how wicked Hua Xiaoren is." 　　As he spoke, Liu was arrested. The county magistrate ordered her to be brought into the inner hall and kneel down. She asked, "You harlot, why did you come to Hua Xiaoren's bedroom late one night on the eighth day of the eighth month to commit adultery? Hua Xiaoren has already confessed. Tell me the truth and you will be spared punishment." She ordered a servant to attend to her. Hearing this, Liu felt each word pierce her heart. Hearing the servant, she was terrified and dared not conceal anything. She confessed to the incident on the first day of the eighth month, "It truly happened. When I entered the room, a guest shouted that there was a thief, and I hurriedly went home. I truly did not commit adultery." The county magistrate laughed and said, "You didn't commit adultery that day , but it goes without saying that you've committed adultery with him before, and it goes without saying that you committed adultery with him last night." She then pointed to Yun Shangsheng and said, " The guest who shouted then was this Master Yun. You even had your slippers and flowers in his hands." Having said this, she sat down in the hall . 　　Hua Xiaoren, Yang San, and Liu all knelt down. The county magistrate said, "Hua Xiaoren, you scoundrel! On the first day of the eighth month, Master Yun stayed at your inn. At that time, Yang San's wife entered the room, intending to commit adultery with you, but Master Yun's shout startled her back. The next morning, you extorted money from him in various ways and beat and humiliated him. Last night, you again committed adultery with Yang San's wife. After raping his wife, you beat him and falsely accused him of taking the money for his meal. Is there such a wicked person as you in this world?!" She threw down a handful of sticks and ordered him to be beaten . Hua Xiaoren shrugged and had no words to say, accepting twenty strokes of the cane and being displayed in public for a month. Then, Liu's wife was also given twenty strokes of the cane and banished from the county.

Retreating into the inner hall, Yun Sheng rose and bowed respectfully, saying, "Teacher, your judgments and rulings are truly astute and fair . You do not use

harsh punishments, yet the people's sentiments are all understood. The praise of the sweet pear tree is indeed commendable." The county magistrate said, "I originally intended to avenge my worthy brother's

humiliation, but unexpectedly he committed adultery again, walking right into the trap. This is due to Heaven's aversion. What merit have I rendered?"

He saw him off and the door.

Poor Hua Xiaoren, in shackles, tears streaming down her face. Two people carried the shackles, yet she could not walk, step by step;

even her bound feet could not move so gracefully. The hero of yesterday's Chu overlord has now become

a beauty at a night banquet. There is a poem, "Longing for You," as proof:

"Thinking of your home, longing for your home, I specially invite my handsome son-in-law for tea. Spicy ingredients are plentiful. Adorned with red flowers, wearing red flowers, the ivory clappers are struck high,

singing the morning court. Truly worthy of praise."

Meanwhile, Hua Junren, seeing her second brother's commotion, followed him to the county gate to inquire. Seeing that her second brother had been beaten and then released from the shackles, she hurriedly

left the city and ran home to inform her sister-in-law. Qin exclaimed, "Oh! My wife and children are at home, and I haven't even come to check on them

. How could I do such a despicable thing! What should I do? What should I do?" As she spoke, she packed a gift bag,

taking with her the needlework money she had painstakingly saved over three years. Wenzi, upon learning of this, came out to see Qin off, saying, "I should have gone with you, sister,

but there's no one else at home, so I can't leave. Aunt, please take good care of her and avoid causing any trouble."

When Qin arrived at the shop, it was already dawn. She saw many officials making a scene, demanding their share of the allowance. Qin had no choice but

to spend some of it. The next morning, she prepared some food and wine and personally delivered it to the county officials. The couple wept together. Hua Xiaoren said,

"My buttocks are badly beaten, the pain is unbearable, I can't sit, I can't stand, I can't even fall asleep. In just one night,

I almost died. Yun, the scholar, is the master's student. I heard the master say that he wants to give him a bribe. You can ask someone to go and say that you should give

him fifty taels of silver and beg him to release me quickly. In a few more days, I will definitely die."

Qin returned to the inn, just as her father, Qin Hejin, came to visit his son-in-law. Qin immediately discussed with Hejin, took fifty taels of silver,

gave it to Hejin, and went with Wu Xincheng to Yun's residence to see him. They presented gifts and begged for forgiveness. Yun Shangsheng said, "Even if I

were fortunate enough to become an official, I wouldn't be able to govern the people of this place. Now that I'm in charge, one hundred taels is the minimum." Wu

Xincheng said, "The innkeeper truly has none; I beg you, Your Excellency, to show mercy." Yun Shangsheng said, "

When I took the provincial examination, I borrowed money from many sources for my travel expenses. Why won't Hua Xiaoren show mercy?" Qin Hejin and Wu Xincheng had no choice but to

bid farewell, take the original silver, and go to the cangue to negotiate.

Hua Xiaoren said, "It's because I was arrogant and took him for granted back then; now he's come back to retaliate! I really can't withstand the test .

The silver is what I earned; I'll use it as I see fit, and I have no regrets." The two turned around and went to the inn, told Qin, and had to

add another thirty taels before going to beg again. Only then did Yun Shangsheng agree. Poor Hua Xiaoren, he endured three days and nights, feeling as if

he hadn't faced such a difficult situation in three years.

The next day, Yun Shangsheng sent a letter, writing: "

In the case of Hua Xiaoren's adultery, the Prefect has punished him severely, sending him to the yamen in cangue. Hua Xiaoren already knows that he has undergone a thorough cleansing and has changed his ways

." The begging platform opens the heavens to the sun and moon, and demons dare not reappear. I stand here, writing with longing.

The county magistrate, knowing that Yun's disciple had obtained something, immediately ordered his servants to bring in Hua Xiaoren, instructing him, "You wicked man

, you were supposed to be put in shackles and then forced to repair the city walls. Now that Master Yun is here begging for mercy, I'll let you go. From now on, you must reform

yourself " Hua Xiaoren kowtowed and was helped out to the shop. He had to patiently rest for over a month until his sores from the beating healed. He then reopened the shop.

Qin Shi was worried and moved into the shop, and the couple constantly complained and argued. Furthermore, Yang San, because Liu Shi had been flogged

twenty times , frequently came to the door shouting and cursing, making the shop unusable. Customers dwindled, and Hua Xiaoren had spent all one hundred taels of her savings.

She had no choice but to return the shop and go back to her hometown. Afterwards, she continued to fool around with Wu Xincheng, causing trouble again and almost losing

her life.

Let's see what happens next.

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