Liwa

Author: Gao Yang
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Zheng Hui from the famous family of five surnames, Xingyang, goes to the capital for the imperial examination. Due to his excessive obsession with the famous courtesan Li Wa in Chang'an, he ultimately fails the exam. Subsequently, the death of his close friend and Li Wa's "betrayal" lead Zheng Hui to fall into the streets as a beggar. Watching the beggar Zheng Hui lying in the snow, emitting a foul stench—Li Wa, nearly fainting, decides to reform Zheng Hui. When Zheng Hui achieves success and is appointed as the Recorder of Chengdu Prefecture, Li Wa disappears into the distance.
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