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Li Shishi

Li Shishi (李师师) is a character in the epic Chinese novel, the Water Margin.

Li was a famous prostitute in the capital, and the Emperor Huizhong was a regular client of hers.

Li encounters the Liangshan heroes on two occasions; on the second, more important encounter, she befriends Yan Qing and agrees to become his sworn elder sister. She then promises Yan then she will tell the emperor about the heroes' plight and desire to be granted an amnesty.