Adopted Husband.

Summary

The narrative unfolds in a prison cell where Tang Min Jie awakens to the grim reality of his surroundings. He encounters an old man, Gu Shen, who reveals that the Jin Kingdom is still standing despite losses. The old man expresses a desire to discuss the world with Ning Li Heng, Tang Min Jie's mentor, and reflects on the plight of the Han people, whom he believes have suffered due to betrayal. He recounts the Jurchens' rise from oppression and criticizes the perceived weakness of the Han people. The conversation shifts to the cyclical nature of power and oppression, with Tang Min Jie asserting that his mentor would eliminate the Jurchens if given the chance. The old man, Xi Yin, warns that history may repeat itself if the Han were to rise to power again.

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